The town has currently received bids from Blooming Grove and Empress EMS. ( Photo by Camilo Jimenez, Unsplash) Town weighs EMS options, extends bidding process The Chester Town Board announced at their July 10 meeting that they are going to amend a proposed noise ordinance and have... Local News 24 Jul 2024 | 04:21
Chester Town Hall. ( Photo by Lisa Reider) Noise ordinance may impact live music at Tin Barn Brewing The town of Chester has set a public hearing for July 24 to discuss a new noise ordinance that would most notably impact... Local News 10 Jul 2024 | 03:53
In response to a past Letter to the Editor regarding the Chester Conservation Advisory Council An opinion piece was penned by an individual, Jay Westerveld, regarding the Chester Conservation Advisory Council (CCAC).... Letters to the Editor 03 Jul 2024 | 10:00
The June 12 Chester Town Board meeting, as viewed via YouTube. Chester seeks new building inspector following Hand’s resignation The town of Chester had its pocket picked. Building inspector John Hand, only hired permanently a few months ago, is heading... Local News 21 Jun 2024 | 02:52
Town divvies up majority of remaining ARPA funds The Chester Town Board allocated most of its remaining ARPA [American Rescue Plan] money at its May 22 meeting. Of the $298,000... Local News 24 May 2024 | 04:09
Chester Town Hall. ( Photo by Lisa Reider) Chester requests speed limit reduction for Surrey Meadows The town of Chester is asking the state DOT to reduce speed limits at the Surrey Meadows housing complex from 30 miles per... Local News 14 May 2024 | 03:38
Chester Town Hall. ( Photo by Lisa Reider) Chester to change bidding policies, energy rates The Chester Town Board held a special meeting at 11:30 a.m. May 1 in between their regularly scheduled board meetings on... Local News 02 May 2024 | 04:47
The finalized ward system map for voters. ( Image provided) Town adopts new ward system for elections Six years after voters in a referendum overwhelmingly approved it, the town of Chester finally adopted a new ward system... Local News 01 May 2024 | 11:29
Wickes Arborists donated a sugar maple to be planted in honor of Jack Deshler at Carpenter Community Park. ( Photo by Dylan Skriloff) Arbor Day tree planted in remembrance of Jack Deshler The town and village of Chester held a special Arbor Day tree planting in memory of the late Jack Deshler on April 25 at... Local News 30 Apr 2024 | 01:49
Chester Town Hall. ( Photo by Lisa Reider) Chester town board votes to eliminate account clerk position The Chester Town Board has voted to abolish the position of account clerk, where town employee Nicole Griffin served for... Local News 19 Apr 2024 | 04:34
First Amendment lawsuit filed against the town of Chester Former Deputy Town Clerk Nanette Batista-Perez has filed a First Amendment lawsuit against Chester Town Clerk Linda Zappala... Local News 10 Apr 2024 | 10:11
The March 27 Chester Town Board meeting. Truck traffic to be diverted from downtown Sugar Loaf At the March 27 Chester Town Board meeting, a local law enforcing a five-ton weight limit for vehicles traveling on Kings... Local News 02 Apr 2024 | 01:23
The caboose after renovations. ( Photo by Ed Mullins) Sugar Loaf caboose undergoes restoration Property owner Ed Mullins and his business partner have restored the Sugar Loaf caboose at 1398 Kings Highway, which is the... Local News 27 Mar 2024 | 11:47
Ethics, advisory board, and bagels The Chester Town Board recently passed a resolution I sponsored that creates a Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center (SLPAC)... Letters to the Editor 26 Mar 2024 | 10:26
Chester Town Hall. Chester grapples with building permit backlog The Town of Chester has over 400 building permits to renew and is two years behind in its internal audits to be reported... Local News 18 Mar 2024 | 02:31