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Basketball, streetlights, taxes & more

June 28, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

The Town Board dealt with a handful of important topics at its meeting on Monday. The board has a busy summer ahead, because most of the issue remain unresolved as the board awaits more information before acting.

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Public hearing set for sewer project

June 13, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

The Town Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 24 at 7 p.m., at Town Hall, on the topic of proposed repair work and modernization improvements to the Fort Montgomery Sewer Improvement Area.

Grand opening held at Long Pond

June 7, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

With three signatures, a ‘Community Commitment Pledge’ has been signed and the official summer season at Long Pond has begun.

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Consultant hired

June 6, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

The Village Board has hired consultant Clint Smith to investigate the installation of a cell tower in Highland Falls.

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Stay updated on grant application

May 30, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

At last Monday’s meeting of the Village Board it was announced that a website has been created to keep the community updated on the village’s application to the New York State Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) for a $10 million grant.

Help Orange County save honeybees!

May 27, 2019 Editorial Staff

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, honey bee populations face increasing risks from parasites, disease, lack of adequate nutrition and pesticide exposure.

‘Parents who host, lose the most’

May 16, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

There is a national campaign to keep young adults safe, when it comes to texting and driving, drinking and driving, drinking heavily, etc.

Pierri: practice builds confidence

May 13, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

Town of Highlands Police Chief Frank Pierri believes that in any career field, practicing and being well prepared makes you more confident.

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Your signature may just help

May 10, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

If you believe that the Village of Highland Falls could benefit from a $10 million New York State ‘Downtown Revitalization Initiative’ grant, please take a minute in the week ahead to stop by the lobby of Village Hall and sign a petition.