TRR photo by Lisa Cutroni Lumberland’s Circle Park volunteers celebrate their Golden Feather Award with Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther.

Awards galore as Sullivan County becomes more beautiful

By LISA CUTRONI

BETHEL, NY—A hush fell over the audience as Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther was handed the envelope that contained the name of the Golden Feather award recipient.

“I am so excited I can hardly breathe,” Gunther said into the mike as the metallic envelope opener sliced through the thin paper.

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Bethel plans its future on the ‘urban edge’

By CHARLIE BUTERBAUGH

BETHEL, NY—Bethel’s makeover was being planned like never before as local officials, planners and performing arts center executives met at the August 11 town board meeting.

Commercial development in White Lake. Nearly $4 million in municipal sewer infrastructure along Route 17B. Four new zoning districts. New sidewalks to give the Kauneonga/White Lake area an improved village appearance.

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Pike County strives to attract business to park

By TOM KANE

MILFORD, PA—Pike County’s principal effort to bring business to the county rests at its corporate park on Route 434 near Lord’s Valley.

The 320-acre park, created by the Pike Industrial Development Corporation (PIDCO), has a wastewater plant in place and 23 developed business lots that are “shovel ready.” The site is 2.8 miles from I-84, a distance considered as a distinct advantage by business developers.

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Other stories in this issue:

• Cunningham has majority for Briggs’ dismissal
• Casey to retire from Monticello
• More tax exemptions?
• Flushing the system
• Environmental agencies may take enforcement measures
• Residents and questions addressed at Sullivan West
• McDonnell appointed Wayne VA Director

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