(Monticello, NY 9:45 AM) - Sullivan County Legislature has announced that Sullivan County’s Annual Litter Pluck Event will take place from Saturday, May 6, 2017 through Sunday, May 14, 2017, and all school and community groups, as well as private citizens are urged to participate. The full legislative board voted to fund the bags and the associated waste disposal fees for this annual litter pluck event, through the County’s Parks, Recreation and Beautification Department and the Department of Public Works Department at its full board meeting on April 20, 2017.

(Monticello, NY 1:15 PM) Applications are now being accepted for funding of community improvement projects through the Sullivan County PLANS & PROGRESS Small Grants Program.

(Monticello, NY 3:30 PM) Public Works Chair Joe Perrello announced today that the Sullivan County Legislature has approved the execution of agreements with municipalities for participation in the County’s 2017 Cleanup Initiative.

Perrello stated “The 2017 tonnage allocation has increased 43% in total for the towns and villages.   The Sullivan County Legislature and County Manager remain committed to this vital program and understand the importance of assisting our towns and villages in this effort”

(Monticello, NY) - There will be a Special Meeting of the Legislature for Thursday, May 4, 2017 at 9:10AM in the Legislative Chambers, 100 North Street, Monticello, New York. The purpose of the meeting is to approve real property repurchases and any other business that may come before the Legislature.

(Monticello, NY) - There will be a meeting of the Sullivan County Land Bank Corporation Board of Directors on Tuesday, May 2nd at 8:30AM in the Legislative Committee Room, 100 North Street, Monticello, New York. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss potential acquisition targets and review organizational matters.

(Liberty, NY 3:10pm) - Sullivan County Public Health Services is pleased to be able to co-sponsor an important free training with the NYS Health Department for clinical providers (physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants). The training, Buprenorphine Waiver Training for Clinical Providers is scheduled for this Saturday, May 6th, 2017 from 8:00AM to 1:00PM. Breakfast will be available beginning at 7:30AM.

(Monticello, NY 10:30am) - Legislator Joe Perrello joins County Clerk Dan Briggs in reminding all Sullivan County residents that 12.7% of every DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) transaction conducted locally is money that stays here. We encourage all to keep their money local, thereby helping us to keep our taxes down.

Please be advised that the twenty-fifth meeting of the Charter Review Commission will be held on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at 6:00 P.M., in the *Legislative Hearing Room*, 100 North Street, 2nd Floor, Monticello, NY 12701.

The public is welcome to attend.

(Monticello, NY 3:45pm) - Sullivan County Legislature has announced that the Sullivan County’s Annual Litter Pluck Event will be extended through May 21, 2017 due to the inclement weather we have been experiencing. The litter pluck was originally scheduled to take place from Saturday, May 6, 2017 through Sunday, May 14, 2017. All school and community groups, as well as private citizens are urged to participate.

Town of Mamakating: May 24-26 Shawanga Mountain VFW Post 4947 will place cemetery flags at the following cemeteries: New Vernon, Burlingham Rural Free, Poplar Grove at Phillipsport, and the Monument at the Phillipsport Community Center. May 27 - 10:00 a.m. Cemetery services at Burlingham Rural Free.

Sunday, May 28

Woodridge: 4:00 p.m. - Memorial Service at Veterans Park on Roosevelt Avenue in Woodridge. In the event of rain, the service will be held in the Village Hall.