https://mountaineagle.net/articles/ Top 20 latest articles by publication date. en-us Fri, 15 May 2026 09:06:47 -0400 Fri, 15 May 2026 09:06:47 -0400 https://mountaineagle.net/articles/display/werner-rentsch-artist-tribute/ We will have a display of paintings by Werner Rentsch of rural scenes around Jefferson created several decades ago. Thu, 14 May 2026 22:56:38 -0400 https://mountaineagle.net/articles/display/logjammin-vi-festival-on-june-6th-at-wayward-lane-brewing/ 58 breweries from around the country, three bands playing consecutively, food vendors, free parking, bus options, and local accommodations Thu, 14 May 2026 14:05:50 -0400 https://mountaineagle.net/articles/display/opinion-lawful-hunter-scores-huge-victory-over-dec/ Sun, 10 May 2026 17:15:56 -0400 https://mountaineagle.net/articles/display/the-history-of-the-jefferson-methodist-church/ Kevin Berner will be giving a presentation on the history of the Jefferson Methodist Church for the Jefferson Historical Society Fri, 08 May 2026 20:07:22 -0400 https://mountaineagle.net/articles/display/legislature-stuff-who-gets-what/ Skylights illuminate the stairway connecting the inner offices of the new Justice Center in Catskill that is expected to open this month.CATSKILL - The shuffling for coveted office space has begun in earnest as Moving Day approaches with the new Greene County Justice Center.County legislature members are not directly involved, cozy in their digs on the 4th Floor of the upper Main Street county building, but several other departments are hoping to fulfill their wish list.All of the shifting wi... Fri, 08 May 2026 10:35:12 -0400 https://mountaineagle.net/articles/display/republicans-hold-caucus-in-windham/ Town of Windham Republican Party held its caucus for the 2026 election, recently, nominating two candidates. Among those on hand were (left to right) incumbent town supervisor Thomas Hoyt and incumbent tax collector Katherine Murray (both seeking re-election) with caucus presiding officer Karl Gonzalez, town councilman Wayne Van Valin and town highway superintendent BJ Murray. Van Valin and Murray are each partway through their current terms of office, not needing to seek re-election in this ... Fri, 08 May 2026 10:34:33 -0400 https://mountaineagle.net/articles/display/windham-hearing-addresses-zoning-and-land-proposal/ Zoning was the subject of a public hearing in Windham last week, where a new law on land uses has been proposed.WINDHAM - The meeting room was packed but only a few perspectives were offered when a public hearing about a proposed zoning law in Windham took place last week.Town council members hosted the citizens’ session on April 30, a possible final step before voting on whether to adopt the legislation, or not.That decision could be rendered as soon as this month, according to town superv... Fri, 08 May 2026 10:33:57 -0400 https://mountaineagle.net/articles/display/boiler-conversion-project-on-schoharie-school-ballot/ SCHOHARIE - Schoharie school district residents will be voting on a $3.9 million building project proposition on May 19 that will include a fuel conversion for the boilers.Superintendent David Blanchard outlined the project at the April 23 school board meeting.The main focus of the project will be converting the boilers from fuel oil to propane. The cost will likely be covered by $500,000 from the capital fund reserve and the rest from state aid, Mr. Blanchard said, with no additional tax imp... Fri, 08 May 2026 10:32:30 -0400 https://mountaineagle.net/articles/display/bus-buy-library-proposition-board-seats-also-on-scs-ballot/ SCHOHARIE - In addition to the 2026-27 budget, the Schoharie Central School ballot on May 19 will contain propositions for a bus purchase, library funding, a $3.9 million building project and two school board seats.The SCS May 19 ballot will include:* The 2026-27 budget which totals $29.75 million with a 2.95 percent tax levy increase.* Bus purchase proposition. Voters will be asked to approve the purchase of two 66-passenger buses, one 29-passenger bus with wheel chair lift, and one seven-pa... Fri, 08 May 2026 10:32:15 -0400 https://mountaineagle.net/articles/display/busy-times-in-schoharie/ SCHOHARIE - Though the school year is entering its final stages, it is still busy at both Schoharie elementary and junior-senior high school.At the school board's April 23 meeting, elementary school teacher Megan Langan outlined the goings on in the schools for April.Among the April goings on were:* The high school statistics class worked on several hypotheses including which brand of chocolate chip cookies had the most chips and global warming.* Eighth grader Max Rosenthal went to the Capita... Fri, 08 May 2026 10:32:01 -0400 https://mountaineagle.net/articles/display/community-fest-set-at-scs-for-june-24/ SCHOHARIE - The first Schoharie community fest will take place on Wednesday, June 24 from 4 to 7pm at Schoharie Central school. The rain date will be Thursday, June 25.Numerous agencies and groups have committed their time and several events have been set, music teacher Carrie Styles told school board members at their April 23 meeting.The event will kick off summer with family, friends and neighbors. They will be free hotdogs, strawberry shortcake, and Stewart’s ice cream cones, among other... Fri, 08 May 2026 10:31:45 -0400 https://mountaineagle.net/articles/display/lots-of-discussion-at-special-conesville-meeting-on-couchman-house/ The Conesville Town Board held