Town of Ulster puts aside cash for possible mall tax deal
The town is preparing for a possible decrease in the assessed value of the Hudson Valley Mall, which lost two anchor stores before being sold for a fraction of its former value.
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One of Saugerties’ own named teacher of the year
Saugerties High School Class of 2001 alumni Sydney Chaffee was named 2017 National Teacher of the Year, chosen by an organization of school officers from various states following a rigorous application process.
Ulster asks SPCA for help with feral cats
Though separated by two weeks, the second half of the Ulster Town Board’s public hearing on proposed legislation to address the issue of feral cats was every bit as emotional as the first.
Caterwauls at Town of Ulster ferals law hearing
A hearing on feral cats drew a lot of comments in Ulster.
Kingston High School golfers take to the links
For duffers and experts alike, there is no greater sign of spring than the opening of local golf courses.
School districts find marijuana use has become increasingly normalized
Local school districts are constantly looking for new ways to steer kids away from old vices.
Saugerties students get their hands dirty
Now that spring has sprung, elementary school students in Saugerties are interacting with the great outdoors as part of their everyday curriculum.
State comes through on school aid for Saugerties, but retirement costs could increase on horizon
The Saugerties Central School District received some good news over the weekend as Gov. Andrew Cuomo and state lawmakers agreed on a $153 billion budget that includes $1.1 billion in new educational spending. That’s a relief for districts all across the state, including Saugerties, where the Board of Education will vote on adopting a $61.8 million spending plan for 2017-18 next year.
Saugerties sports community honors Hall of Fame class of 2017
The Saugerties Sports Hall of Fame held its 54th annual induction ceremony last weekend, with five new members taking their places alongside the hundreds of local sports legends that came before them. The enshrinement, which took place at Diamond Mills, saw many of those legends join in the celebration in the large banquet hall for the nearly sold-out event.
New Stockade coach talks new job, new season
‘We have opportunities to do some things the club hasn’t been able to do yet, and everybody that’s here has a chance to be a part of that.’