The Center – The News of the Highlands

The Center celebrated Saturday

September 23, 2020 Mary Jane Pitt

On Saturday, Sept. 19, The Center, a community resource facility on Main St. in Highland Falls, celebrated its sixth anniversary with an open house.

Looking at the way things used to be

August 9, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

Highland Falls’ John Gunza gave up a recent Saturday morning to talk about local history with Mickey Buchanan and Agnes Saffoury, but, more importantly, with local youth Sophia Farina and Haley Feldman.

Lending a helping hand….

July 15, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

Fort Montgomery’s Tony Squicciarini works for The Gorman Group, and on behalf of his employer recently stopped by The Center to make a donation.

Thanks very much!

June 20, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

The Highland Falls’ Intermediate School’s ‘Sunshine Club’ collects money from it’s members throughout the school year and then donates it at the end of each year.

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.

These people ‘make a difference’

April 12, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

Each of the honorees at the breakfast was presented with a certificate of accomplishment from the HVWAF as well as certificates from Orange County (Legislator Laurie Tautel presented those), Senator James Skoufis and Assemblyman Colin Schmitt.

March Mania was a fantastic success

March 22, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

Every year for the last seven years, March Mania in Highland Falls has grown. But perhaps this year, the annual youth basketball tournament saw its most growth.

Sheboy among those honored

February 21, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District Superintendent Dr. Frank Sheboy and the Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club, Inc. are among those who will be honored at the 16th annual ‘People who Make a Difference’ recognition breakfast on Saturday, April 6.

Deadline update

February 15, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

Several additional components to this year’s March Mania event have been announced in the past week.

March Mania update

January 18, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

The organizers of the 2019 March Mania basketball tournament — The Center, the Hudson Valley Womens Association & Friends and the Town of Highlands Recreation Department — are looking for three things from the community right now.