Tammy Ruggeri
What a PINK-TACULAR night at Mary Jane’s Dairy Bar!
On Oct. 1, the 11th annual Dukes Wear Pink PINKALICIOUS event brought the Marlboro community together for an evening of Pinkalicious sundaes, T-shirts, bracelets and plenty of school spirit. In just three hours, the event raised more than $3,400 through sales and donations.
Marlboro Middle School National Junior Honor Society members and their advisers helped bake, sell and keep things running throughout the evening. What a splendid example of what our Dukes community can accomplish when we come together for a cause that matters!
Congratulations, National Merit Commended Students!
Congratulations to Marlboro High School seniors Olivia Morales, Nathaniel Pascale and Nidhi Patel on being named National Merit Commended Students.
The three Grade 12 students received letters and certificates from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation in recognition of their outstanding performance on last year’s PSAT/NMSQT.
We are proud to celebrate this achievement and the hard work and dedication of Olivia, Nathaniel and Nidhi!
St. Mary’s Church
Hold the date: On Saturday, Nov. 14, the Knights of Columbus will host a community dinner at St. Mary’s Hall from 5 to 7:30 p.m. to benefit the annual local Coats for Kids drive and support local veterans.
There will be no charge for dinner. An anonymous donation box will be available for those wishing to donate. More information will follow in future bulletins.
Marlboro Free Library
Library Card Sign-Up Month
Congratulations to the winners of the Marlboro Free Library’s Library Card Sign-Up Month raffles, Aubree and Helena!
Thank you to all of our wonderful young patrons who entered the raffles. A special thank you also goes to all of the local businesses that donated gifts. We appreciate your support!
Library Card Sign-Up Month may be over, but the library is here all year long. Stop by to find books you love, attend fun programs and connect with our wonderful community. The library is for everyone.
Heart of the Hudson Valley Bounty Festival
The library had a great time at the Heart of the Hudson Valley Bounty Festival. Thank you to everyone who stopped by the library’s table to say hello, make a free bookmark and learn more about everything the library has to offer. We loved seeing so many familiar faces and meeting new ones, too!
Marlboro Free Library Book Club
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 7 p.m.
Marlboro Free Library community room
All are welcome to attend the book club. During October’s meeting, the group will discuss The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley. Copies are available at the circulation desk.
The Great Give Back Food Drive
The Great Community Give Back, held Oct. 17, is a day of meaningful, service-oriented activities. In celebration, the library is partnering with other Ulster County libraries to collect nonperishable food items through Oct. 17.
Items dropped off at the library will be donated to the town’s local food pantry in time for the holidays.
Sound Stories Project
Save the dates for four free public sound walks with the Sound Stories Project, an oral history and community sound art project featuring personal stories and sounds of Marlborough.
Visit www.soundstoriesproject.com for information about the project, learn more about sound walks and RSVP.
• Friday, Oct. 16, 4-5:30 p.m. — Marlboro Nature Trail; meet at the trailhead.
• Saturday, Oct. 17, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. — Marlboro Nature Trail; meet at the trailhead.
• Saturday, Oct. 17, 3-4:30 p.m. — Hamlet of Marlboro; meet at the Falcon parking lot.
• Sunday, Oct. 18, 12:30-2 p.m. — Hamlet of Marlboro; meet at the Falcon parking lot.
• Sunday, Oct. 18, 5-7:30 p.m. — Community party and open mic at the Falcon.
Sound Stories is an oral history and community arts project of Marlborough that brings together the voices of farmers, business owners, students, longtime families and new arrivals. With support from the New York Rural and Traditional Arts Fellowship, composer and sound designer Katie Down has teamed up with the Marlboro Free Library and Marlboro High School to realize this creative vision.
Everyone with a tie to Marlborough is invited to contribute their own narrative through spoken word, poetry, music or visual art to this evolving collective sound collage.
Medicare consultations and open enrollment
By appointment only.
The Ulster County Office for the Aging will have a representative available at the Marlboro Free Library to assist individuals with signing up for Medicare and selecting a plan that best fits their needs and lifestyle.
Appointments are available:
• Wednesday, Oct. 21, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
• Sunday, Nov. 1, 1-4 p.m.
• Wednesday, Nov. 18, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
• Sunday, Dec. 6, 1-4 p.m.
Receive personalized counseling and guidance to help understand the various Medicare plans available.
Appointments are required; walk-ins will not be accepted. To schedule an appointment, call the Office for the Aging at 845-340-3456. When booking, specify that you would like to meet with Peggy at the Marlboro Free Library.
Medicare open enrollment runs from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7, 2026.
Quartz Rock Vineyard & Cider House Tour
Tuesday, Oct. 27, 4-5:15 p.m.
Quartz Rock Vineyard & Cider House, 40 Mountain Road, Marlboro
Join the library for a private hike, tour and wine/cider-making presentation at Quartz Rock Vineyard & Cider House. Take in the views, learn about the produce grown on site and discover the process of making wine and cider.
The tour requires moderate walking and physical mobility. Transportation is not provided. Registration is required.
Dark Side of Marlboro Presentation
Thursday, Oct. 29, 7 p.m.
Marlboro Free Library community room
This presentation is an alternative to the Dark Side of Marlboro Walking Tour and will recount some of the stories featured on the tour. Hear long-forgotten tales unearthed in the library’s local history collection, revealing the town’s spookier past.
Walk-ins are welcome. RSVP through the Marlboro Free Library.
Weekly Recipe
Slow Cooker Beef & Root Vegetable Stew
Ingredients
2 lbs beef stew meat
4 carrots, chopped.
3 potatoes, cubed.
2 parsnips, chopped.
Diced 1 onion.
4 cups of beef broth
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp rosemary
Salt and pepper
Directions: Add all ingredients to a slow cooker. Stir well and cook on low for 8 hours (or high for 4 to 5 hours). Taste and adjust seasoning before serving. Serve with warm rolls or buttered biscuits.
Upcoming Event Reminders
Halloween in the Park — Trunk or Treat!
Saturday, Oct. 24, 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Cluett Schantz Memorial Park
Town of Marlborough residents are invited to join in an afternoon of Halloween fun, costumes, candy and community spirit.
Dark Side of Marlboro Historical Walking Tour
Monday, Oct. 19, 4 and 6:30 p.m.
Call for Artists — Fall 2026 “Harvest”
Sunday, Oct. 25, 2-4 p.m.
Sarah Hull Hallock Free Library
Vet2Vet Coffee Hour
Fridays, Oct. 16, 23 and 30, 1:30 p.m.
Marlboro Free Library
Celebrations
Happy Birthday: Danielle D’Elia, Heather Sukunda, Elizabeth Mezynski, AnnMarie Casey, Daniel Pirillo, Erica Coppola, Anthony DeAngelo, Melissa Gattuso, Nancy Molinaro, Tara Conn and Theresa Corso.
Happy Anniversary: Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Molinaro and Mr. and Mrs. Pierre Ferguson.
As always, any events, announcements, recipes or pictures that you would like to submit can be emailed to Telltammy123@gmail.com or call 845-430-4394.