A Saugerties Town Planning Board meeting is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. TOMORROW - Tuesday, September 20th.  It will be will be held in-person at the Saugerties Senior Center (207 Market Street).

The agenda items for this meeting will be posted here.  Additional items can be posted, right up until the time of the meeting.

The Wednesday, September 21st Winston Farm Public Hearing and Town Board meetings will proceed as follows:

• 6:00 p.m. - Winston Farm Public Hearing
• 6:30 p.m. - Pre-Board meeting
  
• 7:00 p.m. or after the Pre-board meeting ends - Regular Town Board meeting.
  

There are 2 ways for residents to participate in these meetings:

• Live, in the Senior Citizens Center location (207 Market Street)
• Via Webex (information posted on this page, in advance of the meeting taking place)

When there are multiple meetings, after the 1st meeting takes place, the next meeting will typically begin shortly thereafter.

For those who wish to dial into this meeting, the necessary Webex information and the agenda can be found on the Town Board Meeting Webex and Agenda page.  (Agenda is typically posted a day or two before the meeting.) 

Posted August 18, 2022.  PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held by the Town Board of the Town of Saugerties on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. at the Frank. D. Greco Memorial Senior Center, 207 Market Street, Saugerties NY, 12477, regarding the Draft Scope for the Winston Farm Planned Development District Draft Generic Environmental Impact Statement (“DGEIS”).

The meeting will precede the regular Town Board Meeting.  For more info about the timing of these meetings, the Town Board meeting agenda and  the Webex information for connecting remotely, click here.

The Town of Saugerties Town Board, as Lead Agency under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA), has determined that the proposed zoning amendment for the Winston Farm Planned
Development District may have significant adverse impact on the environment ...

[Click here or on the image on the right for the full article, including instructions on how the public can submit their comments on the draft scoping document.]

Is it time to get your pet vaccinated against rabies?

Head over to Ulster County SPCA on Friday, Sept. 23rd from 11 a.m. - 1  p.m. for the FREE Rabies Vaccination Clinic.

No appointment is necessary! First-come, first-serve clinic, & no additional clinic services are available during this clinic.

Dogs must come on a leash.

Cats must come in a proper carrier, without exception.

 For more information, please click here or on the image on the left.

UPDATE - SEPTEMBER 8

With the addition of rain and water spanning the entire length of the dam at the reservoir, the mayor, the town supervisor and the superintendent of the Water department are comfortable cancelling the Stage 1 drought emergency. 

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Original Post - Tuesday, August 23

Mayor Murphy, the Village of Saugerties Water Department, in conjunction with Supervisor Costello, and the Town of Saugerties Water Department, have declared a Drought Emergency for all Village & Town of Saugerties water customers. 

Effective immediately, the first stage of mandatory water usage restrictions will be in place. The details of these restrictions along with the sanctions, and violations are outlined on this flippingbook webpage.

Updates lifting or moving forward to the next stage of the emergency will be shared via the Village & Town websites, the Village Water Facebook Page, TV23, HVOne, and the Village Billing Customer Notification Portal. As always, you can reach the Water Department offices at 845-246-8958 (Village Customers) 845-246-8671 (Town Customers) 

Central Hudson has received final approval to rebuild approx. 23 miles of electric transmission lines that serve thousands of Ulster and Greene County residents and businesses.

Approval of the project by state regulators followed a comprehensive review process, public meetings and hearings, and extensive meetings with affected property owners. Reconstructing the lines will maintain electric service reliability for customers and is an important investment in the electric infrastructure serving the Mid-Hudson Valley.

Current lines were originally constructed in 1928.  They are nearing the end of their useful life and they must be rebuilt. The lines will be reconstructed within the existing right-of-way in nearly all areas, with the exception of a small portion that will take a new route to avoid a large wetland (the "Vly").

Most existing lattice towers will be replaced by a streamlined and sturdy single pole made of Corten steel, which features a characteristic brown, wood-like patina. 

