Tammy Ruggeri
By Tammy Ruggeri
As summer winds down, there are still plenty of opportunities to enjoy time with family, friends and neighbors around Marlboro and Milton. Here are some upcoming events, community reminders and a birthday celebration for our local seniors.
The Sarah Hull Hallock Free Library will host Summer’s End Barnyard Friends on Thursday, August 20, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Summer Reading 2026 is coming to an end, and families are invited to say goodbye to summer with a barnyard petting zoo. Children can pet bunnies, goats and even a pony.
Stick around for the 5 p.m. drawing of the winners of the four Summer Reading Grand Prizes. Registration is encouraged through the library’s website for those planning to attend.
School News
The Marlboro Central School District will welcome families to Popsicles with the Principals & PTA on Friday, August 28, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the 4/5 Playground in the East Parking Lot at Marlboro Elementary School.
Come meet new Assistant Principal Mr. Wright, enjoy a popsicle and meet members of the PTA. Everyone is welcome.
The Marlboro Central School District Board of Education will hold a workshop meeting Thursday, August 13, at Marlboro Elementary School beginning at 7 p.m.
Around Town
The Town of Marlborough Recreation Committee and SPOG Trailers will host a free summer movie night featuring “Super Mario Galaxy” on Friday, August 28, at Cluett Schantz Memorial Park.
The park opens at 7:30 p.m., with the movie beginning at 8 p.m. Free popcorn will be available during the movie, and License to Chill Ice Cream will be on-site with ice cream available for purchase.
Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, grab some popcorn and settle in for a fun evening at the park with family and friends. Admission is free.
Weekly Recipe
Slow Cooker Glazed Pork Chops Camille G
Ingredients
Pork Chops (4 bone-in, thick cut)
Yellow Onion (1 large, thinly sliced)
Dark Stout Beer (1½ cups)
Brown Sugar (⅓ cup)
Dijon Mustard (2 tablespoons)
Salt & Black Pepper
Instructions
Prepare the Slow Cooker Base Lightly grease your slow cooker. Spread the sliced onions evenly across the bottom. This creates a flavorful bed that prevents sticking and slowly infuses the pork with sweetness.
Create the Signature Stout Glaze In a bowl, whisk together stout beer, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard until fully combined. Add salt and pepper. This mixture forms the rich braising liquid that will later transform into a thick glaze.
Assemble Everything Place pork chops over the onion layer. Pour the stout mixture evenly over the top, ensuring all pieces are coated in the sauce.
Step 5: Slow Cook to Perfection Cover and cook on:
LOW: 6–7 hours
HIGH: 3–4 hours
The pork should become tender, juicy, and infused with deep flavor.
Reduce into a Glossy Glaze Remove pork chops and keep warm. Transfer liquid to a saucepan and simmer for 10–15 minutes until it thickens into a rich, glossy sauce.
Finish and Serve Return pork chops to the glaze or plate them individually. Spoon generous amounts of sauce and onions over the top before serving.
Upcoming Event Reminders
The Heart of the Hudson Valley Farmers Market is held at 1801-1805 Route 9W, Cluett Schantz Park, Milton, from early June through early October. The market is open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Senior Fellowship Suppers are held from 3 to 5 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church, at the intersection of Route 9W and Old Post Road in Marlboro. Summer 2026 dates are August 23 and September 13.
The Marlboro Milton Seniors Club is accepting donations of children’s school supplies to help local children get ready for school in September. Donations can be dropped off at the Marlboro Community Center. Seniors meet there Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Happy Birthday!
Happy birthday to our August Marlboro Milton seniors: Emily Montalbano, Margaret Sanford, Matteo Strazzvello, Dottie Prizzia, Jacqueline MacDougall, Ann Raguseo and Nancy Gurnee.
As always, any events, announcements, recipes or pictures that you would like to submit can be emailed to me at Telltammy123@gmail.com or by calling 845-430-4394.