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Boosting Biodiversity: Warren County's Call to Support Local Pollinators
Pollinators are essential to our ecosystem and food production. The Warren County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) stresses the need to support these important creatures. The USDA reports that one-third of our food is pollinated by these animals, underlining their crucial role in fruit and vegetable agriculture.
Christian church sues Castle Rock for shuttering temporary housing ministry
(The Center Square) – A Christian church in Castle Rock is suing the town for allegedly shuttering the church’s programs to provide temporary shelter for the homeless. The Rock Church operates an RV and a camping trailer on its 54-acre property in the town as a part of a ministry to provide temporary housing for the homeless and a partnership with the Red Cross for emergency housing situations. According to...
Warren County Urges Local Short-term Rental Owners to Comply with Bed Tax Regulations
Warren County Treasurer Christine Norton is reminding owners of short-term rental properties to comply with local tax laws. These owners must register with the Treasurer’s Office and collect a 4% occupancy tax from their guests. This tax is applicable to hotels, motels, lodges, and short-term rentals like those on Airbnb or VRBO.
Warren County Board of Supervisors Honored for Pioneering Mental Health Initiatives
On May 9, 2024, the Warren County Board of Supervisors received the Dorothea Dix Community Service Award from Ascend Mental Wellness. The award recognized their allocation of nearly $1.1 million from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to improve mental health services in their community. This funding supported several projects, including expanding the Crisis Unit at Glens Falls Hospital, adding staff at WAIT House and Ascend Mental Wellness, and enhancing employee assistance programs.
Explore Local History on Foot: Join the Warren County Bikeway Letterboxing Challenge!
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Warren County DPW Unveils 2024 Road Improvement Schedule for Local Commuters
The Warren County Department of Public Works, under Superintendent Kevin Hajos, has announced its roadwork plan for 2024. The schedule lists at least eight major road paving and construction projects across the county, starting this spring. These projects aim to improve the county's infrastructure.
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