Flood Buyout Program Workshop

When: Wednesday, May 21st

Time: 5:30 to 7:30pm

Where: Town of Ulster Town Hall

Hosted by State Senator John Bonacic

Questions??? Call James Maloney, Town of Ulster Flood Coordinator at 845-331-1317

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Click on the headline above to access the FINAL DRAFTof the Ulster Manor Final Environmental Impact Statement & the Full Stormwater Management Plan pending Planning Board Approval.

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Jason Cosenza, Ulster Town Clerk and Nina Postupack, Ulster County Clerk, announce that, in response to the recent changes in the law for passports and the demand for them in order for people to travel abroad, the Ulster County Clerk's Office and the Town of Ulster Clerk's Office will sponsor a Passport Night at the Ulster Town Hall.  This will be held on Thursday, May 29, 2008, between the hours of 6 PM and 8 PM.  The Town Hall is located at 1 Town Hall Drive, Lake Katrine, NY 12449.

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Does your home need repair??  Do you need to make your home more accessible for a disabled household member??  USDA Rural Development offers assistance through the Section 504 Loan and Grant program to very low income homeowners to repair, modernize or modify their homes.  For more information, click here and scroll to documents to open the USDA Rural Development brochure on the Section 504 Loan and Grant program.

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The Ulster Recreation Department is currently accepting applications for Summer Camp Counselors.   Applications are available online and at the Town of Ulster Supervisor's office.  Your completed application should be returned to the Supervisor's Office.  Camp Counselors must be at least 16 years old.  

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Household Hazardous Waste & Ecectronics Collection Day

When: Saturday, April 19th, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Where: Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency

999 Flatbush Road

(Near the intersection of Route 32 and 199-209)

This event is for Ulster County Residents Only and you must make an appointment!  Visit the Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency website at www.ucrra.org , or call the Recycling Hotline at 845-336-3336, to make an appointment and for more information.

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The Ulster Town Board has scheduled the following Public Hearings for Thursday, April 17th at the Ulster Town Hall:

Albany Avenue Garage - 6:30 PM

Kingston - Ulster Airport - 6:45 PM

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The Town of Ulster Highway Department will begin the Annual Street Sweeping Program on Monday, March 17th.  For a more information click on the "Headline" above.

APRIL 1, 2008:  THE ANNUAL STREET SWEEPING PROGRAM HAS BEEN COMPLETED FOR 2008

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The Annual Easter Egg Hunt Sponsored by the Ulster Police PBA and the Town of Ulster Recreation Committee will be held:

March 22nd at 11:00 AM

Miller Middle School Bus Turnaround

Come Join the Fun!!!

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All Town of Ulster Offices and the Transfer Station will be closed Friday, March 21st for Good Friday.  Offices will reopen on Monday and the Transfer Station will be open on Saturday, March 22nd as usual.

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New York City DEP stopped the release of water from the West Basin of the Ashoken Tuesday night with the threat of heavy rain in the area.

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For information, CLICK HERE

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The Town of Ulster Assessor's Office would like to remind Town Residents that typically, all new property tax exemption applications and renewal applications must be filed in the Assessor's by March 1st each year.  Since March 1st is on a Saturday this year, New York State has extended that deadline to Monday, March 3rd.  The Assessor's Office is open Monday to Friday, 9:00-5:00 to accept applications and answer any questions you might have.  FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE, the Office will also be open:

Saturday, February 23rd, 9:00am - 1:00pm

and

Thursday, February 28th, 9:00am - 8:00pm

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The Town of Ulster Police Commissions Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, February 19th has been changed to Tuesday, February 26th.

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Primary Day will be Tuesday, February 5th.  To view the Primary Ballot, click here, and scroll to Documents.

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The Town of Ulster Highway Department will start their yearly Christmas Tree pick-up starting on Monday, January 14th.  Residents are reminded to put trees in the edge of the roadway and DO NOT put trees in plastic.

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The Town of Ulster Recreation Committee has an opening.  If you would like to serve on this committee send a letter of interest to Supervisor Woerner by Tuesday, January 15th.

The Town of Ulster will hold the first meeting of the New Year on Thursday, January 3rd.  A Public Hearing on the Proposed Road Facilitation District for Frank Sottile Blvd. Extension will be at 7:30 PM that evening.

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All Town Offices and the Transfer Station will be CLOSED on New Year's Day, January 1, 2008.

