Concerns raised over proposed zoning changes Thirty or so residents of the Town of Chester turned out to the Nov. 12 meeting of the town board to express their concern... Local News 19 Nov 2025 | 01:23
Route 17 upgrade delayed as state studies environmental impacts The long-discussed plan to turn Route 17 into Interstate 86 is hitting the brakes — again. The state Department of Transportation... Local News 12 Nov 2025 | 12:31
Sen. James Skoufis and Chester Town Supervisor Brandon Holdridge prepare to cut the ceremonial ribbon for the Sugar Loaf sidewalk project on Oct. 31, 2025. ( Photo by Dylan Skriloff) Ribbon-cutting for sidewalk project Thanks to a $435,034 grant secured by Sen. James Skoufis, there are new sidewalks and raised crosswalks in the Hamlet of... Home 05 Nov 2025 | 06:08
Chester Town Supervisor Brandon Holdridge announces state approval to create a Community Preservation Fund during an Oct. 27 press conference. ( Photo by Dylan Skriloff) Law to establish a Community Preservation Fund signed After six years of waiting, the Town of Chester has gained approval from the state to create a Community Preservation Fund.... Local News 28 Oct 2025 | 05:15
Town awarded $175K for Carpenter Field improvements The Town of Chester has been approved for $175,000 in community block grant funds from Orange County for Americans with Disabilities... Local News 21 Oct 2025 | 11:14
Opt-outs for new water meter reading technology discussed The Chester Town Board discussed providing opt-outs for the new cellular end-point technology to be deployed for reading... Local News 08 Oct 2025 | 01:20
Town Board approves PAC rental for dance competition Among the business at the Sept. 10 meeting of the Chester Town Board was an approval for the rental of the Sugar Loaf Performing... Local News 24 Sep 2025 | 08:49
File photo Town board votes to sell SLPAC to Orange County After a year of lobbying by Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus, his vision for turning the Sugar Loaf Performing Arts... Local News 03 Sep 2025 | 03:37
Neuhaus pitches county bid for Sugar Loaf PAC at board meeting County Executive Steve Neuhaus was on hand at the Aug. 13 meeting of the Chester Town Board to tout the county’s bid to purchase... Local News 20 Aug 2025 | 12:55
Town Supervisor’s audit update “At the July 16 Town Board Work Session, our audit firm, RBT, presented the Audited Financial Statements for the Year Ended... Local News 21 Jul 2025 | 03:19
Chester Town Hall. File photo. Former employee sues town Former Town of Chester account clerk Nicole Griffin has filed a lawsuit against the Town of Chester and Town Clerk Linda... Local News 15 Jul 2025 | 01:21
Grant for charging stations complete During the June 11 Chester town board meeting, Supervisor Brandon Holdridge announced that the town completed a grant process... Local News 18 Jun 2025 | 03:40
Artists posing with the mural at the snack shack at Chester Commons. Photos provided by Chester School District. Mural painted by Chester Academy artists unveiled at Chester Commons The snack stand at the Chester Commons town park is the home to a new mural painted by six artists from Chester Academy.... Local News 30 Apr 2025 | 02:32
