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Rotarian Christine Giangrasso presented Steve Laubach with a plaque to honor his 40 years as a member.

Rotary honors founding member

Last week the Highland Rotary hosted a special dinner at Casa Milanese to honor Steven Laubach, for his 40 years of service to the Rotary and the community. He recalled that after moving to Highland …

Junando Dawkins and Juwaugh Dawkins

Brothers found guilty in Plattekill murder

Following an 11-day jury trial, Junando Dawkins, 30, of Newburgh, and his brother, Juwaugh Dawkins, 34, of Jacksonville, Florida, were convicted in Ulster County Court of Murder in the Second Degree …

Highland approves $54,388,745 school budget

Last week the Highland School Board approved a $54.3 million budget for the 2024-25 school year. Residents will vote on this proposed budget as well as on a proposition to purchase two, 65 seat …

Metzger calls for penalties against Central Hudson

Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger has called on the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) to take action and move forward with the prudence review and penalty measures before issuing an …

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Local News
The Blossom Street Fair was held just off Main Street in Milton
Meet Me in Marlborough celebrated the start of the agricultural season at the Blossom Street Fair on April 20, welcoming vendors, crafts, wineries and all sorts of food and entertainment. It was a …
Donna Kosack, second from left, a past chair of the Hudson Valley Heart Walk, celebrates the 2024 Heart Walk on the Walkway Over the Hudson on April 27 with her family. Donations will be accepted for the Heart Walk until June 30 at heart.org/hudsonvalleyheartwalk.
Blue skies and mild temperatures greeted the 1,000 walkers who gathered on either side of the Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park, Saturday, April 27, for the Hudson Valley Heart Walk. …
Last week the Marlboro School Board unanimously approved a budget of $65,591,761 for the 2024-25 school year. This is an increase of $1,618,369 from the current school year’s budget. Board …

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Southern Ulster Times - May 2, 2024

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Briefs
Tea party to benefit Friends of the Marlboro Free Library Prepare to indulge in elegance and support a cherished institution at the Friends of the Marlboro Library’s 6th Annual Tea Party …
Highland Elementary PTA to host a spring dance The Highland Elementary School PTA will be hosting a Spring Dance for students in Grades 2-4 in the upper cafeteria on Friday, April 19, from 6-7:30 …
Jessica Mariani, Stacey Moegenburg, Glynis Cowart and Nicole Sewel
The SUNY Orange Foundation announces its upcoming Women in STEM Alumni Leadership Awards, to be held at the Highpoint in Newburgh, located at 245 Liberty Street, on Thursday, May 9 at 6 p.m. …
The Highland High School (HHS) PTSA will once again be hosting a barbeque dinner fundraiser on Monday, April 15. The meals will be provided by Brooks’ House of BBQ. Brooks’ House of …
Stories you may have missed
  The newly proposed changes to the Town of Marlborough’s Ridgeline and Steep-Slope protection code came back to center stage at a public hearing at town hall Monday night, April …
Richard Gerentine and representatives involved in the Silver Gardens Project broke ground on Silver Gardens last week. Pictured L-R Austin and Adam Gerentine of Girondini, Emily Hamilton, Managing Director of Real Estate Development for RUPCO; Lorne Norton, Sr. Real Estate Development Project Manager for RUPCO, David Plavchak, Town of Lloyd Supervisor; Kevin O’Connor, RUPCO CEO; Richard Gerentine of Girondini; Jen Metzger, Ulster County Executive, Abe Uchitelle - Ulster County Legislator; Darren Scott of NYS Homes and Community Renewal, Upstate East Director of Development; Richard Heese, RUPCO Board Chairman; Joanie Straussman Brandon – Neighbor Works America Northeast Regional Vice-President; Gina Hansut, Ulster County Legislator and Mary Paden, Senior VP of the Community Preservation Corporation.
Last week a groundbreaking ceremony was held to mark the official start of the Silver Gardens senior housing project in the Town of Lloyd. It is located on a 5.3 acre parcel off Argent Drive, with …
Ulster County is thrilled to announce the launch of its trailblazing initiative, the Nature Bus, a new program that kicks off for Earth Week and runs through October 12. Spearheaded by Ulster County …

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Senator Michelle Hinchey
Senator Michelle Hinchey has announced that numerous initiatives she created and championed are included in the final State Budget for FY’25, which will benefit Hudson Valley communities and …
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 …
A rendering of the proposed addition to the Plattekill Library.
Recently, William Farrell, President of the Plattekill Library Board of Trustees, and board member Mark Cambalik, gave a presentation to the Town Board on a plan to build a 4,000 sq/ft wing off of …

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The Modena Ladies Auxiliary proudly presents “Gift Card Bingo,” an event designed to bring friends and neighbors together for a day of entertainment and friendly competition. It …
The Highland Public Library Board of Trustees will be holding the annual Special District meeting on Tuesday April 23rd at 5:30 p.m. A reading of the proposed budget will follow a report from the …
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 …

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