Tree preservation amendments to be finalized in new year The town of Monroe is optimistic about its ability to adopt a new local law amending tree preservation regulations early... Local News 04 Dec 2024 | 12:00
Monroe Town Hall. ( Photo by Daniel Case) Town passes budget with 10.73% tax increase The town of Monroe passed its 2025 preliminary budget, despite the objections of two council members, during the November... Local News 20 Nov 2024 | 12:10
Monroe Town Hall. ( Photo by Daniel Case) Monroe board debates revenue streams, code enforcement The Monroe Town Board continued its review of its 2025 preliminary budget, leading to heated debates about how it is managed... Local News 13 Nov 2024 | 12:20
Councilmembers debate budget line items The Monroe Town Board continued its review of the preliminary budget for 2025, during its October 21 meeting. Ahead of the... Local News 25 Oct 2024 | 12:10
Monroe Town Hall. ( Photo by Daniel Case) Budget concerns, HR issues lead the Oct. 7 town board meeting The town of Monroe approved a 12-month subscription with GOGov for a branded mobile app that would inform citizens of town-related... Local News 11 Oct 2024 | 10:41
Monroe Town Hall. ( Photo by Daniel Case) Monroe wins $145,000 for town generators The town of Monroe recently won a grant for $145,000, which will be used to purchase backup generators at the town’s Senior... Local News 07 Oct 2024 | 12:43
Airplane Park. ( Photo courtesy of the village of Monroe) Airplane Park odors blamed on neighboring municipalities Orange County Legislator Peter Tuohy emphasized the importance of tourism in Orange County, informing the board that visitor... Local News 18 Sep 2024 | 12:23
Monroe residents brace for the high costs of water maintenance Residents of the town of Monroe’s Water District One, which includes 74 households located on High Ridge Road and parts of... Local News 14 Aug 2024 | 11:04
Funding will go toward fixing the East Mombasha Drive culvert that carries the tributary to Little Dam Lake. ( Image by Google Maps) Town celebrates multiple grant wins The New York State Bridge New York funding program awarded a $1.1 million grant to the town of Monroe for improvements to... Local News 18 Jul 2024 | 09:40
Monroe Town Hall. ( Photo by Daniel Case) Town restricts councilwoman’s access after festival altercation An incident involving town of Monroe Councilwoman Maureen Richardson and Councilman Sal Scancarello at a recent Food Truck... Local News 24 Jun 2024 | 12:55
On June 3, board members expressed disagreements regarding certain voucher claims, grant services. Monroe infighting turns to vouchers, grant access The Monroe Town Board argued over the appropriateness of certain reimbursements for councilmembers and the permitted actions... Local News 06 Jun 2024 | 04:57
Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus. Neuhaus updates town on safety, preservation efforts Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus shared updates on the county’s efforts to improve safety, reduce costs, and ensure... Local News 08 May 2024 | 10:09
Monroe Town Hall. ( Photo by Daniel Case) Town clerk inundated with information requests A discussion on Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) requests response times prompted a debate amongst members of the Monroe... Local News 17 Apr 2024 | 10:34
The April 1 Monroe Town Board meeting included a heated exchange between Supervisor Tony Cardone and Councilmember Maureen Richardson. Richardson, Cardone exchange barbs at April 1 meeting Tensions rose at the April 1st Monroe Town Board meeting as Supervisor Anthony Cardone and Councilwoman Maureen Richardson... Local News 05 Apr 2024 | 11:48
The January 17 Monroe Town Board Meeting. Bingham named to Moodna Commission after move by Houle The January 17 Monroe Town Board meeting saw a course correction to kick things off. After adjourning from executive session,... Local News 23 Jan 2024 | 06:51
