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
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
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
Supervisor update It’s a wrap on the unofficial end to summer as we prepare to welcome September, the beginning of a new school year and all... Letters to the Editor 28 Aug 2024 | 10:20
8 Reilly Road off Mombasha Lake. ( Image courtesy of SnazzyMaps) Residents speak out against Monroe’s use of eminent domain At the August 20 Monroe Village Board meeting Residents of the Lake Mombasha area, during a public hearing regarding New... Local News 22 Aug 2024 | 04:56
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 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
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
Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus. Neuhaus updates town on safety, preservation efforts Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus shared updates on the county’s efforts to improve safety, reduce costs, and ensure... Local News 08 May 2024 | 10:09
An update on town initiatives Thanks to the assistance of many residents and community members, we enjoyed another successful Clean Sweep event on Saturday,... Letters to the Editor 03 May 2024 | 12:18
Monroe Town Hall. ( Photo by Daniel Case) Town clerk inundated with information requests A discussion on Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) requests response times prompted a debate amongst members of the Monroe... Local News 17 Apr 2024 | 10:34
The April 1 Monroe Town Board meeting included a heated exchange between Supervisor Tony Cardone and Councilmember Maureen Richardson. Richardson, Cardone exchange barbs at April 1 meeting Tensions rose at the April 1st Monroe Town Board meeting as Supervisor Anthony Cardone and Councilwoman Maureen Richardson... Local News 05 Apr 2024 | 11:48