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Highlands stays under tax cap; budget hearing is November 2
On Monday, Nov. 2, at 7 p.m., Town of Highlands residents will have the opportunity to comment on the town’s proposed 2027 budget. It’s an $8,963,480 spending plan, up $599,784 from the 2026 … more
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Brown water solution coming soon?
At the October 19 meeting of the Highland Falls Village Board Mayor Jim DiSalvo said that the municipality has been approached by a company which might be able to help the brown water problem in some … more
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Highland Falls Village election set for March 16
Don’t forget about the elections in November, but the Highland Falls Village Board also wants its residents to start thinking about the next village election – now officially set for Tuesday, … more
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Architect Jason Anderson showed artist’s renderings, floor plans and streetscapes of a proposed mixed-use building on Main St. in Highland Falls on October 15.
‘Approve it as soon as you can’
Those were the words of one of the dozen or so community residents who attended a Town of Highlands Planning Board public hearing on the proposed mixed-use building to be located at 447,451,457 Main … more
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Supervisor Bob Livsey
Supervisor’s job is only local election seat on the ballot
Town of Highlands voters will have just one local position on the November 3 ballot – to elect a supervisor. When voters go to the polls, they will find just one choice, on the Democratic and … more
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Ryan Falk is the new Town of Highlands Highway Superintendent.
Town names new highway superintendent
Ryan Falk, a 13+ year sanitation worker and motor equipment operator with the Town of Highlands Highway and Sanitation Departments, has been named to replace retiring Superintendent Greg Maher, … more
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In front of Bean & Barrel (l-r): Chairman of the HUD Veterans Affinity Group Jerryl Bennett, U.S. Corps of Cadets Regulations and Discipline Officer Delroy Patrick, Eric Aronson, HUD’s Barbara Gruson, Village Trustees Jen Gargiulo and Peter Carroll, HUD Deputy Regional Administrator Michael Browder, WPAOG’s Erin Helle, and Town Councilmember Nancy Sporbert.
HUD officials visit the Town of Highlands
On October 2, the West Point Association of Graduates (WPAOG) brought together local leaders and representatives from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for a meeting at Bean … more
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Kicking off Halloween with some fun!
The Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Parent-Teacher-Partnership (PTP) hosted its annual Pumpkin Patch on October 12 – unfortunately the threat of heavy rain and wind forced the event inside the … more
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A celebration of 120 years
“All in all, it was a great weekend.” Those were the words of Highland Falls Mayor Jim DiSalvo last week, days after the conclusion of a three-day festival celebrating the 120th birthday of … more
An opening event and celebration for the new Highland Falls Preserve in Highland Falls, NY.
Highland Falls Preserve opens
Just in time for the Hudson Valley’s spectacular fall foliage season, the new Highland Falls Preserve is ready for visitors to explore its rocky bluffs, mossy forests, and Hudson River views. … more
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Town Board looks at cost of full-time cops
Overall, Town of Highlands Police Chief Joseph Burns has asked the Town Board for $20,000 less than he asked for in his budget request a year ago. But he has also made the case to the board on … more
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HF-FMCSD Board of Education members Gabe O’Connell, Kristen O’Dell, Anne Lawless, Trish Kinney, Trevor Rhodes and Aaron Falk hold pottery created for them by O’Neill High School students.
Thank a school board member if you see them
If you see a Board of Education member this week, say thank you. The New York State School Boards Association has designated October 12-16 as School Board Recognition Week. This annual event was … more
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Chris Carballo
Carballo attends final school board meeting
The October 1 meeting of the Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District Board of Education was the last for Assistant Superintendent for Business Chris Carballo; he was thanked for his … more
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Highlands Town Board okays going over tax cap, if needed
If necessary, the Town of Highlands can now exceed New York State’s mandated tax cap for its 2027 budget. The Town board adopted a local law which allows them to take the action at its meeting on … more
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Cornwall’s Phylis Murphy (holding proclamation) is surrounded by Senator James Skoufis, Cornwall Supervisor Josh Wojehowski and Assemblyman Chris Eachus last week.
September 29 is now ‘Phylis Murphy Day’
Soon-to-retire from the Town of Highlands Recreation Department, Cornwall’s Phylis Murphy had the table turned on her a little bit last week. Senator James Skoufis was hosting a senior citizen … more
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Back row (l-r): THAC Captain Jeff Gathers, Kyle Shorrette, THPD Chief Joseph Burns, Merv Livsey Jr., Eric Jimenez, FMFD Chief Rich Salva, Supervisor Bob Livsey, John Montelione, former Grace Baptist Pastor Steve Snavely; and front row (l-r): Cooper Rogers, Sean Lewis, Genesis Melo-Perez, Esmelin Germosen, Marty Byrnes, Donna Salva, Village Trustee Jen Gargiulo, Grace Baptist former Pastor Steve Snavely and current pastor Andrew Snavely.
Grace Baptist celebrates first responders
Grace Baptist Church of Highland Falls hosted its 26th annual Public Safety Sunday on September 20. “The service recognizes and honors the first responders in our communities,” Pastor Andrew … more
Surrounding the Joe Murphy and DPW’s David Hurst are Trustees Aleena Olivia, Jen Gargiulo, Peter Carroll and Jim Ramus, and Mayor Jim DiSalvo.
It’s now Murphy’s Way
Highland Falls’ Joe Murphy has worked for the Village of Highland Falls Department of Public Works since June 1, 1973 – at 53 years, he is the longest serving employee of the municipality. … more
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Highlands budget work underway
A year ago, the Highlands Town Board started its annual budget work $535,000 over the town’s state-mandated tax cap. This year, they started just $300,000 over it. Last year, the board ended … more
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Village Board considers Satterlee Grove project
The Highland Falls Village Board has accepted a petition to review the possibility of allowing a Planned Residential Development (PRD) – 31 units on 4.5 acres in the Satterlee Grove area. It’s a … more
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Dr. Evan Goldfischer welcomed everyone to the 17th annual Prostate Cancer Walk, a fundraiser aimed at helping those affected by the disease.
Prostate Cancer Walk marks 17th year
The Premier Cares Foundation recently hosted its 17th annual Prostate Cancer Walk at the Walkway Over the Hudson. The foundation is a nonprofit organization that supports local patients with prostate … more
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