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Marlborough to get $100K in ARPA funds

The Marlborough Town Board approved a resolution on Monday, April 8 that is expected to partially fund nighttime lighting and other improvements at Cluett-Schantz and Young’s Parks.  …

Marlboro projects $1-1.6m shortfall

Superintendent Michael Rydell gave a slide presentation last week to update the school board and the public on the current state of the 2024-25 school budget. Rydell noted that at the April 18 …
Highland High School administrators posed with the three Husky honorees (l. - r.) Asst. Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction William Zimmer and Superintendent Joel Freer stand beside the honorees Lawrence Hammond, William Halstead and James Janso.

Highland presents Husky Hall of Fame Awards

At last Friday evening’s Spring Gala, the Highland Educational Foundation inducted three individuals into the Husky Hall of Fame; Police Chief James Janso, Pharmacist William Halstead and …

Tillson/Toc Project to finish by end of May

Lloyd Supervisor Dave Plavchak said the Tillson/Toc/Vineyard intersection project is nearing its final phase of work. He noted that with the asphalt plants reopening after the winter season, the …

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With a cut of the ribbon, Mary Jane’s Dairy Bar welcomes Newburgh back for the season.
Middle Hope staple Mary Jane’s Dairy Bar on Route 9W celebrated its grand re-opening on Friday, April 5. Present and previous owners, elected officials, town residents and emergency service …
Josephine Bloomfield, Esther Garcia, Aaron Bloomfield, Ed Bloomfield, Doris Rodriguez and Carol Cuevas-Howard (left to right) pose for a photo while preparing for the “Free Prom Dresses” events at Temple Sinai in Middletown.
Need a dress for the prom, but a little short of cash? No worries. Josephine and Ed Bloomfield can help you. After starting this initiative 20 years ago with the Minisink Valley Rotary Club, the …
Seven members of the department received plaques to honor their service; L-R Erick Masten for serving as a past Fire Chief and for Top Responder for an Officer; Marc Ciaglia for Top Responder for a Firefighter; Robert Troncillito as Top Responder for a Driver; Kevin Casey as a Line Officer; Katerina Giofree for Firefighter of the Year; Paul DeAngelis for his past duty as a Lieutenant from 2020-2023; David Scaturro for his 25 years of Active Service to the department, followed by Chief Mike Troncillito and 2nd Asst Chief Lenny Scaturro
The Marlborough Fire Department recently held their annual Installation Dinner at Shadows on the Hudson in Poughkeepsie. Chief Mike Troncillito welcomed everyone to the dinner. “As the …

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Southern Ulster Times - April 11, 2024

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The Highland High School (HHS) PTSA will once again be hosting a barbeque dinner fundraiser on Monday, April 15. The meals will be provided by Brooks’ House of BBQ. Brooks’ House of …
The Modena Ladies Auxiliary proudly presents “Gift Card Bingo,” an event designed to bring friends and neighbors together for a day of entertainment and friendly competition. It …
The Highland Public Library Board of Trustees will be holding the annual Special District meeting on Tuesday April 23rd at 5:30 p.m. A reading of the proposed budget will follow a report from the …
The Orange County Office of Emergency Management and OC 911 reported a 4.8 magnitude earthquake in the region, with the epicenter in Lebanon, N.J. It was felt in Orange County, including Goshen Pine …
Stories you may have missed
The district authorized the release of this picture of the Highland Fire Department responding to a fire at the Middle School in the early morning hours of March 20, 2024.
  Last week the Highland School Board and Administration held a special meeting to discuss additional details and the abatement procedures needed at the Middle School as a result of a …
After its revisions to the Town of Marlborough’s ridgeline-protection rules elicited strong disagreement among the public, the Marlborough Town Board floated an alternative proposal that would …
Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger participated in a Cornell Cooperative reading program at the Highland Elementary School.
Recently, officials from Ulster County and the Town of Lloyd volunteered their time to read the book “I Love Strawberries” by Shannon Anderson to Highland Elementary School students as …

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Runners begin the Strikeout Cancer 5K on Saturday at Tony Williams Park in Highland.
The Strikeout Cancer Event in Highland had already been a successful baseball event in its first running last year, but this year a new component was added. A 5K race. And by all measures, …
Meeting on Monday, April 1, the Marlborough Planning Board approved an application by Peter and Frances Fremgen for a lot-line resolution on their property on Clark’s Lane in Milton. The …
The Town of Marlborough welcomed the Easter Bunny and hundreds of youngsters Saturday at the Sportsdome.

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Plattekill will host an Electronic Drop Off Day The Town of Plattekill will host an Electronic Drop Off Day on Saturday, April 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Town Hall, located at Route 44-55 in …
Supervisor Dean DePew said the current proposal of a 451,000 sq/ft warehouse, which is equivalent to 10 acres, is before the Planning Board, “and they are doing their due diligence and research …
Kai Roper is the Highland High School Leader of the Pack for March. He is flanked by Principal Kevin Murphy [L] and Asst. Principal Brandon Opitz

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