Marie Post: A meaningful life
What does it take to feel like you’re part of a community? Do you need to be born in a
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Opinion: Merit pay for town employees
As the town begins negotiations with unions this year, one question comes to mind: Should workers be paid based on
Opinion: Ulster bottling plant an environmental issue for Saugerties
Should Saugerties care about the proposed town of Ulster Niagara Bottling plant? The plant will be creating new jobs, which
Why don’t more people vote?
This article originally appeared in the Oct. 2, 2014 edition of Saugerties Times. Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 4, is approaching.
Closing the skills gap with online learning
As everyone entitled to a job? Or do individuals need to make sure they have the skills needed by employers,
The untouchables
Are non-elected officials deciding our fate? At the local government level the answer is no, they serve at the pleasure
Opinion: Don’t fear affordable housing
Fear appears to be the main driver in getting voter attention these days. Fear of affordable housing. Fear of a