Opting out of Common Core tests
This past week marked the beginning of Common Core state testing, the first set of standardized tests since the implementation
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A burst of color
The sentiment seems to be universal this year: After the harsh winter we’ve endured, it’s time now to get out
Councilman: Reconsidering Fallonville
I thoroughly enjoyed your April 1 article on the transition of Saugerties to Fallonville. I think it was well researched
Helping students find their place
The transition from elementary school to junior high school can be daunting for many students. These adolescents are faced with
A summer of construction in village
Village of Saugerties officials have decided to delay an $873,000 business district streetscape improvement project and a portion of a
Reading, writing & religion in West Saugerties
Note: Since this story was first published in 2014, four of those interviewed have passed away: Sally Ann Zollo, Bobby
Savings were promised and delivered, says mayor
Mayor William Murphy is confident that the $2.28 million proposed 2014-15 spending plan will not include a tax hike. A
Averill and Creen: Top of the class
Shannon Averill has been named valedictorian and Meghan Creen salutatorian of the Saugerties Senior High School Class of 2014. Shannon
Letters (April 3-10)
Plain English I just attended a town hall meeting on the state budget hosted by State Sen. Cecilia Tkaczyk at
State aid yields school budget surplus
After adjustments to both the revenue and expenditure sides, the proposed 2014-2015 school budget now includes a surplus of just