Planning board chair Don Serotta brought copies of the Oak Woods subdivision map showing a proposed trail. (Photo by Frances Ruth Harris) ( Photo by Ruth Frances Harris) Chester town board considers the ways of trails and wells Planning board chair Don Serotta brought copies of the Oak Woods subdivision map to a recent Town of Chester board meeting... Local News 09 Mar 2022 | 03:14
Cailan was saved. ( Photos by Becky Tegze) Two horses starved in Goshen - one died, one saved On May 2, Gene Hecht, with Hudson Valley Humane Law Enforcement, found that Pedro G. Rodriguez had left two Appaloosa horses,... Home 06 Mar 2022 | 07:39
Camp LaGuardia ( Photo from proposal by A. Larovere Consulting and Development and Urban Green Foods, LLC,) Proposal for $80-90 million “glamping,” farming and arts venture at Camp LaGuardia supported by Chester Town Board resolution Two years ago, this reporter found the gates of Camp LaGuardia open. She drove around, noting the broken windows and falling... Local News 16 Feb 2022 | 01:46
In Supervisor Robert Valentine’s absence, Deputy Supervisor Cindy Smith presided over the February 9th town of Chester meeting. ( Photo by Frances Ruth Harris) Chester’s sidelined public comment gets a voice at town board meeting by Frances Ruth Harris Chester councilman Brandon Holdridge asserted the need for a public comment session at the beginning... Home 15 Feb 2022 | 07:40
New town of Chester water administrator, Tom Becker, with his grandson, Leo. (Photo provided by Becker family) Tom Becker named new, first ever, part-time water administrator for Town of Chester Tom Becker said the town had three options when they were down to their last water system operator. They could hire another,... Local News 18 Jan 2022 | 01:46
Creamery Pond residents protesting the cell tower are pictured, from left to right: Edgar Vallejo, Ellen Korsower, Alex O’Brien, Bill O’Brien, Karen Campbell, Robert Campbell, John Grybowski, Donna Howihan, and Lydia Cuadros. Photo by Frances Ruth Harris. Sugar Loaf. Chester residents protest cell tower proposal on Fox Hill Road A group of Chester residents attended last Wednesday Chester Town Board meeting to protect the location of a cell tower in... Local News 18 Aug 2021 | 02:34
This Friday, July 9, all seven of the LEGO-themed “lands” will be open at Legoland New York in Goshen. Source: www.legoland.com/new-york/ Goshen. Legoland New York opens July 9 This Friday, July 9, all seven of the LEGO-themed “lands” will be open at the 150-acre Legoland New York theme park in Goshen.... Local News 06 Jul 2021 | 08:16
The commencement of the Goshen High School Class of 2021, the 129th group of young women and men to call Goshen home, took place at the new multi-use artificial turf athletic field at the high school. Previously, graduation was held at Historic Track. Photos by Frances Ruth Harris. Congratulations to the Goshen High School Class of 2021 During commencement ceremonies on June 24, 231 young women and men were awarded diplomas, that endearing moment of accomplishment,... Local News 30 Jun 2021 | 10:41
Members pf the Chester Academy Class of 2021 await their moment in the sun. Photos by Frances Ruth Harris unless noted otherwise. Congratulations to the Chester Academy Class of 2021 The journey that began for the members of the Chester Academy Class of 2021 back in kindergarten in 2008 culminated in a... Local News 30 Jun 2021 | 07:44
All entrances to the Greens of Chester are closed at night and over every weekend. Entrances are open during working hours only. Photo by Frances Ruth Harris. Greens of Chester receives violation notice Alfred Fusco Jr., an engineer for the Town of Chester, said in a letter to Livy Schwartz, one of the builders of the Greens... Local News 23 Jun 2021 | 10:06
Ed Winter's retaining wall, Conklingtown Road, near Greens of Chester ( PHOTO BY FRANCES RUTH HARRIS) Storm causes area flooding A massive thunderstorm caused flooding all over the area, including Route 17 and on Conklington Road, adjacent to the Greens... Local News 09 Jun 2021 | 02:30
From the left, holding the American flag is Senior Patrol Leader Eric Bunzey; Eagle Scout Jack Callahan; Eagle Scout Jack Donohue; Eagle Scout Blake Albanese; Assistant Senior Patrol Leader Javier Rodriquez (front); Eagle Scout Zack Goodman (rear); Eagle Scout Tristan Brideweser (rear); Eagle Scout Brandon Arroyo; Eagle Scout Tallon Clark; Eagle Scout Reese Donohue; Eagle Scout Jack Loughran; Senior Patrol Leader Daniel Hartley holding Troop 63 Flag. ( PHOTO BY FRANCES RUTH HARRIS) Nine Eagle Scouts honored Nine soaring Eagle Scouts were honored in 90 degree heat on Sunday at Goshen’s historic track. Jubilant family and friends... Local News 07 Jun 2021 | 10:00
Sharon Conklin steps aside after 33 years at Chester Town Hall Chester Town Supervisor Robert Valentine said the town would have to install a red phone at Sharon Conklin’s house to reach... Local News 02 Jun 2021 | 05:04
Chester Councilman Bob Courtenay welcomed the crowd that gathered last Friday evening at Knapp’s View in support of Chester’s effort to be able to raise money for the purchases of land or the development rights to land through a tax on property sales (PDR). Photos by Frances Ruth Harris. Sugar Loaf. Rallying support for Chester to preserve open space Chester Town Councilman opened the rally last Friday evening, May 21, at Knapp’s View, the open space parcel formerly known... Local News 02 Jun 2021 | 04:33
Damien Suazo and Director of the Orange County Veterans Service Agency Christian E. Farrell inspected the finished patriotic Bar Mitzvah project. Photos by Frances Ruth Harris. Goshen. Damien Suazo’s Bar Mitzvah project In preparation for his Bar Mitzvah, Damien Suazo wanted to mark the occasion by giving back to the community. What he decided... Local News 05 May 2021 | 04:30
