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Architect Jason Anderson showed artist’s renderings, floor plans and streetscapes of a proposed mixed-use building on Main St. in Highland Falls on October 15.
‘Approve it as soon as you can’
Those were the words of one of the dozen or so community residents who attended a Town of Highlands Planning Board public hearing on the proposed mixed-use building to be located at 447,451,457 Main … more
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Supervisor’s job is only local election seat on the ballot
Town of Highlands voters will have just one local position on the November 3 ballot – to elect a supervisor. When voters go to the polls, they will find just one choice, on the Democratic and … more
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Ryan Falk is the new Town of Highlands Highway Superintendent.
Town names new highway superintendent
Ryan Falk, a 13+ year sanitation worker and motor equipment operator with the Town of Highlands Highway and Sanitation Departments, has been named to replace retiring Superintendent Greg Maher, … more
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In front of Bean & Barrel (l-r): Chairman of the HUD Veterans Affinity Group Jerryl Bennett, U.S. Corps of Cadets Regulations and Discipline Officer Delroy Patrick, Eric Aronson, HUD’s Barbara Gruson, Village Trustees Jen Gargiulo and Peter Carroll, HUD Deputy Regional Administrator Michael Browder, WPAOG’s Erin Helle, and Town Councilmember Nancy Sporbert.
HUD officials visit the Town of Highlands
On October 2, the West Point Association of Graduates (WPAOG) brought together local leaders and representatives from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for a meeting at Bean … more
Kids – help the Lions ‘boo-tify’ Cornwall
The Cornwall Lions Club is thrilled to announce that its Annual Halloween Art Contest will be held on Saturday, Oct. 24, inviting young artists from across the community to showcase their … more
From left: CCSD Guidance Director Joseph DeBold, Cordisco, Moyik, Dong, Cummiskey, Schlosser, and Principal Wilhelm.
National Merit honorees at Cornwall Central High School
Cornwall Central High School seniors Andrew Cummiskey and Christian Moyik have been named as National Merit Semifinalists, Principal Kathryn Wilhelm announced last week. Over 1.2 million juniors in … more
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Mount to present lecture on human trafficking and social justice
Mount Saint Mary College will host the annual St. Martin de Porres Lecture on Social Justice, “Walking Together Toward Freedom: Human Trafficking, Social Justice, and the Catholic Call to Human … more
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Kicking off Halloween with some fun!
The Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Parent-Teacher-Partnership (PTP) hosted its annual Pumpkin Patch on October 12 – unfortunately the threat of heavy rain and wind forced the event inside the … more
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A celebration of 120 years
“All in all, it was a great weekend.” Those were the words of Highland Falls Mayor Jim DiSalvo last week, days after the conclusion of a three-day festival celebrating the 120th birthday of … more
An opening event and celebration for the new Highland Falls Preserve in Highland Falls, NY.
Highland Falls Preserve opens
Just in time for the Hudson Valley’s spectacular fall foliage season, the new Highland Falls Preserve is ready for visitors to explore its rocky bluffs, mossy forests, and Hudson River views. … more
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Town Board looks at cost of full-time cops
Overall, Town of Highlands Police Chief Joseph Burns has asked the Town Board for $20,000 less than he asked for in his budget request a year ago. But he has also made the case to the board on … more
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HF-FMCSD Board of Education members Gabe O’Connell, Kristen O’Dell, Anne Lawless, Trish Kinney, Trevor Rhodes and Aaron Falk hold pottery created for them by O’Neill High School students.
Thank a school board member if you see them
If you see a Board of Education member this week, say thank you. The New York State School Boards Association has designated October 12-16 as School Board Recognition Week. This annual event was … more
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Count on the Fort Montgomery Fire Dept.
Every year, like clockwork, the Fort Montgomery Fire Department brings in several dozen volunteers to spend most of a day educating local pre-kindergarten through second graders on basic fire … more
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Carballo attends final school board meeting
The October 1 meeting of the Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District Board of Education was the last for Assistant Superintendent for Business Chris Carballo; he was thanked for his … more
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Highlands Town Board okays going over tax cap, if needed
If necessary, the Town of Highlands can now exceed New York State’s mandated tax cap for its 2027 budget. The Town board adopted a local law which allows them to take the action at its meeting on … more
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Cornwall’s Phylis Murphy (holding proclamation) is surrounded by Senator James Skoufis, Cornwall Supervisor Josh Wojehowski and Assemblyman Chris Eachus last week.
September 29 is now ‘Phylis Murphy Day’
Soon-to-retire from the Town of Highlands Recreation Department, Cornwall’s Phylis Murphy had the table turned on her a little bit last week. Senator James Skoufis was hosting a senior citizen … more
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Back row (l-r): THAC Captain Jeff Gathers, Kyle Shorrette, THPD Chief Joseph Burns, Merv Livsey Jr., Eric Jimenez, FMFD Chief Rich Salva, Supervisor Bob Livsey, John Montelione, former Grace Baptist Pastor Steve Snavely; and front row (l-r): Cooper Rogers, Sean Lewis, Genesis Melo-Perez, Esmelin Germosen, Marty Byrnes, Donna Salva, Village Trustee Jen Gargiulo, Grace Baptist former Pastor Steve Snavely and current pastor Andrew Snavely.
Grace Baptist celebrates first responders
Grace Baptist Church of Highland Falls hosted its 26th annual Public Safety Sunday on September 20. “The service recognizes and honors the first responders in our communities,” Pastor Andrew … more
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Raiders rally at homecoming parade
O’Neill High School’s Parent Teacher Student Council hosted another successful Homecoming Parade on Main St. in Highland Falls last week. Athletic teams, school district coaches and … more
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Village of Highland Falls: 120 years and counting!
The Village of Highland Falls celebrated its 120th birthday last weekend – from Friday, Oct. 2 through Sunday, Oct. 4 there was a family festival at Roe Park featuring bands, food trucks, … more
Surrounding the Joe Murphy and DPW’s David Hurst are Trustees Aleena Olivia, Jen Gargiulo, Peter Carroll and Jim Ramus, and Mayor Jim DiSalvo.
It’s now Murphy’s Way
Highland Falls’ Joe Murphy has worked for the Village of Highland Falls Department of Public Works since June 1, 1973 – at 53 years, he is the longest serving employee of the municipality. … more
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