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šŸŒ± What Ellenvilleā€™s new $86,600 bond will actually pay for

Ellenville, New York Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hey there, Ellenville! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ā˜•ļøļø

In today's newsletter:

  • What Ellenvilleā€™s new $86,600 bond will actually pay for
  • Could Ellenville Nursery School rescue local families after Head Startā€™s exit?
  • Why Ellenville was picked first for Ulsterā€™s new on-demand buses

Also on today's calendar: Goats in the Garden! at Frederick Farm Goat Sanctuary and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 60 degrees. šŸŒ¶ Hot!
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 89, low: 59.
  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 88 and low of 58 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Estoppel Notice (shawangunkjournal.com) ā€” Ellenvilleā€™s village board has approved a bond resolution to borrow up to $86,600 for a new motor vehicle, equipment, and training materials, and residents have 20 days from publication to legally contest it. The full resolution is available for public inspection at the Village Clerkā€™s office on Elting Court during normal business hours.
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2. Goodbye Head Start, Hello Nursery School? (shawangunkjournal.com) ā€” With Ellenvilleā€™s Head Start program shutting down, Ellenville Nursery School is proposing to take over the Pine Grove School site so local daycare and early education can continue this fall. Village officials are weighing legal and financial questions, including $1-per-year rent and possible subsidies, while also considering options with the school district and county.
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3. A $1.06 million state grant will fund more flexible bus service in Ulster County (hudsonvalleyone.com) ā€” Ellenville will be the first Ulster County community to get a new on-demand microtransit bus service in early 2027, funded by a $1.06 million state grant. The flexible UCAT service will help residents without cars reach doctors, groceries, school events, and connect to regular bus routes, with expansion to other towns possible if the pilot succeeds.
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4. Wawarsing Estates Law Officially Rolled Back (shawangunkjournal.com) ā€” Wawarsingā€™s town board has officially rolled back a zoning change that would have let the long-stalled Wawarsing Estates project shift from 55-plus housing to general market rentals after 60 days. The move follows strong resident pushback and calls for a fresh environmental review, even as the developer argues the best spot for new affordable housing is between Ellenville and Kerhonkson.
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5. Gun Seizures and Drug Charges in Sullivan County Crackdown (newsatomic.com) ā€” Two Ellenville residents were arrested on felony drug charges during a recent multi-agency traffic crackdown in Sullivan County that also netted a huge weapons seizure. The operation, focused on illegal license plates, led to narcotics arrests, 219 traffic citations, 25 impounded vehicles, and the confiscation of 89 firearms now under federal investigation.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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