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A CSX freight train hugs the west shore of the Hudson River as it passes the Milton Landing traveling north.
Metzger pushes for rail safety
In the wake of the recent rail derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger sent a letter out to local town officials in the county to sign in support of having the CSX … more
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Dara Kaplan
Former Assistant Principal speaks out
Former Marlboro Elementary School Assistant Principal Dara Kaplan, along with her husband, attorney Bryan Kaplan, sat down for an interview with the Southern Ulster Times to offer her side of the … more
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Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency (UCRRA) Executive Director Greg Ollivier speaks to a packed audience at the March 15 Town of Plattekill Town Board meeting at the town hall.
UCRRA: no landfill decision yet
Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency (UCRRA) Executive Director Greg Ollivier told a packed crowd at the Town of Plattekill’s March 15 Town Board meeting that no decision had been made … more
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Jacobson announces major budget victories
Assemblymember Jonathan Jacobson (D-104) is announcing three major one-house budget victories after leading the fight for the inclusion of $50 million for the Department of Health’s Lead … more
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 spaces … 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 … 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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County Executive Jen Metzger declares State of Emergency ahead of winter storm
Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger has released the following statement: “The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Ulster County, and has mapped the county as an … 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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