Preliminary budget stays under cap Town of Chester Supervisor Brandon Holdridge presented the tentative budget to the public at the Oct. 22 town board meeting.... Local News 29 Oct 2025 | 05:01
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
Hundreds rally at Village Green ‘No Kings’ protest Donald Trump’s presidency is spawning a robust resistance movement. Several hundred people gathered at the village green... Local News 20 Oct 2025 | 11:46
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
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
