Woodstock’s “A Day of Gratitude,” the town’s annual celebration honoring current and retired volunteers, will return for its 21st year on Aug. 16 at the Mescal Hornbeck Community Center. Organizers say Woodstock remains the only town in the United States with a dedicated Volunteers Day. The event began in 2004 as an anniversary celebration for […]
Sophie Moos
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Hurley
Hurley Appoints Tracy Kellogg to Fill Town Justice Vacancy
The Hurley Town Board voted 3-0 on July 22 to appoint attorney Tracy Kellogg to the Town Justice seat left vacant by the death of longtime resident and sitting judge Roy Hochberg. Councilmen Joseph Letendre and Gregory Simpson were absent from the meeting. Kellogg, who chairs the Hurley Planning Board and served as town clerk […]
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Woodstock
Woodstock Board Members Say They Weren’t Told New Hire Was a Level 3 Sex Offender
During public comment at Tuesday’s Town Board meeting, Michael Veitch, chair of Woodstock’s tree committee and a survivor of child sexual abuse, stood and read a prepared statement. “I’m requesting that the Town Board act tonight to inform any parent whose child may be using town facilities or programs that they may come in contact […]
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Overlook
Are We Ready for the Next Storm? What to Know About Disaster Preparedness
As extreme weather events become more common, a question arises whether communities in The Overlook Region are prepared for natural disasters—especially after recent catastrophic flooding in Texas. On July 4, torrential rains swept through the Texas Hill Country, leaving at least 120 people dead and 173 still missing. Among the hardest-hit areas was Kerr County, […]
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Lisa Phillips on Teen Love, Heartbreak, and the Conversations Parents Should Have
The author and SUNY New Paltz professor discusses her new book “First Love,” which guides parents and teens through relationships, breakups, and communication.
