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Catholic Charities Hosts 30th Annual Sullivan County Youth Substance Use Prevention Poster Contest Awards Ceremony
Catholic Charities Hosts 30th Annual Sullivan County Youth Substance Use Prevention Poster Contest Awards Ceremony MONTICELLO – Catholic Charities of Orange, Sullivan & Ulster hosted its 30th annual Sullivan County Youth Substance Use Prevention Poster Contest Awards Ceremony at the Sullivan County Government Center last week. The annual county-wide contest promotes an important message of youth substance use prevention while recognizing the artistic and creative talents of Sullivan County
Sullivan Hires First Full-Time Human Rights Executive Director
Sullivan Hires First Full-Time Human Rights Executive Director Ramone Wilson Brings Wealth of Experiences to Role Monticello, NY – Sullivan County Manager Joshua Potosek is pleased to announce his appointment of Ramone E. Wilson as the new Executive Director of the Sullivan County Human Rights Commission. “Ramone is very experienced in ‘meeting people where they’re at,’ by providing both services and an open ear to those in need,” Potosek related. “Our search for Sullivan County’s first
Catholic Charities to Host 30th Annual Poster Contest Awards Ceremony
Catholic Charities to Host 30th Annual Poster Contest Awards Ceremony Friday, April 25, 1pm, Sullivan County Government Center MONTICELLO – Catholic Charities of Orange, Sullivan & Ulster will host the awards ceremony for the 30th Annual Alcohol, Tobacco, Gambling, and Drug Prevention Poster Contest on Friday, April 25, at 1pm, in the main lobby of the Sullivan County Government Center in Monticello. Students, family, teachers, community members, and media representatives are invited to attend. The
Apply Now for HEAP Cooling Benefit
Apply Now for HEAP Cooling Benefit Liberty, NY – Worried about suffering in the heat this summer? Sullivan County’s HEAP (Home Energy Assistance Program) Office has begun accepting Cooling Benefit applications, but only until funds run out. The Cooling Benefit can provide eligible applicants with an air conditioner in a room in their home. In circumstances where an air conditioner cannot be safely installed, a fan will be offered. Only one unit will be provided per household, and no additional HEAP
Burn Ban Now in Effect Statewide
COUNTY OF SULLIVAN DIVISION OF PUBLIC SAFETYBureau of FireSULLIVAN COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER 100 NORTH STREET PO BOX 5012 MONTICELLO, NY 12701 For Immediate Release: March 17, 2025 Burn Ban Now in Effect Statewide Monticello, NY – With the New York State Burn Ban currently in effect and running through May 15, Sullivan County Fire Coordinator John Hauschild is emphasizing the fact that open burning isn’t just illegal – it’s incredibly dangerous. “Snow and ice are still around, but
County’s Financial Reporting Continues to Win Awards
COUNTY OF SULLIVAN OFFICE OF THE COUNTY TREASURER SULLIVAN COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER 100 NORTH STREET PO BOX 5012 MONTICELLO, NY 12701 For Immediate Release: January 27, 2025 County’s Financial Reporting Continues to Win Awards Monticello, NY – For the 34th consecutive time, the Sullivan County Treasurer’s Office has been accorded the Financial Reporting Achievement Award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). The County also received a Certificate of Achievement for
Trash Tipping Fees to Increase in 2025
NADIA RAJSZ CHAIR JOSEPH PERRELLO VICE CHAIR ANNMARIE MARTIN CLERK TEL: 845-807-0435 COUNTY OF SULLIVAN OFFICE OF THE LEGISLATURE SULLIVAN COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER 100 NORTH STREET PO BOX 5012 MONTICELLO, NY 12701 For Immediate Release: December 27, 2024 Trash Tipping Fees to Increase in 2025 Escalating Costs Compel Legislators to Act Monticello, NY – Legislators this month authorized the increase of tipping fees for trash removal companies bringing waste to Sullivan County