Chester City Council Deliberative | June 22, 2026

The City of Chester City Council held a deliberative meeting on June 22, 2026, where several procurement and contracting matters were discussed. The council ratified the appointment of four new police officers, including those who recently completed their Act 120 certification, with official swearing-in planned. A significant capital improvement project update was provided regarding the removal of an underground storage tank and contaminated soil at a salt shed construction site, resulting in a change order of approximately $228,000 funded from contingency reserves, with the project still on track for mid-November completion. Additionally, the council approved signage installation for the 9/11 Memorial Trail and authorized the release of maintenance bonds totaling over $658,000 related to the Fourth and Booth Distribution Center and the Access Community Center, following satisfactory completion and inspection by the city engineer. These actions reflect ongoing infrastructure maintenance and public safety staffing efforts within the city.