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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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Highlands budget work underway
A year ago, the Highlands Town Board started its annual budget work $535,000 over the town’s state-mandated tax cap. This year, they started just $300,000 over it. Last year, the board ended … more
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Village Board considers Satterlee Grove project
The Highland Falls Village Board has accepted a petition to review the possibility of allowing a Planned Residential Development (PRD) – 31 units on 4.5 acres in the Satterlee Grove area. It’s a … more
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Dr. Evan Goldfischer welcomed everyone to the 17th annual Prostate Cancer Walk, a fundraiser aimed at helping those affected by the disease.
Prostate Cancer Walk marks 17th year
The Premier Cares Foundation recently hosted its 17th annual Prostate Cancer Walk at the Walkway Over the Hudson. The foundation is a nonprofit organization that supports local patients with prostate … more
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From left: Hudson Valley Women’s Association & Friends President Ann Molina and Vice President Dee Moreno, Honorees Virginia ‘Ginny’ Norfleet, Pastor Agnes Saffoury, Nancy Sporbert, Felicia Hodges and Aaron Falk, and Mistress of Ceremony Laurie Tautel.
Five honored as ‘People Who Make a Difference’
“Before you complain, have you volunteered yet?” That was the theme of the Hudson Valley Women’s Association & Friends 23rd annual People Who Make a Difference Recognition breakfast, … more
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Architect Andy Woodrum appeared before the Highlands Consolidated Planning Board on September 17 with regard to the proposed mixed-use development at 447, 451 and 457 Main St. in Highland.
Public hearing set for Main Street development
A Planning Board public hearing on the proposed development for 447, 451 and 457 Main St., the former IGA/Highland Falls Market, Park Restaurant and Schade’s Restaurant buildings, will take place … more
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Tax cap hearing set for September 28
The Highlands Town Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, Sept. 28 regarding adopting a local law to exceed the New York State tax cap, if necessary. That date was set at the board’s September … more
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Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District Social Worker Kelley-Anne Lonergan was awarded tenure at the September 17 meeting of the Board of Education. Lonergan, also the varsity volleyball coach, got to the meeting just in time to receive her tenure after her team defeated Port Jervis in the gymnasium. She’s shown with Superintendent of Schools Michael McElduff and Assistant Superintendent Dr. Crystal Waterman.
McElduff presents goals to Board of Education
The Board of Education of the Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District heard a presentation from Superintendent of Schools Michael McElduff on his goals for the year ahead at its … more
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Business owner Andrea Kelley urges the Highland Falls Village Board to push ahead a zoning change that will promote growth on Main St. last week.
Highland Falls adopts zoning amendment
From left to right, the vote was no (Trustee Aleena Olivia), no (Deputy Mayor Jim Ramus), yes (Mayor Jim DiSalvo), yes (Trustee Jen Gargiulo), yes (Trustee Peter Carroll). And with that, the Village … more
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2024 O'Neill Homecoming parade featured cheerleaders.
O’Neill Homecoming Parade is September 30
The Highland Falls Village Board has approved a request for the James I. O’Neill High School Homecoming Parade to take place on Main St. at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 30. The parade, which steps … more
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Brigadier Gen. Nicholas H. Gist
Gist is West Point’s 16th Dean of the Academic Board
Brigadier Gen. Nicholas H. Gist has been confirmed as the 16th Dean of the Academic Board at the U.S. Military Academy. He officially assumed the duties of Dean during a ceremony held in August. … more
As Athletic Director Brooks Alexander spoke at last week’s Board of Education meeting, other district administrators – Director of Pupil Personnel Services Beth Hordines, FMES Principal Alex Hansen and O’Neill Principals Dr. Michael Curtain and Lindsay Berry – look on.
All agree – week one was a good one
The only negative thing any of the Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District’s building administrators had to say about the opening day of the 2026-27 school year was O’Neill High … more
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Getting ready to celebrate 120 years
Now that the Town of Highlands Independence Day ‘Do Over’ has taken place, it’s time to gear up for the next big community event. It’s the 120th birthday celebration for the Village of … more
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Are we still Raiders?
At the August 13 meeting of the Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District’s Board of Education board member Monique Wolf asked if the district’s three schools can still sell … more
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Pete Kinney
Kinney announces write-in campaign
Fort Montgomery resident Pete Kinney has announced that he will again run for the Town of Highlands supervisor position in the November 3 election. “Voters of the Town of Highlands, I am … more
For years, the deal amongst the Department of Public Works employees has been whoever’s photo appears in the paper has to buy lunch for the rest of the crew. Working Leader Wayne Yeoman is now retired, after a 38-year career, but perhaps his former co-workers will hit him up for one last meal.
Yeoman retires as long-time working leader for village’s DPW
Following a 38-year career in Cornwall-on-Hudson’s Department of Public Works, Wayne Yeoman officially retired on July 31. “It’s strange,” Yeoman said about retiring. “It seems like it … more
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Mimi Redmond, the newest businessperson on Main St. in Highland Falls, is shown in her salon at 309 Main St. last week.
Nails by Mimi opens on Main Street in Highland Falls
There’s a new businesswoman on Main Street in Highland Falls – Mimi Redmond. She owns Nails by Mimi, which is located inside Academy Fades & Braids at 309 Main St. Redmond is a military … more
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A new farm stand at Cornwall-on-Hudson’s Donahue Farm.
Wait, there’s a farm stand at Donahue Farm?
There sure is! A new community farm stand has opened at Donahue Farm in Cornwall-on-Hudson, offering fresh-cut flowers, vegetables from the Community Garden, and even firewood, all on a … more
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Highlands Dial-A-Bus service returns
Two transportation updates were given at the Town of Highlands board meeting on August 24. First, it was noted that as of that week, the town’s Dial-a-Bus was to be back in service. The … more
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Donahue Farm’s first ‘scree’ was a success
A scree is defined as the loose, broken stones which collect at the side of a mountain, but in this case, the Storm King Scree was a multi-band, live music event located at Donahue Farm at the base … more
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