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
A letter for my future daughter As we pack away our Halloween decor and costumes, I can’t help but feel nostalgic. My parents’ first date was on Halloween.... Letters to the Editor 04 Nov 2024 | 04:35
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
Museum Village. Museum Village wins $155,000 in grant funding Museum Village will soon get a funding boost of $155,000 thanks to a Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY)... Local News 01 Oct 2024 | 05:07
Clearing the waters on Village Well #4 Recent claims by the Town of Monroe supervisor regarding the contamination of the Village of Monroe’s Well #4 have understandably... Letters to the Editor 19 Sep 2024 | 12:13
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
Museum Village. Town weighs options for saving Museum Village The town of Monroe is looking for ways to best help Museum Village stay open, considering the long-time educational center’s... Local News 06 Sep 2024 | 12:04
Supervisor Cardone’s disrespect is the real cost to taxpayers As a councilwoman for the Town of Monroe, I find it inconceivable that Supervisor Cardone would go to the Village of Monroe... Letters to the Editor 29 Aug 2024 | 02:03
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
Monroe confirms top-down access to grant consultants Following the prior town board meeting’s debate on who should have access to grant consultants, the board passed a resolution... Local News 24 Jun 2024 | 01:37
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
Statement on recent accusations Often times, two sides are offered at Monroe Town Board meetings. I appreciate the opportunity to refute another colorful... Letters to the Editor 24 Jun 2024 | 12:47
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