Construction is expected to begin in September 2022 and is scheduled to be completed in 2026.  [for full story, including links to maps, click here]

If you have land in Ulster County that is part of NY State agricultural district #4, and you would like to recommend that your tax parcel be removed from the district, there is a 1-month period in 2022 (August 19 to September 17) when you can make that recommendation to the Ulster County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board and the Ulster County Legislature.  If this applies to you and you want more details, please visit click here or on the image on the left for an explanatory letter from the Ulster County Planning Department.

While they're still in existence, you might want to take a walk on the Saugerties Lighthouse trail and look for/at the 20 tiny houses created by local artist and fun person Rae Stang.  They've been installed since National Lighthouse Day (Sunday, August 7th) and are made of entirely biodegradable and native-to-the-trail plants, so visit before they vanish (which may be after the next rainfall or two)!

And thank you for supporting the efforts of our Lighthouse Conservancy, dedicated to keeping the Saugerties Lighthouse the wonderful landmark that it is!

For more information and more pictures of these wonderful houses, visit this Saugerties Scene Facebook page!

The Town of Saugerties has begun enforcing new short-term rental regulations.  All short-term rental hosts must comply with this registration process.

Short Term Rental Applications for the TOWN OF SAUGERTIES ONLY can be picked up at Town Hall (4 High Street) in the Building Department lobby, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

You can also download them in printable PDF form, from the Building Department page (see bottom of page for Documents).

For information about the recently enacted Town law regarding Short-Term Rentals, visit the page describing this law. 

Any questions?  Please call the Town Building Department at 845-246-2800 ext.333.

According to Ulster County Board of Elections Commissioner John P. Quigley, we are currently short roughly 80+ inspectors

If you are interested in possibly becoming an Election Inspector, please click here or on the image on the right for more information, including instructions on how to apply to become an inspector.

Members are retired and semi-retired adults who have a passion for learning and socializing with other lifetime learners.  Lifespring's goal is to provide diverse learning experiences for all its members, regardless of previous educational background.

For more information, click here or on the image on the left.

A Message from Mayor Bill Murphy and Supervisor Fred Costello

We want to once again put a spotlight on the work of a local not-for-profit organization called Seasoned Gives.  As their website says - "Love is their only motivation".  Their mission statement: "to create lasting solutions to poverty, hunger, and social injustice through education, ownership, and self sufficiency."

We got to know them during the height of the pandemic, because of the work they were doing and our past involvement with them.  Working with them has been truly inspirational, fulfilling, ... and fun!

The founders -- Tamika and Martin Dunkley -- live in Saugerties and they run Seasoned Delicious Foods in Lake Katrine (along with the many other areas in which they are involved in local communitiy activities).  They also will be running the 3rd Annual Caribbean Festival at Cantine Field on Saturday, August 13th. 

We ask you to support them, help them out if you have the interest/time ... come have fun at the festival ... and join us in thanking them for all the good work they do.  Their website -- https://www.seasonedgives.org/ -- serves as a good introduction to their organization.  And if you want more information, you can take a look at this informative 5-page overview about who they are and what they do. 

Thank you.

- Mayor Bill Murphy and Supervisor Fred Costello

Due to the current weather conditions/heat index, the Town of Saugerties has set up a cooling center located at Town Hall, 4 High Street.

It's in the lobby located next to the Tax Office/Police Department areas and is effective immediately for individuals in need of this service.

Please continue to check back in for any updates on this service that may occur.

Congratulations to Trevor Bodie and his family.  Trevor was one of 20 NY State high school hockey players selected to go to a NY State level tryout in Syracuse, along with the other 80 best players in the state.

Various evaluators deemed him one of 7 defensemen in the State selected to participate at the national level.

It is a tremendous honor, and the first time anyone from Ulster County and surrounding areas has been selected.

Bodie grew up skating in programs and camps run out of the Kiwanis Ice Arena in Saugerties, N.Y.  He credits much of his success with having the ability to skate so close to home.

Greg Chorvas and his team that keeps the Kiwanis Ice Arena operating now 10 months of the year are delighted to learn about Trevor's success, and join with the Saugerties Kiwanis Club and the rest of the community in wishing him well in the future.  Trevor's parents are Shawn and Jodi Bodie.

