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Story | March 28, 2024
CATSKILL - If it seemed like they had heard all this before, Greene County Legislature members had in fact done so, approving the purchase of new trucks for the highway department. Lawmakers, at a recent meeting, gave the final okay to recommendations made by county roads chief Scott Templeton for the acquisitions. At least everyone hopes it’s the final ok
Story | March 20, 2024
CATSKILL - It is merely a thought at the moment but establishing a local Oxford House has been presented to the Greene County Legislature. Lawmakers, at a recent meeting, were visited by county Mental Health Department director of community services Jason Fredenberg. Fredenberg provided details on the mission of and maintenance for an Oxford House which is
Story | March 16, 2024
CATSKILL - A study of ambulance service is picking up steam even as the Greene County Legislature takes continuing steps to bolster the ranks. Lawmakers, at a recent Health Services committee meeting, authorized an agreement with the Greene County EMS Council for EMT trainings. The measure is expected to be approved by the full board, later this month, add
Story | March 8, 2024
CATSKILL - It might not be as pretty as the spring daffodils that will be blooming soon, but an infrastructure blossoming is underway at the Gateway Greene Commercial Park. Greene County Legislature members, at a recent meeting, authorized the pursuit of bids for reinventing the county Tourism Center. For many years, the official welcome spot has been at t
Story | February 29, 2024
CATSKILL - It is going to cost money to try and save money following actions taken by the Greene County Legislature. Lawmakers, during a recent meeting, approved two resolutions authorizing the hiring of Delaware Engineering to conduct infrastructure studies. The first resolution paves the way for the Albany-based firm to perform a structural evaluation of
Story | February 29, 2024
CATSKILL - There are three simple words that, in a nutshell, describe why Jill Sirago is the 2024 Greene County “Employee of the Year.” Sirago, the senior administrative assistant for the Greene County Mental Health department, was named as the honoree by the Greene County Legislature during a ceremony, last week. She was recognized by lawmakers along with
Story | February 23, 2024
CATSKILL - A fissure was revealed when the Greene County Legislature was visited by representatives of New York Citizens Audit, last week. Lawmakers, at a County Services committee meeting, heard from NYCA executive director Marly Hornick for what was listed on the agenda as a “brief presentation” that instead lasted roughly forty minutes. Hornick, who als
Story | February 23, 2024
CATSKILL - It was pure luck or a stroke of financial brilliance but either way we mules of taxation are saving money as the result of actions taken by Greene County highway superintendent Scott Templeton. Templeton, as part of his recent monthly report to the county legislature, got approval to buy several vehicles, a fairly regular occurrence. It is not a
Story | February 8, 2024
CATSKILL - Helping residents get where they need to go and have food on the table tops the list or actions taken by the Greene County Legislature during a recent meeting. Lawmakers authorized the purchase of three replacement buses for the county’s transit vehicle fleet, splitting the expense three ways. The purchase will be made through the Office of Gene
Story | February 8, 2024
STAMFORD - Stamford Library is excited to announce an upcoming classical guitar workshop series with local guitarist and musician Drew Azzinaro! The 10-week ‘Guitar in the Mountains’ series will begin on Monday, February 26 from 4 to 5 p.m. and classes will continue every Monday at Stamford Library from 4 to 5 p.m. Whether those interested have been playing
Story | February 2, 2024
CATSKILL - It isn’t always action-packed at the Greene County Legislature where mundane matters also require close attention. Lawmakers are in the midst of picking people for what could be a pair of sub-committees that will begin a study on the possible creation of a countywide ambulance system. Members are expected to be drawn from among emergency service
Story | January 25, 2024
CATSKILL - The people of Greene County are being asked to “make your voice heard” by members of the Greene County Legislature. Lawmakers, at a meeting last week, passed a resolution calling upon their counterparts at the NY State legislature to set aside a lot more money, statewide, for community colleges. Their unanimous appeal was prompted by a recent re
