Community Corner
🌱 What 64 new housing vouchers could mean for Ellenville tenants in 2026
Make time for Field Guide Friday: Animal Tracks at Sam's Point on the Ellenville Patch calendar
Hey there, Ellenville! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What 64 new housing vouchers could mean for Ellenville tenants in 2026
- Why Route 209 keeps endangering Ellenville drivers and what’s changing
- How did volunteers raise a record $31,000 for Ellenville healthcare?
Also on today's calendar: Winter Solstice High Point Hike and 3 more events.
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Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Freezing fog this morning, with a high of 42 and low of 37 degrees.
- Friday: Windy with rain tapering off, temps: high: 53, low: 24.
- Saturday: Some sun, then clouds; colder, with a high of 37 and low of 30 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Notice of No Significant Impact and Funds Release (shawangunkjournal.com) — The Village of Ellenville plans to authorize the Ellenville Housing Authority to seek HUD approval for 64 Section 8 vouchers tied to the Mountain View and Hillside Heights complexes. Officials found no significant environmental impact, and residents can review records locally or submit written comments to the mayor before early January deadlines that shape future housing administration. 
• Local Officials Struggle to Slow Down Route 209 (shawangunkjournal.com) — Recent crashes on Route 209 have killed and injured several Ellenville residents and others, highlighting long-standing safety problems on this busy corridor. Local officials from Hurley to Wawarsing and Marbletown are pressing the state for lower speed limits, new studies, and sidewalks, but say New York’s strict reliance on speed data keeps meaningful changes frustratingly slow.
• Ellenville Hospital Auxiliary Donates Record $31,000 to Support Local Healthcare (shawangunkjournal.com) — Ellenville Regional Hospital just received a record $31,000 pledge from its Auxiliary, capping a strong year of local fundraising. Powered by a thriving gift shop, special events, and a photo exhibit at Ellenville Public Library, the all-volunteer group also modernized its finances and expanded membership to better support community healthcare going forward.
📸 Around Ellenville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ellenville
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★ Featured events ★
- Field Guide Friday: Animal Tracks at Sam’s Point
Sam's Point Area of Minnewaska State Park Preserve, 400 Sams Point Rd, Cragsmoor
10:00 am
Friday December 19
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Other local events
- Winter Solstice High Point Hike
Sam's Point Area of Minnewaska State Park Preserve , 400 Sams Point Rd , Cragsmoor
10:00 am - Family Movie Double Feature: The Grinch AND The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Ellenville Public Library and Museum , 40 Center Street , Ellenville
11:30 am - A Chrismas Carol Lunch & Show 2025
Soyuzivka Heritage Center , 216 Foordmore Rd , Kerhonkson
12:00 pm - Let It Snow Craft
Ellenville Public Library and Museum , 40 Center Street , Ellenville
6:00 pm - Family Movie: The Bad Guys 2
Ellenville Public Library and Museum , 40 Center Street , Ellenville
1:00 pm
Saturday December 20
Tuesday December 23
Saturday December 27
📣 Ellenville Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Snow Date - Crispell Winter Concert at PBHS
Pine Bush High School , 156 NY-302 , Pine Bush
6:30 pm - Tasting @ Valley Supreme Liquors
Valley Supreme Liquors , 2412 NY-52 , Pine Bush
3:00 pm - Fingers Del Rey & Friends — Stonehouse Tavern
Stone House Tavern , 4802 US-209 , Accord
6:00 pm - Winter Break Day Camp
Frost Valley YMCA , 2000 Frost Valley Rd , Claryville
9:00 am
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Saturday December 27
Monday December 29
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- If anyone knows whose house this is please contact me asap.
These packages are Christmas gifts for my daughter and grandson (Nextdoor Ulster Heights)
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Ellenville. Apply here.
- Hallmark Cards, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser (Part Time) - Ellenville, NY 12428 in Ellenville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ellenville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Wawarsing
- Wawarsing Man Explains Why He Sold Land to OSI (shawangunkjournal.com)
Kerhonkson
- What's happening in the Mid-Hudson Valley: Dec. 17, 2025 (dailyfreeman.com)
Gardiner
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