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What do you know about an iron mine in Ft. Montgomery?

April 17, 2024 Mary Jane Pitt

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

THPD Chief Basile set to retire today

April 10, 2024 Mary Jane Pitt

“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.”

These ladies do ‘great things’ in their communities

March 27, 2024 Mary Jane Pitt

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.

Pat Mahan: Back to the track he goes

March 13, 2024 Mary Jane Pitt

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.

Government

A busy Village meeting on Monday

March 6, 2024 Mary Jane Pitt

The Village’s Board’s Monday, March 18 meeting will start with a public hearing on a 10-year contract with Spectrum (Charter Com-munications).

A new Eagle Scout was honored Saturday

February 28, 2024 Mary Jane Pitt

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.

NAPA, Allen’s Imports, Kopald thanked for service

February 14, 2024 Mary Jane Pitt

“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.

Government

Phillips resigns from Village Board

February 7, 2024 Mary Jane Pitt

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.

‘Nothing changes if nothing ever changes’

January 31, 2024 Mary Jane Pitt

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.

Fort Montgomery Elementary School

‘Snow Day’ fun is over for community’s students

January 24, 2024 Mary Jane Pitt

They used to be called ‘snow days’. Now, they’re called ‘emergency days’.