Senator Skoufis secures $115,000 for Chester repaving project

Senator James Skoufis (D-Orange County) has awarded the Town of Chester a $115,000 state grant to be used to resurface Johnson Road. With the funding, Chester will pay only $10,000 to complete the infrastructure project.

“Improvements in municipal infrastructure are one of the basic obligations of government,” Skoufis said. “Whether it’s a repaired bridge, a new roof on a town hall, or a repaved road, local investments are critical to our shared mission. Grants such as these allow towns like Chester to address critical needs while containing costs to taxpayers, and I am glad to facilitate projects that will keep the community safe and on the move.”

Skoufis said that this grant was started when he was in the Assembly. He added that new Chester Supervisor Brandon Holdridge advanced the required paperwork to complete the process. Holdridge was elected last November.

“I want to thank Senator Skoufis and his team for securing this grant for Chester,” Holdridge said. “With their help, we were able to prevent this opportunity for much-needed funds from being lost. This is a perfect example of why it matters to have a productive and experienced partner in the State Senate.”