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Kindness, and other restorative therapies

So here we are, four months plus into the pandemic—longer than many imagined it could ever last. Consequently, there’s been a shift in energy. Tempers flare. People often seem impatient. … more

By GREG TRIGGS | 8/5/20

Famous for its magnificent views and historic ambiance, Narrowsburg, NY is home to a healthy population of bald eagles, often spotted from the deck overlooking the beautiful Delaware River.

Main Street, USA

The Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River includes parts of five counties: Sullivan, Delaware and Orange in New York, and Pike and Wayne in Pennsylvania, and occupies more than 50,000 acres. … more

By Jonathan Charles Fox | 7/29/20

Tusten sets three projects in motion

NARROWSBURG, NY — At the July 23 Tusten Town Board meeting held via Zoom (recessed from July 14), the first steps were taken in the implementation of three ambitious projects. Repair of the … more

By LINDA DROLLINGER | 7/28/20

Curb your dog and don’t park on Bridge Street

NARROWSBURG, NY — Public hearings to amend Tusten’s animal control ordinance and parking regulations preceded the July 14 Town Board meeting. Chapter 115 of the Tusten Code … more

By LINDA DROLLINGER | 7/21/20

This water tower, sited high above the water district at the intersection of Hilltop Lane and School Street in Narrowsburg, NY, is part of the infrastructure that will need to be replaced.

Water and high anxiety in Narrowsburg

NARROWSBURG, NY — “People will not be happy when we get to tonight’s business agenda,” predicted supervisor Ben Johnson at the start of the July 14 Tusten Town Board meeting. … more

By LINDA DROLLINGER | 7/16/20

UDC appeal of TMR access restrictions denied

NARROWSBURG, NY – At its July 2 meeting, the first live meeting since March, the Upper Delaware Council (UDC) welcomed National Park Service (NPS) acting superintendent Darren Boch to the Upper … more

By LINDA DROLLINGER | 7/8/20

Tusten sets hearing on proposed dog law amendment

NARROWSBURG, NY — The Tusten Town Board set Tuesday, July 14 at 6:30 p.m. as the public hearing date for proposed amendments to its local dog law. The decision, made at the board’s June … more

By LINDA DROLLINGER | 6/30/20

Tusten goes to the dogs

NARROWSBURG, NY – They come from miles around to enjoy views of the Delaware River’s Big Eddy and the iconic bridge that spans it. That, combined with ready parking, picturesque houses … more

By LINDA DROLLINGER | 6/17/20

A group of protestors stands at the edge of the Honesdale Central Park along Church Street in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement Thursday, June 4.

Locals join call for justice

REGION — Small town America often exempts itself from events that roil streets elsewhere. Not this time. The response to the May 25 killing of Minneapolis resident George Floyd by police … more

By ELIZABETH LEPRO | 6/9/20

A protestor holds her daughter on the Narrowsburg Bridge.

Narrowsburg follows up days of demonstrations

NARROWSBURG, NY — A sudden bout of rain made the eight minutes and 46 seconds demonstrators spent kneeling on the gravely Narrowsburg Bridge all the more poignant Saturday afternoon, June … more

By ELIZABETH LEPRO | 6/9/20

Signs of spring—pandemic edition

I’ve got to admit, there have been times during self-isolation that I’ve given in to my fears, many of which were exaggerated or unfounded. My imagination got the best of me because there … more

By GREG TRIGGS | 6/2/20

Tusten digester gets the nod

NARROWSBURG, NY — A May 26 special meeting of the Tusten Town Board was held via Zoom to conduct a state environmental quality review (SEQR), or environmental impact assessment, for the Tusten … more

6/2/20

Local realtors rejoice

REGION — To the delight of local realtors, rural life—real or perceived—has captured the American imagination. Rope swings, front porches, farmers’ markets and picturesque … more

By LINDA DROLLINGER | 5/26/20

“Many years ago, Ed Jackson obtained this special iron remnant from the World Trade Center. His vision was to have a display for the public in Tusten. Here is the result,” a release from the Town of Tusten’s Facebook page states.

Masked trash pick up and completed 9/11 monument

Masked up for trash pick up HONESDALE, PA — On May 16, Honesdale Rotary collected almost 40 bags of trash off its dedicated section of Route 191 North. COVID-19 may have inspired masking but … more

5/26/20

Aftermath of a Tusten dog attack

NARROWSBURG, NY — A woman and her dog were attacked by another dog on April 19 as they walked on the Narrowsburg flats. At its May 12 meeting, held via Zoom, the Tusten Town Board heard from … more

By LINDA DROLLINGER | 5/19/20

No trailer launch at Ten Mile River Access

NARROWSBURG, NY — The National Park Service (NPS) has restricted boat launch capacity at the Delaware River’s Ten Mile River (TMR) Access Site to carry-in, hand launch of canoes, kayaks, … more

By LINDA DROLLINGER | 5/12/20

Do—don’t dwell

If you can, get yourself a newspaper column. It’s a great opportunity to offer advice for which no one has asked. There’s implied permission to shoot your mouth off about whatever you … more

By GREG TRIGGS | 5/5/20

Narrowsburg Graduation Class of 1963

LAKE HUNTINGTON, NY — I have to start off by saying I made a goof in my last column. Supervisor Gary Maas brought it to my attention that the Litter Pluck is not canceled, it will be … more

By EILEEN HENNESSY | 4/28/20

The parking lot "behind the bank" has always been thought of as a municipal lot. It isn't and steps are being taken to make it so.

Tusten parking lot variances greenlighted

NARROWSBURG, NY — Two variances were considered by the Tusten Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) on April 13 during a public hearing followed by a public meeting. Both hearing and meeting were … more

By LINDA DROLLINGER | 4/15/20

Joan Santo in front of her store, Narrowsburg Proper.

Staying open, being there

NARROWSBURG, NY — At a time when nothing feels like usual, Joan Santo is continuing to operate her store, Narrowsburg Proper, to provide “a sense of normalcy for the friends and visitors … more

4/1/20

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