The Chester Borough Board of Health meets on the second Monday of each month at 6:30 PM.  The Board of Health is responsible for approving applications for new septic systems and the alteration or repair of septic systems; the drilling and abandonment of potable wells and food handling.  Applications for septic systems must be received in the secretary’s office ten (10) business days before the monthly meeting.

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The Bernards Township Health Department is the Contractual Health Agency serving seven communities, including Bernard’s Township, Bernardsville, Chester Borough, Long Hill Township, Mendham Borough, Mendham Township and Peapack-Gladstone.  Each town has an independent Board of Health with a representative from the Bernards Township Health Department.

Dog License application available by request.

Virginia Bordonaro
Phone Number: (908) 879-3660  Ext. 2128
Fax Number: (908) 879-0122
E-Mail: Health@ChesterBorough.org

Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8 AM - 4 PM

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The VNA of Somerset Hills has contracts with Bernard’s Township, Bernardsville, Chester Borough, Far Hills, Long Hill Township, and Peapack-Gladstone to provide the following health services: child health clinics; school audits; staff Department of Health clinics; hypertension screenings; and visit the frail elderly.