Monticello, NY – In order to better accommodate commercial haulers, Sullivan County’s scale at the Monticello Transfer Station will operate on an expanded schedule, starting June 2.

“Our private waste haulers have said they need increased access to our main transfer station, and I’m pleased to say that is about to become a reality,” said District 7 Legislator Joe Perrello, chair of the Legislature’s Public Works Committee. “We’ll be staffing our scale in Monticello a full hour-and-a-half longer Mondays through Fridays, and 45 minutes more on Saturdays.”

NARROWSBURG — Fort Delaware Museum of Colonial History in Narrowsburg, NY has announced its schedule of special programs for the 2025 season.

For the fourth consecutive year, the series of presentations will be sponsored by Bold Gold Media.

The Bold Gold Media Speaker Series kicked off on the Fort’s opening day, Saturday, May 17 with a presentation by Sullivan County Historian John Conway exploring the newly discovered connection between Benedict Arnold and Cushetunk, the first permanent European settlement in the Upper Delaware region.

Detailed scale models of Canal features – like the John Roebling-constructed aqueducts – can be found in the Interpretive Center.

Summitville, NY – The Delaware & Hudson Canal Interpretive Center (16 Bova Road, Summitville) will be open to the public Memorial Day Weekend (May 24-27), from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, Saturday & Monday, and noon–5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is always free!

Monticello, NY – The Sullivan County Parks, Recreation & Beautification Department is offering American Red Cross Blended Learning: Lifeguard Courses, Lifeguard Recertification Courses, and CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers Recertification Courses!

Throughout May and June 2025, Sullivan County’s Assistant Recreation Director Fiona Feltman will give these courses in the Fallsburg Jr./Sr. High School Indoor Pool (115 Brickman Rd, Fallsburg).

Lifeguard/Lifeguard Recertification Courses

Monticello, NY – Public Works Committee Chair Joe Perrello is pleased to announce that Sullivan County is hosting a residential Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event next month.

Scheduled for Sunday, June 8, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., it will be offered at the Monticello Transfer Station’s Scale House area at 91 Landfill Drive.

“This is a great time to clean out your household chemicals,” said Perrello. “These items can be dangerous to people and the environment if stored a long time or just thrown out with the rest of the trash.”

Bethel, NY – Lake Superior State Park will open to the public for picnicking, boat rentals, and swimming starting Memorial Day Weekend and continue to operate every weekend through the end of June from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Daily operation commences June 21 through September 1. Hours of operation are 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday–Sunday and 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Monday-Thursday, subject to weather conditions.

Monticello, NY – Bidders are welcome from now through May 29 on more than 30 items – including assorted metal, trucks, containers, even a lathe and a hay blower – up for auction by the Sullivan County Division of Public Works (DPW).

“There’s something to interest any bargain-hunter,” says District 7 Legislator and Public Works Committee Chair Joe Perrello. “I invite everyone to take a look and make a bid.”

Monticello, NY –Money may not grow on trees, but you can explore the world of grants for your non-profit, small business, or municipality.

Liberty, NY – The Sullivan County Welfare Fraud Task Force has arrested:

Saturday, May 24th

Mamakating: 9:00 – 11:15 am – Edward M. Maier Memorial VFW Post 4947 will hold Memorial Day Services at the following: 9:00 am – Poplar Grove Cemetery, 9:45 am – Monument at the Phillipsport Community Center, 10:30 am – Burlingham Cemetery, and 11:15 am – Pine Hill Cemetery. (Times are approximate)

Sunday, May 25th