Last straw for New Paltz?
The strategy would be to simply expand the section of village law blocking plastic bags to include straws, as well.
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Cutten, Gallagher present their cases to be Ulster’s next comptroller
In the wake of the departure of Elliott Auerbach, the only comptroller Ulster’s ever known, two women well-known to local public life, Lisa Cutten of Kingston and March Gallagher of Rosendale, are running for the job.
Rosendale ballot will include question on increasing supervisor, highway terms
This coming Election Day, in addition to the names of candidates seeking reelection, Town of Rosendale voters will be faced with a ballot question: a referendum on whether or not the terms of office for the town supervisor and superintendent of highways should be increased from two years to four.
Kelly challenges Bacon for New Paltz town justice bench
Known for being a political hotbed, New Paltz is oddly quiet during this election cycle with the exception of the County Legislature race and a dark horse opponent, Kevin Kelly, a rare book dealer who has decided to run against veteran town justice James Bacon.
Preliminary New Paltz town budget would carry 6.67% tax increase
The preliminary budget to be offered at the November 7 budget hearing will have money for trucks and technology, and some of what’s needed at the rescue squad.
Ulster DA’s race sets experience against a new approach
Democrat Dave Clegg and Republican Mike Kavanagh, seeking the post of Ulster County district attorney at Nov. 5’s election, offer voters competing visions of the role of the county’s chief law enforcement officer.
Hudson Valley Rail Trail gateway dedicated to “visionary” Ray & Claire Costantino
The new gateway was officially dedicated in a ceremony featuring a number of those who were instrumental in the trail’s creation and many members past and present of the Board of Directors of the Hudson Valley Rail Trail Association.
Gardiner ballot will include referendum on 20% library budget increase
On Election Day 2019, in addition to the names of candidates seeking reelection, Town of Gardiner voters will be faced with a ballot question: a referendum on whether or not the Gardiner Library should receive its first budget increase since the library opened eleven years ago.
Lack of parking in New Paltz continues to be a problem
New Paltz is a community caught between a push to design a more pedestrian-friendly community and a desire to make it easy for tourists to drive here since their dollars are desired but there’s no convenient public transportation.
Hughes, Klepeis, Pryslopski seek reelection to Rosendale Town Board
In the Rosendale Town Board race, three incumbents are running uncontested: John Hughes, Ernest Klepeis and Chris Pryslopski. All three names will appear on the Democratic line, and Klepeis and Pryslopski on Republican and other lines as well.