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New Paltz Child Care Center closes

New Paltz Child Care Center closes

Supervisor Neil Bettez said that the fire department was called there due to an electrical problem, bringing focus to the many maintenance issues which need to be addressed in a structure intended to be temporary. The center is run by a nonprofit board in a town-owned building on school district land.

Ex-legislator pleads not guilty on trespassing charge

Ex-legislator pleads not guilty on trespassing charge

Ex-county legislator Chris Allen, in Saugerties Village Court Monday night, pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor charge of criminal trespass stemming from an October incident where he allegedly got into a shouting match with resident Paul Fowler and refused to leave Fowler’s domicile.

Clegg up by 45 votes, but almost 300 disputed ballots not yet counted

Clegg up by 45 votes, but almost 300 disputed ballots not yet counted

A count of absentee and affidavit ballots has left Democrat Dave Clegg clinging to a miniscule 45-vote lead over Republican Mike Kavanagh in the closely watched race for Ulster County district attorney. But with hundreds of ballot challenges awaiting a judge’s ruling — and a county law that will likely trigger an automatic recount of every vote cast — a final decision in the contest could still be weeks away.

Ryan vetoes ‘Dan Torres Law’

Ryan vetoes ‘Dan Torres Law’

The Ulster County Legislature passed a measure forbidding county appointees from holding elected office 12-11. But County Executive Pat Ryan said this week that he will veto the measure, which has — intentionally or not — been taken as an attack on Deputy County Executive Dan Torres, who’s also a New Paltz town councilman.

Woodstock’s Herwood Inn is small and complete

Woodstock’s Herwood Inn is small and complete

The proprietors of the Herwood Inn seem to have thought of everything. Bed platforms flush with the floor, so nothing can roll underneath, including dust. A curated vinyl collection and record player in each of the four bedrooms. Readily available yoga mats and blocks. The Herwood, which opened this September in Woodstock, has been designed and equipped with meticulous attention to detail.