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🌱 Want youth program funding? Don’t miss these mandatory Monticello Zoom sessions

Monticello, New York Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello Monticello! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Want youth program funding? Don’t miss these mandatory Monticello Zoom sessions
  • What would a new homeless shelter at St. Peter’s mean for Monticello?
  • How a 1,200-acre solar plan could affect Monticello-area land and taxes

Also on today's calendar: The Bagel Festival and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What kind of shoes do frogs wear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 82, low: 59.
  • Monday: More humid; a p.m. t-storm, with a high of 81 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Youth Bureau Offers New Round of Funding (einpresswire.com) — Monticello-based organizations serving youth have a new chance to secure county and state funding, but they must attend one of two mandatory Zoom info sessions on July 28 or 29 to qualify. The Sullivan County Youth Bureau is prioritizing under-resourced communities and will accept paper or mailed applications in Monticello through August 14 for youth development and sports programs across the county.
   

2. Sullivan County Takes First Step Toward Its First Homeless Shelter (wjffradio.org) — Monticello could soon host Sullivan County’s first homeless shelter, as legislators approved a nonbinding letter of intent to buy St. Peter’s former school building in the village. County and village officials are debating how the project was communicated, but leaders say the shelter would serve local residents and could replace costly motel placements now used for families and singles in crisis.
   

3. Largest proposed Catskills solar project faces scrutiny in Sullivan County (timesunion.com) — A massive solar and battery project proposed for Thompson and Forestburgh is drawing close scrutiny from Sullivan County residents and officials, including those in Monticello. Locals are weighing environmental impacts, land use, and potential conflicts of interest involving a Monticello-based property owner, while state regulators begin a yearlong review that will shape the project’s future and any possible tax incentives.
   

4. Dr. Theresa Hamlin, Fred Stabbert III named 2026 SC Partnership award recipients (scdemocratonline.com) — Monticello residents will see two familiar regional leaders honored when the Sullivan County Partnership hosts its annual meeting at Resorts World Catskills on October 8, recognizing Dr. Theresa Hamlin and publisher Fred Stabbert III. The event highlights the Center for Discovery’s major economic and caregiving role in the county and celebrates decades of civic involvement from the Democrat’s longtime publisher.
   

5. Sullivan County Budget Wins National Award… Again (scdemocratonline.com) — Sullivan County, based in Monticello, has once again earned a national award for the clarity and transparency of its 2026 budget. County leaders say the recognition from the Government Finance Officers Association reflects strong communication with taxpayers about how their money is planned and spent, even as the county navigates complex financial challenges.
   

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Other local events
    Monday July 27
  • Hybrid Book Discussion: Title - Coming Soon In-Person
    Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library - Adult Programs RDN Community Room
    1:30 pm
  • Writer's Group In-Person
    Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library - Adult Programs RDN Community Room
    6:00 pm
    • Tuesday July 28
  • Hybrid Library Board of Trustees Meeting In-Person
    Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library - Adult Programs RDN Community Room
    4:30 pm
    • Wednesday July 29
  • Yiddish - All Levels In-Person
    Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library - Adult Programs RDN Community Room
    10:30 am
    • Friday July 31
  • Adult Gaming Group In-Person
    Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library - Adult Programs RDN Community Room
    1:00 pm
    • Sunday August 9
  • The Bagel Festival →
    Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce, 196 Bridgeville Rd UNIT 7, Monticello
    9:00 am
    • Friday August 14
  • Bloodshot Bill em Monticello, NY →
    Roses bar, 3351 NY-97, Barryville
    7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • A beloved annual tradition, legislators recognized the winners of the Sullivan County Beauty Pageant on Tuesday.
    Click each picture to see the names and titles! (Nextdoor )
  • Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Asset Protection Associate in Monticello. Apply here.
  • Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Monticello. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Monticello here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Open-toad (Thank you Harold W. for sending it in!)
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