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Top Chef 2009 Wrap-Up

Top Chef 2009 Wrap-Up

When all was said and done, a good time was had by all. We would like to thank all the people that supported us on our first year out, we can’t wait to do it all over again.

Roxbury receives funding announcement for Phase II of the Kirkside Park Barn restoration

Roxbury receives funding announcement for Phase II of the Kirkside Park Barn restoration

The Town of Roxbury in partnership with the MARK Project has recently been awarded $111,000 from the NY State Department of State Local Waterfront Revitalization Program for further restoration/rehabilitation to the historic barns in Kirkside Park. The barns were part [...]

Mountain Laurel Seniors Celebrate the Holidays

Tuesday night marked the 2nd Annual Mountain Laurel Gardens Seniors Cocoa and Cookie Social. The now annual event brings together all the senior residents for an evening of laughter, fun and, of course, holiday cookies, eggnog and cocoa. Marty Iverson, head [...]

Lead Safe Work Practices Class for Contractors

Attention Contractors: FREE One Day Lead Safe Work Practices Training This course will cover how to identify the existence of lead based paint; how lead based paint affects the body; the dangers it presents to people, especially children and pregnant [...]

If you attend Top Chef…

The Public Restaurant & Lounge will help you spread the Gala cheer even further! If you attend Top Chef or the Dessert Buffet, enjoy a nightcap at Public that evening and they will make a $3 donation to our local [...]

Roxbury’s Golden Seal to receive upgrades and facelift

Roxbury’s Golden Seal to receive upgrades and facelift

The gateway of the hamlet of Roxbury will see major improvements in spring and summer of 2010. The historic Golden Seal Building has recently received a leg up for much needed health and safety upgrades, weatherization, and exterior façade restoration. The NY State Department of Housing and Community Renewal has awarded the MARK Project Inc $200,000 toward rehab of the Golden Seal. MARK will partner with Western Catskills Communit…

Holiday Gala on Roxbury’s Main

If you have ever driven down Roxbury’s Main Street, chances are you found yourself daydreaming about perusing through one of the grand dames that is poised along the maple lined passage of Roxbury’s historic district. Well, now is your chance [...]

Mark Holiday Office Hours

The MARK Project office will close on Wednesday November 25th at noon for the Thanksgiving holiday and will reopen Monday November 30th at 9AM. On Wednesday December 23rd the MARK Project office will close at noon for the holiday season [...]

Economic Downturn Doesn’t Damper Entrepreneurial Spirits

The downturn in the economy has not put a damper on the entrepreneurial spirit in our region. While the 2008-09 year was not a banner year for new business development it did see the expansion of facilities for Cowan Excavating with help from the CWC…

Historic Preservation Tax Credit…

Read the full story here: http://www.ny.gov/governor/press/press_0729092.html Governor David A. Paterson signed legislation to strengthen the New York State Historic Preservation Tax Credit, improving a program that will stimulate investment in urban neighborhoods, create jobs, increase property values and revitalize historic [...]

10th Annual Turn of the Century Days

Roxbury showcases fireworks and community-wide party Saturday Sept. 5–10th annual Turn of the Century Days goes off with a special bang

WANTED- Prisioners! Bail to Benefit MARK

On August 29th culprits will be arrested and held in captivity on Main Street Margaretville…

“MARK” your calendar for free Friday summer concerts

MARK Project concert series begins August 14th with Disciples of Agriculture

Russell’s Store

Russell’s Store Community Forum

MARK staff got their hands dirty…scrubbing and sweeping

MARK staff got their hands dirty…scrubbing and sweeping

Recently the MARK staff got their hands dirty for a good cause. Sweeping, scrubbing, and polishing helped the village of Fleischmanns in their efforts of open up the historic movie theater as part of their memorial day celebration.

Area Organizations Help Make the Central Catskills a Cycling Destination

It’s like riding a bike. Wait! It is riding a bike. Whether you consider 100 miles to be a “ride in the park” or you’re an intermediate cyclist that can go the 50-mile distance, or maybe a relaxing 15 miles [...]

The MARK Project Inc. invites you to a NY Main Street Informational Meeting-

On Saturday, April 4 at 12:00 Noon at La Cabana Restaurant, 966 Main Street, Fleischmanns. Peg Ellsworth, Executive Director of MARK, will be discussing the upcoming application for a New York Main Street Grant and the funding that may become [...]

MARK Project staff in training for foreclosure prevention counseling

Everyone knows times are tough and it can often lead to a situation that seems unavoidable or hopeless. Unexpected life changes are often contributing factors to foreclosure. Loss of employment, illness or injury, divorce or separation or death of a [...]

FREE Lead Safe Work Practices being held in Stamford

If you are a contractor and looking to tap into those infrastructure programs created by President Obama’s stimulus package or simply out there rehabilitating old buildings,chances are you need to be certified in Lead Safe Work Practices. If you have [...]

Heat of Louisiana sponsored by MARK

Laissez les bon temps rouler—Heat of Louisiana sponsored by MARK The Cajun culture sure knows about good times. It cultivates the combination of friends and family, great upbeat soul inspired Zydeco music and an abundance of true southern cooking. It [...]