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Orange County Sheriff Paul Arteta (l.) with Montgomery Mayor Steve Brescia.
Village honors Brescia at his final meeting
Mayor Steve Brescia, after serving over 33 years for the Village of Montgomery, announced at the village’s December 19 meeting that he would officially resign as mayor on December 31 as he … more
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Randi Picarello
Picarello will run for Montgomery village mayor
Randi Picarello, a Village of Montgomery trustee and member of the Business Council of Greater Montgomery, announced that she would be running for village mayor during a special election in March … more
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Pine Bush nonprofit offers free activities and events to local heroes
Veterans, active duty personnel, first responders and their families can enjoy free equine services and other activities courtesy of Heroes, Cowboys, and Companions, a nonprofit organization located … more
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Valley Central’s student reps make their voices heard
The survey results are in: Valley Central High School students like the new salad bar and sandwich bar, but find the lines too long for the hot lunches. Lilly Ellison, Dylan Nasser and Elizabeth … more
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On December 19, the Village of Montgomery honored the organizers of the annual Operation Toy Train Drive. Pictured (l. -r.) Mike Hembury, Steve Brescia, Carolyn Hoffman, Ruby Garbely and Sue Hembur.
Village commends Operation Toy Train board directors
Trustee Mike Hembury, during the Village of Montgomery’s December 19 meeting, congratulated the community for another successful Operation Toy Train drive and commemorated Carolyn Hoffman, … more
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Judy Gridley (r.) with Town Supervisor Ron Feller.
Judy Gridley is Citizen of the Month
Judy Gridley, the president of the Montgomery Food Pantry, received the Town of Montgomery’s December Citizen of the Month award on Wednesday, December 12, commemorating her efforts to ensure … more
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First-place: Dan & Teresa Boggess, 150 Walnut Street.
Holiday Lights
The winners of the Village of Walden Home and Business Decorating Contests, sponsored by the Walden Community Council, were announced last Wednesday. A $100 gift certificate to Hannafords will … more
Student art exhibit celebrates Human Rights
The 75th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights is being celebrated with an art show in Orange Hall Gallery, SUNY Orange. On December 10, 1948, the General Assembly of the … more
Retiring Town Of Shawangunk Supervisor John Valk stands in front of a plaque the bears his name for the Town Hall in the hamlet of Wallkill.
Valk retires after 35 years of service to Shawangunk
Just a couple of hours before he would oversee his final Shawangunk Town Board meeting on December 7, retiring Supervisor John Valk relaxed on a sofa in the deserted Town Hall lobby and reminisced … more
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Ronald Feller and Kristen Brown
Montgomery says farewell to Supervisor Feller and Councilwoman Brown
The Town of Montgomery’s December 12 board meeting marked a bittersweet day for the community, as it was the last, official meeting of Supervisor Ronald Feller and Councilwoman Kristen Brown … more
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Loads of toy donations
Operation Dalmatian donates thousands of toys to local children
Looking to donate some last-minute holiday toys? Operation Dalmatian, a nonprofit organization comprising members of the Walden Baptist Church, is currently accepting toy or money donations until … more
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Hanukkah lights shine in Pine Bush
Crawford residents, board trustees and Chabad of Orange County members gathered at Crawford Square in Pine Bush last Wednesday, December 7, to celebrate Hanukkah with their annual lighting, … more
Maher announces $75,000 grant for Walden VFW
Assemblyman Brian Maher (R,C-Walden) announced this week that his office has secured a $75,000 grant that will benefit Walden VFW Post 2946 for the purpose of addressing significant infrastructure … more
Kristen Brown says ‘thanks’ to the Town of Montgomery
Kristen Brown, a Town of Montgomery councilwoman whose term ends this month, served on the town board for the past four years and proved to be a valued member, whether it was her contributions to the … more
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Orange County hosts Wreaths Across America
Orange County hosted a Wreaths Across America ceremony on Saturday, December 16 at the County’s Veterans Memorial Cemetery. “The response we have received over the years to this … more
Moodna Creek
Weather Advisory: Wallkill and Neversink Rivers, Moodna Creek could flood overnight due to heavy rain
Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus and Emergency Services Commissioner Peter J. Cirigliano are advising residents that the Wallkill and Neversink Rivers and Moodna Creek could crest overnight, … more
(left to right) First Presbyterian Church members Marge Elkin, Sophia, Daniel, and Heather Benedict next to the church’s Christmas tree
Montgomery celebrates holidays the old-fashioned way
Like the frosty air that signaled the change in seasons, the Village of Montgomery’s Olde Fashioned Christmas, an annual celebration held last Saturday, signaled December’s looming … more
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The celebration’s Christmas tree shines in the square
Walden throws a holly jolly party
Walden’s municipal square bustled with excitement last Thursday, December 10 during the village’s annual Christmas in the Square, a celebration hosted by the village’s Parks and … more
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Of the 58 gardeners, only 36 are Town of Montgomery residents.
‘Volatile’ issues linger at community garden
During the Town of Montgomery November 28 meeting, the board discussed the town’s Community Garden, located in Benedict Farm Park, and speculated how it should be handled after receiving … more
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Walden re-affirms cannabis sales ban
Sales of recreational marijuana remains illegal in Walden. While village trustees had little trouble reaching consent on that question, the matter of enforcing the law is another matter. At last … more
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