Town-Wide Garage Sale Event Planned

The Chester First Aid Squad is once again partnering with Chester Township and Chester Borough to organize the popular annual Town-Wide Treasures Garage Sale. The event is set for Sat., Sept. 19, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m, with a rain date of Sun., Sept. 20.

As in past years, participants can set up at their homes, and for a $10 fee be listed with key items on a master list on a town-wide Google map. This is a convenient method for treasure hunters and sellers alike. Last year more than 40 households participated in the event.

As an alternative to setting up at home, household sellers are invited to display their wares at the centrally-located CFAS headquarters location at 100 North Road across from Black River Middle School. A tax-deductible donation to CFAS of $20 is requested. Participants should bring one or two tables; chairs will be provided. CFAS will provide free popcorn, and soda and water will be available for sale.

This year, a limited number of spaces at the Barn at Highlands Ridge Park on North Road for commercial and retail vendors to display their wares or promote their services will be available. Each space will be approximately 10’x15’, and can accommodate three to four tables. A tax-deductible donation of $50 is requested, with proceeds going to the Chester First Aid Squad. The Barn is a recently renovated historic building conveniently located, with restroom facilities for shoppers’ convenience.

For more information, email: recreation@chestertownship.org; If a household seller and would like to register home location, contact: https://register.communitypass.net/chestertwp. To participate at the CFAS location or the Barn location, contact Paul Sidhu at: Pauls838@gmail.com, (646) 226-1634.

The Chester First Aid Squad (CFAS) located in Chester is a volunteer, nonprofit, organization that provides emergency medical services to sick and injured residents of Chester and surrounding towns. CFAS was established in 1945 and became independent from the Chester Volunteer Fire Company in 1987. CFAS currently operates three ambulances and a support unit and consists of approximately 40 members, most of who are certified Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs). On average CFAS runs more than 800 emergency calls a year. CFAS works closely with the Chester Vol. Fire Company, and Chester Borough and Chester Township Police Depts. In addition to these local organizations, CFAS works with other mutual aid squads in the area, hospital-based paramedics, and state and private aeromedical helicopters. For more information about the Chester First Aid Squad, visit: www.chesterfirstaid.org.