Pictured in front of the Ice Arena entrance in the image on the right are (l-r) Greg Chorvas, Trevor Bodie and Rob Kleeman (Ice Arena Supervisor).  Click here or on the image to see the full story about Trevor's journey.

On November 17, 2021 The Town of Saugerties adopted Local Law # 6 of 2021 known as the Property Maintenance Law.

All Companies that wish to get on the Towing List with the Building Department for the removal of vehicles from properties must be approved by the Town Board.  Workers Compensation, Liability and D.O.T. Certifications; along with a letter on company letterhead listing contact information, certifications and fee schedule requesting approval must be submitted to the Building Inspector, Town of Saugerties, 4 High Street, Saugerties, NY  12477.

A copy of the policy with the requirements can be accessed on the Town of Saugerties website at http://saugerties.ny.us/towingpolicy

If you have any questions please contact the Building Department at (845) 246-2800 extension 333.

The Town of Saugerties has been awarded two grants totaling $15,000 through the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority’s (NYSERDA) Clean Energy Communities (CEC) program.

The program supports and recognizes local government leaders across the state by providing grants to eligible municipalities to implement energy efficiency, renewable energy and sustainable development projects in their communities ... 

[Click here or on the image on the left for the full story.]

The Town of Saugerties Tax Office is seeking a person for part-time clerical and light bookkeeping duties.

Must have good people and phone skills and be able to work with the public.

20 hours per week.

$17.00/hour.

Please send resume to:
Julie Dunn
4 High Street
Saugerties NY 12477 or
jdunn@saugertiesny.gov

Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C,I,Ref-Schoharie) is announcing the kick-off of his Summer Reading Challenge for this year, an annual program he facilitates that recognizes children who read 15 minutes a day for 40 days during the months of July and August.

Tague has operated this program with the belief that reading in the summer months helps young people retain a love for learning during their break from school, while also providing families with an opportunity to come together to share a story or discuss topics that capture a child’s imagination.

For more information, including a PDF that you can print out for your child so that they can participate in this challenge, please click here or on the image on the right.

"Fall for Art" Show, Sale and Community Fundraiser is proud to sponsor its 26th year.  We invite you to apply to our juried, virtual fundraiser beginning at 7 p.m. Saturday, November 5 through 5 p.m. Friday, November 11.

Fall for Art is the major community fundraiser for the Jewish Federation of Ulster County.  This event showcases and supports the talented artists of the Hudson Valley.  A portion of the proceeds raised will be donated to area not-for-profits including Circle of Friends for the Dying, Food Bank of the Hudson Valley, Jewish Family Services, LGBTQ, Oncology Support Program and People’s Place. 

There is no admission fee.  Sue Worthman (sueziw@yahoo.com) is your contact for further information - 845-625-8815.  Fall for Art website - https://www.fallforart.org/   

The 2021 Town of Saugerties water quality reports -- Glasco, Malden, Kings Highway and Bluestone Park -- are now available.

You can download them by visiting the Water/Sewer department page.  (The reports are available near the bottom of the page, under the "Documents" heading.)

Third Thursdays at the Orpheum Theater (Main Street).  Each month, Upstate Films donates all proceeds from popcorn sales to a local not-for-profit partner.  

Come to the theater, have a treat, and support these fine efforts ...

For the next donation date - June 16th - the recipient partner is the Saugerties Animal Shelter ("Help Fund Our New Building!"). 

For the full list of partners and dates, click here or on the image on the right.

For further information about the Orpheum Theater, click here.

And for a list of what's showing at the Orpheum Theater today and the next few days, click here.  

There will be a Public Hearing on the service and water quality of the Hudson Valley Water Company.  This company's customers include Mount Marion residents.

The meeting will be held Thursday, June 23rd, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Woodstock Elementary School, 8 West Hurley Road, Woodstock.

Testimony provided during the hearing will be sent to the secretary of the Public Service Commission and the Ulster County Department of Health.

If you are interested in this topic and are unable to attend the meeting, you can provide written testimony.  For the address, please see the calendar entry for this meeting.

