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Warming Centers Open This Weekend

Monticello, NY – Sullivan County will be opening its two warming shelters this weekend in Liberty and Monticello:

  • United Methodist Church, 170 North Main Street, Liberty
  • Ted Stroebele Recreation Center, 2 Jefferson Street, Monticello

These facilities will be open to anyone from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. from Saturday, February 12 to Sunday, February 13 (through the morning of Monday, February 14). PLEASE NOTE: Masks continue to be required. 

Warming Centers Open Tonight

Monticello, NY –Sullivan County will open its two warming shelters tonight in Liberty and Monticello:

  • United Methodist Church, 170 North Main Street, Liberty
  • Ted Stroebele Recreation Center, 2 Jefferson Street, Monticello

These facilities will be open to anyone from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. tonight, Tuesday, February 8. PLEASE NOTE: Masks are required due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. 

Free Tax Help Available

Monticello, NY – Volunteers trained as tax counselors can prepare and e-file Federal and State tax returns at no cost to individuals through the AARP Tax-Aide program, part of the AARP Foundation. 

Although intended for those taxpayers age 50 and over, there are no fixed age or income limits.  However, complex returns and certain types of income are beyond the scope of the program.

Preparation of tax returns, both Federal and NY State, will begin on Monday, February 7 and continue through Thursday, April 14.

Warming Centers Opening This Weekend

Monticello, NY –Sullivan County plans to open its two warming shelters this weekend in Liberty and Monticello:

  • United Methodist Church, 170 North Main Street, Liberty
  • Ted Stroebele Recreation Center, 2 Jefferson Street, Monticello

These facilities will be open to anyone from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. from Friday, February 4 to Sunday, February 6 (through the morning of Monday, February 7). PLEASE NOTE: Masks are required due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. 

County, Local Partners Work to Improve Children's Dental Health

Liberty, NY – February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, and the Sullivan County Rural Health Network and Sullivan County Public Health Services would like to emphasize the need for parents and caregivers to ensure the health of their children’s oral health.

“Tooth decay is the most common chronic disease found in children. Each year, more than 51 million school hours are lost due to dental-related problems,” notes Public Health Director Nancy McGraw. “Fortunately, with good oral health care habits, tooth decay can be prevented.”

RSVP Is Looking for New Volunteers

Monticello, NY – “There’s no better time than NOW to make a difference in your community by volunteering your time,” encourages Martha Tully, Sullivan County’s RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) Coordinator. “With RSVP you can use and share your skills, talents and life experiences or develop new ones while serving in a variety of volunteer activities in your community!” 

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