Latest News: Thompson Forward
The Town of Thompson takes a proactive approach to community and economic development. Our goal is to foster smart growth and build on positive forward momentum. Here you will find the latest news and progress updates that reflect our mission to take #ThompsonForward.
$19.3 Million in Grant Funds Secured for Kiamesha Lake Sewer Plant Project; Work to Start in 2025
The Town of Thompson has closed on a $34.7 million financing and grant package [...]
Call to Artists! Thompson NYS Interchange 105 Banner Project
ART SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS AUGUST 1st, 2024 The Town of Thompson is seeking artist [...]
Thompson Receives Top Tier Credit Rating from Moody’s Investor Service
Moody’s Investor Service has just released its credit ranking for the Town of Thompson. [...]
Comp Plan Updates: April 9th Meeting Slides and Feedback Opportunity
On April 9th, the Town of Thompson held a Public Info Session regarding progress [...]
April 9th at 7pm: Public Invited to Info Session for Comp Plan Updates
Thompson is currently updating its Comprehensive Plan — a document that will provide direction [...]
Adopt a Road in 2024 for a Trash-Free Thompson
The return of spring brings birds, blossoms, tree buds, and unfortunately, an entire season’s [...]
Thompson Awarded $805,003 Water Infrastructure Improvement Grant
New York State Environmental Facilities on behalf of Gov. Kathy Hochul, just announced that [...]
Watch! Update on the Town’s Comprehensive Planning Process
This slide presentation was given on June 29, 2023 to inform the [...]
You’re Invited to the 2nd Community Conversation to Help Shape Thompson’s Comprehensive Plan
This is the second Community Conversation in our series of events where YOU can [...]
First “Community Conversation” Set for May 30th; Focused on Updates to Town’s Comprehensive Plan
This is the first of several "Community Conversations" that will take place as part [...]
Meet Al Dumas: The New Town Historian
As a lifelong resident of Thompson, Al Dumas looks forward to bringing Town history [...]
Thompson Seeks Input on Comprehensive Plan Update
The Town of Thompson is soliciting feedback from local residents and businesses that will [...]
Thompson is Updating Its Comprehensive Plan! How to Stay Informed
The Town is updating its Comprehensive Plan to guide development and strategic growth of [...]
Thompson Taxes are Lower for 8th Year; Dropped 20% Since 2016
Your Town Wide General fund tax rate dropped .4% over last year. After the [...]
Thompson Updating 2 of 5 Wastewater Treatment Plants
Thompson recently held two public information meetings to share plans for updating 2 of [...]
Get to Know Thompson’s Gateway Gardens
Over the past few years, Thompson has gotten a little more colorful thanks to [...]
Town to Open More Parks! Announces New Names, Signage, and Events
Three open spaces in the Town of Thompson are receiving upgrades, new names and [...]
Thompson to Update Its Master Plan – Residents Invited to Join Committee
The Town of Thompson announced today that it will soon begin the process of [...]
Thompson First in Sullivan County to Digitally Archive Records
Originally published March 11th, 2022 - updated April 3rd, 2023 There’s something taking over [...]
Thompson Secures Over $12.4 Million in Sewer & Water Funding: Why It’s a BIG Win for Our Community
It’s easy to take sewer and water systems for granted. After all, most of [...]
2022 Town Budget Overview: Thompson Taxes Drop for the 7th Year in a Row!
For the seventh consecutive year, your Town of Thompson taxes have decreased. Total appropriations [...]
Thompson Awarded $6.6 Million in Grants to Update Water & Sewer Infrastructure
Press Release From House Representative Antonio Delgado's Office December 20, 2021 THOMPSON, NY – Today, [...]
New Look and New Life for the Exit 106 Roundabout in Thompson
Yes, the circle is now complete. The finishing touches have been put on the [...]
How LED Lighting is Creating a Brighter Future for Thompson
As the Town of Thompson continues to move forward in economic development and overall [...]
New! Sewer District Consolidation and Rate Restructuring: How it Benefits You
When most of us use a service, we want that service to be reliable [...]
Help Monticello Compete to Win $10 Million on Thursday, September 9th
MONTICELLO & THOMPSON ARE JOINING NEW YORK’S $10 MILLION DOWNTOWN COMPETITION Virtual Public Meeting [...]
Monticello Competing to Win $10 Million in Grant Funding
Monticello, Thompson and Sullivan County residents are invited to contribute ideas to the Town [...]
NYSEG Upgrading Electric Distribution System; Completes 55 Miles of Tree Trimming in Thompson
"In response to so many issues with electric disruption due to severe weather events [...]
Thompson Town Hall Gets an Upgrade From Cost-Effective “IN” Sourcing
It’s a common conundrum. When you’ve been in a building for decades – whether [...]
Thompson Forward! Driving Growth Along Route 42
Thompson Forward! Driving Growth Along Route 42 It’s an exciting time to be [...]
New and Improved Planning Process is Moving Thompson Forward…Faster!
When COVID-19 hit, the pace of life slowed down nationwide. That wasn’t the case [...]
Marshalls Opening March 25th, Highlights Town’s Forward Focus
The Town of Thompson is excited to announce the opening of Marshalls in the [...]
Town Receives Top Tier Credit Rating from Moody’s Investor Service
Moody’s Investor Service has just released its credit ranking for the Town of Thompson. [...]
Spring Forward to a New Job
Looking to start a new job in 2021? We’ve put together a listing of [...]
A New View of Thompson: Over 120 Dilapidated Buildings Removed
Spring is in the air, giving many of us the urge to clean up [...]
New Year, New Job Openings in Sullivan County
Looking to start a new job in 2021? We’ve put together a listing of [...]
A Warmer Welcome to Thompson: Upgraded Landscaping and Strategic Signage
First impressions matter. That’s the unofficial motto behind the new signage and landscaping at [...]
2021 Town Budget Overview: 1.1% Projected Tax Decrease and 6th Year of Taxes Dropping
Supervisor Bill Rieber announces that the Town of Thompson Town Board recently approved its [...]
How Thompson is Tackling Aging Sewer and Water Systems
It’s not something you see. You don’t think about it. Yet, it’s right here, [...]