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The remaining Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency Hazardous Household Waste collection event takes place October 23rd at the Ulster Transfer Station (999 Flatbush Road, Kingston).  It will run from  8 a.m. until Noon.

The New Paltz event is now open for registration.  For more information, please visit: https://ucrra.org/event/october-23rd-hhw-event-in-kingston/

The good news this year is that in addition to being able to dispose of oil-based paints at this event, you can now also dispose of latex paints. 

In addition to covering what you can and cannot bring, the above webpage will lead you to a page for making the appointment online.  (The appointments are accepted beginning roughly a month or so prior to the event.)  

American Legion Boys’ State is a week-long program that immerses high school youth (currently completing their junior year) in citizenship and leadership training. They learn the practical aspects of government as it exists in New York State, and come to recognize that the individual is integral to the character and success of government. They also participate in physical fitness, team work and other activities under the guidance of American Legion counselors and U.S. Marines.

For a list of the participants and a full-size photo, please click here or on the image on the left.

Are you looking for a fun summer job? Then look no further.

Saugerties Summer Youth Recreation Program is looking for energetic, fun, and engaging people to work for this summer season. We have many positions available. You could be a counselor or activity director. Activity directors' areas of responsibility include sports, arts, and nature. Counselors work with age specific groups that range from 4-15. You will be having fun outdoors all summer at the Cantine Veterans Sports Complex. We offer a competitive salary and staff hours are from 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. for full time and 8:30 a.m. until1:00 p.m. for part time.

Applications can be found at Saugerties Town Hall, 4 High Street.   

As the weather improves week to week, the team that keeps up the Town parks (on behalf of the many folks who use and enjoy our facilities) have noticed that there are a good number of pet owners who seem to be ignoring the signs (backed up by Town of Saugerties law) that say "No Pets Allowed". 

To be sure ... no dogs, nor any other animals, are permitted in the Cantine Veterans Memorial Complex, including roadways within the Complex.  This also applies to all Satellite Parks or other Facilities which are subject to the aforementioned Law.  (If you want to read the specifics of the Law, you can get right to it by clicking here or on the "No Dogs" image.) 

This prohibition does not apply to task-trained service dogs specifically trained to aid a person with a disability. 

This is a health issue and we thank everyone in advance for their cooperation.  A flyer with further information about service animals is available here: https://ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/serviceanimals-english.pdf.

Dispose of your hazardous household materials in a safe way.  Take advantage of any of the 2 remaining events hosted by Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency.

• Residents of Ulster County only!
• Appointments required! 

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• All Events - 8 a.m. to Noon
• April 30 - New Paltz Transfer Station (1 Clearwater Road, New Paltz)
• June 26 - Kingston Main UCRRA Office, Materials Recovery Facility and Compost Facility (999 Flatbush Road, Kingston, NY)
• August 20 - New Paltz Transfer Station (1 Clearwater Road, New Paltz)
• October 23 - Kingston Main UCRRA Office, Materials Recovery Facility and Compost Facility (999 Flatbush Road, Kingston, NY)

For full information (program rules, what's accepted, what's not, and when appointments will begin to be scheduled for the August and October events) click here or on the image (upper right). 

April 1, 2022 - The Town of Saugerties DRAFT Annual Stormwater Report is available on this website Public review and comment takes place from now until April 30th, 2022. 

You can download the report from the Stormwater Management page.

  
Comments can be sent to Alvah Weeks, Stormwater Management Office, Town Hall, 4 High St,  Saugerties, NY  12477 up until April 30th, 2022 or in person at the Town Board Meeting on May 4th, 2022.  

Posted Friday, March 25, 2022

March 25th was National Medal of Honor Day.

We are proud to post this reminder that Colonel Roger H. C. Donlon, a Saugerties native son was the first Vietnam War recipient of the Medal of Honor.

It saddens us to also share the news that Justine Donlon, the granddaughter of Roger and Norma Donlon, is suffering from brain cancer.

Kevin Pendergast from the American Legion Post 72 has shared information on a GoFundMe effort that is underway for Justine.  If you are interested, please see Kevin's note by clicking here or on the image on the right.

Justine, Roger and Norma Donlon (l. to r.)

