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OSI celebrates one million visits to the River-to-Ridge Trail
The Open Space Institute (OSI) recently celebrated the one-millionth visit to its flagship River-to-Ridge Trail in New Paltz. The trail, which opened in 2018, has become a beloved community asset … more
Wreaths Across America
  The simple act of laying wreaths on Veterans graves took place last Saturday at the New Paltz Rural Cemetery as part of a Wreaths Across America ceremony.   John Simonson, … more
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Highland HS principal to resign
  The personnel section of the agenda for last week’s Highland School Board meeting stated that High School Principal Dr. Kevin Murphy was taking a medical leave from December 4, 2024 … more
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At Marlborough’s annual Blue Light Tree Ceremony, Nunzio and Matteo Pascale, at right, hang special ornaments honoring the 13 police officers in New York who died in the line of duty this year. This was the 12th year in a row that the town has sponsored this ceremony.
Blue Light Ceremony honors fallen police
For the 12th year in a row, the Marlborough Police Department held its annual Blue Light Tree Ceremony on Thursday, December 5 at the department’s headquarters. This annual ceremony honors law … more
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Supervisor Plavchak and members of the DiStasi family cut the ceremonial ribbon, officially opening the pavilion in honor of Lewis C. DiStasi Jr.
Pavilion dedicated to former town attorney
On December 3, the new Pavilion at the Lloyd town field was named in honor of the late Lewis C. DiStasi Jr. [1937-2021], the town’s attorney for more than 40 years. Town Supervisor Dave … more
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Captain Joseph Sciutto (second from right) congratulates Marlborough Police Chief Gerald Cocozza upon the town’s receipt of $25,000 - it’s share of funds confiscated from gang and drug activity countywide. Looking on are Undersheriff James Mullen and County Legislator Gina Hansut.
Marlborough Police receive $25K for task force participation
The Town of Marlborough Police Department recently received a $25,000 check from the Ulster County Sheriff’s Office for the department’s help in a countywide Drug and Gang Task Force. … more
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The Ulster County Sheriff and the URGENT task force gave a check for $40,000 to the Plattekill Police Department, which represents seizures of assets from gun and drug arrests. Pictured L-R, Police Officer R. Farrow, Sgt. J. Raftery, Sgt. R. Vasta, Supervisor Dean. DePew, Police Chief Oscar Lopez, Ulster County Sheriff Juan Figueroa, Capt. Joseph Sciutto, Deputy Police Chief William Smith and Sgt. A. Arestin.
Drug seizures net $40,000 for Plattekill
  Last week Sheriff Juan Figueroa and members of the Ulster Regional Gang Enforcement Narcotics Team [URGENT] came to the Plattekill Town Board meeting to present a check of $40,000 in … more
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Marlborough Town Board members congratulate Tom Schroeder (center), the 2024 recipient of the town’s Resident of the Year Award. Shown L-R are board members Manny Cauchi, Ed Molinelli, Schroeder, Town Supervisor Scott Corcoran, Sherida Sessa, and Dave Zambito.
Tom Schroeder named Marlborough’s resident of the year
On Monday, Dec. 9, Tom Schroeder was named Town of Marlborough Resident of the Year in a presentation at town hall. Schroeder, the Town of Marlborough’s historian and past commander of the … more
Wreaths Across America ceremony is Saturday
If you have a few minutes to spare on Saturday, Dec. 14, head to St. Thomas of Canterbury Cemetery, on Mailler Ave. in Cornwall, to take part in the annual Wreaths Across America ceremony and placing … more
Marlborough’s Holiday Fest and Parade lights up park and town
  About 500 people turned out for the Town of Marlborough’s first-ever holiday festival and parade – which took place on Saturday, December 7 at Cluett Schantz Memorial Park. … more
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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
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