Saugerties mayor looks forward to 2017
A top goal to convert the village hall to solar power.
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Looking back at 2016, Saugerties supervisor touts economic development successes
Helsmoortel cited the planned Holiday Inn near the Thruway, town water in Malden, natural gas on Kings Highway, work on a new Hudson River park, and assistance with the Vertis building were all mentioned.
Saugerties mayor, looking back on 2016, finds much to be pleased about
“It’s been a great year in the village. Things are getting done.”
Saugerties affordable housing project proposed for North St. revised for market-rate rents
After receiving approval last year to build Country Meadows, a 43-unit mixed-use housing development on North Street, Premier Development will be back before the Saugerties village planning board January 11 seeking to have that approval amended53 units of market-price housing.
Saugerties residents oppose lowering speed limits on 9W at public hearing
The proposal would lower the speed limits on the southern approach to town, starting at the Old Stage Rd. intersection.
Saugerties town reduces contribution to Historical Society and Boys and Girls Club
Town Supervisor Greg Helsmoortel said the not-for-profits “were doing okay,” but Marge Block, who heads the historical society, said the cut would affect her organization “a great deal.”
New parking lot proposed for Saugerties village
About the only complaint to come out of the Holiday in the Village celebration in Saugerties was that there was not enough parking. This complaint is often made when a large event is held in the village.
Saugerties property taxes up 5.25 percent in proposed budget
A new ambulance contract, along with health and benefits increases for town employees, led to increased costs.
Saugerties seeks secondary water source
The village is considering a few locations, but the main contender will be familiar to music fans (and anyone who has followed local development proposals for the last 20 or so years).
Saugerties budget expected to exceed tax cap
“We’ve cut every non-essential service that there is.”