       (click on image for full page view)

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The Town of Saugerties, Parks & Buildings Department has several part-time/seasonal openings. 

The positions include but are not necessarily limited to Recreation and Security Attendants, Grounds Crew, Custodial, and Ice Arena related, along with Counselors for the Summer Youth Recreation Program.

Interested?  Read more by clicking here or on the image on the right.

There is an outdoor burn ban in effect in NY State from March 16, 2022 until May 14, 2022.   

According to the DEC, open burning is the single greatest cause of wildfires in the state. Since the ban was implemented in 2009, the number of wildfires has dropped by more than 40%.

Fires less than 3 feet high and 4 feet wide will still be allowed along with small, closely monitored cooking fires.  All such fires must be fully extinguished and can never be left unattended.

For more information about fire safety and prevention, go to the DEC’s Open Burning page.

There are openings in the Saugerties Police Department, for part-time School Crossing Guards ($14.00/hr.).  

At this time there is particular interest in recruiting School Crossing Guard candidates for the Saugerties Junior/Senior High School and Cahill School.  The position is seasonally available for up to five days per week (depending on school schedule), and up to four hours per day.

Click here or on the image on the left to visit a page that has more information.

 
[Posted 2/25/2022 at the request of Stephen W. Filak, Police Captain, Saugerties Police Dept.]

There is an opening in the Town Highway Department, for a Motor Equipment Operator.  This job required a "Class B" Chauffeur's license and an ability to drive diesel vehicles with manual transmissions.

Click here or on the image on the right if you want to view or download the documents with the full set of information. 

[Posted 2/24/2022 at the request of Darcy Snyder.] 

The Saugerties American Legion Post 72 is a not-for-profit Veteran organization.  They've asked us to get word out that their 30 John Street facility, conveniently located in the Village of Saugerties, is available for rental to anyone looking to host an event.  There is plenty of parking in their lot (accessible from John Street or Partition Street) and on the nearby Village streets, for especially large events.

The image on the right says it all.  They have a lot of experience, having hosted receptions, reunions, trainings, parties ... you name it, they've handled it!

If you want to find out more, contact Warren Whitaker at 845-514-5022.

And for more information on this American Legion Post, including a map showing its location, please click here or on the image on the left. 

February 2022 - Douglas Myer, Transfer Station Department Head, has written and provided a "2021 Transfer Station Report".  

This report shows:

People (including wildlife officials) are surprised to learn that a harbor seal has chosen, this winter, to make his home on the Hudson River, near the Saugerties Lighthouse.

There are more and more articles being written about our new visitor.  A sampling:

• January 14, 2022 - The Great Courses Daily (by Wondrium) - "Harbor Seal Makes Home on Hudson River Near Saugerties"
  
  
• January 7, 2022 - The Hill - "Seal Finds Unlikely Home 100 Miles Up Hudson River"
  
  
• January 2, 2022 - Hudson Valley One - "Saugerties Seal Ringing in the New Year".

The Community Action is coming again to Saugerties in 2022.

Going to have some building done on your property in 2022?

Starting January 1, 2022 when supplying a Building Permit Application that involvest ANY Electrical Work you will need to supply a copy of the County Licensing for Electricians showing that the electrician you are using is on the list or the permit cannot be approved.

For any electricians who want more information about this licensing, please visit https://ulstercountyny.gov/electrical-licensing-board. 

Platte Clove Road is now open

- Raymond Mayone

   Saugerties Town Highway Superintendent, in cooperation with the Town of Hunter.

Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP), from New York State.

If you need help paying for overdue water and wastewater bills, this program may be able to help you.

LIHWAP is a drinking water and wastewater emergency assistance program funded through new federal resources.  Benefits are based on the amount of unpaid water and wastewater bills owed by applicants. This assistance is targeted at low income households and income guidelines will mirror that of the Home Energy Assistance Program.  For more information in the form of a 1-page flyer, click here or click on the image on the right.

And if you want to visit the NY State LIHWAP for even more information and forms, please use this link - https://otda.ny.gov/LIHWAP.

Saugerties - Solarize Ulster - Community Solar - Special Program Limited Offer.

