Saugerties construction and debris dump focus of legal and environmental dispute
A dump on Route 212 is causing strife between the owner, the town and the dump’s neighbors, who fear for their drinking water.
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Saugerties mayor, facing rare challenge, makes the case for reelection
Mayor Bill Murphy is seeking his fifth full term in elections to be held later this month. He’s being challenged by trustee Don Hackett.
New Paltz School District safety forum addresses a myriad of issues
The primary message that came across throughout the evening from those who asked questions or made statements was the desire to see more proactive action from the district in addressing issues of safety that include outside threats coming into the schools and internal issues such as reported incidents of racism, bullying and sexual harassment on school property.
Ulster gun stores robbed; reward offered for info
A combined reward of up to $2500 is being offered for information on two burglaries of gun shops in the town of Ulster.
Two local teens to honored at Dutchess-Ulster Heart Walk
The American Heart Association will honor two local heart disease survivors at the annual Dutchess-Ulster Heart Walk, set for Saturday, April 13 at Dutchess Community College — a new location this year. Registration is open for the Heart Walk at www.dutchessulsterheartwalk.org.
Ulster County GOP sees electoral prospects dim
Comparing the recent Democratic and Republican conventions, it’s clear which way the wind is blowing. “All of those [Republicans] who cared, who spent their careers here and built businesses here have packed up and moved,” said a town supervisor who many hoped would run for the county’s top job.
SUNY New Paltz council recommends new names for college buildings
Six campus buildings that carried the name of the town’s original Huguenot settlers, who owned slaves, will be named for local places, Native American tribes and a bird.
New citizens to take oath in Ulster County
A naturalization ceremony will take place this Friday, March 8, at 10 a.m., at the Ulster County Courthouse on Wall Street in Kingston.
Saugerties Drama Club gears up for spring production, Peter and the Starcatcher
The play, based on a 2004 novel Peter and the Starcatchers by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, is essentially a prequel to Peter and Wendy, J.M. Barrie’s celebrated play and novel about Peter Pan.
New owner of New Paltz’s Gilded Otter followed the river north
The storied Gilded Otter, for 22 years a popular spot for enjoying local brews and meals, will become part of Middletown-based Clemson Bros. Brewery in a deal announced February 18.