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‘Big hole in the ground’ forcing many detours

Lloyd Supervisor Dave Plavchak gave an update on the work being done at the intersection of Tillson Avenue and Toc Drive, saying, “at the moment there is a big hole in the ground” because …

Ulster taking ‘proactive steps’ towards asylum seekers

While many asylum seekers arriving in New York City have been put on buses and sent upstate, none have yet made it to Ulster County. “At this time, Ulster County has not been contacted by …

Slave cemetery restored

After three years, the New Paltz Slave Cemetery has been identified and is now surrounded by a wooden fence and new signage. The cemetery was founded in 1780 and was initially known as the Abraham …

Matthews resigns from Plattekill Town Board

The Plattekill Town Board will look a lot different next year after Town Supervisor Jennifer Salemo announced at the May 3 workshop meeting that Councilman Darryl Matthews has resigned due to …

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Local News
More than 180 vendors showcased their locally grown products last weekend at the Hudson Valley Rail Trail and west approach to Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park. All proceeds from …
Over the Mother’s Day weekend, a group of Marlborough artists, collectively known as the Marlboro Arts Coalition [MaArCo], opened their studio doors to the public, giving them a glimpse of …

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Southern Ulster Times - May 25, 2023

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Senator Michelle Hinchey today announced that her district office will hold in-person one-on-one customer service sessions with Central Hudson to help constituents address individual billing issues …
The project known as the Positive Developers Warehouse returned before the Town of Newburgh Planning Board. The project is a proposed 42,000 square foot warehouse along Racquet Road that neighbors …
Wallkill’s Board of Education Elections results saw the four incumbents returning to serve on the board and the Wallkill District Budget of $85.4 million also passed following the election on …
Voters approved the 2023-24 Highland school budget of $52,476,480 by a vote of 523 to 224. In addition, a proposition to purchase two busses, not to exceed   $266,756, passed by a vote of …
Stories you may have missed
Marlboro High School Social Studies Teacher James Ventriglia is an advisor to the Youth in Government program. He and his students informed the Board of Education about their recent activities. …
Assemblyman Jonathan Jacobson secured $10,000 for the Sarah Hull Hallock Free Library in Milton that will be used to install new LED energy efficient lighting, with a design that will be in keeping …
In 2020 the Marlboro School District established a Repair Reserve Fund with $521,312 they received from the resolution of the Dynegy power plant issue.     Last week the …

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Artist Rachel Williams will “set up shop” in Mindy Ross Gallery on Friday, May 26, from 12 to 5 p.m. During this timeslot, she will display the materials and tools she uses, and then she …
The Middle Hope Fire Department celebrates 75 years of active service in the Town of Newburgh and long-time department members and company accomplishments were recognized and honored on Saturday, …
Studio 89 in Highland welcomes an exhibit called “Secret Lives” featuring new paintings by Marsha Massih, an award-winning oil painter from the Hudson Valley. The exhibition will run from …

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Voters approved the 2023-24 Marlboro school budget of $63,973,392 by a vote of 555 to 171. In addition, three were elected to serve on the Board of Education; Rhoda Antonia Uszenski received 560 …
The Highland Public Library is excited to announce a Boba Tea Demonstration with Friends Corner on Friday, May 12 at 1 p.m. This program is filling fast, with only 17 seats left, so be sure to …
Spring is in the air, and the peepers are out! What better way to welcome the season than by hitting the links at Apple Greens Golf Course? Not only will you enjoy a picturesque view of the blooming …

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