An example of a Story Walk placed on a fence at a school for children of U.S. military personnel in Japan. Board, Library disagree on Story Walk location The Monroe Free Library, represented by Executive Director Amanda Piekart Primiano, came before the Monroe Village Board... Local News 19 Mar 2025 | 12:10
The red dot highlights one of the lots the village would like to preserve: 231 Smith Clove Road. ( Image via Google Maps) Woodbury extends construction moratorium, eyes Smith Clove Road lots The village of Woodbury has extended its moratorium on certain construction permits, citing a need for more time to put a... Local News 17 Mar 2025 | 03:41
Martha Lopez speaks to the board about appointing Kelly Rinaldi to the Woodbury Town Board. ( Image via YouTube) Town board appointment raises questions about fairness The appointment of Kelly Rinaldi to the Woodbury Town Board at the March 6 meeting was met with concern from Woodbury residents,... Local News 11 Mar 2025 | 10:10
Monroe-Woodbury High School. Monroe-Woodbury schools lay out budget requests Led by Dr. Eric Hassler, district assistant superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, administrators from the Monroe-Woodbury... Local News 10 Mar 2025 | 10:10
Woodbury considers permitting certain food stands The Woodbury Planning Board discussed the benefits and challenges of permitting food stands in the village during their March... Local News 07 Mar 2025 | 12:10
Smith’s Clove Park. Youth football and cheer league squeezed out of Smith’s Clove Park Representing the Monroe-Woodbury Youth Football and Cheer League, treasurer Eric Rosenthal turned to the Monroe Village Board... Local News 06 Mar 2025 | 01:21
Oak trees. ( Photo by Lisa Reider) Monroe tree law public hearing to remain open until March 24 The Monroe Town Board continued its review of the proposed local law regarding tree preservation at the March 3 meeting.... Local News 04 Mar 2025 | 03:49
Woodbury Town Hall. ( Image via Google Maps) Town approves agreement with library The Woodbury Town Board’s approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Woodbury Public Library was met with concerns... Local News 03 Mar 2025 | 08:10
A site plan for Shops at Woodbury. Board raises safety concerns about Shops at Woodbury construction After previous delays and contentions with the applicant, the Woodbury Planning Board on February 21 approved the draft resolution... Local News 28 Feb 2025 | 12:10
Monroe Town Hall. New substation planned near Forest Ave. Orange and Rockland’s (O&R) proposed substation off of Forest Avenue prompted discussion about the growing demand for electric... Local News 26 Feb 2025 | 12:10
L-R Back: Councilwoman Maureen Richardson, Supervisor Anthony Cardone, Councilman Sal Scancarello, Councilwoman Dorey Houle, and Councilwoman Mary Bingham. L-R Front: Hailee and Madison Lendor. ( Photo by Gail Hoffer-Loibl) Local twins lauded for helping neighbors in need The town of Monroe honored Monroe-Woodbury eighth grade twins Madison and Hailee Lendor for their fundraising efforts through... Local News 05 Feb 2025 | 12:10
The January 23 Woodbury VIllage Board meeting. ( Image via YouTube) Woodbury military banners now available The village of Woodbury is now accepting applications for its military banners program, which will honor active duty, veteran,... Local News 28 Jan 2025 | 08:10
Monroe Town Hall. ( Photo by Daniel Case, Wikimedia Commons) Public comments open for Larkin Drive project, tree law Councilwoman Maureen Richardson, during the January 21 Monroe Town Board meeting, questioned the approval of a mileage voucher... Local News 27 Jan 2025 | 08:10
Ice skating at Crane Park raises liability concerns The Monroe Village Board discussed the feasibility of allowing ice skating on one of the ponds at Crane Park at their January... Local News 24 Jan 2025 | 12:10
Woodbury Town Hall. ( Image by Google Maps) Parks Committee chair calls for better handling of volunteer issues Town of Woodbury Parks Committee Chair Maria Lopez, addressing the town board during the January 16 meeting, called for better... Local News 21 Jan 2025 | 08:10
Warwick residents to participate in nationwide rally