Hamburg. Hardyston resident Kathryn Barta, a longtime educator and former school board candidate, was appointed to the Wallkill Valley Regional High School Board of Education to fill the seat vacated by Brian Silipena.

29 Sep 2026 | 11:16

At last week’s meeting, the Wallkill Valley Regional High School Board of Education appointed Hardyston’s Kathryn Barta to fill the seat vacated by Brian Silipena.

Barta, who was chosen over three other candidates, brings 26 years of educational experience to the post.

“For the past five years I have been...