Notes from the Saugerties Planning Board
Planners put restrictions on size of secondary garage on Turkey Point Dr., denied a proposed Glasco flea market, and allowed more units in mobile home park.
Politics & Government
Collier survives petition challenge, gets spot on ballot
Congressional candidate Erin Collier will remain on the ballot for the June 26 Democratic congressional primary by just 201 nominating petition signatures, according to the state Board of Elections.
Democratic congressional candidates host ‘Medicare for all’ talks in Kingston
May 1 & 2: Two of the Democratic candidates for the party’s nomination to take on incumbent Republican John Faso for the 19th New York Congressional District’s seat have set upcoming forums in Kingston about healthcare.
West Hurley Fire District postpones vote on buying trucks to better inform the public
Commissioners are looking at spending $94,000 for a used engine ladder truck, plus $51,000 for a used pumper tanker, then selling a tanker for revenue so the amount they’d need to use from an existing reserve fund would end up in the $40,000 or under range, after reimbursement from the existing tanker’s sale. A public meeting will be held May 7.
Congressional race: Ryan campaign volunteer challenges Collier petitions in 19th
The Patrick Ryan congressional campaign has challenged more than 90 percent of the almost 2500 nominating petition signatures submitted by fellow candidate Erin Collier’s congressional campaign to the state board of elections.
Woodstock looks at Airbnb regulations, passes noise law
Under proposed regulations, all those who operate a short-term rental must register with the town whether they are on-site or not. The noise law includes regulations for “unreasonable noise” as well as construction noise, car alarms and pets. Town officials say it shouldn’t affect the local music scene.
Gardiner revives Open Space Commission
In its heyday, the Open Space Commission scored two major successes with the permanent protection of two major tracts of Gardiner agricultural land: the Kiernan Farm, on Bruynswick Road, and the Hess Farm, on Sand Hill Road, where agreements for the purchase of development rights with the help of the Open Space Institute were finalized in 2010 and 2014 respectively.
Republican Chris Tague leading in special election for 102nd Assembly District
Schoharie Republican leader Chris Tague appears to have scored a narrow victory over Greene County Democratic legislator Aidan O’Connor, Jr. in the April 24 special election to choose a successor to former assemblyman Pete Lopez, now an EPA regional administrator. According to the state elections board website, Tague had 8547 votes, or 45.9% to O’Connor’s 8259, or 44.3%, a thin margin of 288 votes. A third candidate Wesley Laraway tallied 1809 votes, or 9.7%. The unofficial results included totals for all 126 election districts.
New Paltz village budget holds the line on taxes
The 2018-19 village budget carries a zero percent tax levy increase, staving off rising health-care costs with a sound fiscal score and innovative contract negotiations.
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.