Search for new Saugerties superintendent is on schedule
The search for a superintendent for the Saugerties schools is in its interview phase this week. As of press time, it was unclear how many candidates would participate.
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Saugerties photography students benefit from Jimmy Fallon grant
Thanks to a generous grant from Jimmy Fallon – Saugerties High School graduate and current host of NBC’s The Tonight
Juuls in school? Not cool
Presentation at Saugerties High aims to educate about vaping and teens.
Saugerties Times letters (1/10-16)
Topics include: In defense of Joe Maloney, the Saugerties legislator accused of an ethics violation; why is Maloney being investigated rather than the big fish?; the unmaking of America; observations on short-term rentals; criticism for politicans.
Ulster County legislator hit with $7k ethics fine
The county Board of Ethics fined Saugerties legislator Joe Maloney for voting on and advocating for matters involving his spouse, who works for county comptroller Elliott Auerbach’s office. Maloney says he’ll fight the ruling in court.
Saugerties woman uses non-opioid technique to recover from surgery
After undergoing gastric revision and hernia repair surgery in May, Saugerties resident Jen Myer only took over-the-counter anti-inflammatory during recovery, thanks new multi-faceted opioid-free pain treatment methods at Northern Dutchess Hospital and other Health Quest medical practices, billed as “Enhanced Recovery After Surgery.”
Explosive weekend brings questions about short-term rentals to forefront in Saugerties
Residents living next to a rental property said that their windows shook, their animals cowered and their children were scared on the weekend of Dec. 8, when Long Island renters at a nearby Airbnb started making noise with their guns.
Local businesses and high schoolers strut their stuff
Technology students at Saugerties High School last month were given an opportunity to meet with local manufacturing executives. Both sides hope will the encounter will prove fruitful for both sides in years to come.
Saugerties crime stats: Felonies up, misdemeanors and car/pedestrian accidents down
Most of the 76 recorded felonies this year, as opposed to the 52 in 2017, were the result of crimes against property — stolen jewelry, vandalism, criminal mischief and general damage to or loss of property — rather than violent crimes.
Success in spelling competition runs in the family
For fans of the Saugerties school district spelling bee, the name Cushman is almost synonymous with success.