The five options for Woodstock Library’s upgrade
The options range in cost from $1.75 million to $5.75 million, with baseline remodeling on one end and a complete teardown on the other.
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Woodstock’s first Christmas Eve
Through times of war, economic turmoil, and periods of political and social upheaval, December 24 has continued to serve as an integral part of Woodstock’s foundation.
Healing meets wellness at Woodstock Healing Arts
Ben Fleischer sees something sophisticated in his home town. He’s banking that the time is right for an integrative wellness center that draws on many Woodstock talents who have been practicing their healing arts and alternative medicine in New York City more than here.
One of the two last surviving steamboats in the country is Kingston-bound
State money will fund “a traveling celebration,” a pilot project for “how boats, cargo, ideas and people influenced the region’s river, canal and ports.” These arts and culture programs will be held aboard the 1902-built SS Columbia. In order for those programs to occur on that locale, the venerable 208-foot-long steam-powered vessel has to be moored on the Hudson River, and specifically on the Rondout Creek.
Woodstock will hire pros to update master plan
Councilman Jay Wenk had urged that the plan be updated by a group of volunteers, but the committee in charge said the job was too complex. Woodstock’s last such plan, which serves as a guide for town infrastructure, planning and development needs, was completed in 1962.
Suit claims Ulster County jail brass biased against black staffers
The lawsuit alleges that senior jail officials routinely denied promotions and the kind of training and assignments that led to promotion to black officers.
Hugh Reynolds: Blowin’ in the wind
Ulster County DA Holley Carnright quoted Dylan to the legislature as he pled for resources to battle the heroin epidemic. “How many deaths will it take ’til he knows that too many people have died?”
State Supreme Court says Belleayre Resort environmental report is OK
The ruling is good news for the developer of the long-planned resort proposed for Belleayre Mountain in western Ulster County and eastern Delaware County. The project includes two hotels, an 18-hole golf course, a spa, a conference center, and multiple lodges and duplexes.
Woodstockers check out new electric vehicles at community center
Sustainable Hudson Valley is seeking to organize an electric vehicle program similar to its Solarize initiative, which aggregated customers to obtain better prices for solar installations. The EV options will include leasing or purchasing.
Phoenicia holiday stirs Shandaken this Saturday
Phoenicia takes holiday fun seriously. Having already enjoyed a rousing day of community celebrations on December 3, the hamlet is gearing up for Round Two on Saturday, December 17, a day of Christmas parties, caroling, and performances. In nearby Chichester, the Catskills Yoga House is offering solstice and New Year workshops.