Learn how you can support solar energy in our region.

Get up to a 10% discount on your electricity bill.

And receive a $100 gift card!

Learn more and sign up at https://solarizeulster.org

New York State has partnered with ECC Technologies to request consumers' help in better understanding your experiences with broadband access in NY State. 

Please take a brief survey and let them hear from you.  It will help improve overall Internet connectivity throughout the state.

Click here or on the image on the right to get right to the survey, or visit this page for more information.

Saugerties Farm, LLC is proposing to develop the 800-acre property known as the Winston Farm in Saugerties, NY, into a $600 million regional mixed-use destination venue for the Hudson Valley.

If you're interested in keeping up on the details, you can start by visiting their website - https://winstonfarm.com/.

The NYS DEC is warning that people in rural areas should be aware of diseases causing some ilness in some deer in our area.

The diseases are Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease virus (EHD) or bluetongue virus (BT).

EHD DOES NOT INFECT HUMANS, and generally causes mild or inapparent infections in domestic cattle and small ruminants. Dead deer do not serve as a source of infection for other animals because the virus is not longlived in dead animals.

Do not consume deer found dead.  Report carcasses to DEC.

For more infomration, visit this page: http://saugerties.ny.us/content/Generic/View/649  (WARNING: That page shows graphic images of diseased deer.)  

The Kiwanis Ice Arena is open and ready for business.

The Kiwanis Ice Arena team has prepared a 2-minute video with some nice "filmed by a drone" effects, to announce their opening.

If you would like to see it, please click on the image on the left or visit https://youtu.be/G7WbtvK1hbw.

When it comes to CCAs, you might have some questions.  For example, "what are they?".

Well, the Climate Smart Task Force has answers. They have provided simple answers to common questions about Community Choice Aggregation programs ... what they are and how you can benefit from them.  In a single sentence, they are community energy programs that provide 100% renewable engergy for residents and small businesses.

Click here or on the image on the right to learn more.

Ulster County Master Electrician Licenses will be required in order to obtain building permits for electrical work.  This will go into effect January 1, 2022.  This is per Ulster County Local Laws 3 and 8 of 2019.  

The Ulster County Electrical Licensing Board will start accepting applications for Master Electrician Licenses on November 1, 2020. Examinations will be given, and licenses will be issued at future dates to be announced.

The Notice from Ulster County with more details is available here.

And you can learn more about this from an Ulster County perspective, on the Ulster County Master Electrician Application page.

In the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, Congress appropriated $3.2 billion to the FCC to help low-income households pay for broadband service and connected internet devices.

As the Washington Post article summarizes it - "A surprising number of Americans can get $50 each month from the new $3.2 billion Emergency Broadband Benefit. That includes tens of millions who lost work during the pandemic."

For the Washington Post article click here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2021/05/12/emergency-broadband-benefit-faq/

For the official page that explains the program and covers how eligible households can apply: https://www.usac.org/about/emergency-broadband-benefit-program/

The pandemic has put additional stress on our country, especially those who are victims of our nation's drug epidemic.

The following is a link to Substance Use Disorder resources in New York: New York Substance Use Disorder Resources 

Anyone in need of these services (or who knows of someone who is in need) can search by county or city, and have access to all the 70+ types of services they cover in their database such as treatment, prevention services, language-specific services, and age-specific services.

The Constituent Services Team for State Senator Michelle Hinchey’s office has announced that they  are excited to be officially hosting Virtual Office Hours open to all residents of Ulster County.

Starting on Thursday March 18th, office hours will be hosted from 5:30 to 6:30 PM. It will take place on Zoom with a required RSVP.  These meetings will continue to be offered the 2nd Tuesday of each month, and with the same sign-up procedure.

There is a form that needs to be filled out, to reserve a time slot, and members of the Constituent Services Team will be happy to assist residents and take on their case if necessary.

For more information, including the form to be filled out, please visit the Virtual Office Hours page.

You can enjoy this season's Saugerties Pro Musica performances from the comfort (and safety) of your own home.

Lighthouse TV23 and Saugerties Pro Musica have teamed up and are offering the performances from a library that is being built up over the course of this year.

