Letter to the Editor: Proud to endorse Richardson, Stephens, Rivera I am proud to endorse Councilwoman Maureen Richardson for Monroe Town Supervisor. She is a lifelong resident and is not afraid... Letters to the Editor 23 Jun 2025 | 12:40
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) 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
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
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
Tick-borne illnesses: How to protect people, pets in the height of summer