The Chester Town Board agreed to table the decision to allow the police department to purchase a police drone, as residents voice privacy concerns. ( File photo.) Residents voice privacy concerns as town board considers new police drone A police department request for the purchase of a $7,849 DJI Matrice 4T drone was tabled by the Chester Town Board at their... Local News 07 Sep 2026 | 03:50
The Town of Chester voted to enter into a new contract with Empress to provide the emergency services company with the ambulance in return for all medical billing revenue generated by the ambulance being directed to the town. ( Pixabay photo.) Town of Chester buys ambulance, enters contract with emergency services company Town of Chester approves purchase of ambulance, new contract with Empress The Town of Chester is officially in the ambulance... Local News 19 Aug 2026 | 10:05
Chester voters will decide on two referendums on the ballot this November. ( Pixabay photo.) Chester voters to decide on preservation tax Chester voters will decide on two referendums on the ballot this November. One is whether to approve a 0.75 percent real... Local News 05 Aug 2026 | 08:05
The Town of Chester’s comprehensive plan calls for a ban on large-scale battery energy storage systems. ( Pixabay photo.) Town of Chester passes comprehensive plan, lifts building moratorium The town of Chester continued its public hearing on its proposed comprehensive plan at the July 8 meeting of the town board.... Local News 15 Jul 2026 | 02:39
The Town of Chester opened the public hearing for its comprehensive plan. ( Pixabay photo.) Town proposes banning data centers, battery energy storage systems in comprehensive plan At its June 24 meeting, the Town of Chester opened a public hearing for its comprehensive plan, which can be found online... Local News 01 Jul 2026 | 09:41
Sen. James Skoufis (left) with Chester Town Supervisor Brandon Holdridge. ( Photo provided.) Town receives $205K for new playground equipment at the Chester Commons Park The Town of Chester has received $205,000 in funding to replace the more-than-25-years-old playground equipment at the Chester... Local News 23 Jun 2026 | 11:33
Letters to the Editor: Bagels with Brandon As your Town Supervisor, it’s important to make myself available to meet with and speak with you as much as possible. I know... Letters to the Editor 22 Jun 2026 | 02:18
Chester Town Hall. ( File photo.) Chester moves to protect open space The Chester Town Board voted to establish a Community Preservation Fund with the goal of protecting open space in the town.... Local News 17 Jun 2026 | 07:49
Town Supervisor May recap I hope everyone is having a great 2026 so far. Here is a look at some accomplishments/happenings from May: Our winter tarps... Letters to the Editor 09 Jun 2026 | 03:16
The town of Chester is seeking a CDBG grant to improve ADA spaces at the parking lot at Carpenter Park. ( Pixabay photo.) Town seeks funds to improve Carpenter Community Park parking lot The Chester Town board is seeking funds to improve the parking lot at Carpenter Community Park through the federal Community... Local News 02 Jun 2026 | 09:04
Letter to the Editor: Battery storage facilities I shared my opinion about banning battery storage facilities in Chester to the Town Attorney as early as December, 2025.... Letters to the Editor 26 May 2026 | 10:08
Town Supervisor March and April Recap I hope everyone is having a great 2026 so far. Here is a look at some accomplishments/happenings from March and April: I have... Letters to the Editor 12 May 2026 | 02:28
The town of Chester voted to establish a $20 per quarter fee for residents opting out of the new cellular endpoint water meter reading system at its April 22 board meeting. ( Pixabay photo.) Chester Town Board instates fee for opting out of new cellular water meters The town of Chester voted to establish a $20 per quarter fee for residents opting out of the new cellular endpoint water... Local News 28 Apr 2026 | 09:24
Sophie Halstead celebrated her 100th birthday at the Senior Center in Chester. ( Photo by Sammie Finch.) ‘Keeping busy’ the secret to 100 years The Chester Senior Center celebrated a special birthday on April 15. Long-time community member, Sophie Halstead turns 100... Local News 21 Apr 2026 | 02:36
Bagels with the Chester supervisor on March 7 As your Town Supervisor, it’s important to make myself available to meet with and speak with you as much as possible. I know... Letters to the Editor 04 Mar 2026 | 02:12
