fbpx
  • Subscribe & Support
  • Sign up for Free Newsletter
  • Print Edition
    • Get Home Delivery
    • Read ePaper Online
    • Newsstand Locations
  • HV1 Magazines
  • Contact
    • Advertise
    • Customer Support
    • Submit A News Tip
    • Where’s My Paper?
  • Manage HV1 Account
Hudson Valley One
  • News
    • Schools
    • Business
    • Sports
    • Crime
    • Politics & Government
  • What’s Happening
    • Calendar Of Events
    • Featured Events
      • Art
      • Books
      • Kids
      • Lifestyle & Wellness
      • Food & Drink
      • Music
      • Nature
      • Stage & Screen
  • Opinions
    • Letters
    • Columns
    • Editorials
  • Local
    • Special Sections
    • Local History
  • Marketplace
    • All Classified Ads
    • Help Wanted
    • Post a Classified Ad
  • Obituaries
  • Podcast
  • Log In
No Result
View All Result
  • News
    • Schools
    • Business
    • Sports
    • Crime
    • Politics & Government
  • What’s Happening
    • Calendar Of Events
    • Featured Events
      • Art
      • Books
      • Kids
      • Lifestyle & Wellness
      • Food & Drink
      • Music
      • Nature
      • Stage & Screen
  • Opinions
    • Letters
    • Columns
    • Editorials
  • Local
    • Special Sections
    • Local History
  • Marketplace
    • All Classified Ads
    • Help Wanted
    • Post a Classified Ad
  • Obituaries
  • Podcast
  • Log In
No Result
View All Result
Hudson Valley One
No Result
View All Result

Rock City Road property could use Woodstock’s help

by Nick Henderson
September 1, 2021
in Community
0
Rock City Road property could use Woodstock’s help

The Woodstock Chamber of Commerce leadership believes the information booth and surrounding property on Rock City Road has been neglected and asked the town to support plans for a facelift. “It’s kind of sad and we think we can utilize it better. We have lots of ideas on that,” said the Chamber’s new president Kathryn Spata, who owns Nancy’s Artisanal Creamery.

“It’s more than just the building, it’s the property around that we want to upgrade, fix up, make it look nicer — tables and benches out there having more space for tourists, or locals or anybody who wants to sit there,” she said at the August 24 Town Board meeting. “When we were there the other day, people just walked into the booth looking for information on the town and what to do and there’s nothing there,” Spata said. “So we think it’s our responsibility to do something with a prime piece of real estate in the heart of Woodstock and we’d like your support.”

Spata said the Chamber doesn’t have any plans or fancy presentation yet because it’s in the early phases, but it wants to keep the town in the loop and possibly get some support. “The physical building itself needs work. Some of the wood is rotted…you know, it’s going to take some time, it’s not something that will happen quickly.”

Woodstock Supervisor Bill McKenna suggested something could be done as part of a bigger project. “That property extends to the other side of the driveway. So if there were things that we could do to incorporate one big plan, that might be a little outside your focus in the Chamber, but maybe you come up with an idea and maybe the town itself shoulders that burden.” 

McKenna had one request that the Chamber consider planting something besides grass.

“I’ve come to a point in my life where I hate grass. It’s green in color but it’s not really green… There are so many different plantings we could do that would be so much more beneficial.”

Spata suggested making it into a small park with picnic tables and even allow a small band to play there. 

“It’s a very underutilized piece of property that could be a gem,” McKenna said. He added he’s not sure yet if the town can help financially but it can provide assistance in other ways. “One of the things I brought up was work in-kind where the town forces might be able to do some of the labor, tearing up the grass or planting trees and so as we move along we can talk about how to work to get this done together,” McKenna said.

Tree Committee Chair Michael Veitch offered assistance with types of trees to plant and how to maintain them. Since the Chamber is in the process of updating its walking map, Veitch suggested including notable trees. “You have some very special trees in Woodstock that we would like to include so that people can find historic trees, old trees.”

Thank you for reading Hudson Valley One. We rely on your support to continue providing local, substantive news. Please check out our subscription options to keep local journalism alive in the Hudson Valley.
- Geddy Sveikauskas, Publisher
Previous Post

Kingston-Ulster airport use comes into question by local residents

Next Post

“Shot clock” requires firm deadlines in reviewing New Paltz cell tower application

Nick Henderson

Nick Henderson was raised in Woodstock starting at the age of three and attended Onteora schools, then SUNY New Paltz after spending a year at SUNY Potsdam under the misguided belief he would become a music teacher. He became the news director at college radio station WFNP, where he caught the journalism bug and the rest is history. He spent four years as City Hall reporter for Foster’s Daily Democrat in Dover, NH, then moved back to Woodstock in 2003 and worked on the Daily Freeman copy desk until 2013. He has covered Woodstock for Ulster Publishing since early 2014.

Related Posts

Record-breaking crowds attend the Hudson Valley Pride March & Festival in New Paltz
Community

Hudson Valley Pride Coalition March and Festival planned for June 5 in New Paltz

May 17, 2022
Spring at the Kingston YMCA Farm Project
Community

Spring at the Kingston YMCA Farm Project

May 16, 2022
New children’s music garden at Kingston Library
Community

New children’s music garden at Kingston Library

May 16, 2022
City of Kingston celebrates its 150th anniversary
Community

City of Kingston celebrates its 150th anniversary

May 16, 2022
Abortion rights march in Kingston
Community

Abortion rights march in Kingston

May 16, 2022
Olive Free Library exhibition “Behind the Scenes” opens May 21
Art & Music

Olive Free Library exhibition “Behind the Scenes” opens May 21

May 15, 2022
Next Post
Woodstock seeks help with installing 5g equipment on tower

“Shot clock” requires firm deadlines in reviewing New Paltz cell tower application

Trending News

  • Bubbe’s Deli opens in Gardiner’s former Mountain Harbor 1.6k views
  • Woodstock Library bond passes 1.1k views
  • Saugertes man faces multiple charges after domestic disturbance 1k views
  • The moon is down in Central Hudson 679 views
  • D&H Canal Museum in High Falls poised for June 18 Grand Opening 443 views







Latest HV1 Podcast

Weather

Kingston
◉
63°
Fair
5:32am8:12pm EDT
Feels like: 63°F
Wind: 8mph WNW
Humidity: 43%
Pressure: 29.81"Hg
UV index: 0
WedThuFri
72/52°F
70/52°F
84/63°F
Weather forecast Kingston, New York ▸

Ulster County COVID-19 Active Cases

Subscribe

Independent. Local. Substantive. Subscribe now.

  • Subscribe & Support
  • Sign up for Free Newsletter
  • Print Edition
  • HV1 Magazines
  • Contact
  • Manage HV1 Account

© 2022 Ulster Publishing

No Result
View All Result
  • News
    • Schools
    • Business
    • Sports
    • Crime
    • Politics & Government
  • What’s Happening
    • Calendar Of Events
    • Featured Events
      • Art
      • Books
      • Kids
      • Lifestyle & Wellness
      • Food & Drink
      • Music
      • Nature
      • Stage & Screen
  • Opinions
    • Letters
    • Columns
    • Editorials
  • Local
    • Special Sections
    • Local History
  • Marketplace
    • All Classified Ads
    • Help Wanted
    • Post a Classified Ad
  • Obituaries
  • Podcast
  • Subscribe & Support
  • Contact Us
    • Customer Support
    • Advertise
    • Submit A News Tip
  • Print Edition
    • Read ePaper Online
    • Newsstand Locations
    • Where’s My Paper
  • HV1 Magazines
  • Manage HV1 Account
  • Log In

© 2022 Ulster Publishing