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The Town of Ulster is looking for interested residents to fill openings on various boards, commissions, and committees including:

Planning Board

Zoning Board of Appeals

Board of Assessment Review

Police Commission

Historian Committee

Recreation Commission

Ethics Board

If you would like to be considered to serve on any of the above send a letter of interest to the Supervisor's Office by 5:00 PM on Wednesday, December 26, 2007. In addition, there is an opening for Part Time Tax Collector clerks available.  If interested, please submit an application for employment to the Supervisor's Office, also by December 26, 2007.  Applications are available at the Town Hall.

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There will be three Public Hearings on December 17th:

• At 7:30,  Proposed zoning change of a vacant piece of land being purchased by the Mid-Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union

• At 7:45,  Proposed improvement of Frank Sottile Boulevard

• At 7:50,  Proposed Local Law #8 of 2007 amending the town's sewer rates

• At 8:00,  Proposed Local Law #7 of 2007 creating a 5-member Police Commission

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The Ulster Town Board will hold a special meeting on Thursday, December 13, 2007 at 1:00 for the purpose of hiring personnel and filling vacancies in the Town.  The meeting will be held at the Ulster Town Hall.

The Town of Ulster Highway Department has announced the Fall Leaf Collection Schedule.  Please remember to either rake your leaves to the road edge or contain them in biodegradable paper bags.  Bags may be purchased at several Town locations.  Brush WILL NOT be picked up.   Click Here for more information.

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Annual Senior Citizen Holiday Dinner

When: Saturday, December 1st

Where: John A. Coleman High School on Hurley Avenue

Time: Seating will be at 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

All Seniors are welcome!  Due to limited seating(300 at each meal) we ask that you make reservations as soon as possible. Reservations should be made by calling:

Mary Strasser at 845-336-5959 or Peggy Kelly at 845-331-5949

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The Town of Ulster Police Department will accept bids for a one year fleet maintenance contract(police fleet vehicles).  Information Packets are available during business hours at the Ulster Town Clerk's Office, 1 Town Hall Drive, Lake Katrine, New York.  Bids will be accepted until Friday, November 30, 2007 at 3:30 PM, at which time the bids will be opened and reviewed.  The Ulster Town Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids.  Questions should be directed to the Ulster Town Clerk at (845) 382-2455.

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Annual Town of Ulster Holiday Tree Lighting

Hosted by the Ulster Kiwanis Club, is scheduled for:

When:  Sunday, November 25th

Time:  4:30 - 6:00

Where:    Ulster Town Hall 

Entertainment will be provided by the Kingston High School Chorus and Brass Ensemble.  Santa Clause will be on hand for free pictures.  Residents are asked to bring a non-perishable food item that Kiwanis Builders Club and Kiwanis K-Kids will distribute to needy families.

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All Town Offices will be closed on Monday, November 12th for Veteran's Day and will reopen on Tuesday.

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Ulster Hose #5 will not be a polling place this year.  Click Here to review the changes.

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Ulster County Health Department Flu and Pneumonia Clinic

Where: Town of Ulster Town Hall

When: November 2, 2007

Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm

No Appointment Necessary

  For the complete schedule and for more information CLICK HERE

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7:00pm will be the Halloween Curfew in the Town of Ulster for anyone age 16 or younger.

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The November 5th workshop meeting will be held on Monday, October 29th at 7:00.

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East Kingston will hold a Fall Festival on October 26th and 27th.  Click here for more information.

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Public Hearings will be held on Monday, October 15th at the Town Hall

• Public Hearing on the East Kingston Fire District Budget, at 7:30
• The first of two Public Hearings on the proposed Small Cities Economic Development Application in the amount of $750,000 relating to the Solar Energy Consortium(TSEC) at Tech City, at 7:45

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Have you heard about the Middle Class STAR Rebate Program??  It provides additional property tax relief in the form of a "Rebate Check" to most homeowners who participate in the STAR program.  For information CLICK HERE.

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The Ulster Town Board will conduct TWO Public Hearings on September 17, 2007 in the Town of Ulster Town Hall:

At 7:45

PROPOSED Local Law 2007 #3, a law that would authorize a partial exemption of real property taxes for volunteer firefighters and ambulance squad active members.

At 8:00

PROPOSED Local Law 2007 #4, a law authorizing the Planning Board to have final site plan approval authority and increases the number of Planning Board members from five to seven.

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9/11 Memorial

In memory of all public safety personnel who gave their lives on that day

Where: Charles Rider Park, off Ulster Landing Road

When: TUESDAY, September 11th

Time: 10:00 am

The combined fire departments of the Town of Ulster are again sponsoring a memorial service on Tuesday, September 11, 2007.  The service will start at 10:00 am, with set up starting at 9:30.  Services will correspond to the time of the fall of the Twin Towers. 

