Hambletonian monument dedication at the Wakely Bankerfarm in Sugar Loaf on Aug. 13, 1935. Pictured from left to right are: W. Sanford Durland, Harry Kningle, Frank Dalage, Carrie Houston, grandaughter of Jonas Seely, Joseph J. Mooney, President, Hambletonian Association, and Dr. Seely Cummings, grandson of Jonas Seely. The monument was moved across the road next to Banker’s barn in 1995 when a developer built houses on the site. Photo courtesy of the Chester Historical Society. Hambletonian’s life was centered in Chester Editor’s note. Hamiltonian 10, an American trotter and a founding sire of the Standardbred horse breed, was born in Sugar... Local News 19 Aug 2020 | 01:18
The old junior/senior high school on Maple Avenue Vote no on Feb. 25: The school must develop a better plan than this one To the Editor: The current proposal to demolish the Maple Avenue School in order to build an athletic field on the Maple Avenue... Opinion 12 Feb 2020 | 06:35
The family of new councilman Bob Courtenay turned out to see him sworn in. Pictured (from left): cousin Kathy Mahr, nephew Danny Atkins, Godmother Kay Mahr, Councilman Bob Courtenay, niece Courtenay Akins, sister Susan Courtenay, and mother Margaret Courtenay ( Frances Ruth Harris) Brand-new town board approves salary increases in Chester It may be the first time the entire Chester town board was sworn in on the same night, town clerk Linda Zappala observed... Local News 17 Jan 2020 | 04:29
Photo postcard of the Warehouse of Chester Produce Growers Association, taken in 1920 after the building was finished. ( Chester Historical Society) To this day, many still call it the 'Produce Building' This building replaced the Howland House Hotel, which burned to the ground Saturday morning, December 6, 1915. Initially it... Letters to the Editor 13 Nov 2019 | 07:18
Clifton and Leslie Patrick talk to Brian ten Siethoff at the final Orange County 2045 Long Range Transportation Plan public workshop Nov. 6 at the South Orange Family YMCA. Planners hear about gridlock-prone, pedestrian-unfriendly towns Transportation officials got some insight earlier this month on how to keep Orange County moving. Clifton Patrick and Leslie... Local News 08 Nov 2019 | 02:56
Moses P. Ross Chester's Citizens in the Civil War: The Bugler In the office of Chester Town Historian Clifton Patrick is a glass display case laden with local artifacts, including awards,... Local News 23 Oct 2019 | 11:29
