Ulster County Judge Don Williams to step down
All of a sudden, there’s change afoot at the highest levels of Ulster County government.
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Saugerties village considers zoning change to allow new townhouses
The proposed zoning change on Teetsel Street to allow for twelve townhouse units. Current zoning allows for single-family and two-family homes, but not for attached townhouses.
Onteora bans Confederate flag, swastika after past incidents
The Onteora School Board voted 6-1 last month to ban displays of the Confederate flag and swastikas, revising the district’s code of conduct to include the symbols under prohibited conduct that “endangers the moral well-being, health, safety or welfare of others,” after incidents involving both symbols over the last two school years. The decision came just over a year after the board passed a resolution denouncing the flag as “a symbol of intimidation, harassment and hate.”
One New Paltz man picked up by ICE out on bail, another still in custody
An update on two pending immigration cases.
Meraki Boutik brings a passion for fashion to Main Street Saugerties
“I want people to come in here and feel like they’re going to spend time with their girlfriend, or at a friend’s house. I want them to be comfortable.”
Ulster Dems set to pick their candidate for county exec
Ulster County Democrats will convene in Kingston next week to endorse a candidate for county executive and dozens of other local offices. The convention is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 20 at 6 p.m. at the Best Western on Washington Avenue.
Assault charges, unlawful use of equipment roil the West Hurley Fire District
‘We have young people joining the company and we’ve had a raging bull running amok…’
Lilly Rae in the Hamlet brings natural skin care, local treats to Highland
“You can’t buy happiness, but you can buy local, and that’s kind of the same thing.” So says a hand-lettered sign posted in front the newest retail shop to add its allure to the ongoing revitalization of downtown Highland. Called Lilly Rae in the Hamlet, it’s located in a tiny wooden building that oozes with history, just on the periphery of the walkable town center at 14 Commercial Avenue.
Kingston school election changes – and additional costs – seem certain
Kingston City School District officials last month lamented a decision by the Ulster County Board of Elections to no longer allow school districts to use their voting machines for their annual budget votes and school board elections.
Should county exec special election be cancelled?
Ulster County pols say the vote, which would happen just months before the general election, would be costly and confusing to voters.
