Dickerson and Bragg schools were built in the early development years, followed by Black River Middle School in 1973 . Real police departments were established. A Library was built and the village business area began to expand and improve. Chester Township, thanks in large part to the mission of its first Planning Board in the late 1950's, has become a premier open space repository, setting aside over one-third of its thirty square miles in public ownership. The Borough and the Township, while separate communities, continue to enjoy a close relationship and still share schools, fire protection, first aid squad, athletic programs, a community pool, and service clubs.
Development continues, mostly in large parcel single family homes.
A few active farms attract local residents and visitors to purchase their wares.