Chester Village Hall. ( Photo by Lisa Reider) Village adds motorcycle to police fleet with grant approval The Village of Chester Board of Trustees voted four to one to accept a state grant for new police equipment, including a... Local News 11 Dec 2024 | 12:10
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
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
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
Exit 127 off Route 17. ( Image by Google Maps) Village passes resolution urging DOT to keep Exit 127 open At their August 12 meeting, the Chester Village Board of Trustees passed a resolution urging the state Department of Transportation... Local News 14 Aug 2024 | 12:37
Short-term rentals: Community leaders struggle to find that regulation sweet spot As increasing numbers of tourists flock to the area to enjoy the lakes, mountains and other amenities unique to this region,... Local News 29 Jul 2024 | 12:36
Goshen Town Hall. Goshen may reconsider quarry land purchase During discussion at the July 11 Goshen Town Board meeting, Councilman Philip Canterino questioned the town’s recent vote... Local News 23 Jul 2024 | 02:31
Mayor comes out against short-term rentals It’s still just in the discussion phase but Chester Village Mayor Christopher Battiato proclaimed at this week’s village... Local News 10 Jul 2024 | 03:53
The location of the short-term rental off Grand View Terrace in Chester. ( Image by Google Maps) Ridge preservation passes, restricting certain development At its June 10 meeting the Chester Village Board of Trustees closed a public hearing and voted to pass a new law restricting... Local News 18 Jun 2024 | 01:40
Chester Town Hall. ( Photo by Lisa Reider) Chester requests speed limit reduction for Surrey Meadows The town of Chester is asking the state DOT to reduce speed limits at the Surrey Meadows housing complex from 30 miles per... Local News 14 May 2024 | 03:38
Chester Village Hall. ( Photo by Lisa Reider) Village passes budget with 2.15% property tax increase The Chester Village Board of Trustees adopted a new budget for 2024-25 at the April 8 village meeting. Property taxes will... Local News 15 Apr 2024 | 11:33
Nuisance or investment opportunity? Towns struggle to handle growth of short-term rentals Short-term rentals have surged in popularity in recent years, providing more options for tourists They’ve also grown into... Local News 01 Feb 2024 | 02:11
