Contact Information
Department Head: Nancy Shay, Secretary
Phone Number: (908) 879-3660 Ext. 2128
Fax Number: (908) 879-0122
E-Mail: NShay@ChesterBorough.org
The Board of Health Office is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9:00 am to 2:00pm.
The Chester Borough Board of Health meets on the second Monday of each month at 7:30. 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.
2015 Annual Health Screening
The Chester Borough Board of Health in conjunction with Bernards Township Health Department will be conducting an Annual Health Screening, (May 7th and 8th, 2015 7am -9am), screening to be held in Bernards Township. Screening includes a blood test, urinalysis, stool blood test and blood pressure check. The cost for residents is $30 and Non-residents is $40.00. There is an optional test for Hemoglobin A1c for $15.00 for residents and $20 for nonresidents. In person registration is required and will be held at the Bernards Township Health Department, 262 South Finley Ave., Basking Ridge beginning Monday April 20, 2015 9am to 4pm. For mor info call 908-204-2520.
Bernards Township Health Department: http://www.bernardshealth.org/
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.
Services of the Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) of Somerset Hills: http://www.visitingnurse.org/services/
The VNA of Somerset Hills has contracts with Bedminster, Bernard’s Township, Bernardsville, Chester Borough, Far Hills, Long Hill Township, Mendham Borough, Mendham 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.
Link to Common Board of Health Forms