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Town Justice Annamaria Maciocia administers the oath of office to new Town of Plattekill Supervisor Dean DePew Sr. Monday at the Town Hall in Modena. DePew’s wife Mary Ann witnesses the occasion.
New era in Plattekill
Following more than a decade of service as a Councilman in the Town of Plattekill, Dean DePew Sr. was sworn in Monday as the new Supervisor along with three board members and other officials on … more
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The newly sworn- in Lloyd officials for 2024; L-R Judge Eugene Rizzo, Fire Commissioner Stephen DiLorenzo, Councilwoman Tiffany Rizzo, Supervisor Dave Plavchak, Highway Superintendent Rich Klotz and Councilman Mike Guerriero.
Lloyd swears in elected officials
On New Year’s Day, Lloyd Town Judge Terry Elia swore in the elected officials for 2024. Judge Elia said everyone at the dais, “has served the town. They are family and you … more
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Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger was sworn in last Thursday to a full four-year term as Ulster County Executive. She completed the final year of the term of her predecessor, Pat Ryan, who was elected to Congress last year.
Metzger sworn in for First Full Four-Year Term
On Thursday, December 28, 2023, Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger took the oath of office for her first full four-year term in a small ceremony with family in attendance, held in the Chambers of … more
The UNICO Essay Contest winners and their families were honored at a special dinner for their literary achievement. Pictured (l. – r.) Nick Johannets, teacher Jim Ventriglia, 8th grade winner Faith Charleston, 7th grade winner Chloe Collier, and teacher Geoff Pesano.
UNICO toasts essay contest winners
This past fall, Marlboro UNICO honored the Middle School winners of their 29th annual Italian Heritage Essay Contest. The seventh grade winner was Chloe Collier and the eighth grade winner was Faith … more
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The Highland First Care Medical Center celebrated Nikita Schwab, who is their 400,000th person to come in for an office visit. Pictured L-R Physician Assistant Carly Jobson, Bookkeeper Nicole Hunt, Nikita Schwab and Dr. Stephen Weinman.
First Care hits a medical milestone
On December 19 Nikita Schwab entered the First Care Medical Center in Highland, making her their 400,000th office visit since the facility opened in January 2008. In addition, Dr. Stephen Weinman … more
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Marlboro Superintendent highlights ARPA funding
At the last Marlboro School Board meeting for 2023, Superintendent Michael Rydell spoke about how the district will spend funding they received from the American Rescue Plan Act, starting with … more
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SUNY Orange presents a children’s show double bill
The Paper Bag Players are coming with singing, dancing and lots of laughs to SUNY Orange in Middletown, on Sunday, January 28 to start off the 2024 Cultural Affairs performance events programming. At … more
The Lloyd Police gathered Toys for local kids this year. Pictured [L-R] Lt. Phil Roloson, Brandon Parker, Steve Delmar, Christine LaForge, Frank Piscopo, Leslie Benson and Chief James Janso.
Toy drives spread holiday cheer
Once again this holiday season the Marlborough and Lloyd Police Departments sponsored annual Toy Drives to ensure that local children in need would receive gifts for Christmas. Marlborough Head … more
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Legislature approves short-term rental tax increase
Last Thursday, in a special session, the Ulster County Legislature approved a local law increasing the occupancy tax on hotels, motels and short-term rentals from two percent to four percent, the … more
The Lloyd Town Board honored Shelly Collins, owner of Hair Craft Salon, for her holiday window display. Pictured (l. – r.) Councilman Lenny Auchmoody, Supervisor Dave Plavchak, Elizabeth Decker, Shelly Collins, Julianne Anderson, Councilman John Fraino, Darlene Plavchak, and Councilmen Mike Guerriero and Joe Mazzetti.
Lloyd honors window display winner
Last week, Lloyd Supervisor Dave Plavchak presented Shelly Collins, owner of Hair Craft Salon, with a trophy to acknowledge her Holiday Window Display as the best in town for this holiday season. … more
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Audit: county investment earnings not diversified
County Comptroller March Gallagher released a follow up audit last week finding that Ulster County earned an additional $4.21 million as a result of reallocation of investments since the … more
Jennifer Cece entertained the resident of Valley Vista in Highland with a variety of holiday songs.
Assisted Living Center hosts a holiday party
A holiday party was held recently at Valley Vista, an Adult Assisted Living Center in Highland. Administrator Theresa Daley said at a number of holiday events she invited singers to perform. … more
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[L-R] Ardis Ketterer, Veronica Evanega, Jerry Wein, Jennie Duke, Cori Appler, Joseph Caserto and Vivian Lanzarone displayed their works at the Kent Brewery in Milton.
Marlboro Arts Coalition hosts show
The Marlboro Arts Coalition, known as MaArCo, held a holiday showing at the Kent’s Locust Grove Brewery in Milton on December 17. MaArCo’s Treasurer Jerry Wein said a lot of people … more
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Emily Martin is the December Leader of the Pack for the Highland High School. She is flanked by Principal Kevin Murphy [L] and Assistant Principal Brandon Opitz.
Highland honors December Leaders of the Pack
Principal Ian M. MacCormack named Fanny Perez Cortez the Highland Elementary School Leader of the Pack for December. He recognized Fanny, “as an exceptional student who truly embodies the spirit of leadership and excellence at our school.” more
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The 6th grade Select Chorus presented the traditional ‘Carol of the Bells’ arranged by Peter Wilhousky
Music in Marlboro
Over three nights, Marlboro students in band and chorus performed a variety of music for the holiday season. more
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Student art exhibit celebrates Human Rights
The 75th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights is being celebrated with an art show in Orange Hall Gallery, SUNY Orange. On December 10, 1948, the General Assembly of the … more
Chief Matthew Goodnow poses with members of his rescue team.
Lloyd hires New Paltz Rescue Squad
The Town of Lloyd recently contracted their ambulance service with the New Paltz Rescue Squad that will start on January 1, 2024 at an annual cost of $600,000. CEO Matthew Goodnow said they will … more
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DiLorenzo wins fire board seat
  Last week Stephen DiLorenzo won another five year term as a Highland Fire Commissioner, with 173 votes to challenger James Balint’s 57 votes. DiLorenzo said this was the first time … more
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Marlborough Planning Board eyes lot-line, subdivision, and regulatory proposals
The Marlborough Planning Board examined an application for a lot-line change as well as a proposal for a four-lot subdivision at its Monday, December 18 meeting at Town Hall.   The … more
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Hinchey: Volunteer Fire Infrastructure & Response Equipment Grants available
Senator Michelle Hinchey has announced that the application portal is now open for the $25 million Volunteer Fire Infrastructure & Response Equipment Grant Program (V-FIRE), which she developed … more
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