It’s that time of year for Pine Grove Lakes residents to gather for the Annual Homeowners’ Meeting. And with a recent notice from the Town of Ramampo that sewers might, just might, finally be coming to the Grove in 2013, the annual meeting could be the place to go to get answers. Continue Reading

The fun and cookies offered a brief relief from the business at hand at last week’s special Village Board Reorganization meeting, which saw new Trustees Thomas Buckley, Jr. and Dan O’Leary sworn in.

The annual meeting is also where the mayor makes any appointments to boards or commissions. Continue Reading

One downside to Sloatsburg is Rt. 17 snaking through the central village, creating traffic backups and reducing the impulse to walk around. But there is an upside to having a river of cars flow by. And John Brownell out of Southfields has found a nice little oasis in the middle of that river. Continue Reading

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Kyle Lynch watched the call go out for help from people hit by Hurricane Sandy and then did what he does best — respond. Lynch helped organize and rally local community support for a Hurricane Sandy relief effort based out of the SAC building on Washington Avenue. A lieutenant with the Sloatsburg Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Lynch said he was moved by the devastation witnessed in parts of New York and just wanted to help out. This past Saturday, the SAC building bustled as final preparations were made to gather up donations and drive them to Breezy Point in Rockaway, Queens, one of the hardest hit NY coastal communities. Continue Reading