Saugerties school district looks for energy savings
The Saugerties school board last month authorized a $3.15-million energy-performance contract with Honeywell, of Charlotte, NC, designed to study district facilities and look for energy savings.
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After a rocky start, Saugerties hoopsters face a rough road schedule
It was a topsy-turvy week for the Saugerties High School varsity boys’ basketball team, which sandwiched a thrilling one-point victory between two tough double-digit losses. The Sawyers opened the season with a pair of wins, but have had a rocky ride ever since, falling to 0-3 in league play and 4-7 overall.
Saugerties elementary school’s lunch program an ‘ice-breaker’ for kids
Students at Cahill Elementary School last month were encouraged to enjoy lunch with students they didn’t know. Mix It Up at Lunch is a program designed to break down social barriers and promote inclusion in a place where cliques are often most pronounced.
Joel Brink lauded as he retires from Ulster Town Board
For the first time in two decades, the Ulster Town Board will not include among its members Joel Brink. Brink, who decided to not run for a sixth consecutive term last fall, served as a councilman at his last meeting on Thursday, Dec. 19.
Kathy Moniz redefines her role at Town of Ulster Building Dept.
Town of Ulster Building Inspector Kathy Moniz will retire on Tuesday, Dec. 31 after six years in the position, a move requested by her letter on Dec. 16 and reluctantly approved three days later by councilmen.
Saugerties school district looks at building needs
Kirk Reinhardt, in his first year as superintendent, is working to get a sense of district facility needs.
KHS bowlers seeing success so far this season
The Kingston High School bowling team is off to a quick start, with the girls’ side a perfect 5-0 in dual action, and the boys a solid 4-1.
Tougher trash laws in Town of Ulster
Earlier this month, Ulster Town officials signed into law new litter and dumping control rules, with penalties for scofflaws including
Saugerties’ top spellers
A pair of stellar spellers from the Saugerties Central School District won their way to the Capital Region Spelling Bee in February after winning the annual district-wide bee on Thursday, December 12.
Kingston city schools embark on storytelling program for fourth-graders
Fourth-grade students across the Kingston City School District are learning about storytelling, thanks to a residency by Karen Pillsworth, a storytelling coach and retired teacher. For one hour each day for one week, Pillsworth has visited elementary schools in the district to help kids tap into their storytelling skills.