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Arts & crafts fair returns to New Paltz
The biannual Woodstock-New Paltz Art & Crafts Fair returns to the Ulster County Fairgrounds in New Paltz this Labor Day weekend to bookend the summer season. With over 40 years under its … more
Lloyd Police Chief James Janso [L] and Sgt. Christopher Miller rescued a Broad-Winged Hawk in distress that they spotted on a routine patrol.
Police rescue hawk
On August 13 Lloyd Police Chief James Janso and Sgt. Chris Miller were on a routine patrol and came upon a hawk that was on the side of Pancake Hollow Road in Highland.   Chief Janso … more
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New school cell phone policy takes effect
  At the last Marlboro school board meeting Superintendent Michael Rydell highlighted the new cell phone policy that will take effect in the 2025-26 school year. It was signed into law by … more
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Marlborough mulls new rules on accessory dwelling units
Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) are seen as one solution to the scarcity – and rising cost – of housing. The Town of Marlborough is considering new rules governing accessory dwelling … more
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Plattekill approves new storefronts and industrial park
The Plattekill Town Planning Board met on Aug. 12 to discuss various proposed civil projects, including the contingent final approval of the Deer Run Industrial Park. The Deer Run Industrial … more
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Joseph LoCicero, Wallkill Class of 1991, concluded 15 years of service to the Wallkill Central School District this past school year.
LoCicero steps down as Wallkill School Board President
After 15 years on the Wallkill School Board, including 14 as president, Joseph LoCicero has stepped down at the close of the 2024-25 school year. LoCicero, a 1991 Wallkill graduate, announced … more
Ulster’s landfill contract due to expire at the end of the year
Members of the Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency, a New York State agency created to implement sustainable garbage management programs in Ulster County, presented the county’s waste … more
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Puppet Mystery Show Coming to Plattekill Library Aug. 20
The Plattekill Public Library will host Jack Tuesday: Fairy Tale Investigator, a live puppet show presented by Lionheart Puppet Company, on Wednesday, Aug. 20, at 6 p.m. Children ages 4 to 11 … more
Five Marlboro art teachers took part in the current Apple Parade. Shown (L-R) are Marc Eckert, Christine Williams, Megan Albright, Rachel Burroughs and Amy Tremblay.
Public Art ‘parade’ celebrates Marlborough’s legacy of apple farming
  In the past weeks, residents of Marlboro, Milton and surrounding areas have watched the debut of a public art project – one that pays homage to the area’s legacy of apple … more
Central Hudson rate hikes approved
The New York State Public Service Commission has approved a three-year rate plan for Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp., allowing the utility to raise electric and natural gas bills starting … more
Hudson Valley Hospice hosts memorial event
Last week the Hudson Valley Hospice Foundation invited the community to their first Lights Across the Hudson, a luminary event that was held in the middle of the Walkway Over the Hudson in honor of … more
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Pet crematory proposal is withdrawn
  Lloyd Building Department Director Dave Barton, last week, informed the Town Board that Justin Bogdanffy has withdrawn his application for the Heavenly Heart Pet Crematorium that he … more
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Ulster County Legislator Tom Corcoran honored firefighters Cory Rhynehart [L] and Lenny Scaturro with Pride of Ulster County Awards as Operations Officers for overseeing a vehicle accident in 2024.
Marlboro Hose Company receives Unit Citation
The Marlboro Hose Company recently received a Unit Citation from the Ulster County Volunteer Fireman’s Association for their efforts to save a man trapped in a car that went into a creek and … more
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New life for an old steeple
The First Presbyterian Church of Marlborough was built in 1870 and in recent years it has received some much-needed repairs. Two years ago a number leaks in the roof were patched at a cost of $14,000 … more
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Ulster County announces UCAT service changes
Ulster County Area Transit (UCAT) will implement a series of service changes beginning Wednesday, September 10, at 5 a.m. These adjustments are designed to improve our public transportation system, … more
A rendering of the proposed Expansion/renovation project at the Marlboro Fire station.
Marlboro FD seeks to expand station
The building that houses the Marlboro Fire Department was built in 1975 and it has been evident for quite some time that they need more space. To that end the department engaged Wendel Architects to … more
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Lloyd applies for solar panel grant
The Lloyd Town Board held a special meeting on July 30 to authorize Supervisor Dave Plavchak to submit an application through the Consolidated Funding Application for $100,000 that would be used to … more
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Fire destroys barn at Lyons Lane Fruit Farm
A barn on Lyons Lane was destroyed in a fire July 27, but quick work by firefighters prevented the flames from spreading to a nearby packing house and cooler complex on the fruit farm, authorities … more
Solar energy, camping proposal, and health initiatives at Marlboro meeting
  At its July 28 meeting, the Marlborough Town Board approved a measure to install solar panels on the rear side of the Community Center’s roof.   The measure would … more
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Four charged in Highland liquor store robbery
On July 30, at approximately 8:40 p.m., State Police were dispatched to a liquor store located on Route 9W in Highland for a report of a robbery. While en route to the location, Troopers … more
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