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Community activist Abraham Rutner was one of the handful of public comments to bring concerns to the legislature about the Public Health Order.
Public Health Order for summer camps adopted
MONTICELLO — After hearing concerns from several camp operators during an emergency meeting of the Legislature on Thursday, the board unanimously passed Public Health Order #1 of 2024, not … more
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DVJCC Director Matthew Bliefernich said that his main focus has been making the DVJCC more recognizable in the County.
Delaware Valley Job Corps hears from work force
CALLICOON — The Delaware Valley Job Corps hosted a work force roundtable in partnership with the Sullivan County Work force Development Center on Thursday, March 21. During the meeting, … more
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Brendan Pavese, left, taking the oath of office from the Honorable Robert Scheinman as the new Chief of Police for the Town of Fallsburg.
Fallsburg welcomes new Police Chief
FALLSBURG - Brendan Pavese has been officially appointed as the new Chief of Police for the Town of Fallsburg, taking over from Chief Simmie Williams III, who has decided to retire.   This … more
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Rochelle Massey was elected Mayor of the Village of Monticello on Tuesday, becoming only the second woman in the Village’s 220-year history to hold the post.
New candidates take over Monti board
SULLIVAN COUNTY - Voters flexed their muscle in the Village of Monticello on Tuesday, sending three incumbents home while electing a new Mayor and two trustees. Incumbent Mayor George Nikoladas, … more
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President of the Neversink Agricultural Society, Larry Bracken, explains his reasoning for the difficult decision to cut down trees and branches in the fairgrounds.
Ag. Society answers questions on tree cutting
NEVERSINK - The Neversink Agricultural Society heard questions regarding their recent tree cutting activities during the Town Board of Neversink’s regular meeting on March 13. An important … more
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Bethel Motor Speedway renews permit with stipulation
BETHEL — The Bethel Motor Speedway requested a renewal of its annual operating permit and added a request to make the track available on three extra weekdays, at a public hearing Wednesday … more
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Town Supervisor Michael Robbins discussed revising laws pertaining to lawn maintenance and garbage cleanup. From left: Councilman Tyler Wood (below), Councilman Peter Goodman (above), Councilman John Rufer Jr., Town Supervisor Michael Robbins and Councilman Gary Forthoffer.
Mamakating approves Storywalk on trail
WURTSBORO   — The Town Board of Mamakating unanimously approved Storywalk installation on the D&H Canal Trail at their regular … more
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Statewide burn ban now in effect
MONTICELLO — With the New York State Burn Ban having begun on Saturday, March 16, Sullivan County Fire Coordinator John Hauschild is emphasizing the fact that open burning isn’t just … more
Town Board member John Lennon Jr., left, expressed his dissatisfaction with the projected location of the Walnut Mountain Pavilion project as Supervisor Frank DeMayo was wary of additional costs that would come with research into another site.
Set on the bid, not on the location
LIBERTY – Although a pr oject bid date was set for April 29, the exact location of the proposed Walnut Mountain pavilion was left undetermined by Liberty Town Board members during their meeting … more
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David Gizinski
Liberty man arrested for contractor larceny scam
SULLIVAN COUNTY — The Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Liberty man in connection with a contractor larceny scam. David Gizinski, 37, of Gizinski Construction, LLC. was … more
Searching for space
What would a renovated and expanded Tusten Town Hall possibly look like?   A six-page Spatial Needs Assessment by Buck and Remy of Buck Moorhead Architect (BMA) presented before the Town … more
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Sullivan County Epidemiologist, Haley Motola, presented to the Legislature a proposed Public Health Order on Thursday that would require whooping cough, measles and polio vaccines.
Proposed Public Health Order for summer camps would require vaccine mandate
MONTICELLO – The Health and Human Services Committee introduced a Public Health Order resolution, which if passed would require all summer camp operators in the county to comply with a vaccine … more
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Town of Callicoon Supervisor Tom Bose listens at the board meeting on Monday in which the town moved forward with the demolition of the old Callicoon Center fire building.
