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Highland reviews 2023-24 draft budget
In the past few months school boards across the state have been compiling and tweaking their budgets for the 2023-24 school year that will be presented to the public for a vote on May 16. Last … more
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Groundbreaking set for Highland Passive House
Highland Passive House (HPH) the future headquarters for preeminent home staging/furniture rental company Cathy Hobbs Design Recipes, which once completed will be the first certified multi-use … more
Gardiner joins Housing Smart Community Initiative
Acknowledging that there is a lack of affordable housing in the Town of Gardiner, the Town Board approved a resolution to join Ulster County in an effort to solve the countywide housing … more
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Orange County hosting hazmat collection events on April 14-15
Orange County will host a Hazardous Waste collection event for businesses, municipalities, school districts, and farms by appointment only on April 14 and Household Hazardous Waste and Operation Safe … more
Daniel Spotards, (pictured) died of multiple gunshot wounds outside is residence on Campbell Ave. Extension in the Town of Plattekill. His body was discovered on January 2. Junando Dawkins, age 29, of Newburgh has been arrested and charged in connection with his death.
GI charged in Plattekill homicide
On March 10, Ulster County District Attorney’s Office arraigned Junando Dawkins, 29, of Newburgh, in connection with an indictment charging him with Murder in … more
A rendering of the alcove at the Milton Library with the engraved bricks in place.
Marlborough approves tax breaks; Library renovation planned
The Marlborough Town Board approved a law that provides for a partial exemption from taxation of certain real property owned by an enrolled volunteer firefighters in the town. Supervisor Scott … more
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One day after his resignation was accepted, Police Chief Joseph Ryan said he had changed his mind.
Ryan seeks to rescind his resignation, board says ‘no’
A day after the Plattekill Town Board accepted Police Chief Joseph Ryan’s resignation, Supervisor Jennifer Salemo received a text from Ryan saying that he had changed his mind and wanted to … more
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State seeks ban on gas in new homes
On Tuesday, the New York State Senate and Assembly released their “one house” budget resolutions, supporting ending fossil fuels in new construction buildings. If passed, New York would … more
A rendering of plans to expand the available parking spaces at the Tony Williams Field with South Riverside Road on the left and the existing tennis courts and basketball courts are pictured at the bottom and top, respectively.
Lloyd considers expansion of Tony Williams parking lot
The Lloyd Town Board received drawings from Michael A. Bodendorf, of Hudson Land Deign, on adding to the parking lot at Tony Williams Field. Bodendorf said, “We can provide 43 net new … more
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Marlborough Police to hosts free car seat check event
The Town of Marlborough Police Department is proud to announce its upcoming Car Seat Check Event. Did you know that 80% of the time, child car seats are incorrectly used or installed? It’s … more
Brandon Opitz is the new assistant principal at Highland High School.
Highland High School welcomes new assistant principal
Highland High School has welcomed a new assistant principal: Brandon Opitz. He is filling the position that was left vacant by Evan Kirsch, who recently accepted a job at another school district. … more
Lazy River campground given approval to expand
The Gardiner Town Board approved Lazy River Resort’s application to establish a Campground Floating District (CFD) that will allow expansion at the popular Gardiner campground. The … more
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St. Pat’s Ramble celebrates region’s farming heritage
Each year a small formed St. Patty Ramble committee nominates locals who are inspiring and best represent Montgomery and St. Patricks principles for grand marshal(s), and this year they decided four … more
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Oscar winner filmed in Newburgh
Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus and Director of Tourism and Film, Amanda Dana, are proud to congratulate Brendan Fraser for winning the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in the film … more
Indictment handed down in Plattekill murder
On March 10,   Ulster County District Attorney’s Office arraigned Junando Dawkins,   29, of Newburgh, in connection with an indictment charging him … more
Ryan resigns as Plattekill Police Chief
Town of Plattekill Police Chief Joseph Ryan has turned in his resignation after heading the town’s police force for the past 16 years. Town Supervisor Jennifer Salemo made the announcement … more
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Sgt. Justin Pascale
Marlboro approves another SRO
After 22 years with the Marlborough Police Department, Sgt. Justin Pascale will now be serving as a Student Resource Officer [SRO] for the Marlboro School District. Last week the Marlborough Town … more
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Plavchak defends STR law
In a wide ranging interview with the Southern Ulster Times, Lloyd Supervisor Dave Plavchak first touched upon the process of the Short Term Rental law that he felt was negatively reported in the … more
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After his release from the hospital, Plass posted a triumphant photo on his Facebook page.
A life saved
What was planned as a New Year voyage for a Highland man and his wife instead became a trip to the emergency room. A plan for rest and relaxation could have turned into something much worse. Jim … more
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School Counselor Ayanna Woodburn is flanked by Elementary School Principal Jena Thomas (l.) and Assistant Principal Sarah Amodeo.
Marlboro grants tenure to school counselor
Last week the Marlboro School Board awarded tenure to elementary school counselor Ayanna Woodburn. Superintendent Michael Rydell said he has met with Ayanna a number of times during this school … more
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