Holdridge persuades board to fund EMS district Plans for a dedicated EMS service for the town and village of Chester nearly fell through at the November 13 Chester Town... Local News 22 Nov 2024 | 01:28
The proposed subdivision lies in the area between Pewter Circle and Well Sweep Lane. ( Image by Google Maps) Planning board approves 1414 Kings Highway project The Chester Planning Board has granted final conditional approval for a four-lot residential project on 1414 Kings Highway... Local News 14 Nov 2024 | 08:10
Chester Village Hall. ( Photo by Lisa Reider) Village revises short-term rental law, proposes ban The village of Chester has revised its new law on short-term rentals to propose a total ban on the practice. Previously the... Local News 06 Nov 2024 | 02:10
Goshen Town Hall. ( Image by Google Maps) Goshen holds public hearing on preliminary budget The town of Goshen’s preliminary budget for 2025 is under the state tax cap, as the town is seeking a raise of 1.94% in taxes... Local News 05 Nov 2024 | 03:45
Preliminary budget shows 20% tax hike A new ambulance district and the end of tapping into the town’s fund balance spell a major tax increase for town of Chester... Local News 30 Oct 2024 | 02:00
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
