Morning Monticello! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Monticello man gets 40 years to life after deputy shooting
Today's riddle: What dries when it gets wet? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Saturday: Mostly cloudy and cooler, with a high of 52 and low of 33 degrees.
- Sunday: Breezy and cool with some sun, temps: high: 51, low: 37.
- Monday: Some sun, then clouds, with a high of 62 and low of 45 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Sullivan County Man Sentenced to 40 Years to Life for Attempted Murder of Deputy (wjffradio.org) — A Monticello man has been sentenced in Sullivan County Court to 40 years to life in prison for attempting to kill a sheriff’s deputy during an April 2025 shooting. Jurors heard extensive forensic and eyewitness evidence before convicting him on multiple felony counts, and prosecutors say the case underscores the community’s stance against violence toward law enforcement.

📸 Around Monticello
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Upcoming Events in
Monticello
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Monday May 4
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Spring Concert - Part I (Solo & Ensembles)
Monticello High School, 39 Breakey Ave, Monticello
7:30 pm
Tuesday May 5
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Spring Concert - Part II (Band / Chorus / Orchestra)
Monticello High School, 39 Breakey Ave, Monticello
7:30 pm
Wednesday May 6
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5th Grade Parent Orientation (for incoming sixth-graders)
Robert J Kaiser Middle School, 45 Breakey Ave, Monticello
5:30 pm
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🗓 Events Nearby
Saturday May 2
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The Museum At Bethel Woods: Story of 60s & Woodstock →
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, 200 Hurd Rd, Bethel
10:00 am
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SUNY Sullivan Springfest 2026 →
SUNY Sullivan, 112 College Rd, Loch Sheldrake
11:00 am
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The Met Live in HD: Eugene Onegin →
SUNY Sullivan, 112 College Rd, Loch Sheldrake
1:00 pm
Sunday May 3
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Woodstock and More: Guided Docent Tour →
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, 200 Hurd Rd, Bethel
10:45 am
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Jazz @ Lincoln Center Presents "Sing & Swing!" →
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, 200 Hurd Rd, Bethel
7:00 pm
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Benny Benack III →
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, 200 Hurd Rd, Bethel
7:00 pm
Tuesday May 5
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Student Government Association Open Meetings →
SUNY Sullivan, 112 College Rd, Loch Sheldrake
3:30 pm
Wednesday May 6
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Town Board Meeting →
Fallsburg, NY Calendar, 19 Railroad Plaza, Fallsburg
6:00 pm
Saturday May 9
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NYS Concealed Carry Firearm Safety Training 18 hrs course →
1945 NY-42, Forestburgh
1:30 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hello,
Im looking for a company to assist with cleaning of the Rivoli Theatre (Nextdoor Sackett Lake)
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Dunkin' posted a job opening for Crew Member in Monticello. Apply here.
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Family Dollar posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Monticello. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Monticello here.
🗞 Nearby News
Bethel
- Your Bethel Woods Center for the Arts Summer Concert Preview Guide (hvmag.com)
- Bethel stabbing victim 'lucky' to not be more seriously injured, judge says (nhregister.com)
- 20 Photos of the Best Parts of Life from 1969 (ebaumsworld.com)
Narrowsburg
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A towel (Thank you Christy H. for sending it in!)
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