Return of an Ulster County landfill?
Over 20 years ago proposals for a local landfill were defeated. Today, Ulster County trucks its garbage over 200 miles away, a situation that’s becoming increasingly unsustainable.
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Saugerties father and son receive jail time for gun charges
A case that began with threatening social media postings by a Saugerties High School student that led police to a cache of illegal weapons concluded last week with sentences for the teen and his father, who helped conceal the firearms.
Saugerties Sports Hall of Fame: A player for all seasons
The Saugerties High School varsity baseball team has a long history of excellence, but no team has ever bettered the run by the 1985 squad, which won the state championship. Robert Dodig, Jr., who will be enshrined in the Saugerties Sports Hall of Fame Club this April, was a key player on that team.
Saugerties High School French Club Flea Market set for Feb. 23
The flea market will feature nearly 90 vendors selling everything from art to antiques, jewelry to toys, soaps to lotions, food to collectibles.
Hackett vs. Murphy for Saugerties village mayor
‘I have nothing personal against Bill Murphy [mayor William Murphy],” said village trustee Donald Hackett. “This is just business.”
New Saugerties dental office stresses accessibility
“What differentiates us, we’re not a clinic, we’re a community health center. In addition to accepting a lot of insurance that private providers don’t, we also have a sliding fee for patients based on their income.”
Saugerties Times letters (2/14-20)
Responsible use of cannabis; Vote for Pat Ryan; Where are my cats?; Addiction treatment available; Thanks to Rhianna and Main Street Restaurant.
Saugerties village considers zoning change to allow new townhouses
The proposed zoning change on Teetsel Street to allow for twelve townhouse units. Current zoning allows for single-family and two-family homes, but not for attached townhouses.
Meraki Boutik brings a passion for fashion to Main Street Saugerties
“I want people to come in here and feel like they’re going to spend time with their girlfriend, or at a friend’s house. I want them to be comfortable.”
Saugerties Town Board creates art commission
Town supervisor Fred Costello Jr. said the commission will give local artists more opportunities to get grants, as well as the ability to codify all of Saugerties’ artistic resources into one database.