Chester Deputy Mayor Elizabeth Reilly, pictured with Chester Mayor John Bell was recognized by the NY Conference of Mayors. ( Photo provided.) New York Conference of Mayors recognizes Elizabeth Reilly The New York Conference of Mayors has recognized Chester Deputy Mayor Elizabeth Reilly for 50 years of service to the Chester... Local News 23 Sep 2026 | 01:44
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 A tree dedication ceremony for three Chester residents who have been involved in civic activities was held at Knapp’s View... Local News 23 Sep 2026 | 08:46
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
Photo from Pixabay.com Science of the Soul discusses proposed parking lot A public hearing on a proposed 936 space parking lot at the Science of the Soul Study Center at 108 River road in Goshen... Home 26 Aug 2026 | 12:51
Photos by Dylan Skriloff New blacktop walkway installed at Carpenter Park A new blacktop walkway has been installed at Carpenter Park in Chester, improving the park’s accessibility. The walkway goes... Home 26 Aug 2026 | 12:01
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
Certain disabled veterans living in Goshen and Chester may be eligible for property tax exemptions. ( Pixabay photo.) Towns of Goshen, Chester consider property tax exemptions for certain disabled veterans Both the Town of Goshen and Town of Chester plan to participate in a new property tax exemption for certain disabled veterans,... Local News 11 Aug 2026 | 09:17
The Town of Goshen is looking to restore its town hall. ( Web photo.) Goshen looks to restore brick at town hall The Goshen Town Board addressed the condition of the brick at the town hall building at its July 23 meeting. The board approved... Local News 05 Aug 2026 | 01:48
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 late Bill Perry, a long-time Chester resident, will be honored with a street name. ( File photo.) Village to honor blues singer with street naming The village of Chester board voted to honor late blues singer Bill Perry at its July 13 meeting. The musician lived most of... Local News 21 Jul 2026 | 07:27
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 Goshen adopted its comprehensive plan at its June 25 meeting. ( Pixabay photo.) Town adopts comprehensive plan The Town of Goshen adopted its new comprehensive plan at its June 25 meeting. The town board also voted to approve the environmental... Local News 08 Jul 2026 | 11:15
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
Chester Village Mayor John Tom Bell (pictured) refused to hear PDJ Components’ request for a special permit and site plan application ( Photo by Leslie Smith.) Village mayor refuses to hear PDJ Components’ application request Chester Village Mayor John Tom Bell refused to hear PDJ Components’ request for a special permit and site plan application... Local News 17 Jun 2026 | 09:47
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
