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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.

Returning to West Point for a very good reason

May 24, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

On D-Day, June 6, 1944, Cadet Jack Murph Pollin graduated from West Point. This week, Brigadier General Pollin, PhD, U.S. Army Retired, and 97 years old from Tucson, Arizona, is back at West Point to attend the graduation of his granddaughter, Cadet Mary Grace Pollin, Class of 2019.

Long Pond opens

May 24, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

When Long Pond opens this Saturday, it will be the first time it’s under the operation of West Point’s MWR (Morale, Welfare & Recreation).

Schumer, Gillibrand say ‘no cuts’ for WP

April 5, 2019 Editorial Staff

U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, ranking member of the Senate Armed Services Personnel Subcommittee, announced they are calling on the Department of Defense (DOD) to protect funding designated for New York military construction projects

It’s that time of year!

March 29, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

Elizabeth Sheehan and Bronwen Ahlers, both West Point Girl Scouts from Brownie Troop 192, set up a mobile shop on Main St. Sunday morning.

Long Pond to be operated by West Point

March 29, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

Starting this summer, the Long Pond recreation area will be shared by Highland Falls, Fort Montgomery and West Point residents.

Board of Education

School budget work underway

March 15, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

The Board of Education of the Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District has started its annual task of going line-by-line through the proposed budget for the next school year.

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!