The Highlands Current

West Point Cadet Larry Pickett Jr. received on March 12 the academy’s Soldier’s Medal in recognition of he and his father’s rescue in August 2025 of an unconscious driver just before a car that hit a utility pole on Route 9W in Fort Montgomery burst into flames.

Around Town Hero cadet honored, superintendent shows off steps

Beacon City Administrator Chris White announced this week that he plans to retire in June, after the City Council approves the budget for upcoming capital plans. Ben Swanson, the deputy administrator, will take over on an interim basis.

Beacon Administrator to Retire Chris White plans to leave mid-June

An audit by New York’s Comptroller’s Office found that the state and New York City have not adequately overseen the management of thousands of affordable housing units, including at Tompkins Terrace in Beacon.

Beacon Property Criticized in State Audit Comptroller identifies questionable spending

Nelsonville Mayor Chris Winward and two trustees were reelected Wednesday (March 18) to new two-year terms on the five-member Village Board.

Nelsonville Mayor, Trustees Reelected Winward wins third term as voters cast 85 ballots

The Putnam County Legislature moved closer to being able to independently choose its attorney after the Rules Committee approved a proposed law that would eliminate the need for Law Department approval.

Legislature Attorney Law Advances Putnam lawmakers seek independent counsel

Maple syrup, karaoke, and one last hurrah for Buster Levi Gallery: All this and more coming up in The Week Ahead.

The Week Ahead Calendar highlights from March 21 to March 29