Jason Kaplan – Page 11 – The Cornwall Local

New mayor keeps door open to all

May 5, 2021 Jason Kaplan

James Gagliano isn’t the first trustee to make the transition to mayor, but he is the first since former Mayor Edward Moulton, Jr. did it 30 years ago.

Pandemic continues impacting the arts

April 28, 2021 Jason Kaplan

While some efforts are being made to return to a sense of normalcy, the arts, specifically the entertainment aspect, continues to lag behind.

Back to drawing board on rental law

April 21, 2021 Jason Kaplan

“Airbnb’s are not going away,” Mayor James Gagliano said. “It’s up to us to adjust and find the sweet spot.”

Computer networking student takes third place

April 7, 2021 Jason Kaplan

The idiom “practice makes perfect” applies when Cornwall High School junior Kevin Ward considers his team’s third place finish in the recent CyberPatriot Competition.

Mountain still threatens commuters

March 31, 2021 Jason Kaplan

In this eternal struggle of man versus nature, nature usually ends up winning. Man continues to push back, but nature consistently finds a way to come out ahead.

Traffic plans approved for SKAC

March 17, 2021 Jason Kaplan

Earlier this month, the Town of Cornwall Planning Board unanimously passed a resolution of special permit approval and Phase 1 site plan approval granting Storm King Art Center permission to move forward with its improvement project.

Their 71st anniversary was a low-key event

March 17, 2021 Jason Kaplan

Some will argue celebrating a centennial birthday is becoming more common than celebrating a 70th wedding anniversary. That latter is so rare Hallmark doesn’t even list a gift option for the platinum anniversary on its website.

Cross this bridge, thank an Eagle Scout

March 3, 2021 Jason Kaplan

Hiking in Black Rock Forest is a little safer thanks to Cameron Franke, who built a bridge, as part of his Eagle Scout project, to make it easier to cross a stream.

Museum approved for 2nd payroll loan

February 24, 2021 Jason Kaplan

Last week, the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum received word it had qualified for a second round of support as the non-profit organization continues to face significant financial challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Non-profit focus is helping families

February 17, 2021 Jason Kaplan

As the death rate rose due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Inheritance of Hope conducted over 2,000 services, last year, for families grieving the loss of a loved one.