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Town seeks grant for Kent Farm
  The historic Kent Farm at Locust Grove moved closer to being developed as the town’s next agritourism destination - thanks to a unanimous resolution by the Marlborough Town Board on … more
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Highland High School Principal placed on leave
Highland High School Principal Kevin Murphy has been placed on administrative leave by the Highland School Board following a special executive session on Nov. 20. The board did not disclose the … more
Smoke from the Hemlock Ridge fire was seen as far away as Northern Dutchess County on morning of October 27.
Local firefighters respond to raging wildfires
Former Clintondale Fire Chief Rick Brooks was at the two forest fires on Hemlock Ridge in Plattekill, “at about a week and a half apart. One was a ground fire of about 3 acres and we were up … more
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Dancers in the Barefoot Dance Center performed “Take Your Position” at a recent appearance at the Milton Train Station.
Barefoot Dance Center Performs in Milton
Recently, students of the Barefoot Dance Center in West Park performed at the Milton Train Station. Jessie Levey is the Owner/Director of the Center and teaches Choreolab and The Barefoot … more
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Plattekill approves 2025 budget at 7.58% increase
Last week the Plattekill Town Board approved their 2025 budget. Initially, the board was projecting a 16.70 percent increase but it was pared back to an overall 7.58 percent increase. Supervisor Dean … more
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These two EV charging stations, as well as two at the town field, will soon be replaced with new ones by DVM Industries.
Lloyd charging stations to be replaced
  Last week the Lloyd Town Board voted to enter into an agreement with DVM Industries to furnish and install four new Level II EV charging stations. There are no upfront cost to the town … more
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Lloyd budget gets under 2% tax cap
  Last week the Lloyd Town Board approved their 2025 budget. The total in appropriations to run the town is $15,072,196 and the amount of revenues expected to come in is $5,086,778. The … more
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Two new businesses are now open at 46 Main Street in Milton, Kiki’s Kandles and Unwrinkled. Pictured (l. – r.) Kandle Owner Krystal Alonge, Cindy Mannese, owner of Unwrinkled, and Kandle co-owner Kristin Cummings and Marlborough Councilman Manny Cauchi.
New businesses come to Milton
  Last week two new businesses are sharing the ground floor at 46 Main Street; Kiki’s Kandles and Unwrinkled, a vintage clothing boutique opened.     The … more
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A new playground has been installed at the town’s Thomas Felton Park.
New Plattekill playground is open
Construction on the new Plattekill Playground at the town park started just after summer activities concluded and is now finished and open to the public. There is also a GaGa Ball Pit and two Pickle … more
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November 25, 2024 - Poughkeepsie, NY - Governor Kathy Hochul signs public safety legislation in Poughkeepsie. (Mike Groll/Office of Governor Kathy Hochul)
Melanie’s Law, sponsored by Hinchey, signed into law
Senator Michelle Hinchey announced Monday that Melanie’s Law (S.6288/A.6026), legislation she sponsored to expand the jurisdiction of family court to allow orders of protection to cover family … more
Mission Clean Energy was interested in a parcel of land off of Camp Sunset Road for a battery storage operation, similar to the one shown here.
Plattekill set to enact moratorium
Plattekill Supervisor Dean DePew said on November 20 the Town Board will hold a public hearing on a six month moratorium that will prohibit any review of an application for a Battery Storage facility … more
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Marlborough gets briefed on Climate Smart Progress
During the November 12 meeting of the Marlborough Town Board, the board and meeting attendees listened to an overview of New York’s Climate Smart Resiliency Planning tool for municipalities. … more
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Highland honors leaders of the Pack
  Elementary School Principal Ian MacCormack said the November Leader of the Pack for the Elementary School, Ellisse (Ziah) Suderio, was unable to attend last week’s School Board … more
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Ulster County to honor Sojourner Truth
Ulster County will commemorate Sojourner Truth Day on Tuesday, Nov. 26, with a pair of events honoring the life and legacy of the famed abolitionist and women’s rights advocate. The day … more
Two students were honored for their essays at a special dinner at the Ship Lantern Inn. Pictured L-R father Luke Sessa, teacher Jim Ventriglia, student Anthony Sessa, Nick Johannets, student Chloe Collier, teacher Geoff Pesano and father Brian Collier.
UNICO hosts 30th Italian heritage essay contest
  Last week the Marlboro chapter of UNICO held their 30th annual student essay contest that is open to all 7th and 8th grade students. Each essay is about 300 words and reflects some aspect … more
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A Narcan box at the town field in Lloyd is kept stocked by the Ulster County ORACLE program.
Lloyd receives data on Narcan
In his monthly report to the Lloyd Town Board, Police Chief James Janso mentioned that in October there was one non-fatal drug overdose and one administration of Narcan. He invited two members of … more
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Scouts from Troop 172 New Paltz assisted John Reynolds [far left] in his Eagle Scout Project at the Plattekill Library on Route 32 in Modena.
Eagle Scout project unveiled
On Veterans Day, November 11, scout John Reynolds unveiled his completed Eagle Scout project. John along with assistance from fellow scouts from Troop 172, family and friends, built a quiet, … more
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“The 2024 Orange County’s Rising Stars” at The Barn at Villa Venezia, Middletown, N.Y. Front left to right: Lt. Col. Andrew Townsend, Abigail Doyle, Barbara DeStafeno, MSgt. Dominique Walsh, Mrs. Solimando accepting on behalf of Sophia Solimando, Jacqueline Perez, Denise Hulse Back left to right: Kara J. Cavallo, Esq., Douglas Mace, Ginny Townsend, Curtis L. Rhett, Michael C. Smith, Eamon McAuliffe, Justin LaMarch, Maj. Brittany Vinson, Jacqueline Batavia accepting on behalf of SrA. Joseph Batavia Not pictured: SSgt. Christen Mills, Dandai Paharsingh-Moreno.
Junior league honors ‘Rising Stars’
Eighteen individuals who either live, work or volunteer in Orange County were honored at the 19th Annual Orange County’s Rising Stars event at The Barn at Villa Venezia in Middletown, NY, an … more
Greeting a new U.S. Citizen (c) is (l. - r.) Family Court Judge Victoria Campbell, Orange County Clerk Kelly Eskew, Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus, and Orange County Sheriff Paul Arteta.
46 new citizens welcomed
Orange County has once again opened its arms, this time to welcome 46 new citizens into our community at the November Naturalization Ceremony held at the Emergency Services Center Auditorium. … more
HONOR staff recognized Youth HOPE Month with a Wear Green Day at HONOR’s Middletown Emergency Shelter location on November 14, 2024. The group stood alongside a holiday tree lit entirely with green lights. Green is the official color of the National Youth HOPE Month.
HONOR advocates for runaway and homeless youth
HONOR, the nonprofit organization and social service leader in housing and homeless services in the Hudson Valley, recognized National Youth HOPE Month with festivities to bring awareness to the … more
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