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Highlands, Town in Orange County, New York, United States.

The Town of Highlands extends along the western bank of the Hudson River, north of Bear Mountain State Park and south of the United States Military Academy.

Founded in 1872, Highlands developed from a settlement that includes the Village of Highland Falls and the Hamlet of Fort Montgomery within its boundaries.

The community maintains active engagement through regular town board meetings, where residents participate in discussions about local governance and development initiatives.

Residents receive text and email notifications about town news through an alert system, while board meetings stream live on YouTube for public access.

At an elevation of 310 meters, the town implements the BearWise program to educate residents about coexisting with the local wildlife population.

Location: Orange County

Inception: 1872

Elevation above the sea: 310 m

GPS coordinates: 41.36000,-74.00830

Latest update: March 11, 2025 02:04

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