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Marlborough to get $100K in ARPA funds
The Marlborough Town Board approved a resolution on Monday, April 8 that is expected to partially fund nighttime lighting and other improvements at Cluett-Schantz and Young’s Parks.  … more
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Marlboro projects $1-1.6m shortfall
Superintendent Michael Rydell gave a slide presentation last week to update the school board and the public on the current state of the 2024-25 school budget. Rydell noted that at the April 18 … more
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Highland High School administrators posed with the three Husky honorees (l. - r.) Asst. Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction William Zimmer and Superintendent Joel Freer stand beside the honorees Lawrence Hammond, William Halstead and James Janso.
Highland presents Husky Hall of Fame Awards
At last Friday evening’s Spring Gala, the Highland Educational Foundation inducted three individuals into the Husky Hall of Fame; Police Chief James Janso, Pharmacist William Halstead and … more
Tillson/Toc Project to finish by end of May
Lloyd Supervisor Dave Plavchak said the Tillson/Toc/Vineyard intersection project is nearing its final phase of work. He noted that with the asphalt plants reopening after the winter season, the … more
With a cut of the ribbon, Mary Jane’s Dairy Bar welcomes Newburgh back for the season.
Mary Jane’s is back in business
Middle Hope staple Mary Jane’s Dairy Bar on Route 9W celebrated its grand re-opening on Friday, April 5. Present and previous owners, elected officials, town residents and emergency service … more
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Josephine Bloomfield, Esther Garcia, Aaron Bloomfield, Ed Bloomfield, Doris Rodriguez and Carol Cuevas-Howard (left to right) pose for a photo while preparing for the “Free Prom Dresses” events at Temple Sinai in Middletown.
Students find their perfect prom dress in Middletown
Need a dress for the prom, but a little short of cash? No worries. Josephine and Ed Bloomfield can help you. After starting this initiative 20 years ago with the Minisink Valley Rotary Club, the … more
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Seven members of the department received plaques to honor their service; L-R Erick Masten for serving as a past Fire Chief and for Top Responder for an Officer; Marc Ciaglia for Top Responder for a Firefighter; Robert Troncillito as Top Responder for a Driver; Kevin Casey as a Line Officer; Katerina Giofree for Firefighter of the Year; Paul DeAngelis for his past duty as a Lieutenant from 2020-2023; David Scaturro for his 25 years of Active Service to the department, followed by Chief Mike Troncillito and 2nd Asst Chief Lenny Scaturro
Marlborough Fire Department holds annual dinner
The Marlborough Fire Department recently held their annual Installation Dinner at Shadows on the Hudson in Poughkeepsie. Chief Mike Troncillito welcomed everyone to the dinner. “As the … more
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Earthquake reported in region
The Orange County Office of Emergency Management and OC 911 reported a 4.8 magnitude earthquake in the region, with the epicenter in Lebanon, N.J. It was felt in Orange County, including Goshen Pine … more
The district authorized the release of this picture of the Highland Fire Department responding to a fire at the Middle School in the early morning hours of March 20, 2024.
Remote learning continues
  Last week the Highland School Board and Administration held a special meeting to discuss additional details and the abatement procedures needed at the Middle School as a result of a … more
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Marlborough Board floats revised Ridgeline rules
After its revisions to the Town of Marlborough’s ridgeline-protection rules elicited strong disagreement among the public, the Marlborough Town Board floated an alternative proposal that would … more
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Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger participated in a Cornell Cooperative reading program at the Highland Elementary School.
Readings focus awareness on agriculture
Recently, officials from Ulster County and the Town of Lloyd volunteered their time to read the book “I Love Strawberries” by Shannon Anderson to Highland Elementary School students as … more
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Marlborough suggests changes on proposed Willow Tree Lane Subdivision
Meeting on Monday, April 1, the Marlborough Planning Board approved an application by Peter and Frances Fremgen for a lot-line resolution on their property on Clark’s Lane in Milton. The … more
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Convicted drug trafficker gets 16 years to life sentence
Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced that on Friday, March 29, 2024, Antonio Perez-Molina, 42, of Otisville, was sentenced in Orange County Court sixteen (16) years to life in … more
The Highland Middle School will be closed for up to 12 weeks due to renovations prompted by a kitchen fire on March 20. The Highland School District is currently on spring break.
Remote learning returns
Highland Middle School students in the midst of an extended spring break learned Monday that they will be away from the classroom even longer than anticipated because of a fire last week in the … more
Highland faces $1.7 million budget deficit
In a fourth budget presentation, Highland’s Business Administrator Lindsay Eidel addressed the district’s $1,764,430 deficit in the proposed 2024-25 budget, again noting that the two main … more
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Gardiner man charged in hit-and-run death of SUNY student
The Ulster County District Attorney’s Office and the Ulster County Sheriff’s Office announce the indictment and arrest of Ty Kobelt, 33, of Gardiner. The Ulster County District … more
The Views Project granted a third extension
The Lloyd Planning Board met on March 21 and found out that representatives of a mixed-use project, called the Views at Highland, had contacted the board via email at 2:30 pm that afternoon … more
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The Honorable Garry Ashdown inducted the 2024 Officers for the Clintondale Fire Department: L-R Chief Phil Sabarese. 1st Assistant Chief Jeremy Nash, 2nd Assistant Chief Gary Palmateer, Captain Brandon Moore, 1st Lieutenant Deanna Leon, Secretary Melissa Leon, Vice President Robin Lynk, President Sherri Mackey, Auxiliary President Kate Jonietz, Auxiliary Treasurer Meghan Jonietz, Auxiliary Vice President Jill Poluzzi and Fire Police Captain Mike Signorelli
Clintondale Fire Department hosts annual dinner
The Clintondale Fire Department held its annual Installation Dinner at the Poughkeepsie Grand on March 16. Chief Phil Sabarese welcomed everyone to the dinner and presented a number of awards to … more
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Community Center nears completion
  After almost three months of weighty topics such as retail cannabis and protecting the ridgeline, the Monday, March 11 meeting of the Marlborough Town Board was free of controversy and … more
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Plattekill continues to update comp. plan
The last Comprehensive Plan for the Town of Plattekill was done in 2003 and new updates have been under way for a few years. Supervisor Dean DePew said Phase I of work on a new Comprehensive Plan … more
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