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Congressman Molinaro announces Sullivan County secures federal grant
SULLIVAN COUNTY — The Partnership for Economic Development in Sullivan County is pleased to announce that Sullivan County has been appropriated $1 million toward infrastructure improvements on … more
The preliminary hearing of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania vs. Karson Mashatt case was held at the Wayne County Courthouse in Honesdale last Friday afternoon.
Formal arraignment awaits Karson Mashatt after preliminary hearing
HONESDALE, PA – The preliminary hearing of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania vs. Karson Mashatt case was held at the Wayne County Courthouse in Honesdale on Friday afternoon, March 8, with the … more
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Lots going on in Liberty
LIBERTY — A public hearing held by the Town of Liberty Monday night heard no opinion on the introduction of a local law intent on amending the end of a paragraph in Section 109-8, which … more
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John Garigliano and his team are hard at work focusing on all aspects of maple syrup production; no position is exclusive and they all cover many aspects.
Maple syrup market hard at work
Story and photos   by Vincent Kurzrock   GRAHAMSVILLE -— It is the busy season for Sugarmaker John Garigliano and his team at the Catskill Mountain Sugar House in … more
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The Twin Village golf course is expected to soon be acquired by the Town of Rockland.
Rockland moves forward with Twin Village acquisition
ROCKLAND — The Rockland Town Board resolved to move forward with the acquisition of the Twin Village Golf Course, a 9-hole course nestled on Rockland Road in Roscoe. The golf course was … more
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Along with a settling on a $500 annual permit fee, a number of other recommendations for short-term rentals were given by the committee spearheaded by Board Members Karen Ellsweig and Steve Budofsky.
Finding the right fee
FORESTBURGH – The annual permit fee for short-term rental (STR) operations was set to $500 per unit to cover building inspections and other expenses for the town of Forestburgh. In … more
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Jim Greier on his farm in Obernburg
Are UFOs real?
OBERNBURG — Just a week after the Sullivan County Democrat published a story about a UFO sighting in Hortonville, the Pentagon published its findings in a 12-page UFO report that spanned … more
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Town Supervisor Michael Robbins gave his own report during public comment about the recent Council of Governments meeting, which involved Town Supervisors. Left to right: Councilman Peter Goodman, Deputy Supervisor John Rufer, Supervisor Michael Robbins, Town Lawyer Benjamin Gailey, Councilman Jim Post. At bottom from left: Councilman Tyler Wood, Councilman Matt Moore, and Councilman Gary Forthoffer.
Winterton Road speed limit change denied
WURTSBORO   — Town Supervisor of Mamakating, Michael Robbins, updated the public regarding multiple ongoing projects on March 5, as well as notify the public that the State denied a 40 mph … more
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Liberty Police Chief Steven D’Agata, left, and Sergeant Robert Morse recently attended an accreditation council meeting in Albany.
Village of Liberty Police receives New York State Accreditation
On Wednesday March 7th, Chief Steven D’Agata and Sergeant Robert Morse attended the quarterly meeting of the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services Accreditation Council. At the … more
Liberty Town Supervisor Frank DeMayo
Teeing up for rezoning
LIBERTY – Interest in reverting the Grossinger properties from residential zoning to commercial was generated following discussion from the Town Board, with an eye on reviving the golfing and … more
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The map above shows childcare centers that were open in the Hudson Valley in 2007 and 2023. The orange dots represent licensed childcare locations that were open in 2007. Black dots represent locations open in 2023. Where a black dot and orange dot overlap, that location was open during both years and perhaps for the entire time. Data for this map was provided by the state Office of Children and Family Services.
Sullivan leads drop in Hudson Valley childcare centers
SULLIVAN COUNTY – Over the past 15 years, the number of licensed childcare providers in the Hudson Valley has been on the decline, with Sullivan County at the forefront of that downward trend. … more
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Swan Lake Commons, LLC, the owners of the lake, has expressed interest in donating the 353.92-acre body of water to the Town of Liberty.
