Monticello, NY – With the entrance of the Mid-Hudson region of the State into Phase 2 of the NY Forward plan tomorrow, June 9, Sullivan County government offices will slowly begin reopening to in-person visits.

“We are bringing back less than 50% of our employees onsite, and offices will be open to the public by appointment only,” explained County Manager Josh Potosek. “This is to ensure that the plan we’ve developed is workable and safe before we bring back more employees and reopen for walk-in customers – likely with the start of Phase 3.”

Monticello, NY – Sullivan County Manager Josh Potosek has recommended the Legislature approve a temporary reduction in the salaries of 87 management/confidential County employees.

Monticello, NY – In consultation with Sullivan County Treasurer Nancy Buck, County Manager Josh Potosek has extended the repurchase period for tax-foreclosed properties to August 31, 2020 at 5 p.m.

“We had already extended the repurchasing deadline from April 20 to June 20, but the fiscal and employment consequences of COVID-19 continue to deeply impact our residents,” Potosek explained. “We want to give our property owners every chance we can to reclaim their land, so I issued an Executive Order pushing the repurchase deadline back to August 31.”

DMV and other offices have drop boxes located in the vestibules on both sides of the Sullivan County Government Center in Monticello. These vestibules are open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays.

Monticello, NY – Commencing Monday, June 1, as authorized by the State, the Sullivan County DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) began officially processing limited transactions for Sullivan County residents only. Sullivan County Clerk Russell Reeves also launched the new SC DMV Remote Transaction System to alleviate delays and public frustration.

Public Health Director Nancy McGraw, left, presented Supervising Community Health Nurse Beth Gilmore with this plaque from her coworkers upon her retirement May 29.

Liberty, NY – Sullivan County Public Health Services’ Supervising Community Health Nurse Beth Gilmore, RN, was presented with a plaque on Friday by the Public Health staff in appreciation of her 30 years of loyal and dedicated service to the County. 

Monticello, NY – Legislature Chairman Robert Doherty announces that businessman Rick Lander and Sullivan County Commissioner of Jurors George Cooke will join Legislature Vice Chair Mike Brooks, County Manager Josh Potosek and Public Health Director Nancy McGraw for Live Town Halls this coming week.

Monticello, NY – The Sullivan County Division of Community Resources and the Sullivan County Child Care Council have jointly created a survey to assess the needs of families in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis.

This press release is courtesy of the NYS Board of Elections...

Albany, NY - The State Board of Elections reminds all New York State residents that the deadline to register to vote for the June 23, 2020 State, local and federal Primaries, including the Democratic Presidential Primary is this Friday, May 29, 2020. Mail-in voter registration forms must be postmarked by midnight, May 29, 2020. 

Liberty, NY – With the summer season nigh, Sullivan County has been receiving numerous inquiries about whether summer camps and seasonal residences will be able or allowed to open for the next few months.

“We’ve heard from people on both sides of the debate over opening such facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic,” acknowledged Public Health Director Nancy McGraw. “In addition to the basic questions of ‘if’ and ‘when,’ we’ve been giving answers about what constitutes a summer camp and how it’s regulated differently from other seasonal occupancy units.”

Monticello, NY – Legislature Chairman Robert Doherty announces that Catskill Regional Medical Center CEO Jonathan Schiller will again join Legislature Vice Chair Mike Brooks, County Manager Josh Potosek and Public Health Director Nancy McGraw for a Live Town Hall this coming week.

“Our only hospital is the focus of attention during the COVID crisis, and Jonathan’s updates have consistently informed and calmed our anxious residents,” Doherty stated. “I appreciate the ongoing efforts of CEO Schiller and his team of heroes, and I look forward to welcoming him back this Thursday.”