June 2022 – The News of the Highlands

HFIS graduates 52 eighth graders

June 29, 2022 Mary Jane Pitt

“You have been a gift to us, and have held to the highest standard our Highland Falls Intermediate School values of respect, inclusivity and safety.”

Government

Village moves ahead with zoning change

June 22, 2022 Mary Jane Pitt

At its June 6 meeting, the Village Board voted to amend the village’s Zoning law for the B3 District to require 850 square feet per dwelling unit for future development, as opposed to the 350 square feet in the law now.

Happy 100th anniversary, Highland Falls Fire Dept!

June 15, 2022 Mary Jane Pitt

On Saturday evening, members, community residents and fire officials from all over the region were on hand at the fire house to celebrate the HFFD’s 100th anniversary, as well as the ceremonial installation of the department’s current officers.

Obituaries – June 17, 2022

June 15, 2022 Editorial Staff

Richard John Cerjan, 73, of Highland Falls, entered into rest on Thursday, June 9, 2022. Son of the late John and Alice Greene Cerjan, he was born on December 21, 1948 in Rome, NY.

Board of Education

Personnel matters handled by BOE

June 8, 2022 Mary Jane Pitt

The Board of Education tended to several personnel matters at its meeting on June 1.

Highland Falls’ Gergely illustrates children’s book

June 1, 2022 Editorial Staff

Who would have thought that a couple of college friends would go on to write and illustrate the most delightful children’s bedtime book published in 2022?