There are currently a number of 2022 and 2021 performances available.

You can find and watch the videos by clicking here or on the image (upper left).

As the Town of Saugerties Parks and Buildings team has been dismantling the fence around the Small World Playground, they are offering that anyone who has their name or a member of their family's name on one of the salvaged pickets can email a request to retrieve the picket(s) for posterity.

A letter from Parks and Buildings Superintendent Greg Chorvas includes details and is available on the Small World Playground Pickets page.

Are you (or do you know) a Veteran or Family of Currently Deployed Military personnel?

Bottini Fuel is offering free fuel to these veterans and families.  They have kicked off the program and are hoping that, through "Warming the Homefront" donations, they can further expand the number of vets and families that can benefit from the program.

For more information, click here or on the image on the left.

It's a great time to live in Saugerties.  One reason being that houses in Ulster County towns are seeing property values increasing at the highest rate in the U.S.A at present.

It's a great time to visit Saugerties.  And the reasons why are very well extolled in great articles like "Saugerties in Two Nights", by Chris Clemens, Founder/Publisher of Exploring Upstate.

A quick and fun read.

A downloadable "Welcome to Saugerties - Stay Safe and Stay Open" PDF flyer that includes a brief coverage of the COVID-19 best safety practices that Saugerties businesses are following is now available. 

Click here or on the image on the right to get to the download page.

Sponsored by Destination: Saugerties, Saugerties Tourism, Cantine Veterans Memorial Complex, Town of Saugerties, Saugerties Chamber of Commerce, Village of Saugerties and Sawyer Motors.  

As the reopening takes place, the safety and welfare of the library patrons and staff is of highest priority, therefore library services will be reintroduced in phases.

The library building will remain closed until further notice; however, curbside pickup will begin on Monday, June 22.

And GOOD NEWS from Evelyn Rogers, Director of the Library -- There will be no late fees on books taken out before the closing due to the pandemic. 

Click here or on the image above right, for more details.

The Village has tables and umbrellas at the Reis lot (corner of Market and Main Streets) and the lot next to Bella Luna.  On Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays there will also be tables set up in the alley (between Mirabella Restaurant and Ohana Café) leading to the Village municipal lot.  Car traffic into and out of this municipal lot, on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, will be via Russell Street only. 

There will be portable toilets and hand sanitizer available.

This initiative was kicked off by Mayor Bill Muprhy ... special thanks go to John Mullen, Brendan Amodio, Rodney Mazzella, Rocky Morelli and Pat Rauh along with Marjorie Block, Greg Chorvas, the Town employees and the Village DPW.

New Town of Saugerties Water/Sewer Department payment procedures have been put in effect.

Effective immediately and until further notice, there will be no cash transactions nor any person-to-person contact for water/sewer payments.

For the full set of options, including online payment of your water/sewer bill, please click here or on the image on the left.

The Saugerties Arts Commission formed in 2019, to bring the Arts community together, and to publicize, promote and act as a resource for that community.

The commission's board has an opening, and if you are interested, you can send them a short paragraph or two about why you would like to be a member of the board, your experience and qualifications, and what you can offer to the development and fulfillment of the commission.

Click here or on the logo on the right for the full set of instructions on how to sign up.  

A new video tour of Saugerties is available, courtesy of Marjorie Block, Fred Costello, Leeanne Thornton and Greg Chorvas.  Click the image on the right to take a look.

A tourism campaign touting the Catskill Mountains features 15 beginner level guided hikes and a fire tower challenge with prizes.

For more information, click here or on the image on the left.

The Town of Saugerties & RUPCO have funding available for residential home repairs within the Town and Village of Saugerties.  Qualified contractors are needed for all types of work.

Jobs available now - easy to get started.

Click here or on the image up above for more information.

This is a great opportunity to assist a worthwhile community improvement project, help out the children who use the Small World playground and have you or anyone you decide to so honor have their name printed on a Small World Playground fence post.

For more information, please click here or on the image on the left, download and fill out the flyer and feel good that you've done a good deed.

Composting is available at the Saugerties Transfer Station.

