Inside the Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center. Town to consider sale of Sugar Loaf PAC The town of Chester is investigating selling the Sugar Loaf PAC to Orange County. The inquiry is still in its early stages... Local News 25 Oct 2024 | 12:10
An example of a solar array. ( Photo by Andreas, Pixabay) Lightstar solar farm project moves to next stage After a long and winding road that began with its initial July 2023 presentation, Lightstar Renewables has received a negative... Local News 23 Oct 2024 | 12:20
Chester Town Hall. ( Photo by Lisa Reider) Town to hold special meeting on EMS district The town of Chester passed a reform package that overhauls its code for the Board of Ethics. At the October 9 town board... Local News 21 Oct 2024 | 02:57
Chester Village Hall. ( Photo by Lisa Reider) Public mum on village short-term rental law There were no public comments at the public hearing for the village of Chester’s new short-term rental law at the October... Local News 16 Oct 2024 | 12:10
Goshen Town Hall. Town moves forward with 2025 budget Goshen Town Supervisor Joseph Betro’s proposed tax increase for the 2025 town budget is 1.93%, he revealed at the Sept. 26... Local News 09 Oct 2024 | 12:49
The subdivision will be off Butler Drive, near the Heritage Trail. ( Image by Google Maps) Javelin Realty subdivision receives approval again An eight-lot subdivision off Butler Drive in the town of Goshen has been approved again. The project, by Javelin Realty Co.,... Local News 09 Oct 2024 | 10:09
Chester Town Hall. ( Photo by Lisa Reider) Chester holds public hearing on ethics reform At the Sept. 25 Chester Town Board meeting the board held a public hearing on proposed ethics reform. Nobody from the public... Local News 07 Oct 2024 | 04:10
After disagreement, village and town team up for EMS tax district The new EMS tax district planned for 2025 in the town and village of Chester nearly fell apart but was salvaged at the last... Local News 01 Oct 2024 | 03:55
An example of outdoor security cameras. ( Photo by Alexis Fauvet, Unsplash) Village of Chester discusses surveillance cameras with public An information session regarding surveillance cameras to be installed around the village of Chester prompted by concerned... Local News 27 Sep 2024 | 01:30
Chester EMS plans come into focus The town of Chester will be running its own EMS service, the town board announced at its September 11 meeting. To get the... Local News 18 Sep 2024 | 01:34
Goshen Town Hall. Hughes Energy withdraws application to build plant in Goshen During a public hearing on amending Chapter 80B of the town code, it was announced that Hughes Energy Group has withdrawn... Local News 18 Sep 2024 | 11:31
Soccer fields at Capelli Sports Complex on Route 94 in Chester. ( Photo by Dylan Skriloff) Capelli Sports Complex seeks approval for changes made over time It’s been up and running for several years but Capelli Sports Complex is before the Chester Planning Board seeking an amended... Local News 12 Sep 2024 | 04:48
An example of the short-term rental properties currently listed on Airbnb as available for the Chester area from Oct. 24 to 28. ( Image by Airbnb) Village sets public hearing for short-term rental law New by-laws governing the use of short-term rentals in the village of Chester are set for a public hearing on October 7.... Local News 10 Sep 2024 | 12:25
A copy of the letter that DA Hoovler wrote in response to Brandon Holdridge’s allegations. ( Photo by Dylan Skriloff) DA finds ‘no criminal activity’ in Valentine’s work as supervisor It was last election season’s October surprise in the town of Chester. Republican Councilman Robert Courtenay and Democratic... Local News 06 Sep 2024 | 03:31
Chester hires new building inspector At its August 28 meeting the Chester Town Board voted to hire Andrew Contarino as the town’s new building inspector. He will... Local News 04 Sep 2024 | 10:05