Chester City Council Meeting | June 10, 2026

The City of Chester Council held a meeting on June 10, 2026, which included discussions on several resolutions and community updates. Key procurement-related actions included the approval of Resolution 72, authorizing a cooperation agreement with the Chester Economic Development Authority for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME investment partnership programs, and Resolution 73, authorizing promotional testing for police department candidates. The council also discussed capital improvement projects funded by ARPA funds, including police station repairs, a new fire truck purchase, and homeowner improvement programs, with a budget allocation of approximately $2.5 million. Additionally, there was an ongoing issue with the city's trash and recycling hauler, Cassella, involving contract compliance and service quality, prompting planned meetings to address these concerns. The meeting also addressed challenges faced by property investors due to zoning and permit enforcement, with council members encouraging smoother coordination between departments to facilitate development. No new ordinances were introduced, and the council emphasized community engagement and summer programming initiatives.