Gardiner Town Board taps Franco Carucci to replace Reynolds following resignation
Since the resignation several months ago of Mike Reynolds, who moved to New Paltz, the Gardiner Town Board has had an empty seat to fill.
Politics & Government
Delgado talks about his term so far
The freshman congressman on the 2020 election, impeachment, student loan debt and other topics.
Olive Dems pick Sofranko for supervisor
Boggess, Edinger get town board nods; Haug for town justice.
Woodstock short-term rental regs pass muster
The Woodstock Town Board unanimously passed zoning amendments regulating short-term rentals in an attempt to strike a balance between allowing people to meet expenses and keep their property and preserving a quality of life.
Kingston considers plan to regulate public art
In the face of some skepticism, city officials unveiled a draft version of a new policy to regulate public art, including murals and other installations on private property, at a public hearing at City Hall.
New Paltz moves forward with plan to make renewable electricity the default choice for residents
Central Hudson would continue to be the provider for all, but the source of the electricity will come from a renewable source. Residents or businesses will be able to opt out of this provider, but if they don’t take any action, they will be included. The hope is that by negotiating for most customers as a bloc, the rate will be equal or lower than the current default rate.
Town of New Paltz to purchase property on North Putt Corners Rd. for police station and courthouse
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.
Woodstock ZBA to make Lodge decision on Thursday, May 23
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.
Notes from the Saugerties Village Board
Barge concert planned; board decides against request to change zoning for Teetsel St. townhouses; sole bid for sidewalk project received higher than amount budgeted; master plan update funding; new village information booth.
Saugerties residents blast board over proposed noise ordinance
Critics painted the proposal as unnecessary, and likely to have unforeseen impacts on contractors, gun clubs, businesses, schools and other groups.