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Members of the Lloyd Police Department hand out free ice cream cone tickets and free children ID kits to the parents. Pictured L-R Sgt. Chris Miller, Chief James Janso and Lt. Phil Roloson.

Lloyd Police host ‘Cops & Cones’ event

Last Friday evening the Lloyd Police Department hosted their first ‘Cops & Cones’ event at the Frozen Caboose on Haviland Road.  Free ice cream cones were handed out to children …

Developer unveils Lloyd bluff proposal

At the last Lloyd Town Board meeting, representatives from the Crest Group highlighted their proposal for a residential multifamily project called Highland on Hudson, located off Maple Avenue. …

Marlborough sets October 15 for budget hearing

  By a unanimous vote, the Marlborough Town Board set Tuesday, October 15 as the public-hearing date for the town’s 2025 preliminary budget. The meeting will take place at 7 p.m. and …

Walkway ceremony honors all veterans

On September 20, for the first time, the Offices of Veteran Affairs for Dutchess and Ulster Counties came together at the mid-point of the Walkway Over the Hudson to salute all Veterans for their …

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A view from the intersection of upper Smith Terrace and Tillson Avenue.
Last week, residents on Smith Terrace complained to the Lloyd Town Board about a lack of sight distance when trying to get out onto Tillson Avenue. The entire area was part of a 15 year-long …
Recently a group of about 100 came to a fundraiser at the Locust Grove Brewing Company in Milton to raise money for the American Foundation to Prevent Suicide in the wake of the death of Matt Bewick in 2023.
Recently, more than 100 people came to a motorcycle/chicken BBQ fundraiser for the late Matthew Bewick, who passed away last year at the age 31 by suicide. The event was held at the Locust Grove …
David St. Jean [L] along with Dwight and Laura Dougherty were named Citizens of the Year during Saturday’s Plattekill Day celebration, for their selfless service to the community.

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Southern Ulster Times - October 3, 2024

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Deputies from the Ulster County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 24-year-old Highland man on Sept. 8 after responding to a domestic dispute at a residence on New Paltz Road in the Town of Lloyd at …
Ulster BOCES is inviting the community to participate in a critical conversation about the future of New York State schools during a free event on Thursday, October 10. The Blue Ribbon Commission …
The American Red Cross continues to amplify the ongoing critical need for blood and platelets to keep the blood supply stable as fall begins. Donors of all blood types, especially those with type O …
The Blue Plate Special band performed a variety of Rock n’ Roll, with Genesee Rochetti on lead vocals, guitar and flute; Dan Farrow on lead guitar; Jimmy Hartman on bass and Justin Brown on drums.
On Saturday, September 14, the Friends of the Milton Landing Park hosted an end of summer festival, the first one post covid, and it was a big success. Town Supervisor Scott Corcoran said having …
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Three public hearings resulted in two approval recommendations for small subdivisions from the Marlborough Planning Board at its Monday, September 16 meeting. A third earned the Board’s …
Members of the Lloyd Police Department salute during the Pledge of Allegiance at the September 11th ceremony last week.
The Town of Lloyd has never forgotten the victims of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the United States. For the past 23 years they have held somber and respectful ceremonies at the Highland Fire …
Dr. Eve Walter
Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger has appointed Epidemiologist Eve Walter as Director of Public Health, subject to confirmation by the County Legislature. With an extensive background in …

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Ulster BOCES is inviting the community to participate in a critical conversation about the future of New York State schools during a free event on Thursday, October 10. The Blue Ribbon Commission …
Last week Lloyd Councilman Mike Guerriero brought up the issue of a promised traffic light for the Villages senior residential project at the intersection of Mayer Drive and Route 9W. Guerriero …
  Look up and you might spot one of the new FAA-certified drones the Marlborough Police Department is now using to augment public safety in the town. Even better, the three drones …

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The Olmsted Network will host its 2024 Annual Conference - Landscapes of Renewal: Olmsted, Vaux and Downing in the Hudson Valley from September 14 to 15. The purpose of this conference is to focus on …
Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger announced that the County has been awarded a $3.92 million grant through Governor Kathy Hochul’s NY SWIMS initiative to renovate the Ulster County Pool …
The Marlboro Board of Education unanimously approved the District and School Building Safety Plans for the 2024-2025 school year for the Marlboro Central School District as presented. The plan is …

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