Voting is confusing and this year, besides deciding on your elected representatives, there are a couple of referendums on the ballot. Proposition # 1 is to ensure that civil and reproductive …
I write to register my strong opposition to the Payment In Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreement requested by Solitude Solar, LLC d/b/a U.S. Light Energy for the project at 103 Long Lane in the Town of …
I wish to thank the Southern Ulster Times for your recent editorial about my securing funding for the Highland Hose Fire Company and the Plattekill Library. (“Heartfelt Thanks for Investing in …
During Pat Ryan’s speech at the Democratic National Convention, he said “I’ll tell you what I think of [former President Donald Trump], they told me I can’t say that word on …

Battery storage

Plattekill Supervisor Dean DePew Sr. is misinformed when he declares that “lithium battery storage is in my view extremely dangerous,” as he did at an August 7 town meeting. What are the …

Learning about our town

As part of our Little Friends Preschool’s School Age Sumer Camp Program we sponsor a field trip around the Marlborough community to help our campers to understand what is involved in the day to …

Favors for friends

Having had the opportunity to see the approved projects for the $4.5 million grant, I can only think wow. In my honest opinion, I see a definite ‘favors for friends’ continuing trend …

Marlboro Democrats endorse

At its August monthly meeting, the Marlborough Democratic Committee voted unanimously to endorse Kamala Harris and Tim Walz for President and Vice President of the United States, Rep. Pat …

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Editorial
October is National Bullying Prevention Month; bullying prevention programs begin locally, with communities and the individuals within them creating safe and supportive schools, organizations, …
The sharp increase in chronic absenteeism in New York schools, as detailed in State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s recent report, is a serious concern. Nearly one in three students were …
As we observe for Banned Books Week 2024, with the theme “Freed Between the Lines,” it’s time to reflect on the escalating issue of censorship in our communities. From September 22 …

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