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Developer seeks to restart unfinished condo project

Two new proposals – one that would restart unfinished condo development, the other a two-lot subdivision proposal – were scrutinized by the Marlborough Planning Board at its Monday, May 6 …

Lloyd awaits 9W traffic signal

After nearly 15 years in the pipeline, the Tillson, Toc and Vineyard realignment project is expected to be completed by the end of May. Last week Lloyd Supervisor Dave Plavchak gave an update on …

Families turn out for youth fishing event

Recently, the Third Annual Cops N’ Bobbers Youth Fishing Tournament was held at Berean Park in Highland. Families brought their children to the park to try their hand at catching one or more of …

Ulster County and RUPCO awarded $5 Million to continue successful ‘Plus One’ Home Program

Ulster County has been granted $5 million by New York State Housing and Community Renewal to extend the implementation of the Plus One ADU Program, which provides financial assistance to Ulster …

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Ulster County officials have reacted to the arrests of more than 130 students and community members who staged a pro-Palestinian protest on SUNY New Paltz’s campus last week. County …
Legislators Herb Litts and Gina Hansut presented Pride of Ulster County Awards to Chief Peter Miller and Anthony DiMetro for their 50 years of service to the community. Pictured L-R Michael Gaffney, Herb Litts, Peter Miller, Jeffrey DiMetro on behalf of his father, Gina Hansut and Everett Erichsen, Ulster County Director of the Department of Emergency Services
Last Friday evening the Highland Hose Company held their annual dinner to honor and thank their men and women who serve the Town of Lloyd. The Company was established in 1894 after a fire three years …
Enjoying tea and treats were Friends members and supporters Melanie Messina, Grace Demarko, Linda Zambito and Margie McManus.
  Evoking a bygone era, the Marlboro Free Library’s sixth annual tea-party fundraiser drew about 50 people to the Stoutridge Distillery and Winery on Saturday, May 4.  …

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Southern Ulster Times - May 9, 2024

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Tea party to benefit Friends of the Marlboro Free Library Prepare to indulge in elegance and support a cherished institution at the Friends of the Marlboro Library’s 6th Annual Tea Party …
Highland Elementary PTA to host a spring dance The Highland Elementary School PTA will be hosting a Spring Dance for students in Grades 2-4 in the upper cafeteria on Friday, April 19, from 6-7:30 …
Jessica Mariani, Stacey Moegenburg, Glynis Cowart and Nicole Sewel
The SUNY Orange Foundation announces its upcoming Women in STEM Alumni Leadership Awards, to be held at the Highpoint in Newburgh, located at 245 Liberty Street, on Thursday, May 9 at 6 p.m. …
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 …
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Rotarian Christine Giangrasso presented Steve Laubach with a plaque to honor his 40 years as a member.
Last week the Highland Rotary hosted a special dinner at Casa Milanese to honor Steven Laubach, for his 40 years of service to the Rotary and the community. He recalled that after moving to Highland …
Junando Dawkins and Juwaugh Dawkins
Following an 11-day jury trial, Junando Dawkins, 30, of Newburgh, and his brother, Juwaugh Dawkins, 34, of Jacksonville, Florida, were convicted in Ulster County Court of Murder in the Second Degree …
Last week the Highland School Board approved a $54.3 million budget for the 2024-25 school year. Residents will vote on this proposed budget as well as on a proposition to purchase two, 65 seat …

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Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger has called on the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) to take action and move forward with the prudence review and penalty measures before issuing an …
The Blossom Street Fair was held just off Main Street in Milton
Meet Me in Marlborough celebrated the start of the agricultural season at the Blossom Street Fair on April 20, welcoming vendors, crafts, wineries and all sorts of food and entertainment. It was a …
Donna Kosack, second from left, a past chair of the Hudson Valley Heart Walk, celebrates the 2024 Heart Walk on the Walkway Over the Hudson on April 27 with her family. Donations will be accepted for the Heart Walk until June 30 at heart.org/hudsonvalleyheartwalk.
Blue skies and mild temperatures greeted the 1,000 walkers who gathered on either side of the Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park, Saturday, April 27, for the Hudson Valley Heart Walk. …

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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 …

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