March 2023 – The News of the Highlands

Skoufis recognizes our most popular Greeks

March 29, 2023 Editorial Staff

Senator James Skoufis joined with fellow Greek-American legislators on March 22 in celebration of Greek Independence Day, advancing a Senate resolution to honor March as Greek History Month.

Obituary – March 31, 2023

March 29, 2023 Editorial Staff

Virginia D. Wells passed away peacefully at her residence in Highland Falls, NY. She was 99 years old.

So, why not just fix up the HFES?

March 22, 2023 Mary Jane Pitt

As Highland Falls and Fort Montgomery voters are asked to vote on a $44 million capital project next week, now-deputy Superintendent of Schools Dr. Frank Sheboy wanted to get one last piece of information out to the community.

Obituaries – March 24, 2023

March 22, 2023 Editorial Staff

Frederick “Ricky” Dunlap passed away suddenly on March 4, 2023.

Got a capital project question?

March 15, 2023 Mary Jane Pitt

Just two community residents attended the first information session about the planned Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District $44.4 million capital project.

Obituary – March 17, 2023

March 15, 2023 Editorial Staff

Charles “Chick” La Forge, 96, of Bradenton, FL passed away Monday, March 13, 2023 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY.

Government

Meet The Candidates

March 15, 2023 Editorial Staff

Registered voters in Highland Falls will go to the polls to elect two trustees to the Village Board on Tuesday, March 21

Government

Skoufis legislation would ‘level local playing field’

March 8, 2023 Editorial Staff

Senator James Skoufis has introduced legislation (S.2774) that would allow local school districts and governments to collect property taxes from private corporations that occupy tax-exempt federal or state land like West Point.

Falk grateful for the help of many community partners

March 1, 2023 Mary Jane Pitt

Words like “thank you”, “partnership”, “together” “sharing” and “reaching out” peppered a conversation with Town of Highlands Recreation Director Aaron Falk, days after a Saturday football and cheerleading clinic at West Point.