CHESTER – Town of Chester Supervisor Brandon Holdridge has announced an aggressive agenda for 2026, including a decrease in the cost of ambulance services and reducing the budget further, while remaining under the tax cap for 2027.
“I’m looking forward to more success, achievements, and collaboration for Chester in 2026,” Holdridge said.
Other Chester initiatives in 2026 include:
- Start construction in Carpenter Community Park on the walkway, bathroom, and lighting projects for which the Town was awarded $270,550 in grant funding for
- Finish the Comprehensive Plan Update
- Seek more grant funding for our infrastructure, public services, and parks/recreation facilities
- Update and certify our Preservation Plan and hold a public referendum on our recently state-authorized Community Preservation Fund
- Finish the pedestrian-friendly infrastructure project and explore additional parking improvements in Sugar Loaf
Chester’s highlights in 2025 included selling the Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center to Orange County, which Holdridge said decreased town expenses, potential liability concerns, and future investment needs, and preserving 13 acres of open space near Camp Monroe Road and Lakes Road through a conservation subdivision agreement with the residential developer.
The Town also started a new congregate dining program to provide seniors with weekly meals and expanded the parking lot near the Chester Senior Center for additional senior/veteran/general parking.
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