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Saugerties adopts new composting system
A new composting system at the Saugerties transfer station will pay for itself, according to Mary McNamara, appointed by the town board to oversee the station’s new organic recycling program.
Ulster County budget takes on poverty, boosts arts, calls for free bus rides
County Executive Mike Hein outlined his vision of lean government and a commitment to progressive goals when he unveiled his proposed 2019 budget last week.
At Ulster County legislature public hearing, most speakers support bag ban, oppose term limits
Two recent county-level initiatives, a law that would ban the use of plastic bags by grocery stores and retailers and a law limiting the terms for county elected officials, were talked about at length by county residents at a public hearing in the legislative chambers on the afternoon of Tuesday, Oct. 9.
Saugerties police earn kudos during accreditation process
Five years after it first became an accredited agency, the Saugerties Police Department once again opened its evidence vault and records from the last five years to members of the state Division of Criminal Justices Services Accreditation Department. Their findings were announced on Sept. 20.
Should elected officials be drug tested?
A revision of the village of Saugerties drug testing policy prompts a suggestion from a resident.
Saugerties considers ethics law amendment
The amendment focuses on prohibitions against political advocacy during work hours or on town property.
New Ulster County law would make plastic straws request-only
A new law would mandate that customers in Ulster restaurants only be provided with a single-use plastic straw if they specifically asked for one. The proposed legislation will be the subject of a public hearing on Thursday, Sept. 20.
Saugerties Town Board updates income-based property tax deductions for vets and seniors
In an amendment (or in golf terms, a Mulligan) to a previously published report, the Saugerties Town Board passed its second new local law of 2018 on Aug. 15, adjusting income-based property tax deductions for senior citizens, Cold War veterans and those with disabilities.
Both Faso, Delgado like what Siena poll said
The NY-19 congressional poll gave Faso a 45-40 advantage, but Delgado supporters see reasons for optimism.