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The approval of a container storage site by the Plattekill Town Board is under scrutiny.
Plattekill container site is questioned
For the past few meetings of the Plattekill Town Board, resident Anthony Covino said the town illegally approved a portable storage container  business at 1425 Route 44/55 that is in a … more
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Marlborough to explore EV chargers
Own an electric vehicle (EV) or a plug-in hybrid? The Town of Marlborough’s Cluett-Schantz park may get a set of new charging stations, as a result of a vote by the Town Board on Monday night, … more
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Town of Lloyd Supervisor Dave Plavchak [right] presented Police Chief James Janso with a Certificate of Appreciation for his 35 years of service to the community.
Police Chief honored for long career
Last week Lloyd Supervisor Dave Plavchak, on behalf or the Town Board, presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Police Chief James Janso for is 35 year career serving the town. Janso started … more
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Members of the Ladies Auxiliary and House Officers were sworn in at the Marlboro Annual Inspection Dinner that was held last Saturday at the Grandview in Poughkeepsie.
Marlboro Hose Co. No. 1 hosts annual installation dinner
On Saturday, March 8, the Marlboro Hose Co. No. 1 held their annual Installation dinner. This dinner is deep in tradition for all fire departments across America. It’s always a great evening in … more
Arial, played by Natalie Terwilliger, and Flounder, played by Heather Masterson, examine a “dinglehopper.”
Marlboro presents 'The Little Mermaid' this weekend
The Marlboro High School Drama Club is presenting the musical, “The Little Mermaid” this weekend, with performances on Friday, March 14 at 7 p.m., Saturday March 15 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. … more
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Soaring egg prices eating into restaurant profits
Feeding a family in today’s economy is tough – especially when the price of eggs makes a trip to the grocery store to buy them something to dread. But imagine the sticker shock that area … more
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Marlboro Superintendent Michael Rydell
Marlboro presents action plans
Recently, Marlboro Superintendent Michael Rydell introduced Action Plans for all three schools, likening them to planting a seed that can turn onto “something absolutely beautiful and that … more
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The Bakatsias family, pictured L-R Michael, Dimitrios, Eleni, Taso and Taki.
Court of Honor ceremony held for local Eagle Scout
  On March 1 Anastasios ‘Taso’ Bakatsias officially became an Eagle Scout at a Court of Honor ceremony that was held at the Highland Presbyterian Church.   At the … more
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Ulster County seeks public input on Behavioral Health Services
The Ulster County Department of Mental Health and the Community Services Board are inviting residents to participate in upcoming public input sessions to help shape the future of behavioral health … more
Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger delivers her annual State of the County Message.
Metzger highlights Housing, Mental Health Services, and Climate Initiatives
Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger delivered her 2025 State of the County address recently at SUNY Ulster, highlighting progress on affordable housing, mental health services, climate resilience, … more
Marlborough Board approves event-venue settlement
  On Monday, February 24, the Marlborough Town Board approved a settlement agreement between the town and the owners of the Some Place Upstate resort property on Mount Rose Road. This … more
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Town of Lloyd holds Tri-Board meeting
Last week the Town of Lloyd held their first tri-board meeting of 2025 where members of the Town, Planning and Zoning boards met to discuss and update everyone on important town issues.   … more
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Plattekill compiles final tally of ARPA Funds
Recently, Plattekill Supervisor Dean DePew released several spread sheets containing the final tally and breakdown of what the town spent the money they received under the ARPA [American Rescue Plan … more
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The multigenerational Daughters of Sarah take a break during preparations for its Black History Month commemoration, which took place on Saturday, February 22 at the Marlborough Presbyterian Church.
Daughters of Sarah Celebrates Black History Month – and its own rural roots
  Daughters of Sarah, an organization that formed 36 years to support women in rural communities, celebrated Black History Month on Saturday, February 22 at the Marlborough Presbyterian … more
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New date set for SUNY art show reception
Saluting the North East Watercolor Society (NEWS) is the title of the show which Cultural Affairs at SUNY Orange is hosting through mid-March. Due to the snowy, icy inclement weather on February 9 … more
Members of the Clintondale Fire Department recently hosted a fundraising dinner to help pay for the department’s 100th Anniversary Celebration in 2026. L-R Thomas Aube, Robin Link, Bob Knot, Sherri Mackey, Chief Phil Sabarese, Todd Fillette and Michael Signorelli.
Clintondale Fire Department prepares for 100th Anniversary
Earlier this month, the Clintondale Fire Department held a fundraising dinner that will be used to offset the costs of hosting a parade and related festivities in honor of their 100th Anniversary … more
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Highland adopts personal technology policy
After about two years of discussions, the Highland School Board adopted a new Personal Technology Policy at last week’s school board meeting. It is set to go into effect March 17. The … more
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Caiden Gaynor is the Highland Middle School Leader of the Pack and stands with Principal Andrew Carnright and Asst. Principal Sarah Hathaway.
Highland celebrates Leaders of the Pack
Last week the Highland School Board honored an outstanding student in each of the three schools, calling them their Leaders of the Pack. Stella Byrd was named the Highland Elementary School … more
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Mike Jurkovic
Mike Jurkovic named Ulster County Poet Laureate for 2025
Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger has named poet and music critic Mike Jurkovic as the county’s 2025 Poet Laureate. Jurkovic, a resident of the Shawangunk hamlet of Wallkill, succeeds … more
Lodgings dominate Marlborough Planning Board meeting
  A bed-and-breakfast lodging at a home on Bingham Road is expected to get the green light following a brief public hearing on Monday, February 3. The hearing took place during the … more
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