View: Woodstock Library District protects your programming and services
An argument in favor of retaining the Woodstock Library District from Caroline Jerome, library trustee.
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View: A municipal library in Woodstock makes better sense
An argument in favor of dissolving the Woodstock Library District from John Ludwig.
Childhood’s end
Thoughts on the lack of maternity wards in rural areas and the effects of separating migrant children from their families.
Plate painting headlines Fletcher auction
There are quite the number of striking non-representational and Abstract paintings (with a capital A) that Tom Fletcher has assembled for his 23rd annual spring Fine Art Auction kicking off at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 23, at the Woodstock Community Center. Yet one work by the man the longtime art dealer, who formerly sold books, says was Woodstock’s only true Abstract Expressionist — Walter Plate — stands out.
Onteora grads set to receive diplomas
An estimated 100 students will graduate from Onteora High School at a ceremony to be held on Friday, June 22, at 6 p.m. Over half of this year’s seniors are college-bound, according to Lisa Casey, class advisor and secretary to the high school principal.
Catskills watershed lends its expertise across the pond
When Danielle Hitt of Welsh Water, a private water and sewage company in Great Britain, jokingly called the New York City DEP “the Beyoncé of the water industry.”
Woodstock Way project has neighbors fuming
The high-end boutique hotel being built behind the Center for Photography at Woodstock between Tinker Street and the former Hillcrest Ave., now Sgt. Richard Quinn Drive, has proven controversial.
Woodstock Artists Association & Museum’s recalcitrant members voice concerns
For decades, WAAM member meetings have alternated between dull and uncontentious and fiery emotionality. But they’ve always been open to press coverage. Until last weekend.
Woodstock inches closer to regulation of short-term rentals
A committee chaired by Woodstock Councilman Richard Heppner has proposed to the town board that short term rentals, such as AirBnb, where the owner of the property is not on site require a special use permit from the Planning Board, as well as having the available of a local emergency contact.
Woodstock Library trustees fight against petition drive to dissolve library district
A petition drive calling for the dissolution of the library district has trustees and supporters on the defensive while plans for a new building continue in earnest.