The tax man cometh to Marlboro. If you live in the Marlboro Central School District like I do, you'll soon be getting some bad news in your mailbox. The district is raising school taxes an average of 37%.
This couldn't come at a worse time for me and many of my neighbors. Many homes are in foreclosure, the unemployment rate is high and the price of everything from gas to groceries is out of control. Now this.
The school district was sued by Dynergy, a power company that owns 2 power plants in the Town of Newburgh. A court found that the school district had over assessed the power plants by $565 million, now the other property owners in the school district are left picking up the difference. Homeowners who live in the Town of Newburgh and the Marlboro School District are getting hit twice as hard, because the town also over assessed the power plants.
I've been thinking of putting my house on the market. I know it's an awful time to sell, but my 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 1200 square foot house is just too small for a family of 4 and 2 dogs. But this is going to make homes in Marlboro tougher to sell, the low school taxes have always been a major selling point. I think for now, I'll try to sell more houses and my husband will continue working 2 jobs and looking for another- to help make ends meet!!! And of course we'll keep the faith that God will take care of us.
If you have questions for the school district about the tax hike, you can submit them through the district's website. Residents' questions will be answered at district wide meetings scheduled for this fall.
Mother/Daughter Team Real Estate Two Together For You
ExiT Realty Services 10 Main Street Suite 424 New Paltz, NY 12561
Barbara (845) 505-3160 Becky (845) 853-4210 Office (845) 255-HOME
On the web: www.UlsterNYHomes.com e-mail: UlsterHomes@yahoo.com
I can't think of barbecued chicken without thinking of Brooks House of Bar-B-Q in Oneonta, New York. I've been going to Brooks since I was a kid everytime we'd go to my grandfather's cabin in Gilbertsville.
Over the last 50+ years Brooks has grown from a small catering company, to a barbecue concession stand, to a restaurant, banquet hall and barbecue sauce production company. About a half hour from Cooperstown and National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, the restaurant has a display case with famous baseball players who've eaten there- including my favorite, Derek Jeter. Even Food Network's Rachael Ray included Brooks in her Cooperstown episode of "$40 a Day". They'll cater parties up to 100 miles from Oneonta- so even if you don't live or go to college there, they can bring a taste of Brooks to you. Or you can make it yourself- you can go to their website and order your own sauce.
During my family's Labor Day trip to the cabin, we had to stop at Brooks. I had the chicken and ribs combo- even though they're famous for their chicken, I can‘t pass up the ribs. And for dessert I had the most delicious strawberry shortcake. Wow, my mouth is watering already. So, if you're planning a visit to anywhere in the Leatherstocking region of New York, definitely make a stop at Brooks. Or better yet, plan a trip to Brooks and then stop at the other attractions in the area- like that National Baseball Hall of Fame and Howe Caverns!!!
Nathan enjoying his hot dog!!!
Drew eating some chicken he grabbed off my plate!!!
My necies, Daniele, Molly and Mia smiling bright for the camera!!!
A lot of food came out, but when we were finished, there wasn't much left except for big pile of napkins!!!
Brooks says it has the largest indoor charcoal pit in the east, and possiblity the country!!!
Out behind the restaurant is the banquet hall, picnic area, playground, gift shop and ice cream parlor!!!
Mother/Daughter Team Real Estate Two Together For You
ExiT Realty Services 10 Main Street Suite 424 New Paltz, NY 12561
Barbara (845) 505-3160 Becky (845) 853-4210 Office (845) 255-HOME
On the web: www.UlsterNYHomes.com e-mail: UlsterHomes@yahoo.com
It's hard to believe, but summer's just about over. Children in New Paltz, Highland and Marlboro School Districts are getting ready to say goodbye to sleeping late and playing all day- and will be getting back to the early mornings and hard work of school.
Children go back to school on Wednesday morning. Have questions about what school supplies your kids need, school start times, or the lunch menus? Check out the district websites:
Or you can call district offices, they will be open all this week and Tuesday.
Highland Elementary & Intermediate School
Highland Middle School
Highland High School
Duzine Elementary School (New Paltz)
New Paltz Middle School
New Paltz High School
Mother/Daughter Team Real Estate Two Together For You
ExiT Realty Services 10 Main Street Suite 424 New Paltz, NY 12561
Barbara (845) 505-3160 Becky (845) 853-4210 Office (845) 255-HOME
On the web: www.UlsterNYHomes.com e-mail: UlsterHomes@yahoo.com
It's one of the busiest times of the year. College students are back in town, and the tourists will visiting for Labor Day weekend- but one of New Paltz's most popular restaurants won't be open.
P&G's is closed after a fire broke out in the kitchen on Friday night. According to the Poughkeepsie Journal, a grease fire started on a stove and quickly spread to the walls. The kitchen was destroyed and needs to be completely renovated. The bar and dining areas okay.
The bar maybe open for the weekend, but it will take at least another week before the kitchen is back up and running.
Mother/Daughter Team Real Estate Two Together For You
ExiT Realty Services 10 Main Street Suite 424 New Paltz, NY 12561
Barbara (845) 505-3160 Becky (845) 853-4210 Office (845) 255-HOME
On the web: www.UlsterNYHomes.com e-mail: UlsterHomes@yahoo.com
On Friday, my family spent the afternoon at the Dutchess County Fair in Rhinebeck, NY. A true country fair, the annual event offers something for everyone. If you're in the area, I would recommend enjoying one of the last 2 days of the fair.
Admission is $12 and children under 12 are free and parking is free. You'll find everything you would expect- great food, games, and tons rides and shows. But for my family it's all about the animals. My kids loved walking through the petting zoo, Nathan took his first pony ride, and although Andrew loves to torture our dogs, he liked looking at the farm animals from afar.
Although, I had a great time at the fair, it always reminds me that summer is almost over.
Mother/Daughter Team Real Estate Two Together For You
ExiT Realty Services 10 Main Street Suite 424 New Paltz, NY 12561
Barbara (845) 505-3160 Becky (845) 853-4210 Office (845) 255-HOME
On the web: www.UlsterNYHomes.com e-mail: UlsterHomes@yahoo.com
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I grew up in the Hudson Valley in Highland, NY. After graduating from high school, I attended Ithaca College in the banks of Lake Cayuga. I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in broadcast journalism and a minor in politics. I worked in Syracuse, West Palm Beach, FL and Miami as a television news producer. Each night I put together the newscasts that the local CBS viewers were watching. While working in West Palm Beach, I met and fell in love with my wonderful husband, Jason. When we decided to start a family, I had to return to my home, here in the Hudson Valley. So, I dragged my poor husband from his home in sunny Florida to upstate NY, where we now live in Milton.
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