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Windfall Farms was one of many vendors at last year’s Walktoberfest that was held on the Hudson Valley Rail Trail.

Lloyd seeks to assure Walkway safety

Last week Lloyd Police Chief James Janso and Lt. Phil Roloson met with representatives of the Walkway Over the Hudson and members of the Lloyd Town Board to review safety protocols for large events …

Marlborough sets public hearing for senior/cluster housing proposal

At its January 13 meeting, the Marlborough Town Board proposed the addition of a new special use for the Highway Development (HD) district lining Route 9W, thus allowing cluster-type housing there …
Dr. Michael Bywater honored Michelle Munson for being the 30,000th patient encounter at Highland Optometry.

Optometrist welcomes 30,000th patient

Dr. Michael Bywater recently honored Michelle Munson, who was the 30,000th patient encounter at his practice and presented her with a gift certificate to the Vigneto Cafe in the Highland hamlet. …

Marlborough PB OKs subdivision, solar farm

Residents of Marlboro’s Summit Drive, Overlook Bluff, and Dragotta Road got a reprieve of sorts at the Marlborough Planning Board’s first meeting of 2025 on January 6. The developer of a …

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Local News
At their January 2 meeting, the Marlboro School Board voted to extend the bus contract with National Express, owner of the Quality Bus Company. Marlboro Director of Business and Finance, Emerson …
Photographic postcard showing workmen standing on the partially completed deck of the fifteen-arch bridge of the dividing weir of the Ashokan Reservoir watching water pour over the weir into the lower basin. John Duda Collection.
Acting Ulster County Clerk Taylor Bruck proudly announces the launch of its first digital collections on New York Heritage Digital Collections, offering free public access to historic treasures. As a …
The Orange County Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the newest additions to its 2025 Board of Directors. These distinguished leaders bring diverse expertise, dedication, and fresh perspectives …

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Southern Ulster Times - January 16, 2025

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The Plattekill Fire Department Auxiliary will hold its annual steak dinner on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, at 50 Old Firehouse Road. The event will feature two seatings, at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m., and …
Kindergarten registration for the 2025-2026 school year is now open in the Highland Central School District. In order to register, children must reside in the District and be turning five years old …
The Clintondale Fire Department is inviting the community to its Pasta and Meatballs Dinner Fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 8, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Clintondale Fire House, 1063 Route 44/55. …
The Highland Public Library has announced a variety of programs and events for January, offering opportunities for community engagement, creativity, and giving back. Winter Coat Drive
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Stories you may have missed
On New Year’s Day, Stephen O’Flaherty was sworn in as a Councilman for the Town of Plattekill. Pictured (l. – r.) Grandfather Jeff Johnson, son Liam, daughters Avery and Harper, spouse Jill and grandmother Barbara.
At noon on New Years Day Plattekill Town Justice Annamaria Maciocia administered the oath of office to Stephen O’Flaherty as a Plattekill Town Councilman. Judge Maciocia said, “the …
A heated political dispute erupted in Ulster County after County Executive Jen Metzger used her line-item veto authority to block a proposed pay raise for Department of Public Works (DPW) employees, …
Justin Pascale was sworn in as a Marlborough Town Judge by Daniel Jackson. Pictured [L-R] Justin Pascale, Judge Dan Jackson, Michael Pascale and Nick Pascale.
Last week Justin Pascale, surrounded by family and friends, was sworn in as a Marlborough Town Justice by current Judge Daniel Jackson. Pascale is a registered Republican and won the Republican, …

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Superintendent Michael Rydell updated the Board of Education on the Blue Ribbon Commission, an initiative launched by the New York State Education Department to evaluate current educational practices …
The Orange County Department of Health.
Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus and Youth Bureau Director Rachel Wilson are proud to announce the success of the Adopt-A-Family Program in its 35th year of bringing joy to 132 families this …
Several fire departments arrived at the scene of a fully engulfed home at 536 N. Riverside Road on Christmas Eve that claimed the life of a Highland man.
The call of fire at a residential, two-story house at 536 N. Riverside Road in Highland came in to Ulster County 911 at 11:18 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Highland Chief Peter Miller said, “It was …

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On Monday, Ulster County Comptroller March Gallagher announced the unveiling of a new website for the Ulster County Comptroller’s Office. The website provides easy one button access to the two …
Starting Jan. 1, 2025, the Town of Lloyd is requiring nonresident vehicles to pay for parking along sections of Haviland Road, including the Rail Trail Parking Lot, also known as the Caboose Lot. …
The Plattekill Fire Department Auxiliary will hold its annual steak dinner on Saturday, January 18, at 50 Old Firehouse Road. The event will feature two seatings, at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m., and …

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