March 2011
Pipe yard prepped for 300 Line Project
Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company (TGP), a subsidiary of El Paso Corporation, has begun preparing a new pipe yard, referred to as the 321-15 Yard, in support of plans to increase the capacity of its natural gas 300 Line. Read more
Email this pageTurkey vultures return to Narrowsburg
It doesn’t sound quite as charming as the swallows that return to Capistrano, CA every year in March, but a similar avian homecoming takes place in Narrowsburg. For at least the past seven years, and perhaps quite a bit longer, a flock of turkey vultures returns to Narrowsburg each spring after spending the winter in warmer surroundings. Read more
Bethel to adopt cell tower law
Bethel lawmakers had intended to take a vote on a new cell tower ordinance two weeks ago. But after a resident brought up examples of other cell tower laws, the board agreed to put the vote off to consider changes to the proposed ordinance. Read more
Hinchey visits value added farm in Bethel
At a time when dairy farms are closing down at a record pace, Bob Franklin, who owns Pelleh Farm on Happy Avenue in the Town of Bethel, is expanding his dairy operation. He recently installed a small bottling plant and now sells up to 500 gallons of organic, kosher milk every week. He sells to grocery stores in the region, and to the people who stop by the farm to get their supply. He’s aiming to sell about 1,200 bottles per week, and to expand into other products, such as yogurt and cheese. Read more
Chamber networking breakfast
Liberty Diner, 7:45-9am, pre-registered members $12, non pre-registered members $15, non-members $20. RSVP: 845/791-4200.
Art exhibition: 'Passion and Art'
Festival of artist Jan Sawka at Red Eft Gallery through 5/7, Fri., Sat. & Sun. 845/888-2519.
Flea, crafts & antiques market
St. Joseph Church, 9am-4pm. Vendors wanted ($10/space). 570/729-7024 or 224-4934.
Manchester Community Library
Open Mon., 10am-2pm; Sat. 9am-12noon. Weekly Mah Jongg: Mon., 1-3:30pm. Monthly book sale: 3rd Sat./mo. 570/224-8500.
'Men Who Cook' & auction
Culinary talents of local "Men Who Cook" & silent and live auction at the firehouse, 5:30pm. Benefits Fallsburg Class of 2017. 845/798-1506.
Aglow breakfast meeting
Aglow Int'l Liberty Lighthouse hosts a Seder meal at United Reformed Church, 9am, $4. RSVP: 845/439-3794.
