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Fort Montgomery’s Annie Scott, shown here with her granddaughter Alice, will lead this year’s Saint Patrick’s Parade in Highland Falls on March 1.
Annie Scott to lead 10th annual Highlands Saint Patrick’s Parade
The tenth annual Town of Highlands Saint Patrick’s Parade will take place on Saturday, March 1 … and the grand marshal is Fort Montgomery’s Annie Scott! The parade will step off … more
Village Board meeting abruptly ends
For several months now the Highland Falls Village Board has designated its two monthly meetings as either ‘business’ (first Monday of the month) or ‘work session’ (third … more
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Ally Lutes
Looking for a creative caterer?
Well, if you wait a few years, any of these current CONNECT students at the Highland Falls Intermediate School might be able to help you! They’re enrolled in the afterschool program’s … more
New date set for SUNY art show reception
Saluting the North East Watercolor Society (NEWS) is the title of the show which Cultural Affairs at SUNY Orange is hosting through mid-March. Due to the snowy, icy inclement weather on February 9 … more
Cunane, Twomey to retire from O’Neill High School
Two long-time Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District teachers – O’Neill High School Spanish Teacher Barbara Twomey and Instrumental Music Teacher Tom Cunane – have … more
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Local ladies, just offering a bit of comfort
Every Wednesday at 1 p.m. the Highland Falls Senior Citizens Center is open for what’s called a ‘Creativity Session’. It’s led by Jeannette Scott, who has sewing or crafting … more
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Joe D'Onofrio
D’Onofrio will not run for re-election
Highland Falls Mayor Joe D’Onofrio said on Monday that he has decided not to run for re-election to the position he has held for 28 years. “After 36 years of dedicated service to our … more
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Seven petitions submitted in Highland Falls
Seven Highland Falls residents have submitted petitions to be placed on the ballot for the March 18 village election. Three are candidates for mayor, and four are for trustee – there are two … more
Student reps will join BOE
New York State has mandated that as of September 1, 2025 every Board of Education in the state has a student member. While many area districts already have a student who sits with their boards, … more
The footprint of the new addition to the Fort Montgomery Elementary School is shown last week. The building will house the new cafeteria, kitchen and gymnasium.
FMES work continuing despite winter weather
The Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District’s Board of Education awarded about $12 million in bids for Phase 3 of the district’s 2023 capital project at its meeting on … more
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A one-of-a-kind display now at the Highland Falls Library
You’ve just got until next Tuesday to stop by the Highland Falls Library Gallery to take in a special exhibit of bespoke clothing designed by artist Cynthia Ivey Abitz. It closes February 25. … more
Highlands Town Councilman Tyrone King presents awards during the February 10 Town Board meeting.
A celebration of Black History
The February 10 meeting of the Town of Highlands Board kicked off with a special Black History Month presentation, hosted by Town Councilman Tyrone King. At it, he not only gave some history … more
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Chief presents financial plan to replace fire apparatus
The Cornwall-on-Hudson Fire Department’s fleet is aging and in need of replacement. During the Village Board’s February 10 work session, Chief Charles Quinn presented the Board of … more
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Students wish for more transportation options
In January, many of Cornwall Central High School’s seniors spent some time presenting their Capstone projects to members of the community. Two of those students, Sasha Scherer and Isabella … more
Residents complain about Highland Falls’ water
The last 20 minutes of the February 3 meeting of the Village Board in Highland Falls were centered on water. Five residents got up to question or complain about their “dirty” or … more
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Board okays going over tax cap
Four community residents spoke during the Highland Falls Village Board’s annual public hearing to approve going over the NYS mandated tax cap last week. The board did approve the measure, … more
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New zoning adopted for Highland Falls
For one last hour and 26 minutes, the Highland Falls Village Board gave the public the chance to make any comments they wanted on the board’s proposed changes to business district zoning. And … more
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Schools concerned about potential loss of aid
The Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District’s Board of Education and administration is asking for your help. At the February 6 meeting, Superintendent of Schools Michael … more
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The map included in the Open Space Institute’s Highlands West Connectivity Plan outlines the Heritage Trail connection into Salisbury Mills to Storm King Art Center.
Safe biking/hiking trail sought to Cornwall High School
Since starting as a freshman this year, Nathan Johnson’s son rides his bicycle to Cornwall High School nearly every day from his home in Meadowbrook on the opposite side of Rt. 94 adjacent to … more
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An intimate concert with the West Point Band
The West Point Band performed a winter concert at the Howland Public Library on February 8. The program included Renaissance, romantic, and contemporary pieces. It was a well-attended concert with 50 … more
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