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Town of New Paltz to purchase property on North Putt Corners Rd. for police station and courthouse
Politics & Government

Town of New Paltz to purchase property on North Putt Corners Rd. for police station and courthouse

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New Paltz Town Board members have voted to purchase the property at 59 North Putt Corners Road to bring the police and justice court back under the same roof for the first time since police left their cramped quarters on Plattekill Avenue. The purchase price is $1.325 million, but it’s expected that converting it into a police station and courthouse will run as much as $8 million, all of which would be bonded over 25 years.

Onteora school budget passes easily, but low turnout a concern
Education

Onteora school budget passes easily, but low turnout a concern

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With what appears to be the lowest turnout in at least the last ten years, voters in the Onteora School District approved both spending propositions and board candidates Tuesday, passing the coming school year’s $57,403,498 budget with 406 voting yes to 192 no, a $6 million capital project 455 to 141, and confirming newcomer Dafne DeJesus and incumbent president Kevin Salem as board trustees with 436 and 443 votes, respectively.

Woodstock ZBA to make Lodge decision on Thursday, May 23
Politics & Government

Woodstock ZBA to make Lodge decision on Thursday, May 23

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A recessed Woodstock Zoning Board of Appeals public hearing on the legality of new building permits granted for Selina Woodstock, new owners of The Lodge (formerly the Pinecrest), was closed last Thursday, May 9, following another courtroom-like flurry of opposing statements from attorneys for the restaurant/inn and a neighbor. A decision was set to be made by the ZBA’s next meeting on May 23.