Positively Port Jervis

11/21/2025

Want to know more about street closures, garbage collection days, construction detours, large events and so much more in Port Jervis? Consider signing up with NIXLE to receive alerts by email and/or cellphone. Port Jervis has been super keeping the information up to date and informative. We have found the service most helpful. The attached image is an example of the messages you will receive online. Cellphone response is much shorter and to the poimt.

To signup for your area by zip code goto the Nixle Website https://www.everbridge.com/products/nixle/ #

or on your cellphone send a text msg your zip code to 888777 For Port Jervis text 12771 to 888777. You may unsubscribe at any time but why would you give up the valuable information the City provides.

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween!

10/31/2025

RACE DAY IS THIS SUNDAY!

Location: Elks-Brox Memorial Park in Port Jervis, NY (via Skyline Drive)

ARRIVAL & CHECK-IN
When you arrive, follow the road up the hill. There will be volunteers there directing parking
Arrive, park your car, check-in at the campground
Check-in will take place at the campground (aka PJ Stone Challenge Base Camp)
Check-in is between 7:30am - 8:30am and closes PROMPTLY at 8:30am
At check-in, you'll have your rock weighed, receive your race bib and timing chip
DON'T BE LATE! If you show up after 8:30am, you will have to carry your rock down the hill too!
Before the race, we have more challenges and ways to test your strength for prizes!
And then, let the fun begin! Race starts at 9:00am.
NOURISHMENT:
Foundy42 will be on tap with delicious coffee and hot cocoa
We’ll have snacks and drinks for runners provided by ShopRite
And be sure to bring along a few bucks so you can grab something yummy from the UP IN SMOKE FOODTRUCK
THE RULES:
All racers MUST carry a stone.
Stones must be carried using your body only! (No straps, cables, bags, nets, etc.) That's why it’s a challenge!
Minimum stone weight is 5 lbs.
Naturally formed stones only
DECORATE YOUR STONE! You'll have to pick your stone out of a line-up of 100+ others. You surely want to have it stand out so it's easy to find!
Junior Racers (12 and under) must be accompanied by an adult during the race. The adult does not need to carry their own stone and CANNOT carry the racer's stone.
Racing starts at 9am and runners will be launched in waves
There is a 2-hour time cap for the race
CLOSING CEREMONIES:
When everyone has finished, we celebrate!
Closing ceremonies will be at approximately 11:00am
Three medals will be awarded for each race (The Challenge & The Provocation) in each category (Juniors, Women, Men)
Fastest finish
Heaviest stone (racer must finish)
Overall: Combination Heaviest Stone with Fastest Run
Medals will also be awarded for the additional pre-race challenges
Enjoy that extra hour of sleep Saturday night and we'll SEE YOU SUNDAY!

10/27/2025

For the runner in you and to benefit our friends to the south, a 5K run on Nov 9th to benefit the Montague Volunteer Fire Department. Organized by Debra McGowan. Sign up now!!! For more info and registration go to https://biglou5k.com

09/26/2025

Autumn: cooler nights, hotter heads

09/02/2025

Proceeds benefit the OUTDOOR CLUB OF PORT JERVIS amenities and maintenance projects

Register today!! 2 Months away!
Let’s make this the greatest one yet!!

08/29/2025

🚧 TRAVEL ADVISORY – U.S. Route 6 Closure (Orange County) 🚧

The New York State Police would like to inform the public of a scheduled road closure by the New York State Department of Transportation.

U.S. Route 6 will be closed to traffic between Breezy Lane and Woods Road in the Town of Greenville, Orange County, beginning at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, September 2, through Friday, November 7, to allow for a culvert replacement project, weather permitting.

🚗 Motorists are advised to use the posted detour and allow for extra travel time.

We thank the public for their cooperation and patience during this necessary infrastructure work.

08/22/2025

The aerialists

08/07/2025

08/02/2025

Sign up now for the Final Challenge! Proceeds benefit the providing amenities in the Port Jervis Watershed Trails by the Outdoor Club.

Registration now open!!
PJ Stone Challenge 7!!
Final countdown
Visit: pjstonechallenge.com
to register.