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
During the April 20 meeting members of the Monroe Town Board weighed in on the New York For All Act. ( Pixabay photo.) Supervisor addresses concerns about construction near Round Lake Town of Monroe Supervisor Maureen Richardson, during the April 20 Monroe Town Board meeting, addressed some residents’ concerns... Local News 21 Apr 2026 | 05:27
During its April 6 meeting, the Monroe Town Board held a public hearing on road improvement plans for Seven Springs Road. ( Pixabay photo.) Town Board discusses road improvement, budget officer stipend A continuation of the public hearing for the road improvement plans relating to the Seven Springs Road Realignment project... Local News 10 Apr 2026 | 02:41
Sem. James Skoufis, joined by state and local politicians announces efforts to alleviate congestion at a busy Monroe-Woodbury intersection. ( Photo provided.) Skoufis, Eachus announce funding to alleviate traffic in Monroe-Woodbury Senator James Skoufis (D-Orange County) and Assemblyman Chris Eachus (D-New Windsor) joined local leaders from southeast... Local News 09 Mar 2026 | 01:37
Monroe Town Supervisor Maureen Richardson takes her oath of office before the Jan. 5, 2026 Town Board Meeting. ( Photo by Gail B. Hoffer-Loibl) Richardson sworn in as Town Supervisor After taking her oath of office on top of a Bible and the town code, former Monroe Town Board member Maureen Richardson assumed... Local News 07 Jan 2026 | 04:02
State grant awarded for water district improvement project The Town of Monroe has been awarded a New York State Water Infrastructure Improvement Grant (WIIA) in support of the Water... Local News 29 Dec 2025 | 12:56
Cuts to budget draw calls of sabotage from incoming board, residents At the Nov. 17 Monroe Town Board meeting, Supervisor-elect Maureen Richardson accused the Republican board members - including... Local News 19 Nov 2025 | 10:21
