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Two vie for seat on Highland Board of Fire Commissioners

On Tuesday December 12, Highland residents will have the opportunity to vote for one of two candidates who are seeking a five-year term on the Board of Fire Commissioners. Voting is scheduled from 5 …

Marlborough reviews two short-term rental proposals

The ongoing review of an application for Stralow Farm, a short-term rental on Lattintown Road, dominated most of the Marlborough Planning Board’s December 4 meeting.   Owners …

Housing crisis, high utility bills

  Last week New York State Senator Michelle Hinchey [D-NY41] held a town meeting at the Hudson Ale Works in Highland. Assemblyman Jonathan Jacobson [D-NY104] joined her and together they …
Thanksgiving Dinner pic L-R front row [in blue kitchen apron] Jane Basso, Bridget Arthur-Mensah, Arthur Mensah, Helen Denay, Katherine Aube, Karen Schaefer, Donna Connell and Jill Aube. Second row L-R Christina Langella, Rich Silverman, Becky Gorres, Bill Potenza, Mark Schmidt, Chris Youmans and Debbie Copland. Last row L-R Peter Schifani, Rich Gorres, Jesse Walker, Link Rockwell, Lillian Mertes, Gary Winthorp, Billie Mertes, Kojo Arthur-Mensah, Kweku Arthur-Mensah.

St. Augustine’s hosts Thanksgiving Feast

For the past 11 years, St. Augustine’s has hosted a Thanksgiving Feast free to the public.   Rich Gorres, who has been a volunteer at every dinner, said it was quieter this year …

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Lisa Graziano was selling a variety of clothes and signs
  This past weekend, the St Augustine School hosted a ‘Flavor of the World’ Christmas Market. The event was to help raise funds for a desperately needed new roof for the …
Aboard the Milton fire company engine, “Santa” (Greg Lobdell) waves goodbye to visitors to the annual Milton tree-lighting ceremony on December 3.
  On and off rain limited the crowds but didn’t chill the festive mood at the annual Milton holiday tree lighting, which took place on Sunday afternoon, December 3.    …
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Southern Ulster Times - December 7, 2023

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Adonai #718 Masonic Lodge is delighted to invite the community to its inaugural First Responder Pancake Breakfast, a free event for the whole family. The breakfast aims to honor and show appreciation …
The Ulster County Human Rights Department will celebrate the 75th anniversary of the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) with a week-long schedule of community engagement …
Getting to Know Dementia Join us at the Plattekill Public Library for a series of six classes, held on Thursdays in November and December from 6 - 7:30 p.m. These classes will be presented by Eileen …
The Hamlet of Milton Association presents the 11th Annual Tree Lighting on Sunday, December 3. Festivities begin at 2 p.m., with the tree lighting taking place at 4 p.m. Residents and friends …
Stories you may have missed
A new plaque honoring the late Robert J. ‘Bob’ Shepard [1941-2007] was installed at the Educational Center at the Highland Landing Park, which has been dedicated in his memory. The plaque highlights his many accomplishments and service to the country and community.
Several months ago Lloyd Supervisor Dave Plavchak stated that he would discuss with the board the idea of hiring someone to administer the town’s Affordable Housing Law along with the …
  Amy Dooley opened Studio 89 in 2021 and has created a thriving artist run workspace, gallery and shop in the hamlet of Highland. Her studio has become a focal point for local artists who …
Clintondale Fire Chief Rick Brooks [center] stands with members of his department beside the memorial benches to honor the late Shirley Anson and Preston ‘Mickey’ Palazzo. Pictured L-R Caitlin Shoureck, Zack Adolphsen, Darren Menkins, Sherri Mackey, Deana Mackey-Leon, Phil Sabarese, Asst. Chief, Rick Brooks, Chief, Jeremy Nash, Asst. Chief, Patti Brooks, Meghan Shoureck, Melissia Leon, Billy Mackey.
Last Saturday afternoon, members of the Clintondale Fire Department, along with family and friends, gathered at the fire house to dedicate two Memorial Benches to long-serving former members Shirley …

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Russell Ger, in his most festive conducting attire, leads the Greater Newburgh Symphony at its holiday concert.
The Greater Newburgh Symphony Orchestra (GNSO) will perform its beloved Holiday Concert on Saturday, December 9 at 4 p.m. at Aquinas Hall on the Mount Saint Mary College campus in Newburgh. The event …
Senator Michelle Hinchey announced that her bill (S1792) to establish March 8 as International Women’s Day in the State of New York has been signed into law and will now be observed annually. …
Members of Marlborough’s Town Board recently took a tour of the newly constructed Bayside apartment complex and returned with high praise for the units on display.   Their …

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Meet Me In Marlborough presents its 13th annual Holiday Extravaganza on Saturday, November 18, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Marlboro Elementary School. The event features a local artisan market with …
The Town of Lloyd announces a free Fall Shred Event on Saturday, October 28, from 9 am to 12 noon. This community-focused event provides an opportunity for residents to securely dispose of sensitive …
The hamlet of Marlboro will host a Halloween event on Saturday, October 28, 2 - 4 p.m. Enjoy Halloween fun and support local businesses, civic/school groups and community organizations. On …

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