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Dan Sturm seeks another term as Bethel Supervisor
BETHEL – The committee to Re-elect Daniel Sturm Town of Bethel Supervisor is pleased to officially announce his candidacy for re-election. He will be running on the Dem-ocratic and Sullivan … more
Sullivan County Communications Director Dan Hust wears his lifejacket at work to spread awareness of boating safety.
Wear Your Life Jacket at Work Day raises awareness of boating safety
MONTICELLO   — The Sullivan County Legislature Meeting on Thursday, May 15, began with a public service announcement from Communications Director, Dan Hust, who said, “I am part of a … more
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Come see a collection of cool cars this Sunday
ROCK HILL   — Car lovers, collectors, and curious onlookers will once again gather at the Rock Hill Fire House for the 60th Annual Spring Meet Car Show on Sunday, June 1, hosted by the … more
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The building’s demolition and other site work is expected to begin within the year.
Fallsburg awarded $750K to redevelop blighted site into healthcare facility
FALLSBURG — A long-vacant and condemned property, the former Fallsburg High School, in South Fallsburg is one step closer to transformation, thanks to a major boost from New York State. … more
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Sullivan County 911 Coordinator Alex Rau noted that there will be an Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulance added to the fleet to assist the four Basic Life Support (BLS) fly-cars for the summer.
Legislature adds ALS Ambulance to EMS system for summer
MONTICELLO   — The Sullivan County Legislature passed a resolution to modify their contract with SeniorCare Emergency Medical Services to add an Advanced Life Support (ALS) Ambulance to … more
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The water project in Callicoon is underway.
Delaware celebrates clean up success, enhances infrastructure
HORTONVILLE   — The Town of Delaware celebrated the results of their cleanup events and discussed ongoing infrastructure projects at their monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 14.   … more
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Rockland School Advisory Committee meets, starts merger work
LIVINGSTON MANOR – The Rockland Central School District Advisory Committee had its initial meeting Wednesday, May 14. The district was formed following the approval of the merger by voters of … more
Speakers from Zoom were also present during the public hearing. Residents could come up and see the zoning areas displayed at left.
Mamakating residents voice concerns on Zoning Amendments
WURTSBORO — A public hearing on proposed changes to the Town of Mamakating’s zoning laws drew a large crowd to Town Hall Tuesday night, where dozens of residents voiced their concerns … more
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The sprawling campus of the Delaware Valley Job Corps Center in Callicoon includes dormitories, training facilities, business offices, classrooms, a gymnasium, tennis courts and many other amenities. The center currently employs 101 staff and provides training to approximately 312 students on a yearly basis.
Trump budget could spell end to federal Job Corps program
CALLICOON – The Trump administration recently released the 2026 proposed discretionary budget that calls for the elimination of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Job Corps funding, calling … more
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Assisting in making sure the hard work gets done are, from left, Mike Knack, Catherine Hillriegel, Tony Wayne, Brian Brustman and Colleen Flynn.
A facelift for Fremont Center’s Veterans Park
FREMONT CENTER — Veterans Park in Fremont Center has a new addition just in time for Memorial Day. On Monday evening, Colleen Flynn, Tony Wayne, Brian Brustman, Mike Knack (retired member) and … more
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Sullivan County Memorial Day Parades and Services
The following is a list of parades and services.   Saturday, May 24   Mamakating: 9am-11:15 am – Edward M. Maier Memorial VFW Post 4947 will hold Memorial Day Services … more
All school districts pass their budgets
SULLIVAN COUNTY — On Tuesday, voters of the seven school districts around Sullivan County went to have their voice heard on the proposed budgets, proposals and board of education candidates. … more
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Peter “Frenchy” LaFleur
Job Corps veteran recounts program’s success and challenges
CALLICOON – Peter “Frenchy” LaFleur has spent a lifetime helping young adults succeed. In the 1980s, just a few years after the Delaware Valley Job Corps Center in Callicoon … more
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A commemorative sticker given out during the Kiamesha Lake Ceremony last June.
