Rosendale takes 100% renewable power pledge for municipal facilities, opts for hydro
Natural Power Group, Inc. of Wallkill would provide the power. Residents can also participate.
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More heated talk about RUPCO’s Landmark Place plan
Contentious debate over a proposal to convert the former Kingston alms house at 300 Flatbush Ave. into supportive housing for low-income senior citizens continued at an April 16 public hearing before the Kingston Planning Board.
Pot powder on Route 28
The powder can be easily incorporated into any liquid intended for ingestion, including water, tea, coffee, soup, smoothies, and even chocolate syrup.
Another lawsuit filed to stop creation of New Paltz water district
Another lawsuit — the fourth, thus far — has been filed to stop the creation of town water district 5 on Plains Road in New Paltz.
Appellate victory for Belleayre Resort; more court decisions ahead
The granting of permits to the Belleayre Resort at Catskill Park moved a little closer to happening last week after some 19 years of haggling.
Meetings on emergency access for Riccardi Elementary fail to reach agreement
Despite a flurry of meetings among Saugerties officials, the establishment of a second egress point for the Riccardi Elementary School, located at a dead-end road north of the hamlet of Glasco, seems still only a distant possibility. There is still no consensus even on whether a second road would increase the safety of the school’s students.
Clarification: All voters, not just party members, can vote in special election for 102nd Assembly District
The April 19 print edition of Saugerties Times included an article on the upcoming special election for the 102nd Assembly District that had two errors regarding who can vote and the polling hours.
Special election for 102nd Assembly District is Tuesday, April 24
Three candidates will be competing to fill the remainder of former assemblyman Pete Lopez’s term at special election on April 24. The seat will be on the ballot for a full two-year term on November 6.
After six years, Irish center gets green light
The vote was met with cheers from the 20 or so supporters of the center who sat through the four-and-a-half-hour meeting to witness it. The unanimous decision by the board marked the end of a long and contentious approval process for a project that met strong opposition from some neighbors who expressed concern about the building’s scale and its impact on a largely residential street.
Seven up: All Democratic congressional candidates make primary ballot
If number of signatures obtained and donations are any indications, some favorites are emerging in a crowded field. The primary, open to all registered Democrats, will be held June 26.