CGBR and UCBR Unite to Strengthen Regional Real EstateMembers of the Columbia-Greene Board of Realtors (CGBR) and the Ulster County Board of Realtors (UCBR) have voted to merge the two associations. This merger marks a significant step toward enhancing resources, collaboration, and service for real estate professionals and their clients across the region. Stay tuned for more to come

Members of CGBR and CGND-MLS contributed $1,166 to Twin County Recovery Services this year as part of the REALTOR® organization’s commitment to community engagement and support.

Twin County Recovery Services provides in-patient and out-patient programs for individuals seeking to recover from substance abuse addiction in Columbia and Greene Counties. The agency also provides prevention programs and drinking driver education.

Suzanne Close, association executive for the REALTOR® organizations, said TCRS was selected this year to help address addiction issues — opioid addiction in particular.

At its Jan. 26 meeting, Ron Caplan, president of the CGBR, presented a check to Beth Schuster of TWRS.