Notice released by the Town of Monroe informing the community of the Mombasha Park playground closure. ( From Monroeny.org.) Monroe closes playground at Mombasha Park After being made aware of concerns by residents about the condition of the playground at Mombasha Park, the Town of Monroe... Local News 09 Sep 2026 | 12:03
During a recent Monroe Town Board meeting, residents brought up concerns about a potential bus depot by Orange and Rockland Lake. ( Pixabay photo.) Residents seek updates to town comprehensive plan Residents brought up various concerns at the Aug. 10 Monroe Town Board meeting, including the lack of updates to the town’s... Local News 18 Aug 2026 | 08:44
Crowd gathers at Monroe Town Hall for a question-and-answer session with the owner of highly-discussed parcel of land on Round Lake. Owner of Round Lake parcel addresses resident concerns During the Aug. 10 town board meeting, the Town of Monroe held a special question-and-answer session with Joel Mann, the... Local News 11 Aug 2026 | 08:35
A foul odor has permeated the air around Airplane Park in Monroe on and off for decades. ( Photo by Christina Scotti.) Supervisor says Airplane Park odor relief could finally be within reach Town of Monroe Supervisor Maureen Richardson announced last week that officials in South Blooming Grove have told her they... Local News 29 Jul 2026 | 04:27
Monroe Village police were called to a recent Monroe Town Board meeting, following a heated argument between the supervisor and councilmembers. ( Pixabay photo.) Police called to town meeting as arguments ensue between supervisor and councilmembers A heated argument at a recent Monroe Town meeting caused the police to be called in. The dispute centered around whether... Local News 29 Jul 2026 | 10:43
A message on a minivan spotted in Vernon, NJ on July 26. Photo: Becca Tucker ICE activity in Orange County, N.Y., on the rise On the morning of July 9, ICE agents made arrests in the towns of Monroe and Blooming Grove. “ICE executed a targeted enforcement... Local News 28 Jul 2026 | 01:25
Letter from State Sen. James Skoufis to Monroe Supervisor Maureen Richardson. Despite differences, communications remain open between Skoufis and Richardson A week after State Sen. James Skoufis considered ending communications with Monroe Supervisor Maureen Richardson, whom he... Local News 08 Jul 2026 | 06:04
The Town of Monroe is extending its Dial-A-Ride services to the Town of Chester and the Village of South Blooming Grove. ( Stock photo.) Town of Monroe to provide Dial-a-Ride service to the Town of Chester and the Village of South Blooming Grove After terminating its Dial-a-Ride agreement with the Town of Woodbury following a financial dispute, the Town of Monroe is... Local News 08 Jul 2026 | 11:03
The Town of Woodbury will continue to provide animal control services to the Town of Monroe. ( Pixabay photo.) Town of Woodbury to continue providing animal services to the Town of Monroe Town Supervisor Jacqueline Hernandez announced the Town of Woodbury will continue to provide animal control services to the... Local News 08 Jul 2026 | 10:56
The Town of Monroe has asked the postal service to investigate the feasibililty of an idependent local post office and distinct ZIP code boundaries for the Town of Palm Tree and Village of Kiryas Joel. ( Pixabay photo.) Town of Monroe seeks distinct ZIP Code boundaries for Town of Palm Tree, Village of Kiryas Joel The Town of Monroe has asked the postal service to investigate the feasibililty of an idependent local post office and distinct... Local News 22 Jun 2026 | 04:43
The Town of Woodbury intends to halt animal control services for the Town of Monroe if outstanding payments aren’t received by the end of June. ( Pixabay photo.) Town of Woodbury poised to end animal control services for Town of Monroe The Town of Woodbury is poised to end animal control services for the Town of Monroe, unless outstanding contract payments... Local News 22 Jun 2026 | 12:33
Crowd gathered at the June 8 Monroe Town Board meeting where the canceled food truck festival and other matters were discussed. ( Photo by Erin Holton.) Town of Monroe cancels food truck festival over cost concerns Difficulty covering expenses and DJ scheduling issues led the Town of Monroe to cancel its food truck festival. “Because of... Local News 11 Jun 2026 | 04:55
Maureen Richardson ( Photo provided.) Town of Monroe terminates Dial-a-Ride services with Town of Woodbury amid animal shelter dispute Following a tense exchange between Monroe Town Supervisor Maureen Richardson and Woodbury Town Supervisor Jacqueline Hernandez... Local News 11 Jun 2026 | 09:28
From left to right: Marty Dillon of Highland Mills, Town of Monroe Supervisor Maureen Richardson, FOWL Member Ralph Pena, American Legion Member #488 Sherrie Moore, Village of Chester Water Superintendent Gary Green and volunteer Barry McCarthy. ( Photo by Thomas Lawrence.) Walton Lake cleanup a success On May 16 the members of the Friends of Walton Lake (FOWL) conducted their Sixth Annual Walton Lake clean up. The dozens... Local News 19 May 2026 | 10:46
An oil spill, caused by an elevator malfunction at Monroe Flagship Premium Cinemas was addressed at the recent town meeting. ( Photo by Christina Scotti.) Supervisor addresses recent oil spill at Flagship Cinemas Town Supervisor Maureen Richardson at the May 5 Town Board meeting about a recent oil spill that affected the Millponds in... Local News 05 May 2026 | 06:45
