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Rescue mission: a dozen turtle eggs!

June 7, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District groundskeeper Steve Chesmin and Town of Highlands Recreation Director Aaron Falk were enjoying a beautiful spring afternoon on Monday, just starting to get the Roe Park baseball field ready for a modified baseball game that afternoon.

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A generous donation

May 31, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

At the May 18 Military Appreciation Banner dedication ceremony, Chamber of Commerce President Jim Modlin presented Bob Quintavalla, representing American Legion Post 633 with a donation check of $2000 for the Legion.

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An annual good deed

May 24, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

Members of the West Point-Highland Falls Rotary Club, and a few related teens, gathered at Peacedale Cemetery on Sunday afternoon to pick up American flags before disbursing to the town’s other cemeteries to place flags on the graves of veterans.

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Proud families recognize military service

May 24, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

As you travel around the Town of Highlands this Memorial Day weekend, take a moment to — carefully and safely because you’ll probably be driving — look up at the new Military Appreciation banners that are flying along Main St. and Rt. 9W through Fort Montgomery.