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Highland remembers Leonard C. Hossenloop
  Long time Highland resident Leonard C. Hossenloop Jr,  affectionately known as “Bud”, passed away on December 22, 2024. He was born in Buffalo on December 8, 1950 to the … more
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Friends president Joanne Zambito, presents a check to Marlboro Library Director Christina Jennerich. Also pictured: Friends volunteer Emily Amoia.
Friends make a donation to Marlboro Library
The Friends of the Marlboro Free Library donated $5000 to the Library, representing monies raised through their 2023 fundraising events. Events included a Spring Tea Party, book sales, raffles, … more
Flooded parking lot at Beacon Train station.
Jacobson to Metro-North: Fix flooding at Beacon Parking Lot
Assemblymember Jonathan Jacobson (D-104) has called on Metro-North to fix the flooding at the west parking lot of the Beacon train station (on the Hudson River side). Metro-North, which runs the … more
Marlboro student reps provide updates
The Marlboro School Board student representatives Evan Wheatley and Harrison Solomon reported on activities that took place recently at all three school campuses.   At the Elementary … more
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Milton sculptor turns industrial detritus into art
Most of us put metal items we no longer need into the recycling bins provided by our waste-carting company. But for Marlboro artist Veronica Evanega, those discarded metals are like canvases – … more
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New Ulster County District Attorney Emmanuel Nneji poses with staff members at Sunday’s swearing-in ceremony at SUNY New Paltz.
Ulster DA sworn in at SUNY ceremony
On January 14, Ulster County District Attorney Emmanuel C. Nneji was formally sworn in by Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger at the SUNY New Paltz Lecture Hall. The ceremony followed a … more
Supervisor Dean DePew Sr. reads appointments during the Town of Plattekill’s reorganizational meeting on January 3. He appointed Wilfrido Castillo Jr. (center) as Deputy Supervisor. Town Clerk Sarah Nelson (right) records the minutes.
Castillo is named Deputy Supervisor for Plattekill
New Plattekill Town Supervisor Dean DePew Sr. appointed Councilman Wilfrido Castillo Jr. as the new Deputy Supervisor during the January 3 reorganizational meeting at the Town Hall. DePew had … more
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Newly sworn-in – and existing – members of local government in Marlborough take a bow following the January 3 swearing-in ceremony. Shown (L-R) are Ulster County rep Tom Corcoran, Town Clerk Colleen Corcoran, Town Justice Dan Jackson, Town Supervisor Scott Corcoran, Councilman Ed Molinelli, Councilman Dave Zambito, Councilwoman Sherida Sessa, Highway Superintendent John Alonge, and Deputy Supervisor Gael Appler, Jr.
Corcoran looks ahead to the next two years
In a special meeting marking the start of his second term, Scott Corcoran was sworn in as town supervisor for Marlborough on Wednesday night, January 3, along with four other town officials. … more
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Lloyd town board adopts new rules of order
Last week the Lloyd Town Board approved 14 Rules of Order concerning the town board. Most were fairly routine, such as the supervisor opening and presiding over all Town Board meetings and Public … more
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A new town pavilion is being built at the Town Field and is expected to be finished later this year.
Pavilion rises at the Town Field
Recent warm weather has allowed for construction of a new pavilion at the town filed to move quickly forward. Once completed, it will be dedicated in honor of the late town attorney Lewis C. DiStasi … more
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Peter Criswell
Criswell to chair legislature
The Ulster County Legislature unanimously elected Legislator Peter Criswell to serve as the 19th Chair of the Legislature during its organizational meeting this evening. “I am truly … more
Orange-Ulster BOCES Chief Operating Officer William Hecht on Dec. 8, 2022.
Hecht joins Wallkill Board of Education
Wallkill native William Hecht returns to the Wallkill Central School District to serve once again as the newest member of the Wallkill Board of Education. Hecht joins the board following the … more
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Marlborough eyes short-term rental, lot lines
A public hearing for a short-term rental at 79 Ridge Road in Marlboro kicked off the new year for Marlborough’s Planning Board. This first meeting of the year took place Tuesday night, January … more
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Thruway closure rescheduled for January 13
The New York State Thruway Authority has announced that the northbound lanes of the Thruway (I-87) from exit 17 in Newburgh to exit 18 in New Paltz will fully shut down to all traffic at 7 p.m. … more
Town Justice Annamaria Maciocia administers the oath of office to new Town of Plattekill Supervisor Dean DePew Sr. Monday at the Town Hall in Modena. DePew’s wife Mary Ann witnesses the occasion.
New era in Plattekill
Following more than a decade of service as a Councilman in the Town of Plattekill, Dean DePew Sr. was sworn in Monday as the new Supervisor along with three board members and other officials on … more
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The newly sworn- in Lloyd officials for 2024; L-R Judge Eugene Rizzo, Fire Commissioner Stephen DiLorenzo, Councilwoman Tiffany Rizzo, Supervisor Dave Plavchak, Highway Superintendent Rich Klotz and Councilman Mike Guerriero.
Lloyd swears in elected officials
On New Year’s Day, Lloyd Town Judge Terry Elia swore in the elected officials for 2024. Judge Elia said everyone at the dais, “has served the town. They are family and you … more
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Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger was sworn in last Thursday to a full four-year term as Ulster County Executive. She completed the final year of the term of her predecessor, Pat Ryan, who was elected to Congress last year.
Metzger sworn in for First Full Four-Year Term
On Thursday, December 28, 2023, Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger took the oath of office for her first full four-year term in a small ceremony with family in attendance, held in the Chambers of … more
The UNICO Essay Contest winners and their families were honored at a special dinner for their literary achievement. Pictured (l. – r.) Nick Johannets, teacher Jim Ventriglia, 8th grade winner Faith Charleston, 7th grade winner Chloe Collier, and teacher Geoff Pesano.
UNICO toasts essay contest winners
This past fall, Marlboro UNICO honored the Middle School winners of their 29th annual Italian Heritage Essay Contest. The seventh grade winner was Chloe Collier and the eighth grade winner was Faith … more
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The Highland First Care Medical Center celebrated Nikita Schwab, who is their 400,000th person to come in for an office visit. Pictured L-R Physician Assistant Carly Jobson, Bookkeeper Nicole Hunt, Nikita Schwab and Dr. Stephen Weinman.
First Care hits a medical milestone
On December 19 Nikita Schwab entered the First Care Medical Center in Highland, making her their 400,000th office visit since the facility opened in January 2008. In addition, Dr. Stephen Weinman … more
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Marlboro Superintendent highlights ARPA funding
At the last Marlboro School Board meeting for 2023, Superintendent Michael Rydell spoke about how the district will spend funding they received from the American Rescue Plan Act, starting with … more
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