Library to lead StoryWalk project
Chester. "StoryWalk is a fun, educational activity that places a children’s story along a popular walking route in your community," according to the New York Library Association.
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| 07 Oct 2019 | 01:35
Library trustee Aurora Robson Coles (
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The Chester Public Library has received a $2,000 grant to build a StoryWalk, a project that promotes reading and outdoor activity for children and families.
Library trustee Aurora Robson Coles told the town board that the library will contribute $2,000. She asked the town to contribute $2,000. The town board agreed, which means $6,000 for the StoryWalk project. Supervisor Bob Valentine said the money would come from the recreation department budget.
"StoryWalk is a fun, educational activity that places a children’s story along a popular walking route in your community," according to the New York Library Association. "Activities lead kids and families on a trip through your community where the pages from the children’s book chosen are displayed on storefront windows."
On a less-fun note, the library's boiler has broken down. Coles said the boiler received two violations and failed spring and summer inspections. The town owns the library building and is responsible for the operation of the boiler.
Valentine said he had the paperwork on his desk and will attend to it.
In other town news:
The budget hearing is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 15, at town hall.
The board hired part-time police officer Steven Pavese after interviewing him during executive session.
The board suspended the liquor license at the Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center until the end of 2019. Valentine said the town is in consultation with a production company to schedule 15 to 20 shows at the center.
Three residents from Ashford Estates said they haven't received updates, and that the path is still gravel.Valentine said town engineer Al Fusco will look into the matter and report back. The Ashford residents said they wanted to be sure everything is in order before the town gives the contractor the okay on the project.The public hearing for the Chester Fire District's budget for 2020 will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 15, at town hall.
December 5 is the last day for leaf pickup. Leaves should be placed curbside, not in bags. Leaves should be free of debris, including branches, rocks or garbage. For further information, contact the highway department at 845-469-4101.