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Walden considers fire safety regulations
The Walden board of trustees kicked off the month with a productive meeting last Tuesday, October 6, discussing several different laws and regulations. In particular, the board looked into open … more
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Edwin Peter Benson Sr. at the 2016 St. Pat’s Ramble.
Montgomery celebrates life and times of Ed Benson
On October 12, residents in the Village of Montgomery held heavy hearts following the passing of Edwin Peter Benson Sr., a local legend who touched many lives through his deli on Clinton Street, his … more
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Ronda Niski, a local resident and artist, standing next to her display of decoupage pieces in the Town of Wallkill’s municipal center.
Town of Wallkill spotlights local artist Ronda Niski
On October 2, the Town of Wallkill unveiled a new display at its municipal center, boasting beautiful bowls and wood panels with intricate colors and patterns. These pieces were made by Ronda Niski, … more
Danielle Heitmann Grossano
Mount to present lecture on human trafficking and social justice
Mount Saint Mary College will host the annual St. Martin de Porres Lecture on Social Justice, “Walking Together Toward Freedom: Human Trafficking, Social Justice, and the Catholic Call to Human … more
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has warned that kratom is not a lawfully marketed drug and should not be used for medical treatment, taken as a dietary supplement or added to conventional food.
Kratom ban sought for Montgomery
The Village of Montgomery Board of Trustees held a public hearing Oct. 6 on a proposed local law that would ban the sale, distribution and possession of all kratom products in the village. Residents … more
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Resident Don Berger speaking at the town’s October 7 board meeting.
Montgomery residents raise concerns about volunteer firefighters, police staffing
Residents used the public comment period at the Town of Montgomery Board’s Oct. 7 meeting to raise concerns about volunteer firefighters, police staffing, the cost of living in the town and the … more
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Chanda Bhan
Walden welcomes Reverend Chanta Bhan
Members of St. Andrew’s Church in Walden and St. Francis of Assisi Church in Montgomery welcomed Reverend Chanta Bhan as their new interim priest. Rev. Bhan took over for Canon Nicole Hanley, the … more
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Maybrook board establishes regulations for alarm systems
The Maybrook board of trustees kicked off the month with a brief productive meeting last Monday, October 5. During this session, the board passed a local law for false alarms, the mayor discussed … more
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Janet Livingston Montgomery and her Soldier: Part 3
Often referred to as the “American Hannibal”, a moniker achieved as a result of the expedition through the Maine woods in autumn 1775 that was part of a two-pronged attack on the Province of … more
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Blue Chip Farms, 807 Hoagerburgh Road in the hamlet of Wallkill.
Blue Chip Farms owner proposes mixed-use development for his property
Over the last five years, the owner of Blue Chip Farms in Wallkill has been working with the Shawangunk planning board to transform most of his acreage into a mixed-use development that he could sell … more
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Larry Wolinsky, a longtime council of Shanti Mandir, presenting plans for the ashram’s buildout for the Town of Montgomery planning board.
Shanti Mandir proposes buildout for ashram
Representatives of Shanti Mandir appeared before the Town of Montgomery planning board last Monday, September 28 to propose a buildout for the organization’s ashram. Shanti Mandir submitted plans … more
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Valley Central board debates unpaid lacrosse coaching role
The Valley Central Board of Education’s Sept. 29 meeting featured a contentious debate over whether board member Barney Zifkin could serve as an unpaid assistant coach for the boys lacrosse team, … more
The Wallkill Sewer Department, following the second pump failure on River Road, has been using backup pumps to bypass the pumping station.
Shawangunk board seeks to upgrade pumping station
On Sunday, September 27, a power outage occurred at a wastewater pumping station in the Hamlet of Wallkill, causing a sewer overflow on River Road. The Shawangunk town board passed a resolution … more
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Hundreds of attendees in Walden during the village’s annual harvest festival.
Walden welcomes fall season with 40th annual harvest festival
The Walden Community Council, in collaboration with numerous volunteers, kicked off this month with the village’s annual harvest festival last Saturday, October 3. Established in 1986, this staple … more
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The Oxford Station Band prof idea live music.
Playing it Forward
The Pine Bush Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual Community Day on Saturday, honoring community organizations at the town park in Bullville. more
Kathy Stegenga, the Village of Walden’s building inspector, discussing fire safety with the board of trustees during its September 15 meeting.
Building inspector raises fire safety concerns
The Walden Board of Trustees is considering changes to the village’s fire safety regulations after Building Inspector Kathy Stegenga raised concerns about single-family rental properties that are … more
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Montgomery Town Board approves farm chapel
The Montgomery Town Board approved an agritourism chapel project, authorized the transfer of funds received through a community benefit agreement with Medline and approved the purchase of vehicles … more
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A child interacting with one of Inclusive Minds’ core communication boards.
Core communication board OK'd for park
Veterans Memorial Park in the Village of Montgomery will receive a special amenity designed to help children with developmental disabilities communicate with their families and others: a core … more
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Town of Montgomery Police at a National Night Out event at Valley Central High School.
Town PBA cites staffing shortage
Staffing shortages within the Montgomery Police Department have prompted concerns from the department’s Police Benevolent Association and Police Chief John Hank, who say vacancies and proposed … more
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Mother urges Valley Central to investigate treatment of struggling students
A parent asked the Valley Central school board Sept. 14 to conduct a “thorough and transparent” investigation into how the district handles students who struggle academically, behaviorally, … more
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