Few rules on mural placement on Saugerties’ historic buildings
What’s art? What art can or should be regulated in the village of Saugerties historic district?
General News
Permit granted for Saugerties mansion cleanup
Work should begin in the coming weeks to clean up the piles of wood and remove the underbrush at the Clovelea (Dragon Inn) property on Route 9W.
Following Saugerties gas station leak that contaminated wells, neighboring hotels seek village water
All sides agree the water main should be extended. Not all sides agree who should pay for it.
Bike ride on anniversary of bike/car crash has theme: “Share the Road New Paltz”
To mark the anniversary of Gabriela O’Shea’s bike accident and to celebrate her recovery, a slow bike ride from the new car-free zone on Huguenot Street to the corner of Butterville Road and Route 299 West in New Paltz will take place on Monday, September 11.
Be careful with hurricane-related giving, DA’s office urges
The Ulster County District Attorney’s Division of Consumer Affairs reminds Internet users who receive appeals to donate money in the aftermath of the flooding in Texas to use caution before responding to those requests.
Saugerties Lighthouse to undergo repairs
Later this summer or early fall work will begin on adding a new walkway out to the historic Saugerties Lighthouse, shoring up its foundation, and restoring the seawall that protects the building.
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.
Catskill Mountain Railroad trains still in limbo as lawyers confer
At issue is whether the railroad can be considered a “public transportation utility,” a designation that would allow the planning board to grant a special permit for storage of trains on property with residential zoning.
Saugerties to install electric car charging station at ice arena
Funds for the station through a state Department of Environmental Conservation grant will pay for three-quarters of the cost of the machine, plus the cost of the electricity for two years.