Saugerties Times letters: 11/30-12/6
Remembering Hinchey; bag fees should benefit parks and historic sites; success of Scouting for Food; let’s watch the Brits; keep the individual mandate.
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Saugerties village Christmas Tree the tallest yet
The tree will be the centerpiece for the Holiday in the Village celebration on Sunday, Dec. 3.
Maurice Hinchey was Ulster’s champion in Albany and Washington
Hinchey, a Democrat from Saugerties, served 18 years in the Assembly and 20 years in Congress, a time of significant political transformation in Ulster County. He helped lead the change.
Saugerties girls’ basketball team faces tough season
It’s going to be an interesting year for the Saugerties Lady Sawyers’ basketball team. The team will have no seniors, and will be led by a handful of juniors who have been playing together since fourth grade.
Saugerties family’s famous Christmas light display to appear on reality show
The Sussin Family of 123 Patch Road in Saugerties once again invites the public to view its annual Christmas light show, which can be seen every night from Nov. 24 to Jan. 1, 5-10 p.m., weather permitting. Catch them on ABC’s The Great Christmas Light Fight on Monday, Dec. 11.
Saugerties boys’ basketball program highlights academics
Saugerties High School boys’ basketball coach Mike Tiano thinks it’s important that his players have game on the court. It’s even more important for him that they have game in the classroom.
Full-day pre-K to launch in Saugerties this January
Students will attend a full day of school, with a 17-student class of four-year-olds at both Mount Marion and Cahill elementary schools. Cahill will also host a 14-student class for three-year-olds.
Indoor yard sale proceeds will assist with Saugerties family’s medical expenses
An indoor yard sale is being held at the Knights of Columbus hall on Saturday Dec. 2 for Leah Storms, a two-year-old Saugerties girl who was born with end-stage renal failure and has recently been hospitalized in Boston Children’s Hospital with intestinal complications.
Newly elected Saugerties councilman, 26, doesn’t lack for ideas
John Schoonmaker wants to tackle government consolidation, environmental issues, transparency, and greater community engagement.
Fred Costello prepares to take over as Saugerties supervisor
Among his longer-term goals is a review of local zoning codes; he mentioned minimum elevator size (for gurneys) and easier access to structures for the fire department.