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Sullivan County Leaders to Host Third COVID-19 Town Hall Q&A

Monticello, NY –Legislature Chairman Robert Doherty announces that Legislature Vice Chair Mike Brooks, County Manager Josh Potosek, Public Health Director Nancy McGraw and Coroner and Mobilemedic CEO Albee Bockman will answer citizens’ questions during a Facebook Live Q&A session Wednesday, April 1, at 1 p.m.

“Over 7,000 people have viewed the video of the second Town Hall, topping the 6,000+ who viewed the first one last week,” Doherty stated. “On Wednesday, we’ll again provide answers to the questions this growing audience is asking.”

Sullivan County Leaders to Host Another COVID-19 Town Hall Q&A

Monticello, NY – Building upon the success of the first online Sullivan County Town Hall, Legislature Chairman Robert Doherty announces that Legislature Vice Chair Mike Brooks, Sheriff Michael Schiff, County Manager Josh Potosek and Public Health Director Nancy McGraw will again respond to citizens’ questions during a Facebook Live Q&A session Monday, March 30, at 1 p.m.

Repurchasing Window Extended

Monticello, NY – Sullivan County Manager Joshua Potosek today ordered a two-month extension of the deadline for owners to repurchase their tax-foreclosed properties.

“The State of Emergency will continue in Sullivan County for the foreseeable future, so I am taking this and other actions to preserve the health and welfare of our residents and property owners as much as possible,” Potosek explained.

County Manager Orders Government Center Closed

Monticello, NY – In order to limit the spread of COVID-19 (2019 Novel Coronavirus) and to comply with public health guidelines to avoid close contact, Sullivan County Manager Joshua Potosek has ordered the Government Center in Monticello to be closed to the public, effective March 25 until further notice. This includes the Annex, which houses Family Court (which is closed) and the Probation Department (which is handling all matters by phone and email).

The Board of Elections will have limited availability by appointment only.

Sullivan County Treasure's Office Closing to Walk-Ins Temporarily

Monticello, NY – The Sullivan County Treasurer’s Office will not be open to the public, starting Monday, March 23.

“My office will continue to respond to phone calls, emails and mailed/dropped-off correspondence,” Treasurer Nancy Buck affirmed. “But to protect the health and welfare of my staff, our Government Center offices will not be publicly accessible.”

Sullivan County Now Has 12 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases

Monticello, NY – Sullivan County Public Health Director Nancy McGraw announced today that more cases of COVID-19 (2019 Novel Coronavirus) have been confirmed in the County.

“Six people in Sullivan County tested positive today, bringing our confirmed-case total to 12,” said McGraw. “Per protocol, they are isolating, and our staff are in the process of determining if there were any additional exposures.”

Sullivan County DMV, Clerk's Office Closing to the Public

Monticello, NY – Commencing Monday, March 23, 2020, the Sullivan County Clerk’s Office and Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will be closed to the public until further notice. Drop boxes will be located in the lobby of the Government Center for both the DMV and the Clerk’s Office.

The DMV drop box will accept plate surrenders and registration renewals. Driver’s license renewals will be accepted in the drop box, as well, with a vision test report that must be attached, available online at www.dmv.ny.gov/forms/mv619.pdf.

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