Unsafe building still remains
JEFFERSONVILLE - Last month, Town of Callicoon Code Enforcement Officer Kris Scullion reported that there were two contractors interested in the demolition of the old Callicoon Center fire building … more
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District 5 Legislator and Health and Human Services Committee Chair, Cat Scott, middle, listens to a letter from staff at the Adult Care Center, read by Lou Setran.
Care Center staff writes letter to Legislature
MONTICELLO – The ongoing situation at the Adult Care Center (ACC) at Sunset Lake in Liberty has been a central issue brought up at Sullivan County Legislature committee meetings over the last … more
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Armed robbery in Livingston Manor
LIVINGSTON MANOR -— According to New York State Police, an armed robbery occurred at the Dollar General at 100 Main Street in Livingston Manor yesterday morning, March 18, at 9:30 a.m. Public … more
State Senator Peter Oberacker addressed the crowd of listeners at the Rockland House, speaking on public safety and other topics.
Conservatives rally for the races for Albany and Washington
ROSCOE – The Sullivan County Conservative Committee rallied in the push for securing votes in the upcoming elections at their dinner at the Rockland House. Invited to speak were incumbent … more
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Emergency Heat and Heat-related Benefit Amounts for 2023-2024.
Emergency HEAP available
LIBERTY — New York State has announced a second Emergency HEAP (Home Energy Assistance Program) benefit is available, beginning today, March 14. If you are eligible, the Emergency HEAP … more
Assemblywoman Gunther: Assembly budget proposal puts holistic care for our communities first
SULLIVAN COUNTY — “As Chair of the Assembly’s Committee on Mental Health, my commitment lies in advancing a comprehensive healthcare approach that prioritizes both physical and … more
Firefighters arrived on the scene in the Town of Thompson to put out the fire.
Firefighters arrive on the scene in Town of Thompson
MONTICELLO — At 14:20 hours (2:20 PM) Sullivan County 911 dispatched Monticello Fire to a structure fire at 2 Dillon Road in the Town of Thompson.   14:23 Monticello Car 3, Assistant … more
Holsteins like these in Sullivan County are known for their outstanding milk production and tend to be docile and friendly. Their milk contains about 87 percent water; the remaining 13 percent is protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals.
Farmers & friends want to get moooving
SULLIVAN COUNTY – If only our dairy farmers had time to picket in Washington D.C. Instead they must fertilize their fields, clean out barns, plant crops and milk cows – while across … more
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Police Chief Jason Corley
Monticello swears in new Police Chief
MONTICELLO -— Village Mayor George Nikolados swore in Jason Corley as the new Monticello Police Chief. When setting forth the resolution to appoint Corley to the Board, Trustee Gordon … more
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Cell tower approved in Thompson
THOMPSON — Verizon has been granted approval to construct a 184-foot cell tower and accompanying 4,225-square-foot equipment compound on a 17-acre property at 585 South Maplewood Road in the … more
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From left, Rick Lederer-Barnes, Nan Stolzenburg, Adam Gold, Town Supervisor Dan Sturm, Gabrielle Scott, Sharon Silverman, Vanessa Olivio, Dan Gettel, Joel Berger, Sidney Gittleman, Moreen Lerner and Vicky Simpson. Not pictured are Jim Lomax and Administrative Support, Kelly Bonnaci.
Bethel Planning Committee holds kickoff meeting
BETHEL -— The Town of Bethel has begun updating its Comprehensive Plan from 2006. The first meeting of the nine-member Comprehensive Plan Committee, together with the Town of Bethel … more
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Sullivan County District Attorney Brian Conaty, left, congratulates Liberty Police Chief Steven D’Agata.
DA Conaty congratulates Liberty Police Department
LIBERTY — District Attorney Brian Conaty recently congratulated the Village of Liberty Police Chief Steven D’Agata with becoming the first Police Agency to become accredited in Sullivan … more
Eleven children and two adults were displaced by the Wednesday afternoon fire at 2 Dillon Rd., Monticello.
Firefighters arrive on the scene in Town of Thompson
MONTICELLO — At 2:20 p.m. on March 13, Sullivan County 911 dispatched Monticello Fire to a structure fire at 2 Dillon Road in the Town of Thompson.   Three minutes later Monticello … more
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