The historic Broadway Theatre in Monticello as it looked approximately three decades ago
Monticello, NY – Sullivan County is set to receive over $800,000 for two major restoration projects, thanks to State funding just announced through the CFA (Consolidated Funding Application) program.
Monticello, NY – By an 8-1 vote today, legislators approved the 2022 Sullivan County Budget. District 8 Legislator Ira Steingart cast the dissenting vote.
“I am proud to say that even in the wake of the pandemic, Sullivan County is well on a path to keeping spending under control,” said Legislature Chairman Robert A. Doherty. “This budget also gives us the ability to substantially reduce our overall debt, which can lead to lowering everyone’s tax burden.”
Monticello, NY – Due to increasing interest in the Move Sullivan public transportation service, Sullivan County leaders are planning to add stops and/or hours.
“The Tentative 2022 County Budget includes an additional $200,000 for an expansion of hours and/or routes,” noted Sullivan County Manager Josh Potosek. “We want to prioritize that expansion where there’s the greatest demand.”
Active cases of COVID-19 in Sullivan County are at their highest point since April 16, 2020.
Liberty, NY – With COVID-19 cases spiking dramatically in Sullivan County this week, Public Health Director Nancy McGraw is urgently encouraging residents to stay masked in close public quarters and to get themselves and their families fully vaccinated.
Monticello, NY – Sullivan County legislators this week made note of the State-approved December 1 repeal of the 4% Energy Tax, instituted during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, when County finances faced a potentially perilous future.
“We created the tax amidst unknown times,” explained Legislature Chair Robert A. Doherty. “As soon as we confirmed the County was in a better financial position, we took it off taxpayers’ backs.”
Monticello, NY – Sullivan County Treasurer Nancy Buck wants local homeowners to know they may qualify for State assistance in paying delinquent taxes and other charges.
“My office has recently been made aware of important news concerning potential relief,” she said, “and I’m urging people to take advantage of this offer, as it could mean the difference between keeping or losing their home.”
Monticello, NY - The Sullivan County Division of Public Works has reopened three bridges that had been under various repairs.
Please note that existing weight restrictions have not changed for these bridges.
Matt Lare of Patriot Art will be one of the vendors at the December 5 Holiday Craft Fair in Hurleyville.
Hurleyville, NY – Hard as it may be to believe, the Sullivan County Historical Society has been hosting an annual Open House and Theme Tree Exhibition at the Sullivan County Cultural Center in Hurleyville for over 33 years!
The tradition began in 1987 as a way to bring the community together, by inviting local businesses and individuals to display decorated holiday trees in the Museum’s auditorium.
Liberty, NY – Sullivan County District 6 Legislator Luis Alvarez has been appointed to the Board of the NYS Association of Counties (NYSAC), one of the most influential advocates for the State’s 62 counties.
Liberty, NY – In an effort to continue quickly and effectively rolling out COVID-19 vaccines, Sullivan County Public Health Services has scheduled three clinics for families who’d like to have their 5-11-year-olds inoculated with the FDA-approved Pfizer COVID vaccine.
“The more people who are vaccinated, the less chance this virus has to spread and mutate,” Public Health Director Nancy McGraw explained. “Although a lower dose than adults get, this version of the Pfizer vaccine is safe and effective for children, and I encourage parents to sign up for one of these clinics.”