Monticello, NY – Beginning Monday, September 28, the Sullivan County office of the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will no longer offer the DMV drop boxes for transaction processing.
Sullivan County Clerk Russell Reeves, who oversees the local DMV office, stated, “While the boxes played an integral part in helping the public during the height of the COVID pandemic, it is now prudent to have all transactions done with a scheduled appointment.”
Monticello, NY – The 2020 Sullivan County Real Estate Tax Foreclosure Auction will be held online this October 20-21.
Sullivan County Treasurer Nancy Buck urges all potential bidders – including experienced bidders – to thoroughly familiarize themselves with the unique aspects of this online-only auction. An audio Bidders’ Seminar, terms and conditions, and the full catalog can be viewed at https://aarauctions.com/servlet/Search.do?auctionId=3719.
Eldred, NY – The Sullivan County Division of Public Works is closing a portion of County Road 33 (Eldred-Yulan Road) in the Town of Highland to replace County Bridge 198, located approximately 0.1 miles west of the intersection of CR 33 and State Route 55 (County Road 11). This section of road is scheduled to be closed to all traffic starting 7 a.m. October 5, 2020, and will remain closed for approximately 2 weeks.
Liberty, NY – You may not hear of it often, but Sullivan County’s Medical Assistance (MA) Unit is responsible for a critical portion of Public Assistance: determining eligibility for Medicaid and various related programs.
These programs are designed to provide necessary medical, dental and optical care to families who may not otherwise be able to obtain these services. They are based on need and have varying eligibility requirements for groups such as pregnant women, children under age 19 and senior citizens.
Within this unit there are several specialized programs:
Monticello, NY – The final chance to respond to the 2020 U.S. Census is here, and Sullivan County still ranks second-to-last in Statewide response rates.
Monticello, NY – The public is cordially invited to attend a special ceremony in honor of POW/MIA Recognition Day, Friday, September 18 at 1 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial located outside the Sullivan County Government Center, 100 North Street, Monticello.
Mask-wearing will be required, and there is ample room to socially distance while still witnessing the ceremony.
For additional information on this event, please contact the Sullivan County Veterans Service Agency at 845-807-0233.
Liberty, NY – As one Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) season comes to a close, another is about to begin.
Liberty, NY – Public Assistance (PA) applicants should be aware they have an additional option for applying for initial eligibility for PA.
Liberty, NY – Don’t forget that the Sullivan County Department of Family Services is now offering an app to make the paperwork process easier.
Liberty, NY - The Sullivan County Soil & Water Conservation District is now taking orders for the annual Fish Stocking Program.
If you are interested in stocking your pond with large mouth bass, rainbow or brook trout, fathead minnows, or crawfish this fall, the District will be accepting orders until Monday, September 14, 2020. The pick-up date is Monday, September 21. Trout should be stocked in cold-water ponds.