A Day’s Work: Doula
In her job as a doula, Fiona Cottrell has attended nearly 200 births throughout the Hudson Valley.
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Saugerties church wants to recreate historic steeple
Trinity Episcopal Church’s steeple was removed in 1970 after years of listing to one side.
Saugerties Town Justice Dan Lamb passes at 65
“Dan was just part of the fabric of what Saugerties is,” said Town Supervisor Fred Costello. “He used his position as a judge and attorney to help many families, many times in their darkest times of need, and it’s been very uplifting to hear how he touched so many members of our community. It’s unfortunate that we’re losing him so soon.”
Saugerties public access gets an upgrade
Thanks to the volunteer labor of locals, Saugerties’ Community Access TV’s studio will be ready to go “full digital,” using new equipment that will be installed within the next two weeks.
Saugerties Senior Center gets upgrades
The media system in the Frank Greco Memorial Senior Center is being revamped for the first time since the building’s construction in 1978.
Boys & Girls Club Shining Star Recognition Dinner honors long-time director Joseph Fay
The Shining Star Award for Individual Service will be awarded to Joseph Fay, executive director of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Ulster County since 1984.
Saugerties teen selected as ambassador for cancer research foundation
Sixteen-year-old Zach Swart of West Saugerties Road has been selected by the St. Baldrick’s Foundation as one of its five national ambassadors this year.
Saugerties mayor honors Boys and Girls Club members
Four Boys and Girls Club members were commended for their local good deeds and projects with the Saugerties Community Youth Award at a recent village board meeting.
Bowling is a bonding experience
Bowling is such a quintessential community activity that sociologist Robert Putnam titled his study of the decline of American civic life “Bowling Alone.” If bowling participation is an indicator of community health, Saugerties, which just added a school team due to overwhelming demand, is thriving.
Saugerties family says Christmas light reality show was a “great experience”
The Great Christmas Light Fight choose a family from Houston over the Sussins of Saugerties, which some local views felt was unjust. But the Sussins harbor no ill will. ”Entering the show wasn’t about winning or losing,” says son Zach. “I got to show my display to the whole world.”