Monticello, NY – The Sullivan County Department of Solid Waste & Recycling is accepting retired Christmas trees at no charge from Sullivan County residents, businesses and visitors at the end of this Holiday season.
“For individuals with access to backyards and open spaces, strategically-placed, spent Christmas trees offer welcome cover during the winter…
Read MoreLiberty, NY – New York State has announced an Emergency HEAP (Home Energy Assistance Program) benefit is available, beginning January 2.
“Applicants must have exhausted – or have unavailable to them – the original Regular benefit,” notes Sullivan County Deputy Social Services Commissioner Giselle Steketee. “An emergency situation is when a client has less than a ¼ tank of fuel, less…
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Liberty, NY – Sullivan County’s new Public Health Director, Dr. Jessie Moore, today joined the team at the Department of Public Health, but she’s long been familiar with the County’s health challenges and landscape.
“I’ve been overseeing 26 service lines at Garnet Health for the past year and a half,” she related of her role there as Physician Liaison, maintaining close relationships…
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Sullivan County RSVP Coordinator Monika Roosa, right, delivers some blankets – made by RSVP volunteers – to Sullivan County Federation for the Homeless Executive Director Kathy Kreiter.
Monticello, NY – Sullivan County Community Resources Commissioner Laura Quigley and Office for the Aging Director Lise-Anne Deoul are pleased to announce the appointment of…
Read MoreMonticello, NY – Legislators this month authorized the increase of tipping fees for trash removal companies bringing waste to Sullivan County transfer stations.
“Since this has been something of interest and concern to the public, we want citizens to understand how and why we came to this decision,” explained Legislature Chair Nadia Rajsz. “We were forced to raise rates because of our…
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