Keeping the Borscht Belt spirit alive
SULLIVAN COUNTY — The legacy of the Catskills’ famed resort era will continue to be celebrated throughout 2025 with a series of Borscht Belt historical marker unveilings across Sullivan … more
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County providing Grants Workshop just in time for State applications
MONTICELLO – Money may not grow on trees, but you can explore the world of grants for your non-profit, small business or municipality. Each spring, through the Regional Economic … more
Berlin Township completes UDC Grant
NARROWSBURG – Berlin Township recently completed its project under the Upper Delaware Council’s Fiscal Year 2025 Technical Assistance Grants (TAG) program. The UDC awarded $260 for … more
Keith Krauss, grandfather and veteran, was assisted by grandsons Kristopher and Alex Snedeker in placing American flags on the gravestones of veterans in honor of Memorial Day.
Remembering Veterans this Memorial Day
SULLIVAN COUNTY – Many local VFW members are busy replacing old flags with new flags   for all Veterans in the local cemeteries in honor of Memorial Day, 2025.   The Curtis Eddy … more
Eldred School community: be sure to vote today!
ELDRED — Residents in the Eldred Central School District will head to the polls today, Tuesday, May 20, to vote on the proposed budget, a library proposition, and a seat on the District’s … more
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Bethel Town Clerk Rita Sheehan, requesting FOIL tracking software.
Town of Bethel receives Sullivan 180 grant
BETHEL — A letter from Sullivan 180 CEO Denise Frangipane announcing a grant of $17,000 was read at the Bethel Town Board meeting May 14. The funds are designated to support the care of public … more
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Janet Carey discussed the role she could play in helping make the camp a success.
Logistics discussed over Neversink Camp
NEVERSINK — At the Wednesday night Neversink Town Board meeting, Swim Program Head Janet Carey raised key concerns and logistical hurdles in integrating the Town’s established aquatics … more
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Highland Town Supervisor John Pizzolato said that the outside firm investigating will present full findings to the State Police.
Preliminary report unveils key findings on Highland Town Clerk’s Office
HIGHLAND — In February, Highland Town Clerk Sue Hoffman was censured by the town, and her work computer was seized by New York State Police pending investigation on ‘gross … more
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Story and photo by MATTHEW ALBECK JEFFERSONVILLE — The Town of Callicoon renewed their coverage with Mike Preis Inc. Insurance Agency after a discussion with representative David Bodenstein at their meeting on Monday, May 12. “The market is pretty tight right now,” Bodenstein said, and revealed a cost increase of approximately 10 percent to the town. When Town Supervisor Tom Bose mentioned that a nearby town only had a 5 percent increase, Bodenstein replied, “It’s impossible to compare municipalities.” Bose praised Bodenstein for his reliability and thanked him for his 20 years of service working with the Town of Callicoon. School budget presented The board heard from Sullivan West Central School District Superintendent Dr. Kathleen Bressler, who presented a school district budget of $43,266,206 for the school year of 2025-2026. Bressler thanked the board for approving her budget last year, which allowed the school district to have Driver’s Education during school hours and continue agricultural science programs, which gave students the opportunity to participate in state and national conventions. Last year the school also added two armed security guards, one in each building, in addition to their student resource officers. “None of that’s possible without the community’s support,” Bressler noted. Bressler reported a 2.99 percent increase to the tax levy and identified the following cost drivers: a 5.5 percent increase in health insurance, a 17 percent increase in school insurance, increased retirement systems, and increased consumer price index. She also mentioned a new capital project costing around $1.5 million. Bose thanked Bressler for her presentation and reminded everyone to vote on the school district budget on Tuesday, May 20.
Callicoon renews insurance coverage
JEFFERSONVILLE   — The Town of Callicoon renewed their coverage with Mike Preis Inc. Insurance Agency after a discussion with representative David Bodenstein at their meeting on Monday, … more
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Know your school’s budget before you vote!
Each of the seven public school districts across Sullivan County have offered up information on their upcoming budget and election votes on May 20. In part two, the budgets of Liberty, Tri-Valley, … more
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You choose:
HIGHLAND — Voters in the Town of Highland will have the opportunity to determine if the disbanded Town Constabulary will be rebooted via a proposition on their ballots for the General Election … more
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Learn, Connect and Thrive: Explore Sullivan County Libraries this Summer
SULLIVAN COUNTY – This summer, the Ramapo Catskill Library System (RCLS) invites residents and visitors to discover the diverse offerings of its member libraries throughout Sullivan County. … more
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