New Paltz considering shortening time requirement for removing snow from sidewalks
A new law would require businesses and residents to clear their sidewalks within 12 hours rather than the current 24.
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Residents discuss what they would like to see in the Elting Memorial Library of the future
At the top of the collective list are ways to address the parking: not the actual spaces per se, but things like avoiding the long uphill walk if all one wishes to do is drop off a book.
Fish story
John Valk remembers when Catsmo established its salmon-smoking business in his town. “They had three employees, and now they’ve got more than 50,” he said.
New rules mean less plastic recycling at transfer stations
New rules mean transfer stations in Ulster County can’t accept as many different types of plastics as they used to. Those plastics will instead end up in a landfill. The rules don’t affect customers of private haulers.
Ricci’s Barbershop opens at its new location, the former Oasis bar
After 24 years next to P&G’s, Ricci’s Barbershop has now been relocated to bigger digs slightly more downtown, in part of what was once Oasis Cafe in New Paltz.
Bartels elected Ulster County Legislature chair
Legislator Tracey Bartels of Gardiner was chosen tonight as the next chair of the Ulster County Legislature, defeating previous chair Ken Ronk by a 12-11 vote.
The future of Lloyd: An early farewell from Supervisor Paul Hansut
The town supervisor discusses what’s to come in 2019, his last year in office.
New Paltz Supervisor Neil Bettez and Mayor Tim Rogers share their vision for 2019
The leaders of the village and town discuss upcoming projects, possible local laws and other issues.
Grants awarded, more being sought for Village of New Paltz sewer system
Even as village of New Paltz officials were celebrating a $750,000 grant to further improve the leaky sewer mains under the streets, they held a public hearing on an application to secure yet more funding for this ongoing project.
New Paltz mulching, not burning, this year’s Christmas Trees
The Village of New Paltz will be mulching Christmas trees this year and offering that by-product to anyone interested in it for gardens or pathways. Residents are encouraged to get their trees out of the house before they dry out a as they pose a high fire risk.