Chester Town Hall. ( Photo by Lisa Reider) Chester to change bidding policies, energy rates The Chester Town Board held a special meeting at 11:30 a.m. May 1 in between their regularly scheduled board meetings on... Local News 02 May 2024 | 04:47
The finalized ward system map for voters. ( Image provided) Town adopts new ward system for elections Six years after voters in a referendum overwhelmingly approved it, the town of Chester finally adopted a new ward system... Local News 01 May 2024 | 11:29
Wickes Arborists donated a sugar maple to be planted in honor of Jack Deshler at Carpenter Community Park. ( Photo by Dylan Skriloff) Arbor Day tree planted in remembrance of Jack Deshler The town and village of Chester held a special Arbor Day tree planting in memory of the late Jack Deshler on April 25 at... Local News 30 Apr 2024 | 01:49
Chester Town Hall. ( Photo by Lisa Reider) Chester town board votes to eliminate account clerk position The Chester Town Board has voted to abolish the position of account clerk, where town employee Nicole Griffin served for... Local News 19 Apr 2024 | 04:34
First Amendment lawsuit filed against the town of Chester Former Deputy Town Clerk Nanette Batista-Perez has filed a First Amendment lawsuit against Chester Town Clerk Linda Zappala... Local News 10 Apr 2024 | 10:11
The March 27 Chester Town Board meeting. Truck traffic to be diverted from downtown Sugar Loaf At the March 27 Chester Town Board meeting, a local law enforcing a five-ton weight limit for vehicles traveling on Kings... Local News 02 Apr 2024 | 01:23
The caboose after renovations. ( Photo by Ed Mullins) Sugar Loaf caboose undergoes restoration Property owner Ed Mullins and his business partner have restored the Sugar Loaf caboose at 1398 Kings Highway, which is the... Local News 27 Mar 2024 | 11:47
Ethics, advisory board, and bagels The Chester Town Board recently passed a resolution I sponsored that creates a Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center (SLPAC)... Letters to the Editor 26 Mar 2024 | 10:26
Chester Town Hall. Chester grapples with building permit backlog The Town of Chester has over 400 building permits to renew and is two years behind in its internal audits to be reported... Local News 18 Mar 2024 | 02:31
Residents voice support for building moratorium At the March 13 Chester Town Board meeting, the town held a public hearing regarding a nine-month building moratorium on... Local News 18 Mar 2024 | 02:30
Clearing up falsehoods on Sugar Loaf’s historic district project I am writing in response to some allegations made against the Town of Chester and individuals involved in the Sugar Loaf... Letters to the Editor 07 Mar 2024 | 04:55
The Feb. 28 Chester Town Board meeting. Chester moves closer to enacting ward system During the February 28 Chester Town Board meeting, residents were treated to a presentation detailing the new ward system... Local News 06 Mar 2024 | 10:48
The Rockland County Bomb Disposal Unit arrives to assess the situation. ( Photo by Lisa Reider) Bomb scare in Chester causes resident evacuation On Friday afternoon, droves of Orange County and Rockland County sheriff’s personnel flocked to Pine Hollow Way in Chester... Local News 16 Feb 2024 | 02:29
Town insurance sees dramatic rise for 2024 In 2024 the town of Chester will be pay significantly more for its insurance. At the January 24 town board meeting, Supervisor... Local News 26 Jan 2024 | 04:00
The January 10 Chester Town Board meeting. ( Photo by James Keary) Residents suggest preserving historic Maple Ave. school building for public use During the public comment period of the January 10 Chester Town Board meeting, Chester resident David Stevenson spoke on... Local News 15 Jan 2024 | 10:53