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The September Town Board Workshop Meeting will be held on TUESDAY, September 4^th due to the Labor Day Holiday.

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Looking for something to do this summer??  Check out the TenBroeck Commons Nursing Home Community Fun Series!!

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There will be a Public Hearing on Monday, August 20th at 7:45 at the Town Hall concerning the San El Dorado LLC project for 1987 Ulster Avenue.

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Town of Ulster Senior Picnic

When: Thursday, July 26th

Where: Robert Post Park

Time: 10:00 am

All senior residents are invited to the Town of Ulster Senior Picnic.  Come and enjoy coffee and donuts in the morning followed by lunch and bingo!! 

****Please call the Town of Ulster Clerk's Office at 382-2455 for reservations****

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The Ulster Town Board will have a Public Hearing regarding the Texas Roadhouse that has been proposed for the Dena Marie Plaza on July 16, 2007 in the Town Hall at 7:30.

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The Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting scheduled for July 5th has been changed to July 9, 2007 at 7:00 in the Town Hall. 

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A Public Hearing has been scheduled for July 2, 2007 at 7:30 at the Town Hall to obtain the input of citizen, particularly low and moderate income persons, with regard to a Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Program amendment for project #1159HR16-05.   

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The USDA Natural Resourses Conservation Service would like to invite interested contractors to participate in the site showing and subsequent Request for Quotes for a Town of Ulster, Esopus Avenue project on Wednesday, June 27, 2007 at 10:00. Click Headline above for more information.

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The Quarterly Surplus Equipment Auction was held June 1st. For the results of the auction click here and scroll to "Documents".

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• Town Board Workshop Meeting scheduled for Monday, May 7^th will be Tuesday, May 1^st

• Town Board Meeting scheduled for Monday, May 21^st will be Monday, May 14^th

• Town Board Workshop Meeting scheduled for Monday, June 4^th will be Tuesday, June 5^th

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Town Offices will be closed on Monday, May 28th to observe Memorial Day.

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The 2006 Annual Water Quality Reports for the Town of Ulster Water Districts are now posted on the  Water Department  page for viewing.

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At 7:30pm on Monday, May 14th, there will be a Public Hearing on Proposed Local Law #2 regarding attendance requirements for Town Planning and Zoning Board members.  

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The 2007 Draft Stormwater Management Program Annual Report for the Town of Ulster is now available online. Click Headline above and scroll to "Documents" to access the Report.

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The May 7th Town Board Workshop Meeting has been changed to Tuesday, May 1st.

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The Town of Ulster Assessor's Tentative Assessment Roll is available for viewing at the Assessor's Office in the Town Highway Building, 584 East Chester Street.  Town Assessor, Jim Maloney, will be sitting with the roll at the following times:

• Friday, May 4^th, 10:00 to 12:00 and 2:00 to 5:00
• Saturday, May 5^th, 8:30 to 12:30
• Monday, May 14^th, 4:00 to 8:00
• Wednesday, May 16^th, 1:00 to 5:00

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Collection of Household Hazardous Waste & Electronics

When: April 21^st

Time: 8am - 1pm

Where: Ulster Regional Transfer Station, 999 Flatbush Road

By Appointment - Ulster County Residents Only

The Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency will collect unwanted electronics, pesticides, solvents and other household chemicals.  There is a $5 per carload fee for electronics, limited to 5 monitors or TV's.  Call for an appointment in advance at 845-336-3336.  For more information call or visit www.ucrra.org. 

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The Comprehensive Planning Committee will hold the 1st Public Hearing on the New Town Comprehensive Plan at the Ulster Town Hall on Monday, April 16th, at 7:45pm.  Click the headline above and scroll to "Documents" to view the new proposed Comprehensive Plan.

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Kingston City School District Voters will vote on the proposed Building Bond issue on Tuesday, March 20th.  Polling places will be open 7:00 am to 9:00 pm.  For more information visit the Kingston City School District webpage.

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The Town of Ulster Recreation Department's 2006-2007 Biddy League Basketball Season was a BIG sucess!!!   To celebrate the season, the first Annual Biddy League Basketball Dinner was held today, Sunday, at the Hillside Manor with 210 players, coaches, parents and others in attendence.

Thanks to all the children, coaches and parents who were involved.  Your help and cooperation made the season GREAT!!  And a special thanks to Rocco Secreto who was instrumental in organizing the league.

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1st Annual Town of Ulster Biddy Basketball League Dinner

When: March 4th

Time: 2:00 pm

Where: Hillside Manor

Cost:    Players - NO Cost       All Others - $15.00

Reservations Required By February 6th

Make Checks payable to the Town of Ulster Biddy League

Call Rocco J. Secreto at 336-5015 or 849-4239 for Details

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The Monday, February 19th Economic Development Meeting has been changed to Monday, February 26th at 5:00 pm.

