Eldred, NY – Sullivan County’s Division of Public Works will conduct a Public Informational Meeting to discuss the proposed replacement of a culvert on Eldred-Yulan Road/County Route 33 that is approximately 550 feet west of the intersection of Eldred-Yulan Road/CR33 and Route 55 (CR 11).

The meeting will be held at the Highland Town Hall, 4 Proctor Road, Eldred, on Tuesday, July 23, from 7-9 p.m. The purpose of this meeting is to obtain comments from interested parties and adjacent landowners related to the proposed project and to discuss environmental and traffic concerns.

Monticello, NY – Now that the water line to the new Sullivan County Jail has been installed, a crew from the County’s Division of Public Works will be repaving Jefferson Street between the Government Center and Raceway Road/Route 17B this Tuesday, July 9 and Wednesday, July 10.

This is one of the most heavily travelled roads in all of Sullivan County, so while the work should only take those two days (weather permitting), significant delays are likely, starting at 6 a.m. both days.

Monticello, NY – The Sullivan County Treasurer’s Office just posted the latest list of unclaimed funds, and people can check whether they may be on that list by visiting www.sullivanny.us/Departments/Treasurer/UnclaimedFunds.

Monticello, NY – The Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program provides an opportunity for eligible seniors to support local farmers and improve nutritional health by increasing their consumption of locally grown fresh fruits, vegetables and fresh-cut herbs.

“Consuming fresh fruits and vegetables can increase the quality of your diet and decrease your risk of hypertension, cancer and cardiovascular disease,” remarks District 2 Legislator Nadia Rajsz, chair of the Legislature’s Health & Family Services Committee.

Liberty, NY – Sullivan County Public Health Services is offering free weekly vaccination clinics for MMR – the vaccine that provides protection for measles, mumps and rubella – throughout the summer to the public, both for children and adults who are unsure of their immunity status or have had only one MMR. 

Hurleyville, NY – On Sunday, July 7, at 2 p.m., the Sullivan County Historical Society will present the Johnny Jules Band performing songs that have defined the Woodstock generation. The concert is part of the First Sunday live music and history series at the Sullivan County Museum.  If you like Bob Dylan, the Band, the Grateful Dead, the Byrds, folk, blues and rock, then you don’t want to miss this show. The music is pure Americana, and the songs go as far back as the ‘30s.

The historic Denniston Ford Bridge over the Neversink in Fallsburg. Following a structural assessment, the Town of Fallsburg hopes to rehabilitate and preserve the bridge for many years to come.

Monticello, NY – A total of $305,750 has been awarded to 22 organizations across Sullivan County for a variety of projects involving recreation, beautification, historic preservation, and the arts. This money will leverage almost $600,000 in total project costs.

Narrowsburg, NY – Head over to Fort Delaware Museum of Colonial History this July for a step back into colonial times!

In addition to all the other fascinating attractions at the Fort, on July 4 at 1 p.m. visitors will be able to witness depictions of early colonial life on the eve of the Revolution and enjoy traditional music. In addition to the festivities, there will be a reading of the Declaration of Independence, followed by a celebratory mortar fire demo for guests to sit back and enjoy.

Monticello, NY – Select municipalities across Sullivan County will soon be launching projects under the County’s Business-Friendly Zoning & Permitting and Remove Unsafe Structures (RUSt) programs. Participants were awarded funding to improve their zoning and permitting processes and remove hazardous structures from their communities. The Division of Planning & Community Development has funds still available for municipalities who wish to do the same.

Liberty, NY – The Sullivan County Department of Public Health Services would like to clarify that valid medical exemptions allow children and camp staff to attend summer camp.

“Children and adults who cannot receive the measles vaccine for medically authorized reasons are still allowed to attend camp in Sullivan County, consistent with Public Health Order No. 1 of 2019,” notes Sullivan County Public Health Director Nancy McGraw.