The Mountain Eagle

By David Avitabile MIDDLEBURGH – The owner of the former Middleburgh library wants to return the building into a residence. The property owner, Angelica Diller, who also owns several other properties in the village, spoke to village board members last Monday. She said she is hoping to repaint the building before turning it back into…

When people reach a milestone in their lives, their special events and achievements are often recognized and celebrated. In 2024 St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church is reaching a major milestone, the 200th ANNIVERSARY of the founding of the church.  Nestled in the village of Middleburgh, St. Mark’s was dedicated on May 17,1824, by fifty families…

Juried Thanked Resident Diana Jackson talks about water billing problems at the May 14 Village of Schoharie board meeting. By Chris English SCHOHARIE — Discussion of water billing problems and how to resolve them dominated the first hour of the Schoharie Village board’s Tuesday, May 14 meeting. Several residents showed up to complain about problems…

SCS Tax Levy Up 2.45 Percent, Budget up $804K By David Avitabile SCHOHARIE – Schoharie school residents will be voting on a $27.6 million budget that will increase the tax levy by 2.45 percent when they go to the polls on Tuesday, May 21. Causing the tax hike is major hikes in employee benefits, debt…

SCHOHARIE – The newly established Environmental Stewards Club at Schoharie Central School recently met with an environmental educator from the Catskill Regional Invasive Species Partnership (CRISP) on May 3 at Max V. Shaul State Park. Stewards learned about the environmental harm caused by the spread of invasive species, particularly the Spotted Lanternfly: a non-native insect…

By David Avitabile SCHOHARIE – Building permits are almost approved and construction is expected to begin within a month on Schoharie Central School’s 740-kilowatt solar energy project. The project, which was approved by voters two years ago, has since been approved by NYSERDA and National Grid. Superintendent David Blanchard told school board members earlier this…

CENTRAL BRIDGE — The Olde Tater Barn was the site of a murder mystery Friday as guests attempted to help solve the puzzle. The cast was from Murder Café – out of Ulster County. There were nearly 100 people in attendance at the fundraiser hosted by Legacy of Love – Schoharie County, a fundraising committee…

MIDDLEBURGH – Long-time Middleburgh school board members Pam Standhart and Becky Binder are running for re-election on May 21. The 2024-25 public vote will be held on May 21, from noon to 9 p.m. in the High School gym lobby. The elected board members will serve a three-year term beginning July 1.  Pam Standhart Ms….

SCHOHARIE – Residents of Schoharie and Central Bridge are invited to and open house on the town’s new comprehensive plan on Thursday, May 23, before, during, and after the Memorial Day Parade. The Comprehensive Plan group is holding the open house at the 300 building on Main Street. Share your vision for the community and…

Transfer Station Closes Saturday for Renovation By Bradley Towle GALLUPVILLE — The Wright Town Board heard at its last meeting that the Gallupville House received a significant grant, as well as other updates. The Town of Wright Transfer Station will be closed on Saturday, May 18th to allow for the completion of a renovation project. …