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Local History by Dede Terns-Thorpe - A Few Local Tidbits

By Matthew Avitabile

A few interesting tidbits. We’ll start with the area’s mail routes back in 1837. (Kingston Freeman)Six days a week the mail carrier left Catskill at 4 am and arrived in Stamford at 2 pm.He left Stamford at 8 am and arrived back in Catskill by 6 pm. From Catskill he went through Irvingsville (Palenville), East Hunter (a village in the Kaaterskill Clove), Tannersville, Hunter, East Lexington, Lexington, to Prattsville, thirty-six miles and return.From Catskill he went 48 miles to Leeds and Ca...

Nov 14, 2025 • 202 views

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American Heritage Girls, Wreaths Across America Fundraiser

By Matthew Avitabile

The Greenville NY, Troop 0518 of the "American Heritage Girls" started their fundraiser for "Wreaths Across America" at GNH Lumber in Greenville on Saturday November 8th.The girls will be raising money to place Wreaths on the graves of Soldiers at NYHCCW- Hannacroix Cemetery, NYWLRC- Westerlo Rural Cemetery and NYWLCT Westerlo Central Cemetery. The AHG is a Christ-centered character and leadership development program, for girls 5 to 18 years of age. AmericanHeritageGirls.orgThe Greenville Troop...

Nov 14, 2025 • 180 views

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Catskill Watershed Corporation Approves Funding for Cold Spring Housing Development Stormwater Project

By Matthew Avitabile

ARKVILLE — The Catskill Watershed Corporation (CWC) Board of Directors has approved funding under the MOA-145 Stormwater Program to support the implementation of a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) for the Cold Spring Housing Development Fund Company, Inc., located at 55 Spruce Street, Tannersville.The Cold Spring Housing Development project is managed by RUPCO, Inc., and designed by Keplinger Freeman Associates with Kearney Realty & Development Group serving as the contractor. The ...

Nov 14, 2025 • 192 views

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Sgt. James F. Carty, DSC VFW Post 1545

By Matthew Avitabile

This past weekend, our Post held a Tag Day at routes 23 & 296 and we’re deeply grateful to all who stopped by and donated.Your generosity helps us continue our mission of service. With the funds raised, we proudly support the Stratton VA Food Pantry, Tunnels to Towers, the VFW Volunteer Service Officers, and our Post Building Fund.A special thank-you goes out to the Mountaintop Marine Corps Detachment for inviting us to their Marine Corps Birthday Ball in East Durham. It was a wonderful evenin...

Nov 14, 2025 • 17 views

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BETTER THAN HEARSAY = Sharing and Remembering

By Matthew Avitabile

 Remembering veteran Richard Banks and his Korean War era compatriots. Among the many dedicated Windham Community Food Pantry volunteers are John O’Brien and Rosemary Weiss.By Michael RyanWINDHAM - It seems appropriate to shift gears, this week, getting the word out about the Windham Community Food Pantry and Korean War era veteran Richard Banks with a few of his area compatriots.Folks at the Food Pantry are hosting a free food giveaway on Thursday, November 20, through a grant provided by t...

Nov 14, 2025 • 214 views

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Food Security Coalition Performs Food Feats

By Matthew Avitabile

Goats saying “cheese” for the camera and helping produce 24,000 pounds of “extra” coagulated casein that was put to productive use by the Food Security Coalition.Greene County Food Security Coalition is a network of food pantries, feeding agencies, local food producers, volunteers and community members such as (left to right) Charlotte Carter, Jonathan Gross, Isabella Kemp and Barbara Swanson.By Michael RyanMOUNTAINTOP - Smiling and saying “cheese” for the camera is one thing, but fi...

Nov 14, 2025 • 214 views

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Bobcats Growling and Growing for Different Glory

By Matthew Avitabile

Don’t try to convince Bobcats players their fans and mascot (Jade Ryan undercover) aren’t the best in the galaxy.  A couple of Windham kids, Reese Rusin and Albert Chase (white jerseys, left to right), hone in on the soccer ball as an opponent does the same in the spirit of competition and fellowship. The Bobcats homeschool soccer team recently concluded its second season, including mountaintop and valley boys and girls, organized and coached by Andrew and Grace Houle.By Michael RyanMAPLE...

Nov 14, 2025 • 206 views

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Out Lexington Way

By Matthew Avitabile

Congratulations to Lieutenant Commander Dr. Stefano Palazzolo on his promotion to Commander on Nov. 8 at Walter Reed Hospital in Maryland.  Family attending were left to right -- mother-in-law Donna, wife Catie, Lieutenant Commander Dr. Stefano Palazzolo, mother and father Mary and Steve Palazzolo. Contributed photoBy Christine DwonLieutenant Commander Dr. Stefano Palazzolo was promoted to Commander on Saturday, Nov. 8 at Walter Reed Hospital in Maryland where he works mentoring dentists doing ...

Nov 14, 2025 • 16 views

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Guide to Greene County food pantry locations and hours

By Matthew Avitabile

CATSKILL — A list of food pantries in Greene County and surrounding areas has been compiled, providing locations and hours for residents in need.The schedule for pantries in Athens, Cairo, Catskill, Coxsackie, Greenville, Hudson, Hunter, Prattsville, Ravena, Round Top, Tannersville, and Windham is as follows:AthensAthens Community Food Pantry (102 N. Washington St.): Tuesdays, 2-3 p.m.; Thursdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m. High Hill Food Pantry (1467 Schoharie Turnpike): Wednesdays, 3-4:30 p.m.; Fridays...

Nov 14, 2025 • 254 views

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Mountaintop Interfaith Community to Host Traditional Thanksgiving Gathering Nov. 18th

By Matthew Avitabile

GREENE COUNTY — It’s time to celebrate Thanksgiving together again!Thirty-one years ago, the Mountaintop Interfaith Community was formed to bring together people of all faiths on the mountaintop. Since then, its joyful annual Thanksgiving celebration has come to represent the heart and spirit of our community.This year’s gathering will take place on Tuesday, November 18th at 7 PM at the Kaaterskill United Methodist Church, 5942 Main St., Tannersville.Faith leaders from across the mountaint...

Nov 14, 2025 • 186 views

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Around the Neighborhood - Summit

By Matthew Avitabile

 Bentley Wilcox as Alien if you have room Here we are at November already, WOWI hope the Trick or Treaters had fun and stayed warm on Halloween; man oh man it was chilly and windy.I had fun watching the CRCS Ryder Halloween Parade with granddaughter in it.Thank you to Deb and Jim Soucia, of Lutheranville, for leading us through their 11th annual Halloween Extravaganza on Halloween night. There were numerous rooms, a barn and a cemetery to walk through and get scared in. On the way home we went...

Nov 9, 2025

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Local History - Autumn 1880 in Cobleskill

By Matthew Avitabile

By Wildert MarteCOBLESKILL — In late September 1880, Cobleskill felt busy and a little electric. The Cobleskill Index of Thursday, September 30 opened with the season’s big draw: fair week. Rain and mud slowed the grounds on the first day, but once the gates truly opened, the crowds came in waves; entries were extensive, receipts were strong, and the midway soundtrack was brass bands, barker calls, and Brockway’s trained ponies drawing their usual knot of onlookers. It was, the paper said,...

Nov 9, 2025 • 198 views