Fate of controversial Saugerties dumps now in judge’s hands
The fate of three controversial construction and demolition waste dumping sites in Saugerties is now in the hands of a state Supreme Court judge.
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Ulster DA’s race comes down to absentee ballots; legislature control uncertain
A rollercoaster of an election night, followed by a suspenseful Wednesday morning, ended up with the closely watched race for Ulster County District Attorney in a virtual dead heat, even as Democrats secured decisive victories in two more countywide races and appeared poised to maintain their one-vote majority in the County Legislature.
In Ulster, Dems Pat Ryan and March Gallagher win but DA’s race very close
County Executive Pat Ryan of Gardiner coasted to his first full four-year term Tuesday night, with the Democrat easily winning a rematch election with Ulster County Conservative Party Chairman Jack Hayes, also of Gardiner, who was running on the Republican line as well.
Costello re-elected as Saugerties town supervisor; Thornton and Ivino to board
According to unofficial results Tuesday night, Saugerties Town Supervisor Fred Costello Jr. fended off a challenge from Councilman Paul Andreassen to win another two-year term, while incumbent Councilwoman Leeanne Thornton won re-election and newcomer Mike Ivino took a seat on the town board.
Ulster County Legislature candidate accused of criminal trespass
Charges against District 2 County Legislature candidate Christopher P. Allen alleging criminal trespass have been filed with the Village of Saugerties Court. According to the complaint, lodged by Saugerties resident Paul Fowler, at about 7:58 p.m. on Oct. 30, Allen entered his residence through an unlocked door and verbally harassed him and his girlfriend, Gail Serris, for approximately five minutes. Allen called the whole thing “a bunch of lies.”
Motorcyclist in critical condition after mid-day deer collision in Saugerties
Yesterday at 12:10 p.m., Saugerties Police responded to the area of Rt. 212 and Shagbark Pond Road in the town
Election roundup for Saugerties
A look at what Saugerties voters can expect on the ballot Tuesday, November 5.
Saugerties Times letters (10/31-11/6)
An extravaganza of opinion on this Tuesday’s election.
As neighbors fume, hearing on Saugerties dumps grinds on
After 18 hours of testimony in State Supreme Court since the hearings into whether a Temporary Restraining Order blocking the town of Saugerties from enforcing its anti-dumping laws should be lifted, Judge Richard Mott will hear final arguments at 2:40 p.m. Monday, November 4 at the Ulster County Courthouse.
Ulster County Executive race: Ryan vs. Hayes, the sequel
Six months after coasting to victory by a three-to-one margin, County Executive Pat Ryan, a Democrat, faces an electoral rematch with Ulster County Conservative Party Chairman John J. “Jack” Hayes.
