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“The Upper Delaware” Fall/Winter 2011 Newsletter Available Online and by Mail
NARROWSBURG – The Upper Delaware Council, Inc. (UDC) announces the release of the Fall/Winter 2011 issue of its newsletter, “The Upper Delaware.” Featured articles include: “Natural Gas Drilling Awaits Regulations”, “UDC Honors River Valley Contributors”, “Town of Highland Dedicates 9/11…
UDC Staffer’s Photo Chosen for PA Delaware River of the Year Poster
NARROWSBURG – A photograph by Upper Delaware Council, Inc. (UDC) Senior Resource Specialist David B. Soete highlighting the Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River at Point Mountain in Hancock, NY graces a poster recently issued to celebrate Pennsylvania’s 2011 designation…
UDC Hires Odell as Secretary
NARROWSBURG – The Upper Delaware Council, Inc. (UDC) announces the hiring of Cindy A. Odell of Honesdale, PA as the non-profit organization’s full-time secretary, effective August 29, 2011. Odell was selected from a pool of 47 applicants for the position….
UDC Raft Trip Attracts 77
BARRYVILLE – The Upper Delaware Council’s (UDC) 23rd Annual Family Raft Trip drew 77 individuals to the Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River on August 7, fulfilling the UDC’s goal of promoting awareness and stewardship of the river through direct…
Battle of Minisink Commemorated In Ceremonies on July 22 and 23
MINISINK FORD, NY – The 232nd anniversary of the American Revolution’s Battle of Minisink will be commemorated with a July 22 ceremony at the Grave of the Unknown Soldier in Lackawaxen, PA and a July 23 observance at Sullivan County’s…
UDC Hosts Family Raft Trip Aug. 7
NARROWSBURG – All are welcome to join the Upper Delaware Council (UDC) for its 23rd Annual Family Raft Trip on Sunday, August 7. Reservations with advance payment are required by Monday, August 1. This year’s float trip features a seven-mile…
UDC Technical Assistance Grant Applications Due by Sept. 2
NARROWSBURG – The Upper Delaware Council (UDC) announces the opening of its Fiscal Year 2012 Technical Assistance Grants (TAG) program. Applications from the UDC’s member municipalities must be received by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, September 2. A special meeting of…
New Pond Eddy Bridge Moving Closer to Reality
DUNMORE – The New York-Pennsylvania Joint Interstate Bridge Commission on May 19 approved nearly $47 million in capital projects for six bridges crossing the Delaware River, but acknowledged a current budget shortfall of over $35 million to advance that work…
Larry H. Richardson Elected to Chair UDC
NARROWSBURG – Larry H. Richardson, who has represented the Town of Cochecton, NY on the Upper Delaware Council, Inc. (UDC) for the past 22 years, was unanimously elected on May 5 as Council chairperson for the balance of 2011. A…
UDC 2011 Honorees
The Upper Delaware Council held its 23rd Annual Awards Ceremony on April 17 at Central House Resort in Beach Lake, PA. Representative Sandra J. Major delivered the keynote address and 10 awards were presented. Honorees included, seated from the left,…