On the eve of retirement, Saugerties supervisor Greg Helsmoortel still has much to do
“I want us to continue to work with as many organizations as we can to help market Saugerties to improve economic development, especially along Kings Highway.”
Politics & Government
Frank Klepeis is appointed to finish Stacy Lipari’s term on Rosendale Town Board
The town of Rosendale has a new councilman, appointed in December 2016 by his colleagues to replace Stacy Lipari, who resigned from her elected position in November.
Village of New Paltz considers runoff system for voting
The change would allow voters to make several choices in order of preference. If no candidate received a majority of votes, the lowest vote-getter is removed and the total is tallied again with second choices taken into consideration.
Kingston mayor’s “sanctuary city” declaration runs into resistance
It may be a non-binding memorializing resolution, but a proposal by Mayor Steve Noble to declare Kingston a “sanctuary city” — welcoming to immigrants regardless of legal status — is generating debate and opposition as it heads to the Common Council floor next week.
Defeated congressional candidate Zephyr Teachout aims to stay involved
“We’re rebuilding. There’s definitely a hunger to act. Politics after all is the constant job of holding power accountable. We’re just trying to figure out what that means.”
McKenna appointed Woodstock town supervisor
Bill McKenna told the board he is ready to take over as supervisor, but “I hoped it would be several more of his terms down the road,” he said, referring to Wilber. “Jeremy was a great teacher and a great student.”
New Paltz considers contracting with single trash hauler
As it stands now, different waste-carting companies pick up from their customers on different days. That means there’s almost always garbage cans at the side of the road, adding to visual and odor pollution, as well as large, noisy trucks rumbling up and down streets.
New Paltz village to review mixed-use zoning
A group called the Friends of New Paltz has criticized the law, saying it paves the way for overdevelopment.
Checking in with Assemblyman Pete Lopez
“What the governor does often ends up hurting the people who need help the most. This minimum wage will be a $15-billion hit against small businesses.”
Saugerties mayor looks forward to 2017
A top goal to convert the village hall to solar power.