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Town of Newburgh opposes Plattekill landfill
Plattekill residents who oppose plans for a landfill in their town have an ally south of the border. The Newburgh Town Board by unanimous vote, approved a resolution on March 27 to oppose a … more
Marlboro Knights of Columbus Scholarship awarded
Edward Iannuzzi-Sucich is this year’s recipient of the Father Hanley Council 7266 Knights of Columbus $1,000 scholarship. Presenting the K of C scholarship at the 4:00 p.m. mass celebrated by … more
Marlborough eyes apartments, houses – and a resort property
Two new site plans – one to construct four six-unit apartment buildings and another to revive a long-ago resort property – were aired at the Monday, October 2 meeting of … more
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Daniel Spotards, (pictured) died of multiple gunshot wounds outside is residence on Campbell Ave. Extension in the Town of Plattekill. His body was discovered on January 2. Junando Dawkins, age 29, of Newburgh has been arrested and charged in connection with his death.
GI charged in Plattekill homicide
On March 10, Ulster County District Attorney’s Office arraigned Junando Dawkins, 29, of Newburgh, in connection with an indictment charging him with Murder in … more
Work has begin on the long awaited Tilson Toc and Vineyard intersection. The white house on the right is owned by Supervisor Dave Plavchak and his wife Darlene, who will be losing a little bit of their property.
Tillson/Toc project starts up again
With the warmer weather now hitting the area, the Tillson/Toc realignment project in Lloyd has once again resumed. It will continue through the summer months and, barring any unexpected surprises, is … more
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The ‘Stein Holding Contest, started out with quite a number of contestants, with Allison Scaturro winning in the women’s category and Sergio Ramirez being the lone male standing at the end. The entry fee was $20 and included a glass stein souvenir.
UNICO hosts 3rd Oktoberfest
This past Sunday, October 1, the Marlboro chapter of UNICO hosted an Oktoberfest at the Benmarl Winery with the support of proprietor Victor Spaccarelli. The Fest took place on a perfectly sunny fall … more
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Mountainside Woods project
Affordable housing questions remain in Lloyd
At the March 15 Lloyd Town Board meeting Councilman Joe Mazzetti asked Supervisor Dave Plavchak whether David Weinberg, developer of the Mountainside Woods project, has built any of his affordable … more
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Candice Van Dyke, Des Salomone, Sage Jobsis and Nilsary Lewis-Rivera
Four picked to fill Ulster HRC vacancies
Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger last week announced the appointment of Joe McDonald as the new Director of Human Rights, and the County Executive and Legislative Leaders have also announced a … more
Modena church concerned about Facebook posts regarding its dispute with a neighbor
Members of the Pentecostal Holy Joy Church of the Lord in Modena are concerned about “subliminal messages” about their church made by town residents on Plattekill Rising’s Facebook … more
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Beth Walters Storyk stands beside her Three Women in Tuscany and her peonies pictures
Highland artists hold first studio tour
Recently a group of 19 artists held their first two-day Highland Open Studio Tour, in what they hope will become an annual event. Despite some inclement weather, people got a chance to see the … more
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State to monitor Central Hudson’s monthly billing
The New York State Department of Public Service (DPS) has announced that Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation has agreed to pay for an independent monitor to verify system and operational … more
Lloyd approves $4.6 million for water improvements
The Lloyd Town Board approved the expenditure of $4,689,500 to make various improvements and upgrades to the town’s Water Filtration plant. The resolution states that this will include, … more
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Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger spoke at Marlborough Town Hall last week.
Metzger unveils $413m Ulster County budget
  On Tuesday, October 3, Marlborough Town Hall hosted a special visitor: Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger, who chose the town as the site of her 2024 budget address.    … more
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Reiss Chinese Woman, 1926 - pastel on board.
Terra Foundation for American Art awards Dorsky Museum $71,000 grant for exhibition on art in New York in the 1920s
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz is the recipient of a $71,000 exhibitions grant from the Terra Foundation for American Art, which will support a spring 2024 exhibition focusing on … more
The previous zoning map (left) for the Town of Marlborough and (right) what it would look like if parcels along Dock Road are recognized as residential zones.
Townhome project eyed for Dock Road
Along Dock Road in the Town of Marlborough, new townhomes have been proposed to be constructed. However, in order to do so, the land required rezoning. On Monday, July 24, the Marlborough Town Board … more
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Assembly member Jacobson and Library Executive Director Julie Kelsall-Dempsey.
Jacobson announces funding for new library sign
Assembly member Jonathan Jacobson (D-104) announced $15,000 in funding for the Highland Public Library, enabling the purchase of a digital sign. Jacobson said, “Public libraries play a … more
Metzger unveils climate agenda
Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger signed an Executive Order this week creating the what she termed the “boldest Climate Agenda for any County Government in New York State.” The … more
The Milton Landing located along Dock Road.
New kayak launch eyed for Milton Landing
For residents along the Hudson River, the natural waterway serves as the ideal location for kayaking, boating, jet skiing, fishing and other water recreational activities. In the Town of Marlborough, … more
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Thomas Townsend-Pitt and Brooke Chadwick brought their dog Padfoot to receive a blessing from Rev. Limina Grace Harmon, as Eileen Daunt and Barbara Terpening look on.
Blessings for creatures great and small
Last Saturday, the Memorial United Methodist Church of Modena held a drive-thru Blessing of the Animals, conducted by Rev. Limina Grace Harmon. The Reverend also heads the Methodist Church in New … more
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The Jazz Ensemble, under the baton of Dan Shaut.
Highland Music Department hosts winter concert
Despite being postponed for a few days due to inclement weather, Monday night’s Highland Winter Concert was well attended by Superintendent Joel Freer, administrators, principals, friends and … more
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