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Town seeks grant for Kent Farm

  The historic Kent Farm at Locust Grove moved closer to being developed as the town’s next agritourism destination - thanks to a unanimous resolution by the Marlborough Town Board on …

Highland High School Principal placed on leave

Highland High School Principal Kevin Murphy has been placed on administrative leave by the Highland School Board following a special executive session on Nov. 20. The board did not disclose the …
Smoke from the Hemlock Ridge fire was seen as far away as Northern Dutchess County on morning of October 27.

Local firefighters respond to raging wildfires

Former Clintondale Fire Chief Rick Brooks was at the two forest fires on Hemlock Ridge in Plattekill, “at about a week and a half apart. One was a ground fire of about 3 acres and we were up …
Dancers in the Barefoot Dance Center performed “Take Your Position” at a recent appearance at the Milton Train Station.

Barefoot Dance Center Performs in Milton

Recently, students of the Barefoot Dance Center in West Park performed at the Milton Train Station. Jessie Levey is the Owner/Director of the Center and teaches Choreolab and The Barefoot …

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State Senator James Skoufis – who has represented much of the Hudson Valley in either the Senate or Assembly since 2013 -- announced last weekend that he will make a bid for chairman of the …
The Lloyd Town Board voted on a resolution to pay $257,029 to the consulting firm of Barton & Loguidice [B&L] for additional construction inspection work they performed on the Tillson/Toc …
SUNY Orange will host several concerts this holiday season. The Jazz Ensemble at SUNY Orange performs in concert on Friday, December 6. Start time: 7:30 p.m. Venue: Orange Hall Gallery. …

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This week's edition

Southern Ulster Times - December 5, 2024

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The Town of Marlborough Recreation Committee will host its inaugural Christmas Festival and Parade on Saturday, Dec. 7, promising a festive evening of family-friendly activities, food, and holiday …
Saint Augustine’s Parish will host its Second Annual Flavors of the World Christmas Market on Saturday, Dec. 7, and Sunday, Dec. 8, at St. Augustine’s School, 35 Philips Ave., Highland. …
The Town of Plattekill invites the community to its annual Christmas tree lighting on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Thomas Felten Park, 11 Patura Road. Santa Claus will arrive at 6:30 …
The Winter Gift Making Fair will return to the Mountain Laurel Waldorf School on Sunday, Dec. 8, offering a day of crafting, shopping, and festive entertainment for the whole family. Attendees …
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Last week the Plattekill Town Board approved their 2025 budget. Initially, the board was projecting a 16.70 percent increase but it was pared back to an overall 7.58 percent increase. Supervisor Dean …
These two EV charging stations, as well as two at the town field, will soon be replaced with new ones by DVM Industries.
  Last week the Lloyd Town Board voted to enter into an agreement with DVM Industries to furnish and install four new Level II EV charging stations. There are no upfront cost to the town …
  Last week the Lloyd Town Board approved their 2025 budget. The total in appropriations to run the town is $15,072,196 and the amount of revenues expected to come in is $5,086,778. The …

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Two new businesses are now open at 46 Main Street in Milton, Kiki’s Kandles and Unwrinkled. Pictured (l. – r.) Kandle Owner Krystal Alonge, Cindy Mannese, owner of Unwrinkled, and Kandle co-owner Kristin Cummings and Marlborough Councilman Manny Cauchi.
  Last week two new businesses are sharing the ground floor at 46 Main Street; Kiki’s Kandles and Unwrinkled, a vintage clothing boutique opened.     The …
A new playground has been installed at the town’s Thomas Felton Park.
Construction on the new Plattekill Playground at the town park started just after summer activities concluded and is now finished and open to the public. There is also a GaGa Ball Pit and two Pickle …
November 25, 2024 - Poughkeepsie, NY - Governor Kathy Hochul signs public safety legislation in Poughkeepsie. (Mike Groll/Office of Governor Kathy Hochul)
Senator Michelle Hinchey announced Monday that Melanie’s Law (S.6288/A.6026), legislation she sponsored to expand the jurisdiction of family court to allow orders of protection to cover family …

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Members of Highland Hose Co. No. 1 have been busy preparing for their annual Christmas tree sales, a holiday tradition in the community. The lot will be open Monday through Friday from 5 to 8 …
The Plattekill Fire Department Auxiliary is spreading holiday cheer with a Christmas tree raffle. For a $5 donation, participants will earn one chance to win a live Christmas tree, courtesy of the …
The Town of Lloyd Police Department will be collecting new and unwrapped toys from December 2 to December 20, for “OPERATION CHRISTMAS”. All toys collected will be delivered to the …

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