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Plattekill reduces tax increase
Last week, the Plattekill Town Board held a nearly two hour public hearing on the 2025 Preliminary Town Budget. Town Hall was filled with residents who questioned Supervisor Dean DePew and the town … more
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American Legion Marlboro Post Commander Ed Timberger (L) speaks during the town’s Veterans Day celebration ceremony. Looking on is past commander Tom Schroeder.
Marlboro ceremony honors our Veterans
About 150 town residents gathered at the Veterans’ Memorial in front of Marlboro Middle School for a ceremony marking Veterans Day 2024. Appropriately, the ceremony took place at 11 a.m. … more
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The newly configured Tony Williams parking lot has an additional 66 parking spaces.
Lloyd completes Tony Williams Parking Lot
Last week the Lloyd Town Board approved a resolution to hire Seal & Stripe to lay out and re-stripe the Tony Williams parking lot at a cost of $2,750. The parking lot has been newly blacktopped … more
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The Whitehouse fire in Ulster County
Forest fires impacting the region
Multiple fires and a continued drought have left much of the region engulfed in smoke and poor air quality. As of Sunday afternoon, firefighters were battling a massive wildfire in the Greenwood … more
Sen. Michelle Hinchey [L] presented a check for $50,000 to Marybeth King, President of the Library Board of Trustees, and Library Director Raven Fonfa for needed ADA work at the library.
Milton Library receives $50,000 grant
  On October 20 the Sarah Hull Hallock Free Library in Milton was filled with supporters and friends to welcome Sen. Michelle Hinchey and Assemblyman Jonathan Jacobson. Hinchey announced … more
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Lloyd votes to exceed tax cap
At a special meeting on October 30, the Lloyd Town Board officially voted to exceed the two-percent tax cap by a tally of 4 to 1, with Councilman Mike Guerriero the sole no vote. Councilwoman Tiffany … more
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Marlborough reviews solar project
  Applications for short-term rentals bookended the biweekly meeting of the Marlborough Planning Board, which took place Monday, November 4 at the town hall.   The first … more
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RUPCO speaker highlights affordable housing crisis
At a recent local community luncheon, friends and supporters of the Rural Ulster Preservation Company [RUPCO] were informed of the pressing need for more affordable housing in Ulster County. … more
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Steve O'Flaherty wins in Plattekill
In the race of a seat on the Plattekill Town Board, Republican Steve O'Flaherty turned back Democratic challenger Mike Lembo by a margin of 2,681 – 2,178 In the 103 rd Assembly District, … more
Steve O’Flaherty and Michael Lembo
Two Plattekill candidates vie for open seat
  Michael Lembo Plattekill Democrat Michael Lembo is running for a seat on the Town Board. It is his first time running for Councilman and his name on the ballot will be on Row A. He … more
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Arlene McMahon was honored for her long service to the Highland Public Library. L-R President of the Library Board of Trustees Elaine Rivera, Library Director Julie Kelsall-Dempsey, Arlene McMahon and Ulster County Legislator Gina Hansut.
Highland Librarian retires after 41 years
After 41 years, Librarian Arlene McMahon made the decision to retire from the Highland Public Library as of October 30, 2024. She was honored with a Pride Of Ulster County award from Legislator Gina … more
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Carrie Nolan, a mother of four and a cancer patient, worries that she could soon lose her insurance coverage.
Cancer patient worries about insurance coverage
Imagine finding out you have cancer. After processing the news and meeting with doctors to figure out what the treatment options are, you schedule surgery, have radiation, and have regularly … more
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ALS Walk marks 16th year
On October 20, the ALS Association held its 16th annual local fundraiser at the Walkway Over the Hudson. In their online pitch, the association states that, “Every 90 minutes, someone is … more
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Hemlock Ridge fire expands, containment efforts intensify
Firefighters from multiple local agencies are battling a significant forest fire near the Plattekill-Marlborough border as it moves eastward toward Marlborough. Helicopters are conducting bucket drops, with smoke visible along the ridgeline, while the Marlboro and Milton fire departments monitor the situation from Marlborough Ridge and patrol the border area. Officials have urged motorists to avoid the area or exercise extreme caution as emergency personnel use local roads for tactical operations. more
Plattekill board votes to override the state tax cap
Though its 2025 budget will not be finalized until next month, the Plattekill Town Board laid the groundwork last week by voting to override the state’s 2 percent tax levy cap for the 2024 … more
Marlborough Town Supervisor Scott Corcoran, at right, was joined by members of the Marlborough Town Board, Highway Department, and representatives from engineering firm Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. in a groundbreaking ceremony for the building housing the town’s highway, water, and public works departments. The 75-year-old building is getting a major remodeling, an addition, and a new façade.
Marlborough breaks ground at 9W garage complex
  On Tuesday, October 15, the Town of Marlborough held a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction work it is doing at the Route 9W building housing the town’s Highway, Public … more
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Lloyd unveils 2025 Budget
In the last few months the Town of Lloyd has been compiling and refining their proposed budget for 2025. They have stressed that the numbers could change as they work to keep taxes as low as … more
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Pink-tacular is Back
Families and neighbors from Marlboro, Newburgh and the surrounding areas, dressed in pink, joined together at Mary Jane’s Dairy Bar on Route 9W on Friday, October 11 for the 9th Pink-Tacular … more
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Marlborough Town Board to honor outstanding resident each year
  For the first time, the Town of Marlborough will honor a “resident of the year,” thanks to a unanimous resolution passed by the Town Board at its October 15 meeting. … more
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Lloyd rejects zone change for Bluff Project
At the last Lloyd Town Board meeting the council members voted unanimously not to grant a rezoning change for a parcel off Maple Avenue where the Crest Group had proposed to build 134 units of … more
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