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Marlborough Supervisor Scott Corcoran recently spoke at a Networking meeting of the agri-tourism organization Meet Me in Marlborough.
Agri-tourism group reunites
The agri-tourism organization Meet Me in Marlborough has brought back their networking events. They met recently at the Brix Gastropub restaurant. MMiM Director Sheila Mannese said they decided … more
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Planning Board member Cindy Lanzetta showed a chart to the Town Board on how a home may be divided up during discussions of rentals in Marlborough.
Marlborough grapples with rental law
The Marlborough Town Board has been grappling with the definitions and the realities of what are short term home rentals vs. what are bed and breakfast places. Supervisor Scott Corcoran said … more
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Highland High School Social Studies Chair Christina Saylor [L] has overseen senior Adrianna Youngren’s Capstone Project.
Student project to beautify bathrooms
This year, Highland High School Social Studies Chair Christina Saylor has been teaching the Civic Readiness Program. She said this new class is an academic honor that students can earn from projects … more
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Shreya is focused on the topic of Period Inequity, “an issue faced by so many women around the world and almost 16 million right here in the U.S.”
Student advocates for Period Poverty Project
  Highland High School Junior Shreya Golkonda spoke to the Town Board, pointing out that she is part of a class called Citizenship In Action.   “I work on a project for … more
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After the event, people held candles while walking to the Old Dutch Church for a closing service.
LGBTQ Center observes World AIDS Day
Across the globe, December 1 is known as World AIDS Day of Remembrance. It was established in 1988 as a way to remember those who have died of the disease and those who are today living with … more
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Junando Dawkins and Juwaugh Dawkins
Brothers found guilty in Plattekill murder
Following an 11-day jury trial, Junando Dawkins, 30, of Newburgh, and his brother, Juwaugh Dawkins, 34, of Jacksonville, Florida, were convicted in Ulster County Court of Murder in the Second Degree … more
Ulster Legislature approves 2023 budget
By a 20-2 vote, the Ulster County Legislature, Monday, approved the 2023 spending plan for the upcoming fiscal year beginning January 1. The $378 million county budget comprises the means to provide … more
Highland High School administrators posed with the three Husky honorees (l. - r.) Asst. Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction William Zimmer and Superintendent Joel Freer stand beside the honorees Lawrence Hammond, William Halstead and James Janso.
Highland presents Husky Hall of Fame Awards
At last Friday evening’s Spring Gala, the Highland Educational Foundation inducted three individuals into the Husky Hall of Fame; Police Chief James Janso, Pharmacist William Halstead and … more
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
Plattekill continues to update comp. plan
The last Comprehensive Plan for the Town of Plattekill was done in 2003 and new updates have been under way for a few years. Supervisor Dean DePew said Phase I of work on a new Comprehensive Plan … more
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Jacqueline Rivera holds her ‘Bubbles of Positivity’ art work while standing beside Principal Ryan Lawler and Myra Rivera.
Marlboro honors student artists
The Marlboro School Board honored students Lex Antonelli and Jacqueline Rivera as their PTSA Reflection winners for 2022. High School Principal Ryan Lawler said these students, “put some … more
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Rotarian Christine Giangrasso presented Steve Laubach with a plaque to honor his 40 years as a member.
Rotary honors founding member
Last week the Highland Rotary hosted a special dinner at Casa Milanese to honor Steven Laubach, for his 40 years of service to the Rotary and the community. He recalled that after moving to Highland … more
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Community Center nears completion
  After almost three months of weighty topics such as retail cannabis and protecting the ridgeline, the Monday, March 11 meeting of the Marlborough Town Board was free of controversy and … more
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Ridgeline proposal continues to dominate town agenda
The proposed ordinance to change several parts of the town’s code governing the Marlborough ridgeline dominated the most recent meeting of the Marlborough Town Board, which took place on … more
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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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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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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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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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