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Chester Deputy Mayor Elizabeth Reilly, pictured with Chester Mayor John Bell was recognized by the NY Conference of Mayors.

Chester Deputy Mayor Elizabeth Reilly, pictured with Chester Mayor John Bell was recognized by the NY Conference of Mayors. ( Photo provided.)

Chester. Deputy Mayor honored for 50 years of service to the community.

New York Conference of Mayors recognizes Elizabeth Reilly

23 Sep 2026 | 01:44

The New York Conference of Mayors has recognized Chester Deputy Mayor Elizabeth Reilly for 50 years of service to the Chester community. In 1976 and 77 she served as planning board secretary for the town of Chester, from 1980 to 1984 she served as deputy clerk of the village of Chester, from 1986 to...

EJ Szulwach was one of three Chester residents honored at a tree dedication ceremony on Sept. 21

EJ Szulwach was one of three Chester residents honored at a tree dedication ceremony on Sept. 21 ( Photo by Dylan Skriloff)

Chester honors three residents with tree dedication ceremony

23 Sep 2026 | 08:46

A tree dedication ceremony for three Chester residents who have been involved in civic activities was...

Library Roundup

Library Roundup

20 Sep 2026 | 02:45

The library recently hosted GoCon 2026, a celebration of pop culture throughout the Goshen Public Library...

A screenshot from a recent Vernon Town Council meeting available on YouTube.

A screenshot from a recent Vernon Town Council meeting available on YouTube.

Does your local government livestream and record its meetings?

17 Sep 2026 | 12:52

In the age of the internet and social media, many people look online for news and information.

Long gone...

Town of Goshen Police Officers help rescue an injured bald eagle.

Town of Goshen Police Officers help rescue an injured bald eagle. ( Facebook photo.)

Town of Goshen Police officers help rescue injured bald eagle

16 Sep 2026 | 01:00

Town of Goshen Police Officers Natalie Welsh and Officer Derrick Kenan, along with some caring neighbors,...

Chester Academy faculty and students honor those lost on 9/11.

Chester Academy faculty and students honor those lost on 9/11. ( Photo provided.)

Chester Academy honors 25th anniversary of 9/11 with a ‘Walk to Remember’

15 Sep 2026 | 03:13

Chester Academy staff and students observed the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 with a schoolwide remembrance,...

The Goshen Public Library and Historical Society.

The Goshen Public Library and Historical Society. ( File photo.)

Library Roundup

14 Sep 2026 | 12:56

It’s Back to School Season in Goshen, and the Goshen Public Library and Historical Society has everything...

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