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Orange County Legislature approves Sugarloaf Performing Arts Center purchase amid calls for a concrete long-term plan
Summary
The Orange County Legislature voted 21-0 to approve the county's purchase of the Sugarloaf Performing Arts Center in Chester, with several legislators urging a clearer post-closing plan on renovation costs, staffing and ongoing operations.
The Orange County Legislature approved a resolution to purchase the Sugarloaf Performing Arts Center in the town of Chester on July 1, 2025, voting 21-0 to authorize a supplemental appropriation to the 2025 county budget for the Real Property Tax Services office and to proceed with the acquisition.
The measure, introduced as a resolution pursuant to section 4.09 of the Orange County Charter, passed by roll call after several legislators praised the venue's cultural value but urged a detailed plan for renovations, staffing and long-term operations beyond the transition period.
Legislator Totell, who led several of the comments in favor of the purchase, said the center "has been a boon for Sugarloaf" and compared it to other county-owned performing arts centers in New York State. Totell urged county staff to produce a detailed plan, saying the facility "can't be just…
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