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Lloyd rejects zone change for Bluff Project
At the last Lloyd Town Board meeting the council members voted unanimously not to grant a rezoning change for a parcel off Maple Avenue where the Crest Group had proposed to build 134 units of … more
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Tentative Plattekill budget shows 17% increase
At a tentative total of $5,379,258, the proposed budget for 2025 is considered a work in progress and is expected to be finalized and approved in November.   The tax levy for the … more
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Local fire companies promote smoke alarms
Milton, Marlboro and Middle Hope fire departments brought their fire trucks and an assortment of equipment to the Marlboro Elementary School last Friday to teach the kids about fire safety and the … more
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Supporters of the Walkway Over the Hudson gathered recently for the annual Starry, Starry Night Gala on the Poughkeepsie side of the park.
Walkway hosts Starry, Starry Night Gala
Each year in October, the Walkway Over the Hudson holds their annual fundraiser Starry, Starry Night on the Poughkeepsie side of the park. Maureen Solero, Director of the Friends of the Walkway, … more
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While he still plays his trumpet every day, Baldwin’s focus is calligraphy.
Calligraphy and music at SUNY Orange
Precision and Creativity do not necessarily to go together. The words seem to describe opposites because precision denotes exactness and staying within the rules while creativity broadens the scope … more
Ulster County mourns former County Clerk Nina Postupack
Nina Postupack, the Ulster County clerk who retired in August, died Thursday following a long illness. “Nina Postupack was an extraordinary public servant whose dedication to the people of … more
The American Legion Hall in Highland became a collection point for much needed pillows and blankets that were brought to North Carolina. Pictured (l. - r.) Lenny Auchmoody, Lily Auchmoody, Becky Auchmoody, Willie Auchmoody, Steve Toth and American Legion Commander John Gallagher.
Hurricane Helene relief
After word went out on social media, blankets and pillows rolled in at the American Legion Hall in Highland that were then brought down to areas in North Carolina that have been devastated by … more
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Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger delivers 2025 budget.
County Executive proposes $432 Million Budget for 2025
Last week Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger delivered her proposed budget for 2025 at the New Paltz Justice Court. Her $432 million budget total is up by $20 million from 2024, but pledges no … more
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Fireman’s model collection keeps growing
  Robert “Bobby” Troncillito, has been involved with the Marlboro Hose Company for 60 years; joining when he was just 19 years old. It seems like ‘famiglia’ played a … more
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Members of the Grupo Folklorico De Poughkeepsie performed dances from Oaxaca in southern Mexico.
Bounty Festival returns to Milton
Deborah DeJesus (left) with her mother Ange Cole (right)
Celebrating the life and times of Ange Cole
The Kaplan Hospice Family Residence in Newburgh celebrated a special birthday on September 21: Ange Cole, a former Suffolk County resident who recently moved to Orange County and turned 100 years … more
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Members of the Lloyd Police Department hand out free ice cream cone tickets and free children ID kits to the parents. Pictured L-R Sgt. Chris Miller, Chief James Janso and Lt. Phil Roloson.
Lloyd Police host ‘Cops & Cones’ event
Last Friday evening the Lloyd Police Department hosted their first ‘Cops & Cones’ event at the Frozen Caboose on Haviland Road.  Free ice cream cones were handed out to children … more
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Developer unveils Lloyd bluff proposal
At the last Lloyd Town Board meeting, representatives from the Crest Group highlighted their proposal for a residential multifamily project called Highland on Hudson, located off Maple Avenue. … more
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Marlborough sets October 15 for budget hearing
  By a unanimous vote, the Marlborough Town Board set Tuesday, October 15 as the public-hearing date for the town’s 2025 preliminary budget. The meeting will take place at 7 p.m. and … more
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Walkway ceremony honors all veterans
On September 20, for the first time, the Offices of Veteran Affairs for Dutchess and Ulster Counties came together at the mid-point of the Walkway Over the Hudson to salute all Veterans for their … more
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A view from the intersection of upper Smith Terrace and Tillson Avenue.
Sight distance issues impact Tillson Avenue
Last week, residents on Smith Terrace complained to the Lloyd Town Board about a lack of sight distance when trying to get out onto Tillson Avenue. The entire area was part of a 15 year-long … more
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Recently a group of about 100 came to a fundraiser at the Locust Grove Brewing Company in Milton to raise money for the American Foundation to Prevent Suicide in the wake of the death of Matt Bewick in 2023.
Fundraiser held to honor Matthew Bewick
Recently, more than 100 people came to a motorcycle/chicken BBQ fundraiser for the late Matthew Bewick, who passed away last year at the age 31 by suicide. The event was held at the Locust Grove … more
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David St. Jean [L] along with Dwight and Laura Dougherty were named Citizens of the Year during Saturday’s Plattekill Day celebration, for their selfless service to the community.
Plattekill Day brings a town together
Marlborough Planning Board scrutinizes subdivisions, solar farms, apartments
Three public hearings resulted in two approval recommendations for small subdivisions from the Marlborough Planning Board at its Monday, September 16 meeting. A third earned the Board’s … more
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Members of the Lloyd Police Department salute during the Pledge of Allegiance at the September 11th ceremony last week.
Lloyd honors victims of 9-11
The Town of Lloyd has never forgotten the victims of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the United States. For the past 23 years they have held somber and respectful ceremonies at the Highland Fire … more
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