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Hi Monticello! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why state investigators criticized Monticello police after a deadly crash
  • What's next for the 292-acre Rosewood project by Monticello?
  • How a new Rock Hill wellness center will support Monticello girls.

Also on today's calendar: George Lopez Live at Resorts World Catskills! and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: An a.m. shower; mainly cloudy, with a high of 71 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Friday: A passing afternoon shower, temps: high: 78, low: 48.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 68 and low of 41 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. State AG finds no criminal charges warranted in Monticello pedestrian death (midhudsonnews.com) — A state investigation has concluded that no criminal charges are warranted against the off-duty Monticello police sergeant whose car fatally struck a pedestrian on Pleasant Street last November. Investigators found no evidence of dangerous driving but sharply criticized Monticello police and the Sullivan County Sheriff's Office for poor crash handling, including failing to fully inspect the unregistered, uninspected vehicle at the scene.
   

2. Rosewood Project proceeds with next steps (scdemocratonline.com) — A massive 292-acre Rosewood development bordering the Village of Monticello just cleared a key hurdle, as village officials approved the scoping document for its environmental impact study. The review will now dig into traffic, water use, ecology, and visual impacts before any final decisions, giving Monticello residents future chances to weigh in during hearings.
   

3. 'A dream and tremendous hard work' (scdemocratonline.com) — Middle school girls in the Monticello school district stand to benefit from EverGreen Meadow's new Wellness Center, now under construction on Glen Wild Road in Rock Hill. Backed by $10 million in state capital funding and major private support, the center will offer free mental health therapy, empowerment programs, and eventually a residential treatment center and specialized academy.
   

4. Two Sullivan County men sentenced in Liberty assault (midhudsonnews.com) — From the Monticello courthouse, prosecutors report that two Sullivan County men have received 14- and 15-year prison terms for a brutal 2025 gang assault at a Liberty motel. The case, tried before Sullivan County Court Judge James Farrell, relied heavily on video evidence gathered by Liberty police and underscores local officials' focus on punishing serious violence in the community.
   

5. Growing New York Ski Area Reveals New Trail Map (unofficialnetworks.com) — Holiday Mountain in Monticello is rolling out a major North Pod expansion, complete with a new triple chairlift, night-skiable trails, and a steep double-black run called Free Bird. A new North Lodge will also support snow tubing and on-mountain amenities, signaling a strong revival for the local ski area heading into winter.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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