The banks, covered bridges, waters and nearby homes suffered major damage during Hurricane Irene in 2011.

[10] The flooding was caused by Irene's rains coupled with the basin having poor drainage in the rugged, hilly land with steep slopes.

As in 2000, the majority of town residents in 2010 are female (1,638 to 1,516 male today compared to 1,574 to 1,470 10 years ago).

Although Interstate 91 does not pass through the town, Chester is served by exit 6 in nearby Rockingham.

The Chester Factory Village has homes that were built between 1750 and 1924, and includes Victorian, Colonial Revival and Federal style architecture.

The Telegraph focuses on local news in Chester and the surrounding towns of Andover, Grafton, Londonderry, and Weston.

[18][19] In 2011 and 2012, Chester residents gained notoriety for their fight against a proposed Dollar General store.

[40] In February 2014, the Vermont Environmental Court ruled that a Dollar General could be built in Chester.