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Plavchak: ‘no concession’ to developer

Last week Lloyd Councilman Mike Guerriero brought up the issue of a promised traffic light for the Villages senior residential project at the intersection of Mayer Drive and Route 9W. Guerriero …

Town Board discusses drones, asset life, art exhibit… and wildlife Presentation

  Look up and you might spot one of the new FAA-certified drones the Marlborough Police Department is now using to augment public safety in the town. Even better, the three drones …
The late Matthew Bewick doing one of the things he loved best, taking a ride on his motorcycle.

Motorcycle ride to prevent suicide

On Saturday, September 14, Locust Grove Brewery, at 162 North Road in Milton, is hosting a Motorcycle Ride to Prevent Suicide in memory of Matthew R. Bewick, 1992-2023. Registration begins at …

Ulster County awards solar & EV charging grants to Lloyd, Marlborough

Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger has notified 10 local governments across Ulster County of their successful application to the County’s Solar & Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (SEVI) …

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Local News
Last week the Plattekill Town Board reminded the public that the annual Plattekill Day is fast approaching. It will take place on Saturday, September 21 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Town Park. The …
The environmental organization, Scenic Hudson, weighed in on the Town of Lloyd’s newly updated Comprehensive Plan. The town’s last plan was compiled in 2013.   Scenic …
The Olmsted Network will host its 2024 Annual Conference - Landscapes of Renewal: Olmsted, Vaux and Downing in the Hudson Valley from September 14 to 15. The purpose of this conference is to focus on …

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Southern Ulster Times - September 12, 2024

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Briefs
Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger announced that the County has been awarded a $3.92 million grant through Governor Kathy Hochul’s NY SWIMS initiative to renovate the Ulster County Pool …
The Marlboro Board of Education unanimously approved the District and School Building Safety Plans for the 2024-2025 school year for the Marlboro Central School District as presented. The plan is …
The Marlboro School Board voted unanimously to approve the district Tax Levy for the 2024-2025 school year as presented on Monday, August 19. The collection of taxes is set to commence from September …
Plattekill Library presents A Puppet Palooza The Plattekill Public Library will host “Waffle & Friends: A Puppet Palooza” on Thursday, August 15, at 6 p.m. The puppet variety show …
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Samantha Bacchi with the new community fridge at the Highland Public Library.
Recently the Highland Public Library started a Community Fridge and Cupboard program; an idea spearheaded by Library employee Samantha Bacchi. In the library lobby there is a refrigerator for produce …
By a near-unanimous vote, the Marlborough Town Board approved its revised ridgeline rules at its Monday, August 26 meeting. The lone abstention came from Councilman Dave Zambito, who owns property …
Elected officials and members of the Milton Fire Department pose beside their new UTV vehicle. Pictured L-R Tom Corcoran, Bruce MacElrath, Gina Hansut, Art Tabasco, Janice Appler District Treasurer, Frank Milazzo, Commissioner Neil Fino, Capt. Ryan Lynch, Commissioner Steve Kneeter, Adam Kneeter 3rd Asst. Chief, NYS Assemblyman Jonathan Jacobson, Chief Steve Rivieccio and son Joey, Matt Kneeter 1st Asst. Chief, Commissioner Dick Martin and Gael Appler Jr. 2nd Asst. Chief.
New York State Assemblyman Jonathan Jacobson [D- 104] recently secured $65,000 to fund a Utility Terrain Vehicle [UTV] for the Milton Fire Department. This vehicle will allow the department to reach …

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The Village of Montgomery is known for several community events throughout the year, including the Skip Chambers Tractor Parade, An Old Fashioned Holiday, and the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. But …
Brentano String Quartet
The Howland Chamber Music Circle (HCMC) opens its 2024-2025 chamber series with the world-renowned Brentano String Quartet at the Howland Cultural Center on Sunday, September 15 at 4 pm. Following …
The Hudson Valley is known for its vibrant festival scene, and one of the must-visit gems is the Woodstock-New Paltz Art & Crafts Fair. This biannual fair, now celebrating its 43rd year, is …

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Bingham Road will be temporarily closed from Lattintown Road to Hampton Road from Monday, Aug. 12, to Friday, Aug. 16, for a culvert replacement, weather permitting. Motorists are advised to seek …
The Ulster County Comptroller’s Office released an audit of the Ulster County Corporate Compliance Program, identifying areas for enhancement in training and structural changes to the Corporate …
The Highland Public Library invites all summer readers to its annual Ice Cream Social on August 15. To attend, participants must complete their Summer Reading Program maps and trackers by August 12, …

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