The Municipality of Chester is supporting the province's education minister in her request to delay any school closings for the next year. Council has agreed to write a letter to the school board, asking members to respect the minister's decision and re-evaluate their situation. Gold River-Western Shore Elementary falls within the municipality's jurisdiction and is scheduled to close this fall. Warden Allen Webber says he understands the board is in a tight spot.The chair of the school board noted they will seek legal opinion regarding its options. The matter is expected to be further discussed at the school board meeting next week.