2022 – Page 5 – The News of the Highlands

Bats, fire trucks, parking and walls

July 27, 2022 Mary Jane Pitt

About a half-dozen community residents attended a meeting of the Consolidated Planning Board on July 21; a meeting where a public hearing was held on the proposed restaurant at 341 Main St. in Highland Falls.

Obituary – July 29, 2022

July 27, 2022 Editorial Staff

Peter J. Clark of Highland Falls, NY passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at the age of 63.

A parking garage in Highland Falls?

July 20, 2022 Mary Jane Pitt

The Village Board has authorized its engineering firm to put out a ‘Request for Proposal’ for a parking garage structure for, presumably, the Main St. area of Highland Falls.

Obituary – July 22, 2022

July 20, 2022 Editorial Staff

Rosanne Chess was a loving wife, mother, daughter, and friend. She passed peacefully on July 14, 2022, in Lincoln, NE.

Assemblyman Schmitt visited Popolopen Bridge

July 13, 2022 Mary Jane Pitt

Assemblyman Colin Schmitt and New York State Department of Transportation officials visited the construction site at the Popolopen Bridge in Fort Montgomery on July 7, touring ongoing construction efforts.

CONNECT program gears up for fall

July 6, 2022 Editorial Staff

Highland Falls students are connecting fun and hands-on learning thanks to CONNECT — a partnership between the Highland Falls Intermediate School and the West Point Association of Graduates.

Obituary – July 8, 2022

July 6, 2022 Editorial Staff

Mary J. Livsey passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2022 at her home in Fort Montgomery, NY. She was 81 years old.

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.