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
Valkyrie Coffee Roasters will open a new Sugar Loaf location at the old train station. (Photo provided) Valkyrie Coffee Roasters to open a new set of doors Valkyrie Coffee Roasters is expanding beyond the shop in downtown Village of Chester. On Sept. 6, the business will be opening... Business 20 Aug 2025 | 12:23
Town comprehensive plan moves closer to adoption The Town of Chester has made a big step toward the adoption of its new comprehensive plan. At the July 23, the Town Board... Local News 06 Aug 2025 | 12:45
Faron Peckham near the Scott’s Meadow sign that has become synonymous with the location. ( Photo by Dylan Skriloff) Local artist wins auction for Scott’s Meadow After a winning $400,000 auction bid was made, Scott’s Meadow in the business district of Sugar Loaf will be revitalized... Local News 30 Jul 2025 | 01:47
Town bans short-term rentals After months of public hearings, it’s finally official: The Town of Goshen has banned short-term rentals. Citing adverse... Local News 22 Jul 2025 | 02:46
Commendation recommended for Village detective The owners of the Chester Mall urged the Village Board of Trustees to publicly commend Village Police Department Det. Anthony... Local News 22 Jul 2025 | 02:29
Staggered election terms to again be on ballot The Chester Town Board voted to once again place a referendum question on the 2025 electoral slate about keeping town officials... Local News 15 Jul 2025 | 02:06
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
Battery storage moratorium extension sought During an unusually brief town board meeting, a resolution seeking to extend the battery storage moratorium by six months... Local News 01 Jul 2025 | 07:16
Village gets funds for park rehab The village of Goshen has received a $450,000 grant to rehabilitate Erie Park in the center of town. The grant was generated... Local News 30 Jun 2025 | 05:01
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
Police granted state accreditation The Town of Chester Police Department received an accreditation from the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services... Local News 17 Jun 2025 | 08:46
Grant for K-9 unit sought The Village of Chester Police Department announced its intention to pursue a grant for the creation of a K-9 unit during... Local News 10 Jun 2025 | 04:28
K-9 training unit may move to Goshen Orange County is likely moving its K-9 training unit from the property of the Orange County airport in Montgomery to the... Local News 04 Jun 2025 | 05:30
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
