Woodstock Tree Committee says trees are good for business
‘It can add not only to the beauty, but also to the economy, the environment and the habitat. There are just so many reasons to have more trees…’
Politics & Government
Saugerties Officials set public hearing for revised property maintenance law
Saugerties officials will host a public hearing for a revised version of a controversial property maintenance plan at the Frank D. Greco Memorial Senior Citizen Center at 207 Market Street on October 6 at 6:30 p.m. before that scheduled Town Board meeting.
In Shandaken, Many offices are up for election this November
From the supervisor to the town justices, many of the Town of Shandaken’s elected positions are up for grabs this year. With Supervisor Rob Stanley stepping down after more than a decade in office, and with two board seats on the ballot, the town could see a shift in its style of governance.
County deems Gardiner’s proposed STR law too vague, too lenient
A clearly exasperated Supervisor Majestic read aloud a recent letter from the UCPB summarizing its review of the newer proposed law and recommending the adoption of the more stringent earlier draft, which it called “well-crafted.”
Good Cause Eviction law aims to protect Kingston tenants
‘All tenants in Kingston live in precarious conditions… They can lose their homes in the blink of an eye…’
In New Paltz, tree fund to be established as part of cell-tower project
To mitigate the environmental impact of the proposed cellular tower at 60 Jansen Road, a $20,000 fund will be established to plant trees elsewhere in the Town.
Ulster’s Quigley cleared after apologizing for racial slur
Ulster Town Supervisor James E. Quigley III will receive no discipline following an investigation into what he himself described as a “rant” against a Black neighbor that included mentions of ‘him living in ‘Whitty’s (sic) Neighborhood’ and ‘Black Lives Matters (sic).’
Congestion, speed and rage: Woodstock addresses traffic issues
Woodstock addresses traffic issues; Cars are everywhere in Woodstock; Dangerous motorists are in other areas; and State to lower speed limit on part of Glasco Turnpike.
Saugerties to offer public webcam access at the Glasco Mini Park
Greg Chorvas, Town of Saugerties Superintendant of Town Parks and Buildings, said at a recent Town Board meeting that he hopes to offer those with login credentials to access one of the security cameras at the Glasco Mini Park and check weather conditions at the waterfront before heading out.
Village of New Paltz DRI bid would transform downtown
New Paltz’s leaders feel like this could be the year that $10 million in “downtown revitalization initiative” state funds are awarded to a Village project.