Highland Falls Intermediate School science teacher Andrew Krakowka says he never intended to become a teacher … he was an “angry environmentalist” coming out of college with an environmental degree.
Sullivan spoke on the topic at the most recent Sit & Chat “We are not makers of history; we are made by history.” – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Once a month, most of the year, at
“In my 18 years as town supervisor I’ve worked with a number of police chiefs, but I have to say how much I have really appreciated your dedication and the work you have done. I really will miss you.”
There was one common thread as the eight women that Assemblyman Chris Eachus was honoring on Saturday spoke: They all took more time thanking those who have helped them along their way in becoming “extraordinary women”, as Eachus said, than they did talking about themselves.
Long-time News of the Highlands readers: you may read this story and think back to reading similar stories back in 2001 and 2008 … ‘local kid makes good’ type of stories featuring a native of Highland Falls.
There was a veritable ‘who’s who’ of the Highlands community on Saturday afternoon at the American Legion Hall in Highland Falls — that’s because the town’s newest Eagle Scout, Colin Monaghan was being honored for his accomplishment at a Court of Honor.
“We miss your businesses!” That was the sentiment in the room as the Hudson Valley Women’s Association & Friends (HWVAF) gathered at the American Legion Hall on Saturday to pay tribute to the owners/operators of two Main St., Highland Falls businesses that have recently closed.
Village Trustee Gary Phillips, who has served on the board for almost three years and who serves as the board’s water commissioner, has resigned from the board as of January 29.
Saturday morning’s Village Board public hearing started out much like many Village Board meetings have in recent years — with bickering and back and forth commentary between board members and the audience.