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
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
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
The intersection of Black Meadow Road and Bairds Crossing Road. ( Image by Google Maps) 28-lot subdivision eyed for Black Meadow Road At the town of Chester Planning Board meeting on October 4, an application for a 28-lot subdivision returned to the board.... Local News 09 Oct 2023 | 04:07
Larry Dysinger Larry Dysinger Why are you running for town board? My service on the planning board intensified my desire to proactively address and solve... Local News 09 Oct 2023 | 08:56
Meet the candidates for Chester town board Two open seats on the Chester town board have four candidates running to fill them this November. None of the candidates are... Local News 09 Oct 2023 | 08:54
In support of Holdridge, Dysinger, and Becker Our neighborhood has been dealing with noise issues from a nearby business for a while. Our family, as well as other residents,... Letters to the Editor 02 Oct 2023 | 12:40
Recommending changes to the Town of Chester’s Noise Pollution Control Ordinance In 2021, the Chester Town Board passed a Local Law to implement a Noise Pollution Control Ordinance. While it was a good start,... Letters to the Editor 07 Sep 2023 | 01:44
Robert Valentine (pictured) will face Democrat Brandon Holdridge this November. GOP primary: Results hold for Chester candidates in final vote count Election night results held steady for the Chester candidates in the Republican primary after the board of elections counted... Local News 11 Jul 2023 | 03:05
Micheal Morgante, the project engineer for Davidson Drive Holdings, right, at the podium, gave his presentation before the planning board and residents. ( Photos by Jared A. Castañeda) Giant warehouse, giant trucks and Chester roads: Davidson Drive Holdings Public Hearing The January 4 Chester planning board meeting opened with a public hearing on Davidson Drive Holdings, a warehouse project... Local News 10 Jan 2023 | 10:46
Megan Tennerman informed Chester Town Board about wards. ( By Jared A. Castañeda) Chester Town Board considers dividing the town into wards Megan Tennermann, senior planner at Orange County Planning Department, appeared at the Nov. 9 Chester Town Board meeting... Home 15 Nov 2022 | 09:57
Two towns and a red balloon: Selling residents on a cell tower site The Town of Chester held its first public hearing about a proposed Verizon cell tower at the intersection of Juniper Lane... Home 15 Aug 2022 | 10:51
Outdoor light pollution in Chester Many people moved to Chester because of its rural nature. However, Chester and particularly the Village of Chester have had... Letters to the Editor 10 Nov 2021 | 04:01
Thank you, Tom Becker The Town of Chester has had the privilege of Tom Becker serving as Councilman on the Town Board. He truly cares about Chester... Letters to the Editor 10 Nov 2021 | 04:00