Liberty, NY – A new survey for local landlords will guide the County in developing a smoother process for rentals and payments.
“The Sullivan County Department of Social Services aims to better support the relationship between the Department, tenants and landlords,” notes Deputy Commissioner of Social Services Giselle Steketee. “We want to bridge that gap in communication between everyone, especially landlords.”
Liberty, NY – Thanks to a partnership between Sullivan County’s Center for Workforce Development (CWD) and Sullivan BOCES, up to 15 local residents who want to gain basic carpentry skills can do so for free, starting this April.
“While we are fortunate to have a number of skilled contractors in our region, they struggle to find reliable, competent help to meet the demand for their services,” noted Sullivan County Legislature Vice Chair and District 3 Legislator Mike Brooks, who joined his fellow legislators this month in unanimously approving County funding for this program.
Loch Sheldrake, NY – How can thoughtful planning and zoning shape vibrant and attractive rural communities? What is a Planning Board or ZBA’s role in this process?
Hurleyville, NY – Three sets of local duos will perform Saturday, March 11, at 2 p.m., as the Frederick Cook Society presents an afternoon of live Americana, folk and bluegrass music.
Monticello, NY – A new State law requires notaries to now keep track of every instance in which they provide their services.
Section 182.9 of the Notary Public License Law states that notaries public must make a record at the time of the performance of the notarial act, to include:
Monticello, NY – The Office for the Aging will temporarily transition to appointments-only for the next few months, starting February 6, due to an expansion of their quarters in the Government Center.
“We’ll continue to handle phone calls and emails like we always have, but we won’t be able to accept walk-ins without an appointment,” explained Office for the Aging Director Lise-Anne Deoul. “I ask for the public’s patience as we transform our cramped offices into an expansive, welcoming, ADA-accessible space in the months to come. It will be worth the wait!”
Monticello, NY – Volunteers trained as tax counselors can prepare and file Federal and State tax returns at no cost to individuals and families through the AARP Tax-Aide program, part of the AARP Foundation.
Ed Townsend and Mickey Barnett, circa 1970
Hurleyville, NY – Several years ago, local singer Mickey Barnett told an incredible story to folks from the Sullivan County Museum & Cultural Center about how one of America’s most famous and iconic soul songs came to be written in Bethel, New York.
That song, recorded in 1970 by Marvin Gaye, was “Let’s Get it On.” It became the biggest Motown hit of the time, selling over two million copies within the first six weeks of its release.
Liberty, NY – The Sullivan County Welfare Fraud Task Force has made the following arrests:
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.