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Marlborough Police Sergeant Justin Pascale and Chief of Police Gerald Cocozza, Jr. offer a salute after the tree was lit.
Blue-Light Tree commemorates fallen officers
  About 100 people turned out for the Town of Marlborough’s annual Blue Light Tree Lighting Ceremony, held Sunday, December 3 at Marlborough Town Hall.   This was the … more
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Marlboro projects $1-1.6m shortfall
Superintendent Michael Rydell gave a slide presentation last week to update the school board and the public on the current state of the 2024-25 school budget. Rydell noted that at the April 18 … more
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Marlboro school budget passes
Voters approved the 2023-24 Marlboro school budget of $63,973,392 by a vote of 555 to 171. In addition, three were elected to serve on the Board of Education; Rhoda Antonia Uszenski received 560 … more
Thomas said the Heggerty program focuses on Phonemic Awareness and Sitton Spelling is a research-based program that aims to create forever spellers and not just wrote memorization students for tests.
Marlboro touts literacy instruction program
Marlboro School Superintendent Michael Rydell highlighted the Literacy Instruction Program that is in full swing in the Elementary School.   “Literacy instruction, one could … more
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Gardiner Library presents Repair Cafe
The Gardiner Library hosts a Repair Café on Sunday, June 26, 1-4 p.m. It’s a free event where community members bring broken items, and together, with volunteer Repair Coaches, fix them. … more
Hinchey holds town meeting in Lloyd
  Last week New York State Senator Michelle Hinchey [D-NY41] held a town meeting at the Hudson Ale Works in Highland. Assemblyman Jonathan Jacobson [D-NY104] joined her and together they … more
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The Lloyd Town Hall now has new steps that are capped by skid-resistant metal covers. The glass sides and wood doors at the entryway need work but that will be done in the future.
Lloyd approves water tank replacement
Last week the Lloyd Town Board approved a project to replace the water storage tank on Reservoir Road. Town Engineer Andrew Learn, of CPL Architects, drew up the required construction, … more
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Highland voters approve spending plan
Voters approved the 2023-24 Highland school budget of $52,476,480 by a vote of 523 to 224. In addition, a proposition to purchase two busses, not to exceed   $266,756, passed by a vote of … more
All took part in ‘pushing-in’ the new fire truck.
Plattekill FD adds new apparatus to the fleet
Recently, the Plattekill Fire Department held a “Push-In” ceremony to welcome two new pieces of equipment to the department – a 47-10 state of the art E-One body, Cyclone 4x2 Pumper … more
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Juneteenth Celebration set for Sunday
On Sunday, June 19, the City of Newburgh will hold a Juneteenth celebration at Downing Park that is free and open to the public. The community celebration will begin at 10 a.m. and conclude at 6 p.m. … more
Marlborough reviews two short-term rental proposals
The ongoing review of an application for Stralow Farm, a short-term rental on Lattintown Road, dominated most of the Marlborough Planning Board’s December 4 meeting.   Owners … more
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The Marlboro Hose Company No. 1 in full uniform, with Chief Erick Masten standing in the center.
Marlboro FD marks 125th
On July 30, the Marlboro Fire Department will be hosting a parade to mark their 125th anniversary. The Parade is a rain or shine event and steps off is at 1pm at the High School. It then goes down … more
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A large crowd of mostly supporters of a proposed drag strip in Modena speak against a proposed local law that would ban racing in the town at the January 17 Plattekill Town Board meeting.
Drag racing talk revved up again
Although the public hearing on the proposed local law banning motor vehicle racing in the Town of Plattekill was open to only written comments at the January 17 Town Board meeting, more than 15 … more
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Marlborough to get $100K in ARPA funds
The Marlborough Town Board approved a resolution on Monday, April 8 that is expected to partially fund nighttime lighting and other improvements at Cluett-Schantz and Young’s Parks.  … more
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Marlboro considering district-wide repairs
In 2020 the Marlboro School District established a Repair Reserve Fund with $521,312 they received from the resolution of the Dynegy power plant issue.     Last week the … more
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Marlborough airs concerns about resort proposal
  The Marlborough Planning Board gave qualified approval to a two-lot subdivision and a repurposed agricultural building – but a proposed resort complex on four lots dominated … more
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Kitten café comes to Walden
The Humane Society of Walden was at Blue Fox Books on Saturday, October 21, for a Kitten Café. This event was arranged to allow people to meet adorable kittens and learn more about the … more
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Early voting begins Saturday for June 28 Primary Elections
Primary Election for enrolled members of the Democratic and Republican party will take place on Tuesday, June 28, and poll sites throughout the County will be open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Orange County … more
Two vie for seat on Highland Board of Fire Commissioners
On Tuesday December 12, Highland residents will have the opportunity to vote for one of two candidates who are seeking a five-year term on the Board of Fire Commissioners. Voting is scheduled from 5 … more
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Mysterious barrels found in Plattekill
The Town of Plattekill took the first step to dispose of six mysterious barrels that have been sitting at the town’s transfer station for at least eight years by hiring a firm to analyze the … more
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