Town of New Paltz supervisor Neil Bettez gears up for 2017’s challenges
New Paltz Town Supervisor Neil Bettez set many goals for himself and New Paltz town government during 2016, and if there’s one lesson he learned, it’s that “the year goes fast.”
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Hillary takes Ulster as a whole, but some towns love Donald
A town-by-town breakdown of the presidential vote, now that the returns are official.
TechCity cleanup not too fast, not too slow
While the cleanup at TechCity hasn’t gone as quickly as he hoped, Ulster Town Supervisor James E. Quigley III said it may just be enough to stop the town from seeking legal action against owner Alan Ginsberg.
Judge dismisses suit to overturn approval of Saugerties marina project
The plaintiffs had argued that the project, owned by HITS President Tom Struzzieri, had been approved without sufficient consideration given to traffic and noise concerns. Saugerties Mayor Bill Murphy, applauding the ruling, said the village is looking into ways to have the plaintiffs pay the village’s legal costs.
Saugerties solar farm moves forward
The plan calls for two megawatts of power to be generated by solar panels occupying 24 acres on Kings Highway.
Dead zones: More than a decade into the cell phone era, much of Ulster County still has no service
Hudson Valley has been called the nation’s worst for reception, at least for its size and population.
Looking back at 2016, Saugerties supervisor touts economic development successes
Helsmoortel cited the planned Holiday Inn near the Thruway, town water in Malden, natural gas on Kings Highway, work on a new Hudson River park, and assistance with the Vertis building were all mentioned.
Looking forward in Rosendale: Jeanne Walsh has lots more infrastructure to fix in 2017
November 2017 may be eleven months away, but Jeanne Walsh has already decided to run for a fourth term as supervisor for the Town of Rosendale.
Looking forward in Gardiner: Marybeth Majestic seeks more civic engagement in 2017
“The way the world is now, we can only make real change on the local level. I would like to hear from people more in a positive way.”
Shandaken seeks zoning clarification: What is a ‘lodge?’
Is it a hotel unit? or ‘multi family dwelling?’ Inquiring minds want to know.