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The First Winter Market Comes To Town

Posted on 07 December 2012 by Editor

It’s back! But with interesting goods and best holiday wishes for you.

The Tuxedo Farmers’ Market has announced its first Winter Market, held at the Tuxedo Train Station on Saturday from 10 a.m to 1 p.m. Continue Reading

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Tuxedo Chamber Holiday Mixer

Posted on 06 December 2012 by Editor

This evening provides a chance for the Sloatsburg and Tuxedo business communities to mix it up as the Tuxedo Chamber of Commerce holds its Annual Holiday Mixer at Tuxedo Junction, located smack in the center of town. Doors open at 6 p.m. Continue Reading

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Santa Makes An Early Visit To Harmony Hall

Posted on 05 December 2012 by Editor

The sudden shift to warmer weather and holiday spirits brought people out over the weekend to Sloatsburg’s Sunday celebrations, that included village caroling, tree lighting and a round of visits by Mr. and Mrs. Claus. Visitors also gathered at Harmony Hall, the 1848 mansion which was dressed up in finery for its annual Victorian Holiday December 2.

The event was sponsored by the Town of Ramapo and the Friends of Harmony Hall. Continue Reading

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Veterans And Voters Celebrated At Village Hall

Posted on 03 December 2012 by Editor

The Sloatsburg Village Board meeting last Tuesday evening was nearly standing room only. Officials came from across the county to attend the village’s special veterans remembrance ceremony that included recognition of the 50th anniversary of the Ladies Auxiliary of American Legion Post 1643.

“We have to make sure that our veterans coming back from Afghanistan, that the last place we send them is to the unemployment line,” said NY State Sen. David Carlucci, who’s working to create state legislation to help veterans and seniors.

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A Trustee Farewell

Posted on 29 November 2012 by Editor

This past Tuesday was the last Village Board meeting for departing Trustees Barbara Berntsen and Mark Reimer. And the duo said goodbye to a crowded room thanks to the big showing for the veterans celebration ceremony. Both trustees lost their recent re-election bid. Continue Reading

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Sloatsburg Dresses Up For Holiday Season

Posted on 26 November 2012 by Editor

Friends of Harmony Hall gathered at the Jacob Sloats House this past weekend to lend a hand, deck the halls and dress up the spacious rooms in anticipation of the hall’s annual Victorian Holiday, Sunday, December 2. Continue Reading

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Kick Off The Holidays

Posted on 23 November 2012 by Editor

There are many holiday traditions that take place out of the glare of family living rooms and kitchens. The annual game of lawn football is one of those that plays out in neighborhoods and parks in towns all over the country. A collection of Sloatsburg sons got together Thursday morning for their own friendly but spirited game of football played on the adjoining Lawns of Harmony Hall and the Sloatsburg Public Library. Continue Reading

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It’s Official – Tuxedo Fish Kill Caused By Mulch Pile

Posted on 16 November 2012 by Editor

It’s now stamped and official. The smoldering mulch pile operated by Perfect Cut at the Tuxedo Public Works Department property on Long Meadow Road in Sterling Forest caused the March fish kill along Warwick Brook. The mulch pile, and perhaps those pesky beavers.

“The findings of this water chemistry monitoring clearly indicate that Caretakers Marsh and the upper reaches of the south branch of Warwick Brook have highly eutrophic conditions resulting in chronic oxygen depletion and adverse impacts on water quality and ecological habitat.” — from a Water Chemistry and Ecological Assessment report prepared by Land Use Ecological Services for the Town of Tuxedo.

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Sparks Fly, Budget Passes

Posted on 15 November 2012 by Editor

Sloatsburg had a classic Village Board meeting Tuesday night, November 13. After a hard fought local election produced two new trustees, both in attendance, the board held a Public Hearing without any public present. Continue Reading

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Tuxedo Community Meeting

Posted on 14 November 2012 by Editor

The Tuxedo community will hold an open town meeting Wednesday, November 14 at 7 p.m. at the George F. Baker Auditorium to discuss the ongoing initiative to preserve the high school population. Continue Reading

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