Chester: Screening Operation Shuts Down

An illegal screening operation within the Village of Chester has been dismantled. Chester council made the decision to seek a court order last week but work at the site stopped last Friday. An individual had been processing earth and rock without a permit in a location next to the Old Stone Bridge. The operation was also in violation of municipal bylaws in Chester. An official with the municipality says they will no longer need to pursue the court injunction. However, the individual will be fined an undisclosed amount for each day the work was taking place.