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Town of Montgomery budget: 11.1% village, 7.9% town rate increases
The Montgomery Town Board held the first public hearing on its 2027 preliminary budget Wednesday. Account Clerk Katie McKnight presented the plan and answered questions from residents and board … more
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Shawangunk adopts 2027 budget with double-digit tax rate increases
The Shawangunk Town Board adopted its 2027 budget Nov. 5, approving an $11.58 million spending plan that includes double-digit tax rate increases in both the general and highway funds. The … more
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Maybrook reviews 163-lot subdivision; public hearings set for Nov. 16
Two public hearings on a proposed annexation and zoning change tied to a 163-lot residential subdivision are scheduled for Nov. 16. The Maybrook Village Board is unlikely to be ready to act on either … more
Numerous veterans together at the ceremony.
Walden honors veterans with 16th annual brick dedication
Every November, the Village of Walden hosts a ceremony and brick dedication at its Veterans Memorial Park, honoring hundreds of local veterans for their service and sacrifice. The Walden community … more
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Numerous veterans and related organizations together at the American Legion Post 1308’s meeting hall during Veterans Appreciation Day.
Pine Bush says ‘thank you for your service’
Last Saturday, local veterans and their families visited the American Legion Post 1038 meeting hall in Pine Bush for the hamlet’s annual Veterans Appreciation Day. Between 12 p.m. and 4 p.m., … more
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Ulster Democrats expand Legislature majority to 20-3
Democrats strengthened their hold on the Ulster County Legislature in Tuesday's election, expanding their majority from 19-4 to 20-3, while incumbents in several closely watched races in the southern … more
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Brescia wins Montgomery town election
The Orange County Board of Elections posted the results for the Town of Montgomery’s 2026 supervisor election on Tuesday, November 3 at 10:30 p.m. Between candidates Ashley Dmitrieff and Steve … more
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State audit finds payroll, internal control deficiencies in Walden
The Village of Walden failed to properly document and authorize some employee payroll payments, overtime, leave accruals and separation benefits, resulting in $144,767 in questionable payments and … more
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Walden board passes burning law, considers e-bike regulations
The Village of Walden Board of Trustees adopted new regulations governing open burning and recreational fires and continued work on a proposed law regulating electric bicycles and other … more
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The Village of Montgomery board, as part of the name change, presented a plaque to the Lindner Family. From left to right: Trustee Stephen Imbriani, Alison Lindner, Mary Lindner, and Trustee Cythia Nokland.
A lifetime of community service
Every summer, the Village of Montgomery hosts a concert series at the Clinton Street bandstand, treating countless residents to live performances. This summertime tradition was made possible thanks … more
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Reverend Bright Einstein Nogoh
Local United Methodist churches welcome new pastor
Last month, the United Methodist churches in Bullville, Walden, and Walker Valley welcomed a new pastor to their communities: Reverend Bright Einstein Nogoh. Rev. Nogoh has an extensive background in … more
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First Reformed Church celebrates Halloween with trunk-or-treat and chili cook-off
Last Saturday, October 31, the First Reformed Church of Walden invited trick-or-treaters to its annual trunk-or-treat and chili cook-off. Between 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., dozens of passerby received tons of … more
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Mayor: don’t speak with trustees without my approval
The Montgomery village board held an intense discussion at its Oct. 20 meeting about a directive that Mayor Mike Hembury sent to village staff on Oct. 13. Under the directive, department heads and … more
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Valley Central residents question $135-an-hour position
Questions about a proposed executive assistant to the superintendent position, concerns about employee retaliation and complaints over special-education services dominated public comment at the … more
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Maybrook sets Halloween curfew discusses Main Street property
The Maybrook Village Board discussed the completion of the village’s annual paving project, the status of a property at 114 Main St. and questions surrounding the release of a man arrested in a … more
Members of the American Legion Rose-Sheeley Post 1034’s honor guard, presenting the flag colors during the ceremony.
Rolling Thunder donates POW/MIA Chair of Honor
Members of American Legion Rose-Sheeley Post 1034 and Rolling Thunder Chapter 3 New York dedicated a POW/MIA Chair of Honor in the Shawangunk Town Hall on Saturday. The chair honors service members … more
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Democratic incumbent Rep. Pat Ryan and Republican challenger Jackie Auringer speak during a congressional candidate forum at Mount Saint Mary College. The two will face off in the Nov. 3 election for New York’s 18th Congressional District.
Congressional candidates square off
Republican congressional candidate Jackie Auringer challenged Rep. Pat Ryan over his opposition to legislation aimed at lowering construction insurance costs during a Thursday forum in Newburgh, … more
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(From left to right) Kelsey Hicks, a veteran and member of Ibi Semper Training; Stella, an English go;den retriever and service dog; Sonya Ward, founder and trainer of Ibi Semper Training; Lindsey Brown, a certified therapy dog handler; Neveah, a German shepherd and therapy dog; Jacque Transmeier, co-founder of Heroes, Cowboys & Companions Inc.; Jake Oreshan, a member of Ibi Semper Training; and Eri, a black labrador and service dog.
Pine Bush residents learn about service and therapy dogs
Heroes, Cowboys & Companions, a nonprofit that provides various services to Orange and Ulster’s heroes, teamed up with working dog organizations to host “Healing Paws” on October 18 in the … more
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Montgomery residents turn out for fall festival
The Village of Montgomery held its annual fall festival Saturday and a trunk-or-treat Sunday, with food, games, music, vendors and more. This year’s festival also included a scaled-back Clinton … more
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Steve Brescia and Ashley Dmitrieff
Brescia faces challenge from Dmitrieff
On November 3, the Town of Montgomery will hold an election for the supervisor seat, with the winning candidate serving a two-year term. This year’s candidates include Republican Steve Brescia, the … more
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