June 2019 – Page 3 – The News of the Highlands

Grand opening held at Long Pond

June 7, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

With three signatures, a ‘Community Commitment Pledge’ has been signed and the official summer season at Long Pond has begun.

It’s that time of year: mow the grass

June 7, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

“If we’re going to have the kind of community that we want, this has to stop.” Those were the words of Mayor Joe D’Onofrio on Monday evening as he urged people to simply mow their lawns, trim their trees and keep the weeds under control.

Rescue mission: a dozen turtle eggs!

June 7, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District groundskeeper Steve Chesmin and Town of Highlands Recreation Director Aaron Falk were enjoying a beautiful spring afternoon on Monday, just starting to get the Roe Park baseball field ready for a modified baseball game that afternoon.

Fourth of July is “alive and well”

June 7, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

The committee meets at Village Hall at 9 a.m on Saturday mornings.

Be a USMA cadet for a day!

June 6, 2019 Editorial Staff

Can you meet the challenge of West Point?

Government

Consultant hired

June 6, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

The Village Board has hired consultant Clint Smith to investigate the installation of a cell tower in Highland Falls.