April 30, 2026
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Chester, Deep River, & Essex Vol. XXVI Iss. 18
PZC to Update Housing Zoning Rules (PZC) is holding a public hearing on Thursday, May 14, at 7 p.m., at Chester Town Hall on three proposed amendments. If approved, these new amendments would give more In an effort to align local zoning regula- teeth to local zoning laws in order to establish tions with new state statutes on zoning, the certain housing standards and to prevent Chester Planning and Zoning Commission overdevelopment in the downtown area.
By Aaron Rubin Staff Writer CHESTER
Effective July 1, all Connecticut municipalities are required to adopt new zoning laws in accordance with Public Act 25-1, which was adopted by the state government last year as a means to address the existing See PZC to Update page 7
Pier Pressure
Jill Peterson is building connections for the local business community....................................2
Learning as They Go A young Valley softball team is working toward consistency.........12
Visitors tour boats for sale during the 10th annual CT Spring Boat Show on April 25 at Safe Harbor Essex Island. The show runs April 24–26 and features new and brokerage boats, exhibits, live music, and food, with 50% of proceeds benefiting Sails Up 4 Cancer, which provides financial support to families during their fight against cancer.
Recognize That Voice? The voice narrating your next favorite audiobook could belong to your neighbor...............................20
Photo by Wesley Bunnell/ Valley Courier
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