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Rotarian Christine Giangrasso presented Steve Laubach with a plaque to honor his 40 years as a member.
Rotary honors founding member
Last week the Highland Rotary hosted a special dinner at Casa Milanese to honor Steven Laubach, for his 40 years of service to the Rotary and the community. He recalled that after moving to Highland … more
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Junando Dawkins and Juwaugh Dawkins
Brothers found guilty in Plattekill murder
Following an 11-day jury trial, Junando Dawkins, 30, of Newburgh, and his brother, Juwaugh Dawkins, 34, of Jacksonville, Florida, were convicted in Ulster County Court of Murder in the Second Degree … more
Highland approves $54,388,745 school budget
Last week the Highland School Board approved a $54.3 million budget for the 2024-25 school year. Residents will vote on this proposed budget as well as on a proposition to purchase two, 65 seat … more
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Metzger calls for penalties against Central Hudson
Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger has called on the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) to take action and move forward with the prudence review and penalty measures before issuing an … more
The Blossom Street Fair was held just off Main Street in Milton
Spring awakening in Milton
Meet Me in Marlborough celebrated the start of the agricultural season at the Blossom Street Fair on April 20, welcoming vendors, crafts, wineries and all sorts of food and entertainment. It was a … more
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Donna Kosack, second from left, a past chair of the Hudson Valley Heart Walk, celebrates the 2024 Heart Walk on the Walkway Over the Hudson on April 27 with her family. Donations will be accepted for the Heart Walk until June 30 at heart.org/hudsonvalleyheartwalk.
One thousand walkers connect Dutchess and Ulster Counties at the Hudson Valley Heart Walk
Blue skies and mild temperatures greeted the 1,000 walkers who gathered on either side of the Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park, Saturday, April 27, for the Hudson Valley Heart Walk. … more
Marlboro approves $65.6m budget
Last week the Marlboro School Board unanimously approved a budget of $65,591,761 for the 2024-25 school year. This is an increase of $1,618,369 from the current school year’s budget. Board … more
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Marlborough airs revised ridgeline rules
  The newly proposed changes to the Town of Marlborough’s Ridgeline and Steep-Slope protection code came back to center stage at a public hearing at town hall Monday night, April … more
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Richard Gerentine and representatives involved in the Silver Gardens Project broke ground on Silver Gardens last week. Pictured L-R Austin and Adam Gerentine of Girondini, Emily Hamilton, Managing Director of Real Estate Development for RUPCO; Lorne Norton, Sr. Real Estate Development Project Manager for RUPCO, David Plavchak, Town of Lloyd Supervisor; Kevin O’Connor, RUPCO CEO; Richard Gerentine of Girondini; Jen Metzger, Ulster County Executive, Abe Uchitelle - Ulster County Legislator; Darren Scott of NYS Homes and Community Renewal, Upstate East Director of Development; Richard Heese, RUPCO Board Chairman; Joanie Straussman Brandon – Neighbor Works America Northeast Regional Vice-President; Gina Hansut, Ulster County Legislator and Mary Paden, Senior VP of the Community Preservation Corporation.
Silver Gardens breaks ground
Last week a groundbreaking ceremony was held to mark the official start of the Silver Gardens senior housing project in the Town of Lloyd. It is located on a 5.3 acre parcel off Argent Drive, with … more
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Ulster celebrates Earth Week with launch of nature bus
Ulster County is thrilled to announce the launch of its trailblazing initiative, the Nature Bus, a new program that kicks off for Earth Week and runs through October 12. Spearheaded by Ulster County … more
Senator Michelle Hinchey
Hinchey announces Hudson Valley priorities in final State Budget
Senator Michelle Hinchey has announced that numerous initiatives she created and championed are included in the final State Budget for FY’25, which will benefit Hudson Valley communities and … more
SUNY Orange to offer commercial driver training
Ancora Training, a leading provider of workforce development programs, has announced their CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) program will now be offered at Orange County Community College (SUNY … more
A rendering of the proposed addition to the Plattekill Library.
Plattekill Library plans presented
Recently, William Farrell, President of the Plattekill Library Board of Trustees, and board member Mark Cambalik, gave a presentation to the Town Board on a plan to build a 4,000 sq/ft wing off of … more
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Highland MS students adjusting to a school within a school
In his report to the public and the school board, Superintendent Joel Freer spoke about the recent move of the Middle School students and staff to the High School after a devastating fire at the … more
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L - r. John Gallagher, John Fraino, Tony Palazzo, Dan Powers, Larry Napier, Bud Walker, Dave Rosenkranse and Terry Elia.
American Legion honors Bud Walker
The Lloyd American Legion Post 193 in Highland presented a plaque to honor Bud Walker and his team for their continuous support and participation in the Highland Memorial Day Parade. For more than 20 … more
Highland Scout presents Eagle Project
Nathaniel ‘Nemo’ Swart, of Boy Scout Troop 70 in Highland and a Junior at the High School, presented his Eagle Scout project last week to the Lloyd Town Board. Supervisor Dave Plavchak … more
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Lloyd updated on water and sewer issues
The Town of Lloyd Water & Sewer Administrator Adam Litman started his report to the Town Board by saying,”Let’s talk about water; it’s been raining and raining and raining. So … more
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A quintet of comics preformed last Saturday night at the Quartz Rock Winery in Marlboro. Pictured L-R Hannah Lieberman, host Danit Sibs, headliner Kitty Reynolds, Will Julian and Nick Viagas.
Quartz Rock Vineyard hosts Comedy Night
Dan and Jacqui Ferrari Heavens, proprietors of Quartz Rock Vineyard in Marlboro, hosted their 4th Comedy Night Saturday evening. The event is part of a series the Vineyard is hosting for the public … more
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Mission accomplished
It ended as it began, in darkness. Hudson Valley Honor Flight Mission 32 spanned nearly 18 hours and more than 600 miles. Eighty-three of America’s Heroes gathered at ShopRite in Montgomery … more
Jessica Mariani, Stacey Moegenburg, Glynis Cowart and Nicole Sewel
SUNY Orange to honor women in STEM
The SUNY Orange Foundation announces its upcoming Women in STEM Alumni Leadership Awards, to be held at the Highpoint in Newburgh, located at 245 Liberty Street, on Thursday, May 9 at 6 p.m. … more
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