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Nicole Parete (.) has been named acting principal at Plattekill Elementary School, replacing Monica Hasbrouck. (r.)

Wallkill School board appoints acting principal at Plattekill Elementary School

Two employees at Plattekill Elementary School have been placed on paid administrative leave, and an acting principal has been appointed following a special meeting of the Wallkill Central School …

Rotarians and honorees: L-R Rotary President Steven Laubach, Pat Roza high school interact liaison, Amelia DelForno, Darlene Plavchak, Shihan Mike Skinner, Sensei Dan Paradies and PDG Rotarian Christine Giangrasso.

Rotary honors community members

Last week the Highland Rotary Club honored four residents with  Service Above Self awards at a dinner held at Casa Milanese; High School Senior Amelia DelForno, Darlene Plavchak, Bushiken Karate …
Civic Readiness Teacher Christina Saylor (far left) poses with her students at the presentation of their projects. [L-R] first row - Hope Williams, Elaine Shebey, Cadence Meltz, Amelia DelForno, Luca Rizzo, Ava LaValle, Sianni Caiciado, Lauren Santiago, Lillian Reynolds, Arhianna Sandy[L-R] middle row- Teacher Christina Saylor, Taso Bakatsias, Kai Roper, Gabriella Barbaro, Alessandra Barbaro, Mae Wright, Bethany Childs, Kelcey Whalen, Dylan Zocchi. [L-R] back row- Nemo Swart, Erin Smith, Jackson Gillespie, Teddy Druttman, Zachary Haeser, Kyle Dwyer, Alexis Violaris, Keira Bishop, Noah Cabrera, Sam Calahan, Emelia Halbijohn, Gunner Trombetta, Hayley Sutfin

Civic Readiness showcases student projects

For the second year, Highland High School students in Christina Saylor’s Civic Readiness Class showcased their work last week in the cafeteria at the High School.   Saylor guides …

Pet crematorium determination challenged

On April 9, 2025 resident Bruce Epperson filed an appeal to overturn a determination made by Lloyd Building Department Director Dave Barton that a proposed pet crematorium project is a “Service …

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Local News
A Wallkill Valley staple for nine decades, Tantillo’s Farm Market in Gardiner will close its doors on April 26.
After nearly a century of family farming, Tantillo’s Farm Market, a beloved roadside staple in the Hudson Valley, will not reopen for the 2025 season, owners Jeannine and Jamie Ridgeway …
The Highland Public Library Board of Trustees will be holding the annual Special District meeting on Tuesday April 22 at 5:30 p.m.. A reading of the proposed budget will follow a report from the …
Jacqueline McKenna has been promoted to a full time Police Officer upon the recommendation of Chief James Janso.
Last week the Lloyd Town Board moved Jacqueline McKenna from a part-time to full time position as a Police Officer at a salary of $56,135. McKenna was born in the United Sates but at a young age …

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Southern Ulster Times - April 17, 2025

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On April 5, at approximately 5:22 a.m., troopers from State Police Highland responded to a fatal motor vehicle collision on Old Post Road in the town of Marlborough. The investigation revealed …
Emergency crews responded to a rollover crash involving a vehicle that struck a residence Sunday afternoon on Plattekill Ardonia Road, authorities said. The incident occurred around 4:50 p.m. at …
Retirees of the New Paltz Community invite retired men and women everywhere to the monthly breakfast meeting on Monday, April 7, at 8:00 a.m., at the New Paltz Plaza Diner. Stuart …
The Town of Lloyd Events Committee will host Easter in the Hamlet on Saturday, April 12, at 10 a.m. at the Town Field. In case of rain, the event will be rescheduled for April 19. Children can …
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The Plattekill Town Board opened last week’s meeting with a discussion on a proposed Battery Storage moratorium. Town Councilman James Fazio said he has reviewed similar moratoriums in other …
At a recent press conference, Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger announced her EMS Coordinated Coverage Plan that will provide $4.9 million to fill gaps in coverage in Ulster County.   …
Last week the Marlboro School Administration gave a final summary presentation on the 2025-26 budget. The School Board is scheduled to review and approve the final budget at their April 24 meeting. …

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Applicant Justin Bogdanffy, of Heavenly Heart Pet Cremation, is proposing to locate his center at 3525 and 3523 Route 9W in Lloyd, just 100 feet north of the Highland Elementary School. Last week …
Marlboro Superintendent Michael Rydell gave a presentation to the Board of Education on the expense drivers that will impact the 2025-26 budget. He said it all boils down to, “Tell us what you …
The site of a long closed auto dealership at 3555 Route 9W has been proposed for a residential/commercial mixed use project.
The Lloyd Planning Board entertained a presentation by 7 Dutchess LLC of a proposed mixed-use project at 3555 Route 9W, site of a former auto dealership. The project was represented by project …

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The Southern Ulster Rotary Club is offering 10-inch hanging baskets for Mother’s Day, with proceeds benefiting Rotary youth programs. Available varieties include Non-Stop Begonia, New Guinea …
The Town of Marlborough Recreation Committee will host its Easter Egg Dash on Saturday, April 19, at the Hudson Valley Sports Dome, 240 Milton Turnpike. Doors open at 9 a.m., with the egg dash …
The Town of Marlboro Recreation Committee will host its Spring Fling Flower Fundraiser on Tuesday, April 30, at 7 p.m. at Brix Gastropub, 1 King St. The event will raise funds to beautify local …

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