Mon-Fri: 8am-4pm

(908) 879-3660

50 North Road
Chester, NJ 07930

50 North Road
Chester, NJ 07930

Board of Health

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Community Visiting Nurse Association

Certain public health nursing services are delivered through a contract with the Community Visiting Nurse Association. The Community VNA provides blood pressure screenings, chronic disease management, vaccinations, child health clinics, and home visits for disabled and elderly residents. For more information and to check eligibility, the Community VNA can be reached directly at 908-725-9355.

Board of Health Information

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.

Eileen Callaghan-Manning, President
Term Ends: 12/31/2027

Mary-Beth Infante, Vice President

Term Ends: 12/31/2027

Elisa Stelwagon-Buckley
Term Ends: 12/31/2026

Patricia Hill
Term Ends: 12/31/2026

Thomas Germinario, Esq.
Term Ends: 12/31/2025

Deborah Johnston, Secretary
Term Ends: 12/31/2025

Bernards Health Department

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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.

Contact

Deborah Johnston
Phone Number: (908) 879-3660  Ext. 2126
Fax Number: (908) 879-0122
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Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Board of Health Meeting Schedule

14 Apr
Board of Health Meeting
Date 04.14.2025 6:30 pm
12 May
Board of Health Meeting
05.12.2025 6:30 pm
9 Jun
Board of Health Meeting
06.09.2025 6:30 pm
14 Jul
Board of Health Meeting
07.14.2025 6:30 pm
11 Aug
Board of Health Meeting
08.11.2025 6:30 pm