2019 – Page 15 – The News of the Highlands

O’Neill’s spring athletes honored

June 10, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

The spring sports season is always special, O’Neill High School Principal Debbie Brand told an auditorium full of athletes and their parents on Monday evening.

Obituary – June 7, 2019

June 9, 2019 Editorial Staff

Leona H. Cote passed away Friday, June 8, 2019 at her home in Highland Falls. She was 80 years old.

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.