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Wondering what to do with that old Christmas Tree??  Christmas Trees may be taken to the Town Transfer Station OR put out to the curb for pick up by the Town Highway Department.  Please remember to remove ALL decorations before disposing of your tree and do not put your tree in a plastic wrapping. 

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Supervisor Nicky Woerner delivered the 2007 State of the Town address at the Town Board Meeting Tuesday night.  Click here for a copy of the address.

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A new fee schedule has been adapted by the Town Board to start January 1, 2007.  The new Town Transfer Station fee for residents will be $30.00. The senior rate, for those 62 years of age and older, will be $20.00.  Transfer Station coupons will be $3.00.  Please note, previous year coupons will not be accepted after January 1, 2007, but can be exchanged at the Town Clerk's office.

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Town Offices will be closed Christmas Day, December 25th.  Happy Holidays to All!! 

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Are you interested in serving on a Town committee or board?  The Zoning Board of Appeals, the Planning Board, the Board of Assessment Review and the Comprehensive Planning Committee will all have openings in 2007.  Send your letter of interest to the Supervisor at Town Hall by December 20, 2006.

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The Ulster Town Board will conduct a public hearing upon the proposed adoption of a Local Law amending Chapter A194 of the Town Code, the Town fee schedule and amending existing Town Code Sections 145-7 and 161-22(A) regarding the reservation of recreation lands or the payment of recreation fees in connection with subdivisions and site plan approvals. All interested parties will be heard at the public hearing, or by written statements received prior to the close of the hearing.  Copies of the proposal are available at the Town Clerk's office or click headline above.

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The Town of Ulster Police Department will accept bids for a one year fleet maintenance contract.  Information packets are available during business hours at the Ulster Town Clerk's Office.  Bids will be accepted until Wednesday, December 13, 2006 at 3:30 pm, at which time the bids will be opened and reviewed.  The Ulster Town Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids.  Question should be directed to the Ulster Town Clerk at 845-382-2455.

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Please Note: Leaves will be picked up loose raked to the road edge OR contained in bio-degradable paper bags.  Brush will not be picked up.

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Bids must be received no later then 3:29 pm on Thursday, November 30, 2006 at the Town Clerk's Office.  For more information, click the headline above.

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5th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting

Hosted by the Town of Ulster Kiwanis

Date: Sunday, November 26th

Time: 4:00 - 6:00 pm

Place: Town of Ulster Town Hall

Entertainment will be provided by the Kingston High School Chorus and Brass Ensemble

Don't miss the fun!!

  Free Refreshments                                     Free Picture with Santa

Donations of non-perishable food item for the Kiwanis Builders Club and the Kiwanis K-Kids to distribute to people less fortunate will be appreciated  

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The Comprehensive Planning Committee will hold an informational public meeting on Tuesday, November 21st at 7:00 pm in the Town Hall.  There will be a presentation by Planner Alan Sorenson and Chairperson John Morrow that will include the results of the townwide survey and the future direction of the committee.

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The Transfer Station will be closed Saturday, November 11th to observe Veteran's Day

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The Correction Officer Benevolent Association is having their Annual Coat Drive.  If you have any coats that are used, but not abused, that you would like to donate please bring them to the Supervisor's Office by November 10th!! 

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Town Offices will be closed on Election Day. REMEMBER to Vote!!

District #1 and #4 have new polling place locations, click headline for more information

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Interested in becoming a member of this new committee??? 

To be considered send a letter of  interest to Nick Woerner, Town Supervisor.  All letters should be in the Supervisor's office by Thursday, November 2nd 

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Curfew in the Town of Ulster on Halloween night will be 7:00 p.m. for anyone who is 16 years of age and younger.

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Some of the topics to be discussed:

Local public transportation services

Home Energy Assistance Program(HEAP)

Medicare/Medicaid

Consumer Fraud

Caregiver support

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The 1st Annual Historian Day Ice Cream Social hosted by the Town of Ulster Historian Committee will be held on Sept 9th, 12:00 to 4:00 pm at Robert E. Post Park

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 Town of Ulster Senior Picnic

When:    Thursday, July 27th at 10:00

Where:   Robert E. Post Park

Coffee and donuts will be served followed by lunch and bingo.

All senior residents are invited

*Please call 382-2765 for reservations*

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If you are a Town of Ulster resident interested in serving on the Police Commission submit a letter of interest to the Supervisor's Office by June 30, 2006.

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