Success in spelling competition runs in the family
For fans of the Saugerties school district spelling bee, the name Cushman is almost synonymous with success.
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$800K from Albany to help Bread Alone rise
“It’s good for our business and it’s good for our employees. It means more jobs. It means that we can look at opportunities that we might not have been able to look at without it.”
Prize-winning producer credits Saugerties program for preparing him for his career
Ryan Bonelli, Saugerties High School Class of 2013, is the first graduate of the district’s computer video production program to win an Emmy Award.
Return of Dior Johnson will be a big boost for Saugerties basketball team
Johnson could help turn around the 2-5 team.
Ulster Town Board declares no environmental harm coming from solar farm plan
The Ulster Town Board last week cleared the path for the proposed Cypress Creek Renewables/Landau Creek Solar project to move forward, citing a negative declaration of environmental impact after developers responded to concerns from the public.
Boces consultant hopes Saugerties superintendent job will be filled by springtime
Boces head Charles Khoury said this week that as many as 18 candidates have begun the application process, with interim superintendent Lawrence Mautone ready to throw his hat in the ring after serving as deputy superintendent in Saugerties for the past five years.
Dior Johnson confirms a return to Saugerties
The Sawyer boys’ varsity basketball team has been struggling in their first season without Dior Johnson, the phenom who played two varsity seasons in Saugerties before accepting an offer to play at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida for his freshman season.
Sunset Garden owners say they’ve been maligned, defend their record
Daniel Goldstein, managing partner of E&M Management, the owners of local residential properties like 217-unit Sunset Garden, said his company has been painted in an inaccurate and unfavorable light by some residents and Town of Ulster officials.
Cioni Building deal closes
It took nearly 18 months, but the sale of the Cioni Building, the Kingston City School District’s administrative HQ, to developer Neil Bender has finally closed.
Saugerties Builder’s Club learns about making the holidays better for others
The Saugerties Junior High School Builder’s Club last month donated 15 boxes of food to St. John the Evangelist Church as part of its annual homeroom food drive contest.