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“Get out. You are not welcome in our community,” tells Village of Liberty Police Chief Steven D’Agata to those failing to adhere to the statutory mandates.
Sixteen arrested in joint operation
LIBERTY — Thanks to the efforts of the Village of Liberty Police Department and the Sullivan County District Attorney’s Office, two separate investigations targeting online child predators and … more
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Senior Legislative Action Committee (SLAC) Advocate Star Hesse spoke against the Legislature’s decision to close the nursing home facility.
Care Center closure decision made in March
MONTICELLO – In a highly contentious pair of county legislature meetings on Thursday August 20, the county’s elected officials and residents alike grappled with the news that the Adult Care … more
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Skylark Road residents express concerns of proposed 41-acre development
MAMAKATING — Environmental conditions and water availability concerns surrounding a proposed development on Skylark Road came before the Town of Mamakating Board last Tuesday night, as a … more
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Overdose Awareness vigil to be held in Monticello
MONTICELLO – The 6th Annual International Overdose Awareness Day Vigil will be held on August 31 at 6 p.m. on the lawn of the Sullivan County Courthouse, 414 Broadway, Monticello. … more
Monticello hears new updates on Village Water System improvement
MONTICELLO – The Village of Monticello is taking its next steps in the Water Systems Improvement Project, moving ahead while coming in below budget as engineers work to secure financing and prepare … more
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A packed crowd attended the Thompson Town Board meeting as RWE presented plans for the proposed Town Line Solar project. Some residents held signs during the meeting, including one reading, "Responsible growth for a sustainable future."
Town Line Solar draws packed Thompson crowd
THOMPSON – A packed room greeted representatives of RWE at the Thompson Town Board meeting Tuesday night as the company presented plans for the proposed Town Line Solar and Storage Project, one of … more
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Town of Delaware officials discussed a hole in the retaining wall below the railroad tracks on River Road in Callicoon on August 12.
Town of Delaware fears train wreck on River Road
HORTONVILLE- On Wednesday, July 12, the Town of Delaware Town Board discussed the dangers of a dilapidated retaining wall below the train tracks on River Road in Callicoon. The wall sits a few feet … more
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Sullivan County has initiated the closing process for the Sullivan County Care Center at Sunset Lake in Liberty. There are currently 93 long-term residents at the center.
Care Center at Sunset Lake to Close
LIBERTY – Sullivan County and the NYS Department of Health (NYSDOH) announce the pending closure of the Sullivan County Adult Care Center, known as the Care Center at Sunset Lake, in Liberty. … more
Sunday shooting under investigation
MONTICELLO – Village of Monticello Police are currently investigating a shooting that occurred on Sunday, August 16 at approximately 2:55 A.M. An 18-year-old Monticello male was shot in both legs … more
Mamakating Resident and Bashakill Area Association member Frank Coviello urged the Town of Mamakating to take a more proactive approach towards environmental and developmental concerns.
Data centers in Mamakating?
MAMAKATING — Large-scale data centers may soon be coming to the Town of Mamakating, but the Board wants to hear from you — the public — on how they should go about their arrival. The Board set … more
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The new Monarch Waystation Pollinator and Educational Garden was unveiled last weekend in Minisink Ford.
Town of Highland Installs Monarch Waystation Pollinator and Educational Garden
MINISINK FORD — The Town of Highland installed a Monarch Waystation Pollinator and Educational Garden, a new roadside habitat located on Route 97 in the hamlet of Minisink Ford, last weekend. The … more
Join the Sullivan 180 School Resource Committee
LIBERTY– Sullivan 180 is inviting agencies, nonprofits, and community organizations to join the Healthier Generation School Resource Committee, a collaborative network dedicated to supporting the … more
Councilman Michael Robbins (center left) stated that just two keys to the Historical Society exist: one safely locked in the Supervisor’s Office for maintenance purposes and another in his possession. Three more are also under the ownership of the BRF. From left: Councilman Rob Rogers, Supervisor Peter Goodman and Town Attorney Benjamin Gailey listen on.
Bloomingburg Restoration reports stolen artifacts
MAMAKATING — The public was urged to stay vigilant last Tuesday night after the Bloomingburg Restoration Foundation (BRF) reported artifacts stolen from its museum, in what Mamakating resident and … more
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Highland constabulary continues to take shape
HIGHLAND — The Town of Highland is putting new financial controls in place as it continues rebuilding its constabulary, with the Town Board voting Tuesday to establish a dedicated bank account for … more
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Sullivan County District 3 Legislator Brian McPhillips told Town of Neversink Supervisor Chris Mathews and the Town Board about a new ambulance potentially coming to Sullivan County’s fly-car network.
