Monticello, NY – Due to the current and forecasted bitterly cold weather, Sullivan County is opening warming centers beginning today, Wednesday, December 13 at 6 p.m. These centers will remain open through noon this Saturday, December 16.  

The warming centers will be located in Monticello at the Ted Stroebele Recreation Center at 5 Jefferson Street and in Liberty at the United Methodist Church at 170 North Main Street. Everyone is welcome to stop in and warm up, and these facilities will remain open overnight.

Monticello, NY – All nine legislators gave their assent today to the 2018 Sullivan County Budget, which proposes to spend just over $226 million yet stay under the state-mandated property tax cap with a projected tax levy increase of 2.3%.

“This is a conscientious budget, taking into account the needs of both our staff and our taxpayers,” remarked Legislature Chairman Luis Alvarez. “I thank everyone who worked toward that goal.”

Albany, NY – Amidst a competitive field of contestants throughout the Mid-Hudson region, 13 initiatives across Sullivan County proved winners in the eyes of New York State this week, winning a combined $5,570,433 in state grants through the 2017 Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) process.

“What great news for Sullivan County! This is the highest number of projects we’ve ever had gain funding through the CFA program,” noted Legislature Chairman Luis Alvarez.

Wurtsboro, NY – Sullivan County’s Division of Public Works will conduct a Public Informational Meeting to discuss the proposed repairs to the Sullivan County Route 66/Hamilton Road (Orange County Route 48) Bridge over Shawangunk Kill in Burlingham. 

The meeting will be held at the Mamakating Town Hall, 2948 Route 209, Wurtsboro, NY, on January 9, 2018 from 7-9 p.m. The purpose of this meeting is to obtain comments from interested parties and adjacent landowners related to proposed project alternatives and their associated environmental effects.

Monticello, NY – For Sister Kevin John Shields, it’s never been about herself. Not even today, when she was given the Distinguished Citizen Award by the Sullivan County Legislature.

Bethel, NY – For the staff of the Sullivan County Division of Planning & Environmental Management and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Sullivan County, Thursday’s celebration of the Bethel Creamery was far more than a ribboncutting – it was the culmination of years of diligent effort.

Monticello, NY – The Sullivan County Department of Solid Waste & Recycling is pleased to announce that it will once again accept retired natural Christmas trees at no charge from Sullivan County residents, businesses and visitors at the end of this Holiday season.

UPDATE: Monticello, NY – In cooperation with partner agencies and municipalities, Sullivan County will open two warming centers tomorrow, Wednesday, December 27, at noon and keep them open through at least noon on Wednesday, January 3.

The warming centers will be located in Monticello at the Ted Stroebele Recreation Center at 5 Jefferson Street and in Liberty at the United Methodist Church at 170 North Main Street.

Monticello, NY – With temperatures forecast to again plunge below zero, Sullivan County is keeping its two community warming centers operational through at least noon on Monday, January 8.

Located in Monticello at the Ted Stroebele Recreation Center at 5 Jefferson Street and in Liberty at the United Methodist Church at 170 North Main Street, the centers were initially slated to close tomorrow.

Monticello, NY –– In light of recent structure fires and carbon monoxide poisoning concerns, the Sullivan County Division of Public Safety asks residents, property owners and visitors to plan ahead for what will be dangerous and potentially lethal weather conditions.