Monticello, NY – How can thoughtful planning and zoning shape vibrant and attractive rural communities? What is a Planning Board or ZBA’s role in this process?
The Sullivan County Division of Planning and Community Development invites local planning, zoning, and municipal officials as well as interested community members to an upcoming training workshop to explore these ideas.…
Read MoreLiberty, NY – New York State has announced a second Emergency HEAP (Home Energy Assistance Program) benefit is available, beginning February 27.
“The eligibility for this benefit is nearly the same as for the first Emergency HEAP benefit,” notes Sullivan County Deputy Social Services Commissioner Giselle Steketee. “Applicants must have exhausted – or have unavailable to them – both the…
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Liberty, NY – A new survey for local landlords will guide the County in developing a smoother process for rentals and payments.
“The Sullivan County Department of Social Services aims to better support the relationship between the Department, tenants and landlords,” notes Deputy Commissioner of Social Services Giselle Steketee. “We want to bridge that gap in communication between…
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Liberty, NY – Thanks to a partnership between Sullivan County’s Center for Workforce Development (CWD) and Sullivan BOCES, up to 15 local residents who want to gain basic carpentry skills can do so for free, starting this April.
“While we are fortunate to have a number of skilled contractors in our region, they struggle to find reliable, competent help to meet the demand for their…
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Loch Sheldrake, NY – How can thoughtful planning and zoning shape vibrant and attractive rural communities? What is a Planning Board or ZBA’s role in this process?
The Sullivan County Division of Planning and Community Development invites local planning, zoning, and municipal officials as well as interested community members to an upcoming training workshop to explore these ideas.…
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Hurleyville, NY – Three sets of local duos will perform Saturday, March 11, at 2 p.m., as the Frederick Cook Society presents an afternoon of live Americana, folk and bluegrass music.
Performers will include Hudson Valley favorites Anne and Mike Baglione. Mike Baglione is a founding member of the bluegrass bands Tin Roof, Oxford Depot and the Jersey Mountain Boys. He has performed at…
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Monticello, NY – A new State law requires notaries to now keep track of every instance in which they provide their services.
Section 182.9 of the Notary Public License Law states that notaries public must make a record at the time of the performance of the notarial act, to include:
Monticello, NY – The Office for the Aging will temporarily transition to appointments-only for the next few months, starting February 6, due to an expansion of their quarters in the Government Center.
“We’ll continue to handle phone calls and emails like we always have, but we won’t be able to accept walk-ins without an appointment,” explained Office for the Aging Director Lise-Anne…
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Monticello, NY – Volunteers trained as tax counselors can prepare and file Federal and State tax returns at no cost to individuals and families through the AARP Tax-Aide program, part of the AARP Foundation.
“Although focused on taxpayers over 50 who would otherwise struggle to afford tax preparation, we welcome anyone of any age who is low- to middle-income,” explained Retired…
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Ed Townsend and Mickey Barnett, circa 1970
Hurleyville, NY – Several years ago, local singer Mickey Barnett told an incredible story to folks from the Sullivan County Museum & Cultural Center about how one of America’s most famous and iconic soul songs came to be written in Bethel, New York.
That song, recorded in 1970 by Marvin Gaye, was “Let’s…
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