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Cinderella (Jenna Merced) is always serving the needs of her self-centered stepmother and stepsisters.
Highland High School presents 'Cinderella'
This past weekend the Highland Drama Club presented Rogers and Hammerstein’s classic musical “Cinderella.” Jenna Merced performed in the lead role as Cinderella and Kamrin Doyle as … more
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Members of the Daughters of Sarah organization pose for a photo at the Black History Month Celebration on Saturday Feb. 24 at the First Presbyterian Fellowship Hall in Marlboro.
Daughters of Sarah hosts annual Black History Month program
In an event filled with vibrant performances, delicious food and diverse community, Daughters of Sarah hosted their annual Black History Month Celebration on Saturday, February 24 at the First … more
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Marlborough OKs new cannabis regulations
After a public hearing at its February 26 meeting, the Marlborough Town Board approved new town laws regulating cannabis businesses and imposing deadlines for the completion of development … more
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Lloyd makes changes to STR law
Last week the Lloyd Town Board was criticized for proposed changes to the Short Term Rental [STR] law that has been under consideration for more than a month. Supervisor Dave Plavchak explained … more
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Dan and Jacqui Ferrari Heavens.
Quartz Rock Vineyard has events on tap
  In 2020 Dan and Jacqui Ferrari Heavens purchased their own little slice of heaven when they bought the former Glorie Farm that for decades was lovingly cared for by Doug and MaryEllen … more
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Housing grant program application period opens March 11
The Ulster County Housing Action Fund, approved last August by the Ulster County Legislature, will open its first application window on March 11 and will accept applications until May 10, 2024, at 3 … more
Some residents fear development could ruin their view of the top of Marlboro mountain.
Town board to reintroduce ridgeline, cannabis, regs
The Marlboro ridgeline continues to dominate the Town Board agenda – but with a new twist. At its meeting and public hearing on Monday, February 12, the Marlborough Town Board announced that a … more
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Highland holds 2nd budget discussion
Last week Highland’s Business Administrator, Lindsay Eidel, gave a presentation to the school board on State Aid and Revenues for a projected $53.9 million budget for the 2024-25 school … more
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Marlboro honored their Scholastic Student Artists. Pictured L-R: Supt. Michael Rydell, Board President Frank Milazzo, Principal Ryan Lawler, students Sophia Montalbano, Eamons Menkins, Sarah Masterson, Evan Wheatley, Gwyneth Benninger, board member Patricia Benninger, High School Asst. Principal Anishbell Brennen, and Teachers Amy Tremblay and Rachael Burroughs.
Marlboro celebrates student art winners
The Marlboro School District recognized the Scholastic Student Art Awards at last week’s school board meeting. Superintendent Michael Rydell began by pointing out that, “in our … more
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Standing (l. – r.) High School Principal Ryan Lawler, Lion Stuart Wizwer- PDG, Youth Opportunities Chairman, Lion District Governor CJ Bulnes, Supt. Michael Rydell, Lions Club VP Ed Bozydaj, Lions Club President Jerry Wein, Leo Luca Benanti, Leo Robert Jackson, Leo Mia Santos-Batista, Leo Eli Williams, Lions Secretary Frank Cafarchio, Leo Emma Bogaczyk, Leo Brisa Valerio, Lions Vice District Governor Stephen Jennison, School Board President Frank Milazzo. Sitting L-R: Leo Club Treasurer Brady Felker, Leo Club VP Jake Brown, Leo Club President Victoria Ciaglia, Leo Club Secretary Jason Oheto and Leo Club Advisor Kristen Becker. Not pictured: Emma Stoebling and Emily Tarsio.
Marlboro High School establishes Leo Club
Recently a ‘Leo Lions Club’ was established at the Marlboro High School with support from Superintendent Michael Rydell, Principal Ryan Lawler, the school Administration, School Board … more
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Gardiner forms committee to study Modena warehouse plans
On Tuesday, Feb. 6, the Gardiner Town Board voted to establish a committee to study and submit comments regarding the proposed Modena trucking terminal and warehouse in Plattekill. The committee … more
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Marlboro kicks off budget season with $1.5 million increase
Last week the Marlboro School Administration and Board of Education began their first of many discussions on the budget for the 2024-25 school year.   Rydell said the budget for the … more
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SUNY Orange announces Sojourner Truth recipients
SUNY Orange announces that a total of 645 students in grades 6-12 attending Orange County high schools will receive 2024 Sojourner Truth Awards on Friday, March 8 at 6 p.m. in the Physical Education … more
Signs in support of the drag strip line the countryside.
Drag strip decision due
The Plattekill Town Board is expected to vote on a proposed local law that would ban all motor vehicle racing in the town at its February 21 meeting, according to Town Supervisor Dean DePew Sr. … more
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Marlboro swim program to be revamped
Marlboro School Board member Faith Nannini kicked off a lengthy discussion about the swim program in the district by suggesting that the board take a new look, “at the high school and the … more
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A wall is being erected on Supervisor Dave Plavchak’s property that is part of the overall Tillson/Toc intersection project.
Plavchak confronts criticism on intersection project
Last week Lloyd Supervisor Dave Plavchak addressed criticism that was recently posted on Facebook about work being done on his property that is part of the Tillson/Toc intersection project. His home … more
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Marlboro Superintendent Michael Rydell
Marlboro unveils new course offerings for next year
  Marlboro Superintendent Michael Rydell highlighted several actual and proposed courses and sports activities for next year in a slide presentation to the school board at their last … more
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The Highland section of the trail extends west through New Paltz and east over the Walkway Over the Hudson.
Rail Trail signs reveal Highland’s History
  Peter Bellizzi, President of the Hudson Valley Rail Trail Association, recently told the Lloyd Town Board that his group has erected a quartet of new signs that tell the history of … more
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Lecture provides update on war in Ukraine
The war in Ukraine reaches its two-year mark on February 24. What is the state of the situation? Besides the obvious –burned and bombed buildings, ravished lands, extremely damaged … more
Special guest pianists: Frank Siegel, Stan Sisskin, June Wu and Alan Murray.
GNSO presents concerto concert
The Greater Newburgh Symphony Orchestra (GNSO) will perform a special concert on Saturday, February 18 at 4 p.m. at Aquinas Hall on the Mount Saint Mary College campus in Newburgh. Four distinguished … more
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