Swan Lake owner talks donation to town
LIBERTY – An offer from the owner of Swan Lake to donate the body of water to the town was announced by Town Supervisor Frank DeMayo Monday night. The Town Board noted their interest and ideas … more
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New Congressional maps were recently signed into law by Governor Kathy Hochul after the Democratic supermajority of the State Legislature introduced them.
New congressional district maps in NYS unveiled
ALBANY – After the New York State Legislature rejected the last proposal for redistricting of congressional maps developed by the Independent Redistricting Commission (IRC) last Monday, … more
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Three Village elections set for March 19
SULLIVAN COUNTY — The Village Elections for Monticello, Liberty and Jeffersonville are set to take place on Tuesday, March 19.   As required by the Election Law of the State of New … more
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Rep. Molinaro secures federal funding for water infrastructure upgrades
LIBERTY — U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today announced federal funding is being delivered to the Village of Greene in Chenango County to upgrade its water systems and to the Village of … more
Farm to School initiative grants deadline is May 1
LIBERTY — Sullivan 180 released the Farm to School Initiative Grant application which provides funding support to initiatives proposed by youth to enhance cafeteria experiences and promote … more
Two Deputy Sheriffs graduate from DARE instructor school
Two Deputy Sheriffs from the Sheriff’s Youth Division graduated from intensive two week DARE instructor school in Montour Falls,   on Friday (03/01). Deputy Roy Rogers serves as a school … more
Ed Puerschner, left, and his father Tom Puerschner celebrated Tom’s 60 years of active service in the Jeffersonville Fire Department.
60 years of active service
FREMONT — The Jeffersonville Fire Department held its 2024 Installation of Officers dinner at the Roscoe Mountain Club on Saturday, March 2. At the dinner, they had a special presentation … more
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This cellphone photo of the round orbs, upper left of photo, was taken by Julio Valetin at 6:20 Thursday evening. He is on Beechwoods Rd., looking west, with Radio Tower Rd. on his right.
Did a UFO visit Hortonville? Yes, last Thursday evening
HORTONVILLE – Sometimes dreams do come true. Last Wednesday evening Julio Valentin had a dream that three men – wearing white headsets with microphones attached – visited his … more
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A conceptual rendering of the proposed Verizon tower at the entrance to DRS Solar Farm at South Maplewood Road.
Verizon’s 180-foot tower proposal in Thompson
THOMPSON — The Thompson Planning Board reviewed an application from Cellco Partnership, doing business as Verizon Wireless, on February 28.   Verizon plans to construct a 180-foot … more
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WSPL Budget Vote and Trustee Election
SULLIVAN COUNTY — The Western Sullivan Public Library will hold its annual vote for the 2024-2025 budget on Wednesday, April 17, from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. at each of the library branches: Delaware … more
Limited supply fuels price growth in the local real estate market
SULLIVAN COUNTY –   January home sales continued to decline, while prices increased in most markets in the Hudson Valley, according to a report released by the Hudson Gateway Association … more
From left, Ann Bivins, Norman Prentice and Alex Rau cut the ribbon on Friday.
Upstate CPR opens in Youngsville
YOUNGSVILLE – The Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting and grand opening event on Friday, March 1, for Upstate CPR’s latest location in the hamlet of Youngsville. … more
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Bethel Supervisor Dan Sturm, right center, discussing letter from the Seitelmans alongside Councilmembers Bernie Cohen, left center, William Crumley, left, and Wendy Brown, right.
Supervisor leads discussion on preservation of rural character in Bethel
BETHEL — A letter from Mary-Ellen and Larry Seitelman addressed to the Town Board was read aloud by Supervisor Dan Sturm at the Bethel Town Board meeting Wednesday, February 28, which sparked a … more
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Lights out in Callicoon
On Friday morning, at approximately 10 a.m., the electric snapped off in Callicoon as a fallen tree hit a utility pole and caused an issue with a conductor, according to a NYSEG spokesman.   … more
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