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The Appler family posed for a picture [L-R] parents Janice and Gael Appler Sr, Gael and Cori Appler and daughter Adeline
Milton library honors Gael Appler Jr.
The Sarah Hull Hallock Free Library in Milton honored Gael Appler Jr. on Sunday for his work on numerous library construction projects over the years. Before an audience of family and friends, … more
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Incumbents re-elected in Lloyd, Marlborough and Plattekill
Democrats held onto the supervisor’s offices in Lloyd, Marlborough and Plattekill in this month’s local elections, with incumbents Stu Weiss, Scott Corcoran and Michael Lembo defeating their … more
Town of Montgomery budget: 11.1% village, 7.9% town rate increases
The Montgomery Town Board held the first public hearing on its 2027 preliminary budget Wednesday. Account Clerk Katie McKnight presented the plan and answered questions from residents and board … more
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Shawangunk adopts 2027 budget with double-digit tax rate increases
The Shawangunk Town Board adopted its 2027 budget Nov. 5, approving an $11.58 million spending plan that includes double-digit tax rate increases in both the general and highway funds. The … more
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A representative of AquaSmart demonstrates how phosphate can help clear up discolored water at the November 2 Village Board meeting in Highland Falls.
Highland Falls may add phosphate to water supply
If the Orange County Department of Health says it’s okay, the Highland Falls Village Board will move ahead with a plan to add phosphate to the community’s drinking water as it leaves the Highland … more
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Livsey secures another term as supervisor
Last Friday, Bob Livsey was busy getting ready for this week’s Town Board meeting, where he and his fellow board members were set to adopt a town budget. The election, just four days past, was … more
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Scott Manley and Stephen Krasner
Town of Newburgh supervisor race separated by 15 votes
Stephen Krasner holds a 15-vote lead over Scott Manley in the race to become the Town of Newburgh’s next supervisor, leaving one of the area’s closest elections unresolved as officials prepare to … more
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New Windsor residents face higher taxes as town approves budget
New Windsor residents will see higher property taxes and water and sewer charges in 2027 after the Town Board unanimously adopted a new budget last Wednesday. The $64.97 million spending plan is … more
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Wojehowski remains as supervisor
It was a close election. Cornwall Supervisor Josh Wojehowski hung on to his job after last week’s election – with 2019 votes, he defeated challenger Helen Bunt, who had 2880 votes. There … more
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Three comment at budget hearing
Just three Cornwall residents spoke at the November 5 budget public hearing. Nancy Bryan spoke first, questioning the annual increase of the supervisor’s salary in the budget, saying in 2022 … more
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Second EV charger to be installed in Highland Falls
Highland Falls received a $43,500 NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Infrastructure grant recently to install a second electric vehicle charger in the municipal parking lot across from … more
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The Church of the Holy Innocents has installed a ‘thermometer’ at the front of its property to track its fundraising campaign.
Holy Innocents is rebuilding
The Church of the Holy Innocents in Highland Falls, 401 Main St., was seriously damaged during the July 2023 floods. The church has embarked on a combined flood recovery/historic restoration project … more
Athletic Director Brooks Alexander, Coaches Ken Hall, John Flynn and Kelly Hall, and Superintendent Michael McElduff at last week’s Board of Education meeting.
What are your memories of Highland Falls’ Main Street?
If you started walking at the very north end of Highland Falls (just outside Thayer Gate) and went south as far as what’s now CTown Market, can you list the businesses you just saw? What about … more
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HF-FMCSD Superintendent Michael McElduff shows community members a magazine article honoring the FMES last week.
Recognition for the Fort Montgomery Elementary School
The recently renovated Fort Montgomery Elementary School has now been seen nationally. Recently, Superintendent of Schools Michael McElduff said, the FMES received a ‘2026 Outstanding Project’ … more
Three Marlboro students addressed the school board about the upcoming High School play. The fall production is Rogue’s Gallery and will be presented on November 20–22 with tickets available via the On The Stage box office. The students pictured [L-R] are Timber Jackson, Kylee Dina and Lucy Cannizzaro.
Marlboro school district receives building condition survey
A state-required survey of Marlboro Central School District facilities identified an estimated $34.6 million in capital needs, though district officials have not committed to any work. … more
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Democrats expand Legislature majority to 20-3
Democrats strengthened their hold on the Ulster County Legislature in last week’s election, expanding their majority from 19-4 to 20-3, while incumbents in several closely watched races in the … more
Lloyd appeals light industry determinations for proposed concrete plant
The Town Board on Nov. 2 filed an appeal with the Zoning Board of Appeals challenging three determinations by Building Department Director Dave Barton that a proposed concrete batch plant at 3260 … more
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Maybrook reviews 163-lot subdivision; public hearings set for Nov. 16
Two public hearings on a proposed annexation and zoning change tied to a 163-lot residential subdivision are scheduled for Nov. 16. The Maybrook Village Board is unlikely to be ready to act on either … more
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Decomposers’ haunt: rotting pumpkin
Halloween is over, but the spookiest part of the year is yet to come. Soon, the jack-o-lantern on your doorstep will begin to droop and wither. Although you may recoil from the unwanted visitors that … more
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Numerous veterans together at the ceremony.
Walden honors veterans with 16th annual brick dedication
Every November, the Village of Walden hosts a ceremony and brick dedication at its Veterans Memorial Park, honoring hundreds of local veterans for their service and sacrifice. The Walden community … more
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