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Rosel replaces Marson as Garrison Commander

July 29, 2020 Mary Jane Pitt

Col. Evangeline Rosel, a 1997 graduate of West Point and native of Hackensack, NJ, has replaced Col. Cecil Marson as garrison commander at West Point.

Cadet’s project provides info for Highlands

July 8, 2020 Editorial Staff

By MINDY KIMBALL On April 30, West Point cadets presented the results of their research at the annual Project’s Day. One particular project was notable for having a “client” that was the Town of Highlands

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Highland Falls’ Roe Park to reopen

July 1, 2020 Mary Jane Pitt

It will cost the Village of Highland Falls some overtime, but the entire Roe Park area will be reopened to the community this weekend, including the playground and bathrooms.

Plans in the works to get the pool open

June 24, 2020 Mary Jane Pitt

The rules may be a little different this year, but the plan — of both the town and village government — is to get the Roe Park pool open soon so that community residents can enjoy it this summer.

‘To save Main St., shop Main St.’

June 24, 2020 Mary Jane Pitt

With Mid-Hudson COVID-10 infection rates dropping and deaths at their lowest points since the pandemic struck in March, many area businesses were able to reopen this week as the region hit Phase 3 of ‘New York Forward’.

A different July 4 in Highland Falls

June 17, 2020 Mary Jane Pitt

Due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, the 52nd annual Fourth of July celebration in Highland Falls has been canceled.

Celebrate Juneteenth

June 17, 2020 Mary Jane Pitt

Five years ago on June 19, Highland Falls native Tyrone King ‘brought back’ a tradition that another resident had started in the village several decades ago.

Farmers Market set to open

June 10, 2020 Mary Jane Pitt

The West Point Town of Highlands Farmers Market is set to open its 2020 season on Sunday June, 14.

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Summer Recreation canceled

June 3, 2020 Mary Jane Pitt

The last thing Town of Highlands Recreation Director Aaron Falk wanted to do was to make the announcement he did on Monday morning.

Two hearings held on Thayer Flats

May 27, 2020 Mary Jane Pitt

Just three individuals registered comments last week at two public hearings pertaining to Thayer Gate Flats, the 79-unit, five story hotel proposed for north Main St. in Highland Falls.