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Six candidates, three open seats, one election
As March rolls around and the Village of Walden annual election inches closer, six candidates prepare themselves for the chance to serve a two-year term on one of three open trustee seats. Village … more
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Maybrook police investigate ATV and motorcycle drivers
Lieutenant Dennis Barnett of the Maybrook Police Department shared a report during the village’s February 26 meeting addressing recent complaints of ATVs and motorcycles driving through local … more
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Crawford board approves social media and camera surveillance policies
Members of the Crawford town board discussed four policies for the town’s handbook during their February 22 meeting, passing two for camera security and social media respectively, and … more
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Montgomery passes volunteer firefighter tax exemption
The Montgomery Town Board made great headway on discussing and motioning new local laws during its February 21 meeting, including the community garden’s new rules and a local law that provides … more
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PBHS students discuss vaping at Crawford’s February 22 meeting
Representatives of the Tri-County Community Partnership (TCCP) and POW’R Against Tobacco appeared at Crawford’s February 22 meeting with one goal: to collaborate with the town board on … more
Three local soldiers of the USCI meet their fate in New Orleans: 1864
One hundred and sixty years ago, December 1863, three young men from the Montgomery area went off to war. Charles Dubois aged 27 from Shawangunk, George Moran aged 28 from Montgomery, and his brother … more
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Water protection sought
Members of Montgomery’s Conservation Advisory Committee appeared at the town’s February 6 board meeting to inform the board about the Drinking Water Source Protection, a New York State … more
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Treasurer selection breeds discontent
Trustee Becky Pearson, during the Village of Walden’s February 6 meeting, expressed disappointment over the current search for a new village treasurer and requested that the entire board be … more
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Chris Bennington and the vendors standing at the entrance of Bennington’s Antiques.
New vintage shop opens in Montgomery
Vintage collectors across Montgomery rejoiced on February 10, when Bennington’s Antiques, a new store located on 40 Railroad Avenue in the Village of Montgomery, hosted its grand opening and … more
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The Port Jervis Pump Track.
Gardiner to use ARPA funds for park upgrade
On Tuesday, Feb. 6, the Gardiner Town Board approved the resolution for the Ulster County American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant to be used for renovations of Majestic Park, located at 40 Murphy Lane. … more
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The Wallkill Saint Patrick’s Garade Committee has honored Heather Riley and Wendy Cavanaug, co-founders of several ministries at the Wallkill Reformed Church.
Wallkill Parade to have Co-Grand Marshals
The Wallkill St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee is pleased to announce there will be Co-Grand Marshals for the 2024 Parade. This is the first time this parade, being held for its 37th year, has … more
Gardiner forms committee to study Modena warehouse plans
On Tuesday, Feb. 6, the Gardiner Town Board voted to establish a committee to study and submit comments regarding the proposed Modena trucking terminal and warehouse in Plattekill. The committee … more
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Susan Swiat with a copy of 'Grandpa’s Garden.'
Retired physical therapist turns children’s author
First-time author Susan Swiat discovered her passion for writing nine years ago when her six-year-old grandson B.J. refused to eat any vegetables. The original idea for the book occurred to … more
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SUNY Orange announces Sojourner Truth recipients
SUNY Orange announces that a total of 645 students in grades 6-12 attending Orange County high schools will receive 2024 Sojourner Truth Awards on Friday, March 8 at 6 p.m. in the Physical Education … more
VC seeks to calm fears following incidents
The Valley Central High School went on hold for its last two class periods, followed by a staggered dismissal, after two student altercations occurred last Friday, February 9 at the beginning of the … more
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New York State awards Montgomery a $4.5 million grant
The Orange County Partnership recently announced that the Village of Montgomery and Highland Falls would each receive $4.5 million from the NY Forward Grant Program, giving both municipalities plenty … more
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Officials and SPOMA members standing together at the podium.
Town of Montgomery holds ceremony at African American Cemetery
Residents, officials, and members of SPOMA gathered last Saturday at the Town of Montgomery’s African American burial, located on Route 416, to honor the site and its ancestor during … more
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Tax exemption requested for firefighters
Robert Reynolds Sr., commissioner of the Montgomery Fire Department, appeared at the Village of Montgomery’s February 6 meeting and requested that the board adopt Real Property Tax 466-A, a … more
The Town of Montgomery hopes to have the new set of community garden rules in place by next Wednesday’s meeting.
Town Board will soon finalize Community Garden rules
The Town Montgomery Town Board, as part of its ongoing efforts to bring structure to the community garden, provided an update during its February 7 meeting, followed by comments from several … more
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Lecture provides update on war in Ukraine
The war in Ukraine reaches its two-year mark on February 24. What is the state of the situation? Besides the obvious –burned and bombed buildings, ravished lands, extremely damaged … more
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