Flying in to assist
NEVERSINK and SULLIVAN COUNTY – An ambulance could soon be coming to Sullivan County’s existing fly-car network as part of an effort to improve response times and further support local EMS … more
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Bethel adopts new comprehensive plan
BETHEL — The Bethel Town Board unanimously adopted a new comprehensive plan last Wednesday night, replacing the town’s 20-year-old planning document and establishing a framework for future … more
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Adult Care Center cited for Immediate Jeopardy after abuse allegation went uninvestigated
LIBERTY — State ins pectors cited the Sullivan County Adult Care Center for Immediate Jeopardy after finding the facility failed to properly investigate an allegation of verbal and physical abuse … more
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Owen McKane (right) complimented the village’s claims’ loss ratio over the past five years of only 9.4 percent, calling it an ‘A-plus’ for the village. At left stands his son Rory.
Monticello expected to save $445K yearly thanks to new insurance plan
MONTICELLO – The Village of Monticello is poised to save approximately $455,000 annually on its insurance costs after a presentation by members of The Reis Group highlighted a new municipal … more
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Bethel hires outside counsel in Justice Court lawsuit
BETHEL— The Bethel Town Board approved outside legal representation Wednesday night for three Justice Court officials named as defendants in a state Supreme Court lawsuit. The defendants are … more
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Liberty applies for grant funding
LIBERTY – The Liberty Town Board moved forward on several projects at its recent meeting, including the proposed purchase of property for the O&W Rail Trail, a potential cell tower lease and … more
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Dot Esselman, left, and Candace DeBlasio look at one of the photos contained inside the time capsule. They were hoping to find items that they or their family members had put inside in 1976.
Uncovering History
COCHECTON – A crowd gathered on Sunday afternoon to witness a once (maybe twice) in a lifetime experience: opening a time capsule. The crowd eagerly awaited to see what memories were captured … more
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Millennium Pipeline settles with Cochecton
COCHECTON – Millennium Pipeline, the pipeline that transports natural gas through much of New York State and the Northeast, settled in Sullivan County Supreme Court on August 11 with the Town of … more
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G&D Schoolhouse currently operates out of the former White Sulphur Springs School building. The special education preschool is planning to relocate to a new facility in Ferndale.
Special education preschool to move with IDA assistance
FERNDALE — A Sullivan County preschool for young children with special needs is planning to move from the former White Sulphur Springs School to a larger campus in Ferndale, with help from tax … more
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MONTICELLO – In a summer that’s heating up to be fraught with automobile accidents, power outages, and flash floods, it’s good to know that our county is protected by a robust network of emergency medical service (EMS) providers. The Sullivan County Legislature honored these EMS practitioners with an awards ceremony at a Public Safety and Law Enforcement Meeting on Thursday, August 6, for their excellence in the field. Before the awards ceremony, Committee Chair Luis Alvarez asked those in attendance to observe a moment of silence for two individuals who recently passed: Nelson Durland, a legacy firefighter who served as a member of the Hurleyville Fire Department for 69 years, and Jesus Ortega, the Livingston Manor resident who lost his life during the intense flooding last week. EMS Coordinator Alex Rau set the table, explaining that the award winners had been revealed at the annual summer barbecue sponsored by the Sullivan County EMS Council on August 2. He said the county award winners would then compete for regional awards and subsequently be considered for state awards. The ceremony’s first award, Youth Provider of the Year, went to an emergency medical technician (EMT) under the age of 21 that exudes dedication, responsibility, and professional behavior. “She just graduated Tri-Valley School in June,” said Rau. “She became an EMT earlier this year in the SUNY Sullivan EMT program, and I am proud to have been her instructor in that program. From the Neversink Fire Department, Emily Poley.” Rau presented the next award, the Harriet C. Weber EMS Leadership award to Captain Tony Carlucci of Bethel Ambulance Corps for exhibiting innovation, dedication, and executive management skills. Susan Sherwood accepted the award on behalf of Carlucci, who was on vacation. The award for EMS Agency of the Year, which honors an organization for consistency in EMS excellence, was presented to the Upper Delaware Ambulance Corps. Rau said, “This year’s recipient received this award based on an incident they had in their community. It was a seizure fall which turned into a cardiac arrest fall, and it was responded to promptly. It also involved a family member of the ambulance corps, so they had to take care of one of their own.” That family member was Steve Duffy, who was in attendance to present the award. Winner of the Basic Life Support Provider of the Year Award was Livingston Manor Ambulance Corps EMT Ralph Bressler, who Rau said had displayed continued dedication to his community as a 100% volunteer that answered over 800 calls a year and served as captain for the ambulance corps. Hailing from Delaware County, EMT Tammy Reed received the Advanced Life Support Provider of the Year for her service as a paramedic with Sullivan County EMS/SeniorCare EMS. Rau said, “Tammy Reed is being awarded this award based on her consistent delivery of EMS services to our community, her calm approach, and her great bedside manner.” The Democrat congratulates and thanks all the EMS winners for their dedication and service to the communities of Sullivan County.
Legislature honors EMS award winners
MONTICELLO – In a summer that’s heating up to be fraught with automobile accidents, power outages, and flash floods, it’s good to know that our county is protected by a robust network of … more
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4th Annual Gala Returns August 22
LAKE HUNTINGTON — The Lake Huntington Lake Association (LHLA) invites the community to its 4th Annual Live, Love, Lake Huntington Gala on Saturday, August 22 at the Clubhouse at Villa Roma. … more
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