June 2019 – Page 2 – The News of the Highlands

Obitaury – June 10, 2019

June 14, 2019 Editorial Staff

Jamirah A’licia T. Whitsett passed away Monday, June 10, 2019 at home in Highland Falls, NY.

Congratulations to these class leaders

June 14, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

The Board of Education of the Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District, administrators, teachers, parents and others gathered in the O’Neill High School Library last Thursday evening to celebrate the Top 10 graduates of the high school (they’ll graduate on Tuesday, June 25) and Top 5 eighth grade graduates of the Highland Falls Intermediate School (they will ‘move up’ on Wednesday, June 26).

New guide promotes tourism

June 14, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

“Welcome to the Town of Highlands, the gateway to the Hudson Valley. From Bear Mountain to West Point we have spectacular views of the Hudson River and surrounding mountains. Dining and Shopping are always an option, and each season offers its own outdoor activities.

Around Town

Gas line work, paving starts soon

June 14, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

In the weeks ahead there will be some minor parking and traffic adjustments that many Highland Falls residents have to make as Central Hudson gas line replacement work begins, followed by paving.

Around Town

At the Farmers Market

June 14, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

Sunday, June 16 is Opening Day/Customer Appreciation Day at the West Point-Town of Highlands Farmers Market, held in the municipal parking lot across from Sacred Heart Church.