July 3, 2025 Chester, Deep River, & Essex Vol. XXV Iss. 27
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Proposed Cell Tower Draws Support, Concern By Christian Maldonado Staff Writer CHESTER
For more than two years, the Town of Chester has been working on a plan to install a new cell tower on municipal land off Grote Road. At its June 12 meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted to approve an 8-24 referral submitted by Homeland Tow-
ers, the firm selected to build the tower. The 8-24 process, required by Connecticut General Statutes Section 8-24, allows local planning and zoning commissions to review and issue advisory opinions on proposed municipal improvements such as land use changes, public buildings, or infrastructure. Now that the commission has approved the referral, the project returns to the Board of
Selectmen (BOS) for continued consideration. The proposed 170-foot monopole would be located on town-owned land near the former site of the Chester Elementary School baseball field, approximately 400 feet from the nearest residential property. According to See Proposed Cell Tower page 9
Leap Into Summer Ethan Phaneuf, 14, a ninth-year camper, leaps from the walk-theplank section of a water trampoline on June 29 at Camp Hazen YMCA in Chester. Founded in 1920, the camp promotes personal growth, inclusion, and community through shared outdoor experiences.
Photo by Wesley Bunnell/ Valley Courier
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Ed Strait is deep in the weeds with the Ancient Order of Essex Weeders.......................................2
The Halfway Surge The Deep River Horseshoe League has reached the halfway point of its season, and teams are really stepping up the intensity..............10
A Sizzling July 4 Stay safe this holiday and leave the fireworks to the pros....................21