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Town of Plattekill Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer Scott Mandoske is resigning effective October 20.
Tentative Plattekill budget is up 10.3 percent
The Town of Plattekill unveiled its 2024 tentative budget with a proposed 10.3 percent increase in the tax levy over last year at its October 4 Town Board meeting. The board set a public hearing … more
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Highland responds to sexual assault allegations
State Police are now investigating the Highland modified football team after allegations that players sexually assaulted multiple boys in school were aired on a local television station. News … more
Thomas Townsend-Pitt and Brooke Chadwick brought their dog Padfoot to receive a blessing from Rev. Limina Grace Harmon, as Eileen Daunt and Barbara Terpening look on.
Blessings for creatures great and small
Last Saturday, the Memorial United Methodist Church of Modena held a drive-thru Blessing of the Animals, conducted by Rev. Limina Grace Harmon. The Reverend also heads the Methodist Church in New … more
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Assembly member Jacobson and Library Executive Director Julie Kelsall-Dempsey.
Jacobson announces funding for new library sign
Assembly member Jonathan Jacobson (D-104) announced $15,000 in funding for the Highland Public Library, enabling the purchase of a digital sign. Jacobson said, “Public libraries play a … more
Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger spoke at Marlborough Town Hall last week.
Metzger unveils $413m Ulster County budget
  On Tuesday, October 3, Marlborough Town Hall hosted a special visitor: Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger, who chose the town as the site of her 2024 budget address.    … more
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Beth Walters Storyk stands beside her Three Women in Tuscany and her peonies pictures
Highland artists hold first studio tour
Recently a group of 19 artists held their first two-day Highland Open Studio Tour, in what they hope will become an annual event. Despite some inclement weather, people got a chance to see the … more
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Audit questions Wallkill CSD financial practices
An audit report released by the New York State Comptroller’s office says that Wallkill School District claims totaling $1.7 million were not adequately supported, authorized or approved before … more
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Sarah Hull Hallock Library’s Tea, Talks and Workshops Series begins in October
The Sarah Hull Hallock Free Library’s Tea, Talks and Workshops Series begins in October.  Come for information and inspiration; stay for refreshments and conversation.  The … more
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Lloyd approves $4.6 million for water improvements
The Lloyd Town Board approved the expenditure of $4,689,500 to make various improvements and upgrades to the town’s Water Filtration plant. The resolution states that this will include, … more
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Modena church concerned about Facebook posts regarding its dispute with a neighbor
Members of the Pentecostal Holy Joy Church of the Lord in Modena are concerned about “subliminal messages” about their church made by town residents on Plattekill Rising’s Facebook … more
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The ‘Stein Holding Contest, started out with quite a number of contestants, with Allison Scaturro winning in the women’s category and Sergio Ramirez being the lone male standing at the end. The entry fee was $20 and included a glass stein souvenir.
UNICO hosts 3rd Oktoberfest
This past Sunday, October 1, the Marlboro chapter of UNICO hosted an Oktoberfest at the Benmarl Winery with the support of proprietor Victor Spaccarelli. The Fest took place on a perfectly sunny fall … more
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Marlborough eyes apartments, houses – and a resort property
Two new site plans – one to construct four six-unit apartment buildings and another to revive a long-ago resort property – were aired at the Monday, October 2 meeting of … more
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After a ceremony in honor of Vietnam Veterans in Marlborough, they posed for a group picture against the American Flag as a backdrop. Pictured (l. – r.) William Elgee: Joe Schiavone: William Brown: John Ursino: Joe Freeborn: Karl Fred: Brian Collins: Fred VanAmburgh: Ken Brooks: Tom Schroeder and Richard Palermo.
Marlborough honors Vietnam Veterans
Marlborough held a ceremony and a luncheon recently at the town park to say thank you to Veterans of the Vietnam War, decades after hostilities ceased.   Deacon Vincent Porcelli … more
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Bill seeks to ban ‘faithless electors’
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed into law a bill sponsored by Assemblymember Jonathan Jacobson (D-104) and State Senator James Skoufis (D-42) (A928/S438) requiring New York’s electoral voters … more
A rendering of the new distribution center for the Food Bank of the Hudson Valley, currently under construction
Food Bank of the Hudson Valley announces Capital Campaign to build a $22.5 million distribution center
The Food Bank of the Hudson Valley, a distribution location of the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York, announces the launch of its capital campaign to construct a new 40,000 square foot … more
Pictured top row left to right are Dave Lambert, Ralph Smith, Steve Laubach, Rafael Diaz, Doug Sturomski (of the Newburgh Rotary Club), Rich Roza, Sal Sorbello, Anthony Giangrasso. Bottom row left to right are Debbie Laubach (with pet dog Teddy) Christine Sorbello, Holly Brooker, Pat Roza, Chrissy Giangrasso.
Peace Pole dedicated to Donna Deeprose
Last Thursday a new Peace Pole was dedicated at the Highland Rotary Centennial Garden on the Hudson Valley Rail Trail in memory of Donna Deeprose [1940-2022]. The Peace Pole contains the phrase … more
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Marlborough OK’s new doors for Community Center, plus $380K non-work settlement
Work is proceeding on Marlborough’s Community Recreation Center – and on September 25, the Marlborough Town Board approved a resolution allocating $41,275 to be spent on new exterior … more
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Recently, the staff of Community Action, along with Ulster County Legislator Gina Hansut, held their second Pop Up Food Pantry in the Biancardi parking lot in Highland. Pictured (l. – r.) Bryan Warren, Jan Cross, Libby Rodriguez and Gina Hansut.
Community Action helps Highland
Even though the Highland branch of Community Action has shuttered its doors and been moved to Ellenville, it did not stop a few dedicated staff, in partnership with Sullivan County, along with Ulster … more
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Ulster County Department of Emergency Services plans multi-agency emergency exercise at Woodland Pond
Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger has announced that the County’s Department of Emergency Services has coordinated a multi-agency emergency exercise to be held at the campus of Woodland Pond … more
Pastor Sherwood provided daily devotionals to keep the spiritual flame burning during the pandemic.
Pastor Steve Sherwood following his calling to Clintondale
In the quaint hamlet of Clintondale, nestled within the Hudson Valley’s picturesque landscapes, lies a historic church that has stood for two centuries. The Clintondale Christian Church, though … more
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