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Home Max Improvement replacing the old roofing shades with new ones.
Jacob T. Walden House receives free roof replacement
The Jacob T. Walden House at 34 North Montgomery Street, the base of operations for the village’s historical society, has undergone many restorations within the last century, from structural … more
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Pine Bush makes school budget pitch to Shawangunk
The Pine Bush School District may have adopted its 2024-2025 budget on April 18, but what do residents think? Joe Lenz, assistant superintendent to the district’s business office, provided a … more
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Village of Montgomery begins NY Forward process
If New York State gave you a $4.5 million grant, how would you use the money to improve your hometown? Village of Montgomery residents pondered this question on May 1 during its first NY Forward … more
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Wallkill School Board adopts $89.5m budget
The Wallkill Board of Education has approved its proposed budget for the 2024-2025 school year, totaling $89.5 million with a proposed 2.47% tax levy increase. The proposed budget is set to be … more
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State budget short on road funding
The New York State government, to the dismay of many Hudson Valley officials and residents, recently approved its 2024-2025 budget without addressing a crucial problem in Region 8: the poor and … more
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New Montgomery Village Trustee Randy Wilbur with family, after being sworn in.
Randy Wilbur picked for Montgomery vacancy
The Village of Montgomery board underwent major changes over the last few months, from the resignations of Former Mayor Steve Brescia and Former Trustee Walter Linder to the elections of Mayor Mike … more
Montgomery postpones senior center extension project
The Village of Montgomery board, during its April 16 meeting, made the difficult decision to reject all bids for the senior center’s room extension, putting the project on hold until the board … more
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The small and the mighty parade through Montgomery
More than 300 Montgomery Little League players, their coaches, and their families marched through the Village of Montgomery last Saturday, April 27 during the league’s annual parade, a kickoff … more
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The case for short-term rentals
Crawford residents crowded the town hall last Thursday, April 18 to learn about the current status of short-term rentals, properties that have sparked divisive discussion among owners and their … more
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Budget time means tough decisions in Walden
Walden’s board of trustees faced a difficult decision during the village’s annual budget report last Tuesday, April 16: should funding go toward restoring Pleasant Avenue or replacing the … more
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The caboose sits on a flatbed, awaiting its move to Montgomery.
Montgomery mayor wants a caboose
Maybrook and Campbell Hall each have them to grace the entrance to the community. Now, the Village of Montgomery may soon be getting a railroad caboose of its own. Mayor Mike Hembury and several … more
Village of Montgomery adopts 24-25 budget
The Village of Montgomery board, after stewing over its budget review a few weeks ago, approved the 2024-2025 budget during its April 16 meeting, but not before some last-minute discussion. … more
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Supervisors brainstorm plans for road funding
Residents of Montgomery, Crawford and Region 8 grow weary of hazardous road conditions on Route 208, 17K, and 211, state routes riddled with cracks and potholes that have left many with damaged … more
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Maybrook awarded a cybersecurity grant
It was a sparsely-attended meeting Monday as the Maybrook village board discussed receiving a grant to finance police department computer upgrades, an unsuccessful offer by a land investment company … more
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Walden officials and others gather for the ribbon-cutting.
Walden Heights officially opens
Walden Heights, the area’s newest residential development for people fifty-five and better, celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting event on April 9, facilitated by the Orange County … more
J&G Law donates solar eclipse glasses for next viewing in Latin America
J&G Law, LLP is excited to share that its team, including both attorneys and staff, enjoyed viewing the April 8, 2024, solar eclipse while safely equipped with solar eclipse glasses. We are proud … more
Southern Ulster Rotary Club is looking for new members interested in giving back to the community with service projects and making lasting change.
Southern Ulster Rotary presents a Mindful Wellness Fair
The Southern Ulster Rotary Club, a part of Rotary International, is a group of dedicated members who share the ideas of service, friendship, diversity, integrity and leadership. They believe in … more
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Richard Phelps with his homemade honey.
Local vendors blossom at Walden’s Spring Bazaar
The teen center at Walden’s Wooster Grove Memorial transformed into a shopping paradise last Saturday, April 21 during the Walden Council’s Spring Bazaar, an annual tradition in which … more
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Local officials reflect on state budget passage
Though delayed by several weeks, New York State’s $237 billion budget was finally passed by the legislature this past weekend. Gov. Kathy Hochul, in her announcement, said It includes hundreds … more
SUNY Orange to offer commercial driver training
Ancora Training, a leading provider of workforce development programs, has announced their CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) program will now be offered at Orange County Community College (SUNY … more
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