Woodstock Library Board leans toward a new building
The cost would be $5.75 million.
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Woodstock acts to curb absentee short-term Airbnb rentals
The town of Woodstock is using its existing zoning law to regulate short-term property rentals popularized by such websites as Airbnb and will shut down those who do not go through the proper permitting process or meet the definition of a bed-and-breakfast.
Resolution calling for saving Affordable Care Act defeated in Ulster County Legislature
The resolution, which would expresses an opinion by the legislature and not affect any local laws, was defeated in a party-line vote.
Build new, keep the lawn? Woodstock Library trustees take public comments
Woodstock Library Trustees heard some support for an entirely new building mixed in with pleas to preserve the institution’s Tinker Street front lawn, as they gathered community input regarding architect options for modernizing the town’s facility.
Kerr returns to direct Woodstock Library
The Woodstock Library’s new director Jessica Kerr is excited to be back to work, just as plans for expansion enter a new phase with a February 2 public input meeting.
Bill McKenna takes over supervisor role in Woodstock, Richard Heppner appointed to town board
In his first regular meeting as Woodstock town supervisor, Bill McKenna directed the Town Board in appointing Richard Heppner as councilman and Cathy Magarelli as deputy supervisor and in promoting mental health awareness.
McKenna appointed Woodstock town supervisor
Bill McKenna told the board he is ready to take over as supervisor, but “I hoped it would be several more of his terms down the road,” he said, referring to Wilber. “Jeremy was a great teacher and a great student.”
Former head librarian Jessica Kerr is named Woodstock Library director
“I love this community and am excited to lead the Woodstock Library forward with excellent service and innovative programming.”
Woodstock board engages firm to update master plan
The town will pay Behan Planning and Design $65k to help it revamp its master plan, now over 50 years old.
The five options for Woodstock Library’s upgrade
The options range in cost from $1.75 million to $5.75 million, with baseline remodeling on one end and a complete teardown on the other.