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Ulster County Legislature moves to raise hotel bed tax
During its March Session, the Ulster County Legislature adopted Resolution No. 11, which will ask permission of the State for the County to raise the occupancy tax on overnight rentals in the County. … more
Toxic water in the Hudson?
Indian Point nuclear power plant, under the ownership of Holtec International, has come under scrutiny from municipalities and leaders for their remediation and discharge efforts of the former site. … more
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The local post office isn’t closing, but letter carriers like Walden’s Andrew Uszenski might have to report to a Town of Newburgh facility each day to pick up their mail.
Are local post offices closing? ‘No,’ or at least ‘not yet’ says the U.S. Postal Service
After a news article went out a few weeks ago regarding the closure of 15 local Hudson Valley post offices, locals went into a frenzy. Many can be relieved knowing this isn’t entirely … more
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Grab an Easter Basket!
Spring is now officially here, and Easter is not far away. With it are some special Easter activities, including some that were postponed from last weekend. WaldenThe Village of Walden Recreation … more
Repairs to the fire damaged North Pier in Milton will soon begin, starting with an underwater inspection and a new design.
Repairs to Milton North Pier move forward
Last week, Brandee K. Nelson, Project Manager for the Engineering/Landscape firm of Tighe & Bond, gave a presentation to the Marlborough Town Board on their services that will lead to restoring … more
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A front view of the Highland Passive House that is now under construction.
Passive warehouse project breaks ground
Last week, celebrity Interior Designer Cathy Hobbs broke ground on her Highland Passive House project, a multi-use, net zero carbon-neutral warehouse that is in the process of being built at 323 … more
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District mum on Walsh status
After Marlboro Elementary School Principal Patricia Walsh was put on paid Administrative Leave in May 2022 by former Superintendent Michael Brooks, the Marlboro Administration and School Board have … more
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Sive Plover
Highland honors ‘Leaders of the Pack’
At their last meeting the Highland Central School District honored their Leaders of the Pack for March. Elementary SchoolSive Plover was named the Highland Elementary Leader of the Pack by … more
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Marlboro Social Studies James Ventriglia accompanied his students to the 87th Youth in Government Convention in Albany at the end of March. Pictured L-R at the Desmond Hotel: Front Row: Jim Ventriglia, Matthew Bogaczyk, Kathem Fakhoury, Noah Ernst, Sophia Montalbano, Audrey Lee, Emersyn Lazar, Kahlan Moran, Sophia Dunn. Back Row: Olivia Ciaccio, Deni Menendez, Sam Armstrong, Anthony Santos Rodriguez, Robert Kunkel, Finn Wakely, Alex McAteer, Abigail Gaer, Julia Gaer, Eva Carbone, Kyle Anderson, Harrison Solomon.
Marlboro students attend state convention
During the weekend of March 24-26, Marlboro High School students attended the 87th annual Youth in Government State Convention in Albany. This year about 550 students from across the state … more
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Hospice ceremony honors region’s Vietnam Veterans
Hospice of Orange and Sullivan County, in collaboration with the Cornwall Yacht Club, hosted veterans, community members and fellow guests as they celebrated the third annual National Vietnam War … more
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Eight Top Responders to emergency calls were honored for their service with personalized Clintondale Fire Department sweatshirts at the Installation dinner. L-R Chief Rick Brooks, Meghan Shoureck, Mike Signorelli, Rachael Robinson, Jeremy Nash, Zach Adolphsen, Sherri Mackey and Jack Lunsford.
Clintondale holds annual installation dinner
On March 18, the Clintondale Fire Department held their annual Installation dinner at the Stonehedge Restaurant in West Park. Fire Chief Rick Brooks welcomed everyone to the event with a simple … 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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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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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
Wallkill school budget preparations underway
The Wallkill Central School District presented a proposed current working budget of $85.4 million for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year that featured a new-full time athletic trainer, a … more
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Wallkill St. Patrick’s Parade Committee members Gwen Saunders and Grace Ross.
Irish pride in the hamlet
Hundreds of residents from the hamlet of Wallkill, surrounding towns and visitors lined Bona Ventura Avenue and varying streets as they watched floats, marching bands, fire engines and other local … more
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A CSX freight train hugs the west shore of the Hudson River as it passes the Milton Landing traveling north.
Metzger pushes for rail safety
In the wake of the recent rail derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger sent a letter out to local town officials in the county to sign in support of having the CSX … more
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Dara Kaplan
Former Assistant Principal speaks out
Former Marlboro Elementary School Assistant Principal Dara Kaplan, along with her husband, attorney Bryan Kaplan, sat down for an interview with the Southern Ulster Times to offer her side of the … more
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Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency (UCRRA) Executive Director Greg Ollivier speaks to a packed audience at the March 15 Town of Plattekill Town Board meeting at the town hall.
UCRRA: no landfill decision yet
Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency (UCRRA) Executive Director Greg Ollivier told a packed crowd at the Town of Plattekill’s March 15 Town Board meeting that no decision had been made … more
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Jacobson announces major budget victories
Assemblymember Jonathan Jacobson (D-104) is announcing three major one-house budget victories after leading the fight for the inclusion of $50 million for the Department of Health’s Lead … more
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