MONTICELLO, NY — Monticello Manor was formerly a hospital and then it was operated as a adult nursing home when it was ordered closed by the New York State Department of Health. Because of the seriousness of the violation, the state ordered residents to be moved out of the facility within 24 hours.

The Sullivan County Land Bank will be holding a public meeting regarding the building on Monday, November 25th at 6:00 pm in the legislative hearing room.

The purpose of the meeting is to discuss an application to the EPA Brownfield Cleanup Grant program for the Monticello Manor project and to address any public comments prior to the submittal of the grant application. A draft copy of the application, including an Analysis of Brownfield Cleanup Alternatives will be available for review at the meeting.

Copies will also be available for review at the Sullivan County Division of Planning office located at 100 North Street in Monticello NY during normal business hours 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Comments may be made at the public hearing or sent by email to info@sullivancountylandbank.org prior to November 27, 2019.