Town of Highlands – The News of the Highlands

Take another walk back in time

January 15, 2020 Editorial Staff

Here’s another fresh remembrance from former Highland Falls resident Kevin Childs … we at The News appreciate him taking the time to take us all back in time! MJP

Are you Team Hot or Team Cold?

July 26, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

As the community suffered through a brutal two day heatwave this past weekend, the question of the day became: Would you rather it be super hot out (like this weekend), or super cold out (think back to January)? Why?

New guide promotes tourism

June 14, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

“Welcome to the Town of Highlands, the gateway to the Hudson Valley. From Bear Mountain to West Point we have spectacular views of the Hudson River and surrounding mountains. Dining and Shopping are always an option, and each season offers its own outdoor activities.

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.

‘Volunteer service is alive and well’

May 24, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

If there was a theme at Saturday evening’s Fort Montgomery Fire Department’s installation and awards dinner, it was ‘family’.

Town’s new Dial-A-Bus is now in service

April 12, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

You may have seen the Town of Highlands Dial-A-Bus out and about on Monday morning. Did you notice anything different?

Government

Consolidation work expected to continue

April 12, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

The Village Board is “opting out” of its contract with Rondout Consulting, the firm hired about five years ago to study the consolidation of the Village of Highland Falls and the Town of Highlands.

Government

Engineers appointed

March 22, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

The Town Board has designated the engineering firm of Lanc & Tully as its primary engineers for Town of Highlands matters.

Will the town lose it’s Long Pond lease?

March 15, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

Talk on the street in the town and village this past week is that ‘West Point is taking back Long Pond’.

Around Town

Something to look forward to!

March 15, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

Organizers of the West Point-Town of Highlands Farmers Market took to their Facebook page last week to remind community residents that warmer days are ahead!