Letters to the Editor: Bagels with Brandon As your Town Supervisor, it’s important to make myself available to meet with and speak with you as much as possible. I know... Letters to the Editor 22 Jun 2026 | 02:18
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
First Presbyterian Church of Chester seeks $83K for restoration work. ( Photo provided.) First Presbyterian Church of Chester seeks $83K to restore historic exterior The First Presbyterian Church of Chester is hoping to raise $83,000 through its “Reviving the Heart of Chester” capital campaign... Local News 15 Jun 2026 | 01:31
Letter to The Editor: Courtenay deserves the support of Chester Republicans I am endorsing our current Republican Councilman Robert Courtenay, who has been representing us well on the Town Board for... Letters to the Editor 15 Jun 2026 | 10:19
Jessica Joy Bringoli Jessica Joy Bringoli, of Chester, N.Y., passed away on June 8, 2026, at the age of 51, following a courageous ten-year battle... Obituaries 11 Jun 2026 | 10:34
Letter to the Editor: Vote for Robert Courtenay I am a life-long resident of Chester, and I am a registered Republican. We have elections coming up this year for our Town... Letters to the Editor 03 Jun 2026 | 12:37
The town of Chester is seeking a CDBG grant to improve ADA spaces at the parking lot at Carpenter Park. ( Pixabay photo.) Town seeks funds to improve Carpenter Community Park parking lot The Chester Town board is seeking funds to improve the parking lot at Carpenter Community Park through the federal Community... Local News 02 Jun 2026 | 09:04
Meet the candidates for Chester Town Council, Ward 1 Republican voters in Ward 1 of the Town of Chester will choose between two candidates for Chester Town Council, during the... Local News 01 Jun 2026 | 03:19
Guests check out some of the art on display at the Chester Academey STEAM Expo. ( Photo provided.) Chester Academy hosts STEM + Art = STEAM Expo Imagination and creativity were on display the evening of May 26, as families gathered at Chester Academy for the annual... Local News 01 Jun 2026 | 11:38
Candidate Q&A: Robert Courtenay for Chester Town Council, Ward 1 Why are you running for Town Council? Our community needs experienced, responsible, and forward-thinking leadership. My record... Local News 01 Jun 2026 | 11:12
Candidate Q&A: Robert Klein for Chester Town Council, Ward 1 Why are you running for Town Council? I am have been a resident of the town and village of Chester for 45 years dating back... Local News 29 May 2026 | 11:06
John Reilly at his sentencing on May 18. ( Photo by Bryan Fumagalli.) Update: John Reilly sentencing, defense to appeal On Monday, May 18, former Chester Highway Superintendent John Reilly was sentenced to 17 years in prison followed by five... Local News 20 May 2026 | 12:54
A proposed battery energy storage site on Sugar Loaf Mountain Road was the topic of discussion at bthe recent Chester Town Board. ( Big Stock photo.) Holdridge promises ban of battery energy storage projects in comprehensive plan A proposed battery energy storage site on Sugar Loaf Mountain Road was the topic of discussion at the May 13 town board meeting... Local News 20 May 2026 | 10:11
Voters approve Chester UFSD 26-27 school year budget Voters approved a $41,001,754 budget for the Chester Union Free School District’s 2026-27 school year by an unofficial 170-91... Local News 19 May 2026 | 10:38
