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General Montgomery Day returns this Saturday
The Village of Montgomery is known for several community events throughout the year, including the Skip Chambers Tractor Parade, An Old Fashioned Holiday, and the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. But … more
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Brentano String Quartet
HCMC welcomes Brentano Quartet
The Howland Chamber Music Circle (HCMC) opens its 2024-2025 chamber series with the world-renowned Brentano String Quartet at the Howland Cultural Center on Sunday, September 15 at 4 pm. Following … more
The Highland Middle School opened in 1939 during the administration of Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Middle School to re-open next week
After the Highland Middle School suffered a devastating fire in the early morning hours of March 20, 2024, the 344 students had to to finish the school year by sharing the facilities at the High … more
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Lloyd highlights 2024 Comprehensive Plan
Last week the Lloyd Town Board unveiled the town’s new 2024 Comprehensive Plan. Supervisor Dave Plavchak said crafting a new plan, “is a long process [and] it’s an arduous piece of … more
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Members of the Milton Engine Company stand beside the department’s new Cyclone Rescue Pumper, dedicated in memory of James Vanvliet III.
Milton dedicates new fire truck
  Last Saturday the Milton Engine Company dedicated their new fire truck in memory of past chief and commissioner James J. Vanvliet III [1947-2022]. His obituary highlighted his many … more
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Firefighters successfully rescued a person trapped 50 feet in the air.
Plattekill rescue mission
The Plattekill Fire Department successfully rescued an individual trapped 50 feet in the air on August 12 after a fallen tree limb damaged the control panel of a bucket lift. The incident … more
Neighbors air concerns on Marlboro solar farm
  A proposed solar farm drew limited – but pointed – criticism in a public hearing by the Marlborough Planning Board, held at Town Hall Monday night, August 19.   … more
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Marlboro Superintendent Michael Rydell presented several revisions to the district’s Code of Conduct during the board meeting on Monday, August 19.
Rydell presents code of conduct revisions
Marlboro Superintendent Michael Rydell presented several revisions to the district’s Code of Conduct during the final Board of Education meeting of the summer on Monday, August 19. The board … more
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Towns to receive $1.7million in sales tax revenue
Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger has announced that the County’s 23 Towns and Villages will receive a boost to their budgets this month, thanks to a provision of a 2021 sales tax-sharing … more
Calm the first-day-of-school jitters
Starting school for the first time or simply returning to campus after another summer break can lead to mixed feelings. Kids may be excited to see their friends every day, but that comes at the price … more
Plattekill Supervisor Dean DePew Sr. answers questions and addresses concerns of residents during public input about a conceptual battery storage facility proposed in the town.
Battery storage still a concern
A conceptual plan for a battery storage facility in the Town of Plattekill was the topic of discussion during Plattekill’s regular August 7 meeting. The conceptual proposal from the applicant … more
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Marlborough to renovate highway dept. garage
  At its Monday, August 12 meeting, the Marlborough Town Board passed a variety of measures for its next building-construction project: renovating the garage complex on Route 9W that houses … more
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Nina Postupack
Ulster County Clerk Nina Postupack announces her retirement
After more than 45 years of dedicated service, Ulster County Clerk Nina Postupack is announcing her retirement, effective August 22, 2024, marking the end of an extraordinary career. … more
Shawangunk PBA officers, Plattekill Officers and State Troopers together next to their vehicles.
Shawangunk and Plattekill celebrate National Night Out
The Shawangunk PBA and Plattekill Police Department, despite the inclement weather threatening to rain on everyone’s parade, took a risk and hosted their National Night Out celebration on … more
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Land located adjacent to Thomas Felten Community Park along Route 32 has been previously considered as the newest location for Plattekill municipal services. The town board approved to send out a request for proposal (RFP) for a feasibility study and concept planning for current and potential town buildings.
Plattekill sends out RFP for town buildings
The Town of Plattekill Board approved to send out a request for proposal (RFP) for a feasibility study and concept planning for town buildings during their regular meeting on Wednesday, August 7. The … more
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Thrill of flight over Montgomery
Sunny skies and large crowds welcomed aviators to the 2024 air show at Orange County Airport in Montgomery. more
Dark Side of the Hudson performed Pink Floyd’s ‘Dark Side of the Moon’ note for note
Mazzstock Festival celebrates 17th Year
Every August a little corner of Marlboro transforms into a non-stop celebration of peace, love and especially music, called Mazzstock. It has been presented 17 times and was interrupted just once … more
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Central Hudson proposes new rate increase
Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. has proposed another rate increase set to take effect in June 2025, just weeks after the Public Service Commission (PSC) approved a reduced rate hike. The … more
Mark A. Cozzupoli (left) with Jack Hayes (right), the latter holding his Veteran of the Month certificate received during a veteran event on July 27.
Hayes is Ulster’s Veteran of the Month
Mark A. Cozzupoli, director of Ulster County’s Veteran Services Agency, announced on July 25 that Gardiner resident Jack Hayes was the county’s July Veteran of the Month. Hayes, a … more
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Chief Robert Betanzos Jr.
Plattekill Fire Chief suspended, arrested
The Plattekill Fire District Chief was suspended by the district commissioners at an emergency meeting of the board on July 18, following several personnel-related complaints. The commissioners … more
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