2021 – Page 13 – The News of the Highlands

Around Town

A new use for an old building

February 3, 2021 Mary Jane Pitt

A “very productive meeting” was held in late January which appeared to allow for more access for the community at a building formally named the Highland Falls Senior Center.

Obituaries – February 5, 2021

February 3, 2021 Editorial Staff

William (Bill) G. Lee December 7, 1930— January 27, 2021 Formerly of Highland Falls William (Bill) G. Lee age 90, of Greene, NY, passed away at home on the night of January 27th, 2021 due

An interesting session with a state senator

January 27, 2021 Mary Jane Pitt

Never underestimate a teenager with access to the internet.

He’s just a kid chasing his lifelong dream

January 27, 2021 Editorial Staff

Trust me on this one. You’re going to want to take some time to meet Brandon Farrier, aka BIGG.

Obituary – January 29, 2021

January 27, 2021 Editorial Staff

Michael P. Lucas passed away January 5, 2021 at St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital in Newburgh, NY. He was 100 years old.

HF-FMCSD doors reopened Tuesday

January 20, 2021 Mary Jane Pitt

Sheboy kicked off new quarter with live COVID test…

Government

Village Board approves water project

January 20, 2021 Mary Jane Pitt

The Highland Falls Village Board met Tuesday, a day later than usual due to the Martin Luther King Day closure of Village Hall.

Obituaries – January 22, 2021

January 20, 2021 Editorial Staff

Neal Brown wished the world one final “Good mornin’!” and entered into eternal life on Monday, December 28th, 2020, after a short battle with COVID pneumonia. He was 74.

Government

Much to talk about in 2021

January 13, 2021 Mary Jane Pitt

After Monday’s annual reorganization meeting the Highlands Town Board had a regular business meeting. Among the actions taken was bringing up some things they want to talk about in 2021.

County begins first round of COVID-19 vaccinations

January 13, 2021 Ken Cashman

The county executive was upbeat on Jan. 6, and so were many of the health-care workers who waited to be vaccinated. Several people called it an “emotional event.”