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Renderings of a new park being created in Highland Falls by Scenic Hudson were available for the public to view at the most recent Village Board meeting.

Scenic Hudson details park plans

Residents of Highland Falls who attended last week’s Village Board meeting got a sneak peek at what a new park in the community is going to look like, thanks to Heather Blakey, a senior park …

Eighth grade will be at HFIS next school year

Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District Superintendent Michael McElduff announced last Thursday that, for the 2025-26 school year, the district’s eighth graders will return to …
Eamon Fallon, proprietor of the South Gate Tavern, is shown surrounded by his family just after a new street sign designating the corner by his bar as Eamon Fallon Way.

Welcome to Eamon Fallon Way

Highland Falls doesn’t have a new street, but it has a new street sign! On Saturday, March 1, the intersection of Main St. and Homestead Ave. was renamed by Mayor Joe D’Onofrio …

A Monday afternoon blaze

The Fort Montgomery Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at Hudson View Mobile Home Park (Lot 21) on Monday afternoon, finding a fully involved residence. The home, FMFD Chief …

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Local News
Orange County Emergency Services Commissioner, Peter Cirigliano announced that Orange County police agencies and the STOP-DWI Coordinators will participate in special efforts to bring awareness to …
Bill Braine, Dave Carnright, Jim Kane
Registered voters in Cornwall-on-Hudson are asked to vote for mayor and two trustee positions on Tuesday, March 18, from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the Edward C. Moulton, Jr. Board Room of Village Hall, 325 …

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News of the Highlands - March 6, 2025

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The Town of Highlands Citizens Environmental Committee, in cooperation with the Town Disaster Preparedness Committee, will present the next citizen preparedness talk on how thoughtful landscaping can …
Those planning to run for the Board of Education in either Cornwall or Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery can now begin that process. There are specific eligibility requirements set by both school …
Highland Falls Mayor Joe D’Onofrio reported on several water-related matters. “All operations last week were normal,” he said, adding that the current water level in the Bog Meadow …
Happy St. Patrick’s Day one and all, from The Wintermarket! The market will be in operation as usual on Saturday, March 15, the Church of the Holy Innocents, 401 Main St., Highland Falls. Hours …
Expect to see work crews on Rt. 9W over Storm King Mountain starting next week. Then, come April 7, expect significant changes when it comes to driving over the mountain – long-term lane …

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Past Articles
I write this letter as a Village of Highland Falls resident. I know that times in our village right now are very challenging and divided. However, I need to let you know about an incident that …
I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to the dedicated army of municipal workers who recently repaired the roadside drain/cement street drain in front of our house. I am truly appreciative of …
The election is almost upon us! It has been encouraging speaking with you in the last few days as we tried to arrange a forum for the candidates to appear together before the voters and respond to …
This is just a short note to maintain my connection to our wonderful hometown. Yes; Kevin Childs is still among the living; as well as a resident of Albany (the one in New York .... not Georgia …

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Jennifer Gargiulo, Aleena Olivia, Sallie Dorsch, Peter Carroll, Pat Flynn, Carol Spisso, Jim DiSalvo
Registered voters in Highland Falls are asked to vote for mayor and two trustees on Tuesday, March 18, from noon to 9 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Center, 15 Drew Ave., Highland Falls. There are …
CONNECT students in their Dr. Suess gear during Read Across America week.
National Read Across America Day is a nationwide celebration of reading that takes place annually on March 2 – the CONNECT program at the Highland Falls Intermediate School made the celebration …

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The Highlands Town Board has hired a code enforcement officer to assist in the Building Department – Moses Pabon was hired for the part-time position for $31 per hour. The town’s Building …
When longtime Highland Falls Mayor Joe D’Onofrio decided several weeks ago to step out of the race – to retire from the position of mayor – his current deputy mayor, Jim DiSalvo, …
In two quasi-personnel matters at its February 3 meeting, the Highlands Town Board approved Kurt Hahn as the town’s Disaster Coordinator for 2025 and okayed a request from the town’s …
“May your troubles be less and your blessings be more, and nothing but happiness come through your door.” Last Saturday dawned a beautiful day, with temperatures in the mid-50s and …

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