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Rydell noted that all reports of threats, “are taken with the highest level of seriousness by our local Police Department and the District.”

Rydell addresses school threat

Last week in his report to the Marlboro School Board, Superintendent Mike Rydell offered clarification about activities that took place on January 8 and 9. He said he wanted to dispel any …

New fencing at the Highland Elementary School.

Highland approves adjustments on Capital Project

Last week the Highland School Board approved a series of payments and/or adjustments on the 2022 capital project starting with a disbursement of $6,980.30 to Vinco Builders, the Prime General …
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Ulster Legislature re-elects Criswell as Chair

The Ulster County Legislature re-elected Legislator Peter Criswell (D-District 7, Kingston) as chair during its 2025 organizational meeting, held Tuesday evening. The vote fell along party lines. …
Hundreds gathered in downtown New Paltz on Monday for a rally against the policies of President Donald Trump.

Hundreds rally in New Paltz to protest inauguration

Braving the cold and snow, approximately 100 people gathered at Peace Park in New Paltz on Inauguration Day to rally and march through downtown in protest of President Donald Trump’s policies. …

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Step inside several historic homes and see and learn about many more as you tour the Hudson Highlands within the riverfront community of Philipstown. There are numerous historic estates, farmsteads, …
Tania Perez-Perez is the Middle School Leader of the Pack for January. She is pictured with Principal Andrew Carnright and Asst. Principal Sarah Hathaway.
At last week’s Highland School Board meeting Assistant Principal for the Elementary School, Malissa Chester, introduced Tenley Esposito as their Leader of the Pack for January.   …
The Wallkill Central School District honored its Board of Education, including many longtime members.
As the Wallkill Central School District closed out 2024, its Board of Education took time to honor its longest-serving members. At the board’s Oct. 16 meeting, Superintendent Kevin Castle …

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Southern Ulster Times - January 23, 2025

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On January 8, 2025, at approximately 2:00 p.m., members of Troop F Community Stabilization Unit (CSU) conducted a traffic stop of a 2013 Chevrolet Cruze on Interstate 87 north, New York State …
On January 13, 2025, at approximately 1:15 p.m., on Interstate 87 north, New York State Thruway, by exit 18 in the town of New Paltz,NY, members of Troop F Community Stabilization Unit (CSU) observed …
This Sunday, January 26, a silent auction of paintings that were done by local landscape artist Louise Hull Clarke will be held from 1-4pm at the Locust Grove Brewery, 162 North Rd., Milton. …
The Clintondale Fire Department is inviting the community to its Pasta and Meatballs Dinner Fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Clintondale Fire House, 1063 Route …
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Windfall Farms was one of many vendors at last year’s Walktoberfest that was held on the Hudson Valley Rail Trail.
Last week Lloyd Police Chief James Janso and Lt. Phil Roloson met with representatives of the Walkway Over the Hudson and members of the Lloyd Town Board to review safety protocols for large events …
At its January 13 meeting, the Marlborough Town Board proposed the addition of a new special use for the Highway Development (HD) district lining Route 9W, thus allowing cluster-type housing there …
Dr. Michael Bywater honored Michelle Munson for being the 30,000th patient encounter at Highland Optometry.
Dr. Michael Bywater recently honored Michelle Munson, who was the 30,000th patient encounter at his practice and presented her with a gift certificate to the Vigneto Cafe in the Highland hamlet. …

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The Student Arts Showcase will take place on February 1 at the Galleria at Crystal Run.
The Orange County Arts Council will host its annual “Arts Build Confidence” student arts showcase on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at the Middletown Galleria Mall at Crystal Run from 10:00 …
Residents of Marlboro’s Summit Drive, Overlook Bluff, and Dragotta Road got a reprieve of sorts at the Marlborough Planning Board’s first meeting of 2025 on January 6. The developer of a …
At their January 2 meeting, the Marlboro School Board voted to extend the bus contract with National Express, owner of the Quality Bus Company. Marlboro Director of Business and Finance, Emerson …

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The Board of Trustees of the Marlboro Free Library will hold their next regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, February 3, 2025 at 7:00 p.m., 1251 Route 9W, Marlboro, New York 12542. Regular meetings …
Congressman Pat Ryan kicked off his third annual “Valentines for Vets” initiative, inviting Hudson Valley community members to send or drop off cards to his Newburgh office to deliver to …
The Plattekill Fire Department Auxiliary will hold its annual steak dinner on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, at 50 Old Firehouse Road. The event will feature two seatings, at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m., and …

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