The New Paltz Democratic primary will take place on September 12
Candidates for supervisor will be Neil Bettez and Marty Irwin; for town board, Daniel Torres, David Brownstein and Jennifer Ippolito.
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New Paltz law requiring timely security deposit returns for renters will get hearing Sept. 13
The law would impose daily penalties on landlords who did not return security deposits within a few weeks without an explanation. Another clause would saddle the losing party with legal fees if the question was brought to court.
New Paltz planners discuss Zero Place impacts before a packed house
New Paltz Village Planning Board members, during a special meeting held August 29, methodically discussed their views about the environmental
New Paltz public weigh in on theatre proposal
The 70-seat Denizen Theatre would be located next to Water Street Market in the village. It would feature live performances.
Gardiner’s cabin resort project faces opposition
The plan, dubbed “Heartwood,” would convert an old timber farm into a camping resort including a variety of amenities such that it’s been dubbed a “glampground,” a portmanteau of “glamor campground.”
Mohonk Preserve plans to make it harder to park on the street in ridge foothills
Parking on the road in places where the lots are full is common. The preserve and the town would like to put an end to it.
97-room hotel, banquet hall and condos proposed in heart of New Paltz village
The project, proposed for a plot of land next to Village Hall, would include a 97-room hotel with 8,500-square-foot banquet hall and rooftop restaurant, 70 condominium apartments, 5,000 or more square feet of retail space along a new village street connecting Hasbrouck and Plattekill avenues, and 400 underground parking spaces, 40 of which would be dedicated to municipal control.
Gardiner Republicans pick Majestic, Hayes, Rich, Stiscia and Mosher
Republicans in Gardiner agreed upon a slate of town candidates on August 17 without controversy and without any formal votes being cast, as only one individual sought the nomination for most positions.
New Paltz intersection near bicycle crashes gets a four-way stop
While it’s a shock to discover a stop sign along a 55 mph road, it’s not unprecedented.
New Paltz Democrats give up caucus in favor of a primary
Democratic Committee members endorsed Irwin, Torres and Ippilito, snubbing incumbent Bettez, who is running on a slate with Torres and Brownstein. Democrats registered in the town will determine what happens at the polls on September 12.