Lloyd Town Board discusses license for motels/hotels to house registered sex offenders
Supervisor Paul Hansut, a retired police officer, said that the “creepiest part of my whole job was chasing these people around.”
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With water district lawsuit dragging on, New Paltz pipeline increasingly likely
New Paltz needs to temporarily replace municipal water during upcoming repairs to New York City’s Catskill Aqueduct. Plans to tap an aquifer are tied up by a lawsuit, making the construction of a temporary pipeline from the Delaware Aqueduct to New Paltz probable.
Proper place for historic registry of New Paltz slaves sparks controversy
In the 18th and 19th centuries, the town clerk kept a record of the community’s slaves.
New Paltz Open Air Market comes to Church Street
Starting Sunday, June 18, the weekly market will include farm-fresh produce and other items.
Final easement for New Paltz preserve does not reserve the right for water exploration
New Paltz Village Board members concluded a year or more of wrangling over the conservation easement for the Mill Brook Preserve at their May 24 meeting, but it wasn’t clear that anyone at the table understood what they were voting upon when they approved the document.
New Paltz resort proposal stalled by moratorium
The town’s decision to pause development in the Thruway area has had a negative impact on the Wildberry Lodge, a proposed resort and butterfly conservatory.
New Paltz pool could open by mid-June
New Paltz Town Supervisor Neil Bettez believes that Moriello Pool could be operational as soon as June 17, if the work laid out proceeds smoothly. Board members held an emergency board meeting Monday night, May 15 to approve a prepayment of $5,250 to JD Masonry, representing a 50% down payment, for prep work needed before the new liner can be installed. Holding an emergency meeting for that sole purpose could be the difference between opening that weekend, or not until June 24.
Gaby O’Shea, still recovering after last year’s hit & run accident, adds voice to bicycle safety effort
Gabriella O’Shea still can’t ride a bicycle on her own, but she’s healed enough that she’s ready to speak out about the dangers faced by anyone who pedals along the roads.
New Paltz uncertain if town pool will open on schedule
Despite old issues being raised now, New Paltz Town Supervisor Neil Bettez remains optimistic that Moriello Pool will be ready for the season on time and with a new liner. Not all of his colleagues on the town council were equally optimistic.
New Paltz activist group puts emphasis on the future
Resisterhood New Paltz is a group of mothers who wish to create the world they leave to their children.