September 11, 2025
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Chester, Deep River, & Essex Vol. XXV Iss. 37
Selectmen Delay Vote on Cell Tower Site By Christian Maldonado Staff Writer
The Chester Board of Selectmen has opted not to include a townwide vote on the proposed cell tower at 16 Grote Road on the upcoming municipal election ballot. The decision came during the board’s Aug. 26 meeting, about a month after a public
hearing where residents voiced questions and concerns about the project. At issue is a proposal by Homeland Towers to build a new telecommunications tower on town-owned property near the Chester Town Garage. Several residents at the Aug. 26 meeting urged the board to seek independent input from a neutral third party—not affiliated with Homeland Towers or the town—before
moving forward with the site. Board members said they would continue working with residents to evaluate possible alternatives and revisit the matter at a future meeting. “We want this project to be as safe and as harmless as possible for all residents of the town,” First Selectwoman Cindy Lignar said. See Selectmen page 9
Bob Lee is instrumental for the Meeting House Music and Arts Festival..................................2
Shellfish Shuffle
A Chester Rotary volunteer, left, dances with guests as they await their lobster dinner during the 54th Lobster Festival Fundraiser on Sept. 6 at Chester Fairgrounds.
Coming in Hot The Valley volleyball team started its season with two big wins last week...........................................14
Photo by Wesley Bunnell/ Valley Courier
The Lesson of 9/11 Remembering Sept. 11 24 years later.............................................25
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