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Reader Susan Henderson sent in this photo by a friend of a stunning winter rainbow visable from the Boiceville Market parking lot,across Rt.28, over the school on a recent Saturday, proving there are benefits to this strange season...


The Coalition Is Our Ally?
Watershed Towns Side With Town In Large Parcel Language Fight

By Paul Smart
(2/24/06) By Olive Press Staff
It was a nearly unanimous decision by the Coalition of Watershed Towns Executive Committee that it’s within its rights to get involved with the controversial large parcel legislation.

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Calling In The Feds Now
Hinchey Asks Army Corps Of Engineers To Help Stem Reservoir Flooding

By Olive Press Staff
2/2/06 At a press conference in his Kingston office last week, Congressman Maurice Hinchey formally called for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to assist the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation with its dam inspections in the New York City Watershed where the City owns and maintains five reservoirs. The Congressman also called for the Army Corps to be involved in helping the City develop flood prevention strategies.

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Two New Tax Exemptions
Board Passes Relief Measures For Olive Seniors & Veterans At January Meeting

2/2/06 By Gary Alexander
The Olive Town Board passed its first two local laws of 2006 in January at special meetings held to address changes in property tax exemptions available to senior citizens and veterans.

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A Jar Of Olives...


What About Stork?

By Carol La Monda
2/2/06 “What about Stork? Stork Mueller. How could you forget Stork?” A neighbor called to ask, “What’s a column that mentions nicknames and forgets once of Olive’s most lovable men who is known to everyone as “Stork?” The long legs are genetic, but the good-natured gentleman evolved from his love of neighbors and family.

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