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Town of Monroe addresses reports of unpermitted solicitation.

Town of Monroe addresses reports of unpermitted solicitation. ( Big Stock Photo)

Monroe. Residents are reminded of ‘No Knock/No Solicitation’ registry.

Town responds to reports of unauthorized solicitation from pest control company

25 Jun 2026 | 03:13

The Town of Monroe has received several reports from residents regarding recent door-to-door solicitation from a pest control company. In an emailed alert, the town said it has not issued any peddler’s permits for this solicitation, as required by town code, and reminded residents that solicitors should...

Celebrate Independence Day: Local festivals and events

Celebrate Independence Day: Local festivals and events

23 Jun 2026 | 11:12

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Multi-Day Events

Woodbury Liberty Celebration Series: June 6-July 4

Month-long community celebration...

Harriman resident and former NYC police officer sentenced for role in drug trafficking enterprise

Harriman resident and former NYC police officer sentenced for role in drug trafficking enterprise

24 Jun 2026 | 11:30

Harriman resident and former New York City police officer Andrew Nguyen was sentenced Monday to 90 months...

Congregants sit with the Torahs from Monroe Temple Beth-El, waiting to bring them inside the Temple Beth Shalom building.

Congregants sit with the Torahs from Monroe Temple Beth-El, waiting to bring them inside the Temple Beth Shalom building. ( Photo by Gail Conklin.)

Two Orange County synagogues unite under one roof and one name

24 Jun 2026 | 12:10

After years of planning and coordinating, Monroe Temple Beth-El and Temple Beth Shalom of Florida formalized...

The Town of Monroe has asked the postal service to investigate the feasibililty of an idependent local post office and distinct ZIP code boundaries for the Town of Palm Tree and Village of Kiryas Joel.

The Town of Monroe has asked the postal service to investigate the feasibililty of an idependent local post office and distinct ZIP code boundaries for the Town of Palm Tree and Village of Kiryas Joel. ( Pixabay photo.)

Town of Monroe seeks distinct ZIP Code boundaries for Town of Palm Tree, Village of Kiryas Joel

22 Jun 2026 | 04:43

The Town of Monroe has asked the postal service to investigate the feasibililty of an idependent local...

Rock Slyde takes over Tin Barn Brewing on June 27.

Rock Slyde takes over Tin Barn Brewing on June 27.

Music for the Week: Independence Day celebrations and more to kick off the summer season.

22 Jun 2026 | 03:37

Saturday, June 27

The Lakeside Farmer’s Market, 33 Windermere Ave., starts the morning at 10:30 a.m. with...

The Town of Woodbury intends to halt animal control services for the Town of Monroe if outstanding payments aren’t received by the end of June.

The Town of Woodbury intends to halt animal control services for the Town of Monroe if outstanding payments aren’t received by the end of June. ( Pixabay photo.)

Town of Woodbury poised to end animal control services for Town of Monroe

22 Jun 2026 | 12:33

The Town of Woodbury is poised to end animal control services for the Town of Monroe, unless outstanding...

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