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Welcome to the Founding Farmers Project
Founding Farmers is a free and open community news forum founded in Marlboro, NY when two residents wanted for a better way for their families to access information. With the rapid decline in printed news and media, many news articles are paywalled or not local enough to be of value. Many residents have turned to…
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August Town of Marlborough Update: Housing, Parks, and Development
The Town of Marlborough’s August meetings brought significant updates on housing policy, community programs, and ongoing development projects. Here’s our summary of the meetings of the Town, Zoning, and Planning Boards. Housing Policy: Accessory Dwelling Units The Town Board continued work on a proposed zoning law to allow detached Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in R-1…
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Marlborough Seeks Removal of Online Allegation Against Building Inspector
Updated September 14, 2025 This summer, the Town of Marlborough took the unusual step of issuing a cease-and-desist letter to the moderators of the Facebook group Marlboro/Milton Moms & Dads. The letter, sent by the town’s attorney, demanded the removal of a post that included an inflammatory allegation against Building Inspector Thomas Corcoran, who also…
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Ulster County Opens Public Comment on Transportation Improvement Plan
The Ulster County Transportation Council (UCTC) has opened a public comment period on an amendment to its Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP), the county’s five-year roadmap for transportation upgrades. The UCTC will meet on September 23 to review feedback on a proposed amendment focused on repairing and upgrading culverts to improve roadway resilience during extreme weather….
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Ulster County Chamber of Commerce Faces Backlash Over Social Media Changes
The Ulster County Chamber of Commerce has suspended and consolidated two of its most visible Facebook groups—Ulster Chamber Eateries United and Ulster Chamber Small Businesses United—after mounting criticism over moderation practices. Updates will now be shared exclusively on the Chamber’s main Facebook page. Concerns had been building for months as community members alleged inconsistent enforcement…
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From Facebook to the Town Hall: A Public Safety Discussion
Updated: September 12, 2025 A recent Facebook post in the “Marlboro Milton Moms & Dads” group sparked concern among residents over the future of emergency medical services (EMS) in Marlboro and Milton. The anonymous post alleged that the current ambulance provider, Ambulnz, might be ceasing operations in the area as of December 1, raising fears…
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Q2 2025 Update: Marlborough Planning & Town Board Highlights
Key Development Applications Issues for Resident Awareness Trends and Key Issues to Watch