Public meeting on reducing 9W speed limit in Saugerties Dec. 14
The town is considering reducing the speed limit on the south side, from Old Stage Rd. to the village line.
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Ulster County needs to adapt to the changing economy
The county’s vision for its economic future, Ulster Tomorrow, is in need of a major update— particularly in how the nature of work has changed, perhaps the most profound economic trend in the past decade. It completely escaped the Ulster Tomorrow net.
Saugerties conversation series asks big questions
The Saugerties Reformed Church is hosting a series of talks intended for “Nones and Dones,” those without a religious affiliation or those who are simply “done;” who used to have an affiliation but no longer do because of doubts or negative experiences.
Film about sexual assault, cyber-bullying and suicide will be shown at Saugerties High School
Wednesday evening, Dec. 14, the Saugerties school district will host a public screening of “Audrie & Daisy,” a documentary produced by Netflix which links the topics of sexual assault, cyber-bullying and suicide. School officials say it is important for parents and students to be aware of all three.
Saugerties town reduces contribution to Historical Society and Boys and Girls Club
Town Supervisor Greg Helsmoortel said the not-for-profits “were doing okay,” but Marge Block, who heads the historical society, said the cut would affect her organization “a great deal.”
New parking lot proposed for Saugerties village
About the only complaint to come out of the Holiday in the Village celebration in Saugerties was that there was not enough parking. This complaint is often made when a large event is held in the village.
Saugerties Times letters (12/8-14)
Ugly signs, yes to special investigator for county opiate problem, Saugerties taxes are too high, why does village holiday celebration end with deafening sirens?
Saugerties school district gets clean but cautious external audit
School officials budgeted with a greater than 98 percent accuracy, and the district is in good fiscal health.
Saugerties Holiday in the Village brings good cheer, new bikes
More than 3000 people packed the Village of Saugerties last Sunday for the Holiday in the Village celebration to shop, to enjoy the festive atmosphere, to take part in the annual toy giveaway run by Bob Siracusano and the Sawyer Automotive Foundation, and to watch the yearly decoration lighting of Seamon Park, as well as the Festival of Lights parade run by the Saugerties Fire Department.
Thirty-four Saugerties school water samples have too much lead
The Saugerties Central School District recently identified 34 samples from non-potable water outlets as exceeding levels of lead deemed acceptable by the New York State Department of Health, but school officials this week said they’ve already tackled most of the issues.