a special Friday night meeting to discuss issues surrounding the town-owned Couchman House. Photo by Chris English.CONESVILLE — Issues surrounding an old historical house owned by the Town of Conesville generated much discussion at a special town board meeting that attracted a standing-room only crowd on Friday night, May 1.Conesville purchased the Couchman House, originally constructed in 1872, in 2022. It's located just a few hundred feet from the current To... Fri, 08 May 2026 10:31:23 -0400 https://mountaineagle.net/articles/display/m-burgh-supports-more-restrictions-on-sex-offenders/ MIDDLEBURGH - The Village of Middleburgh is getting tougher on sex offenders who move into the village.Board members Monday night approved a resolution supporting state legislation putting residency restrictions on sex offenders near victims and schools.About a month ago, Trustee Amanda Fernandez said, a resident notified her that a Level 3 sex offender was living across the street from the entrance to the elementary school. She called the Sheriff's office and was told the sex offender was re... Fri, 08 May 2026 10:29:44 -0400 https://mountaineagle.net/articles/display/m-burgh-village-to-battle-speeders/ MIDDLEBURGH - It is almost travel season and that means one thing in the Village of Middleburgh: more speeders on Main Street.Main Street is a state road with a speed limit of 30mph, but not enough people obey that speed limit, village officials said Monday night."It's really upsetting," said Trustee Amanda Fernandez, who lives on Main Street. "Total disregard," she added, noting that there are two schools on the street.After discussing several options (all of which were quickly dismissed), b... Fri, 08 May 2026 10:29:26 -0400 https://mountaineagle.net/articles/display/mcs-may-look-into-hiring-school-resource-or-safety-officer/ MIDDLEBURGH - Middleburgh Central School may hire a school resource officer or school safety officer for the 2027-28 school year.Superintendent Mark Place and school board members at the April 15 meeting discussed the advantages and disadvantages of hiring an SRO or SSO.Nothing was decided and board President Pam Standhart asked that the district to reach out to local law enforcement agencies to engage in a conversation about having a more consistent presence in the schools by walk of regular... Fri, 08 May 2026 10:29:11 -0400 https://mountaineagle.net/articles/display/schoharie-school-solar-project-should-come-on-line-this-month/ SCHOHARIE - Schoharie Central School has finally hammered out a date with National Grid to finalize the work on SCS solar project.The district and National Grid have gone back and forth for months about making the final connections for the project but Superintendent David Blanchard announced at the April 23 school board meeting that National Grid will be making the connection on or before Saturday, May 9. SCS officials had worried that they may have to close school because of the work but Mr.... Fri, 08 May 2026 10:28:38 -0400 https://mountaineagle.net/articles/display/scs-to-add-distance-learning-classes/ SCHOHARIE - Schoharie high school is adding several distance learning classes for the fall semester, it was announced at the April school board meeting.At their April 23 board meeting, Superintendent David Blanchard said that the district is adding the following DL classes: Anatomy and Physiology, American Sign Language 1. Financial Accounting, AP Psychology, AP world history, Business Law/Personal Finance, crime in literature, Women in American History, Foundations of Education UHS, and Educ... Fri, 08 May 2026 10:28:19 -0400 https://mountaineagle.net/articles/display/new-deli-in-stamford-sets-meet-and-greet-saturday/ Tammy and Reggie Holmes stand next to the "Coming Soon" sign at the corner of Main and River Street in the village of Stamford where they plan to open their The Deli House LLC later this month.STAMFORD  – If you have been wondering what will be “coming soon” at the corner of Main and River Street in the village of Stamford - wonder no more. Tammy Holmes is about to fulfill her dream of owning her own deli. The Deli House LLC is inviting the community to stop by this Saturday, May 9 fro... Fri, 08 May 2026 10:25:54 -0400 https://mountaineagle.net/articles/display/catskill-mountain-little-league-holds-opening-day-ceremony/ Robinson-Broadhurst and Catskill Mountain Little League officials gather around the dedication plaque that is now in place at the Field of Dreams, during last Saturday's opening ceremonies. The field was officially dedicated in April 2024. Pictured are, from left: Heather Smith, Rebecca Thompson, CMLL, Robinson-Broadhurst Foundation board members Patty Callaghy and Heather Clark, Kaislyn Ferrara, Stacy Montabon and Rebecca Roach, CMLL; Don Van Etten, president and board member for Robinson-Br... Fri, 08 May 2026 10:24:11 -0400 https://mountaineagle.net/articles/display/grand-gorge-fd-holds-banquet/ Grand Gorge Fire Department officers pose with Assemblyman Chris Tague who stopped in to thank them for their service during their annual installation banquet at the Grand Gorge Fire Hall. Pictured from left are: Fire Captain Corey Van Alstyne; Chief Hank Gockel Jr.; Second Assistant Chief Brady Pickett; EMS Captain Olivia Gockel; Jim Hull, president; Assemblyman Chris Tague; First Assistant Chief D.J. Speenburgh; Roberta VanValkenburgh, vice president; Heather Gockel, secretary and EMS Chief... Fri, 08 May 2026 10:23:13 -0400