The Monroe-Woodbury Community Coalition, the grassroots, volunteer organization focused on improving health and wellness through a community-based approach, partnered with Monroe-Woodbury High School on Friday, March 21, for a day of workshops. Photo provided by the Town of Monroe. Central Valley. Monroe-Woodbury Community Coalition convenes The Monroe-Woodbury Community Coalition partnered with Monroe-Woodbury High School on Friday, March 21, for a day of workshops.... Local News 31 Mar 2025 | 05:10
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
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
Monroe Town Hall. ( Photo by Daniel Case, Wikimedia Commons) Travel expenses, revenue, and fee collection debates kick off 2025 During the January 2 meeting, the Monroe Town Board debated whether elected town officials should be reimbursed for local... Local News 07 Jan 2025 | 12:00
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
State senate candidates share their policy priorities NYS Senate District 42 residents will have three candidates to choose from during this year’s general election: Dorey Houle... Local News 15 Oct 2024 | 08:50
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
L-R: Monroe Town Supervisor Tony Cardone, Monroe Councilwoman Dorey Houle, Monroe resident Tom Carton, Orange County Legislator Peter Tuohy and of Wallkill Town Public Works Commissioner/Highway Superintendent Lou Ingrassia. ( Photo provided) Local leaders attend monument unveiling On Sept. 27, the Orange County Veterans Service Agency recently honored the 40 Orange County residents who lost their lives... Local News 07 Oct 2024 | 10:47
‘Who do you think will represent you best in Albany?’ Democracy is at risk! That’s the fearful chant of many loser politicians. Fortunately for us we live in a Constitutional... Letters to the Editor 05 Oct 2024 | 04:45
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
Mitts wins Conservative primary The preliminary Conservative primary election results for NYS Senate District 42 show Tim Mitts ahead of Dorey Houle by just... Local News 26 Jun 2024 | 09:25
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
A map of NYS Senate District 42. Meet your Conservative Party candidates for State Senate The primary election for the Senate District 42 Conservative Party candidate is just around the corner. On June 25, Orange... Local News 19 Jun 2024 | 09:59
Tick-borne illnesses: How to protect people, pets in the height of summer