For details, see the green highlighted text on the Town Transfer Station page.

In March 2018, the Town Board appointed the Conservation Advisory Commission to serve as a Climate Smart Saugerties Task Force. The Climate Smart Saugerties Task Force meets at 6:00 p.m. on the third Thursday of every month in the Town Hall conference room, Town Hall rear entrance.  So each Climate Smart Saugerties Task Force meeting starts at 6 p.m. and precedes a Conservation Advisory Commission regular session at 7 p.m.

For more information on the Climate Smart Saugerties Task Force, click here or on the image on the left.  

The 20 Most Charming Small Towns Near NYC.

Read all about it ... click here or on the image on the left.

The Saugerties Area Council of Churches Food Pantry at 44 Livingston Street needs your help, to bolster their donations, which have been very low this year. 

Each month, in the Saugerties area, they serve up to 500 men, women, children and seniors. 

Donations are fully tax deductible, and can be mailed to: Saugerties Food Pantry, PO BOX 723 Saugerties NY 12477

Thank you for giving this your consideration.

On Wednesday, April 18th, there was a presentation on the NY Health Act at the Frank D. Greco Senior Citizens (Multi-Purpose) Building.

 
You can view it by visiting the TV23 streaming site: Visit and enjoy!  (Click on the "Playlists" tab, and then on "Special Events" > NY Health Act, right side.)

Following significant infrastructure investment, Town of Saugerties Supervisor Fred Costello announced that the
Kings Highway Enterprise Corridor is “open for business."

For the full press release, click here or on the image on the left.

Trees for Tribs offers free native trees and shrubs for qualifying planting projects in the Hudson River estuary watershed. Program staff may be able to assist with plant selection, and other technical assistance.

If you own or manage property near a stream in the Hudson estuary watershed, you can apply.  Once you've applied, if your project is selected, you can recruit volunteers for planting, and for maintaining the site. 

To learn more and download an application, visit the "Hudson Estuary Trees for Tribs" web page.

Interested in more info about the Bristol Beach Improvements Study?

Visit this page (or click on the image on the left) to download and view the following documents:

• Improvement Plans PDF
• Economic Benefits of NY State Parks

Heidi Brandt has nicely set up a process where you can a) place your recyclable (NY deposit) bottles and cans in a large bag with a UPC sticker she's place on it, b) drop off the bag at the Hannaford Supermarket in Kingston (Ulster Avenue) and c) walk away feeling better about yourself, because the deposit money will all go towards the Village of Saugerties Playground Fund.  Click here or on the image on the left for more info.

Nice article about the authors' "edible ramble" starting in Saugerties and travelling along 212 to Woodstock.

Features: Miss Lucy's Kitchen, Love Bites Café, Cue, Dutch Ale House, Black-Eyed Suzie's, Lucky Chocolates, the Hudson Valley Food Truck Festival, Smokehouse of the Catskills, New World Home Cooking and various Woodstock venues as well.

Click here or on the image on the left to get to the article.

"Front + Main" West Elm blog features the people and places that charmed them, when they visited Saugerties.

For more "Saugerties in the News" (from as recently as this December 2016 blog item, to a NY Times 1902 article) click here. 

Admit it ... you've sat there at some point and asked "What are Saugerties' 12 most Instagrammed places?" ...

Well ... inquiring minds want to know ... and the Saugerties Town web site (courtesy of the Kingston Creative website) has the answer for you!

For that answer, and for some great photos and quick info about them, click here or on the photo on the left.

Fun fact: The Saugerties Lighthouse was included in CNN's "World's top 5 lighthouse hotels" list in this 2013 article.

For more "Saugerties in the News" (from as recently as May 2015 and dating back to a NY Times 1902 article) click here. 

"There's an irrefutable charisma that begs you to pull the car over as the road brings you to the Norman Rockwell-ish town of Saugerties, N.Y."

So begins this TribLive article that features kayaking, Opus 40, the Catskill Animal Sanctuary, Ophira Sailing, the Lighthouse B&B and Krauses Chocolates.

The Town of Saugerties Police Department is looking for candidates for a School Crossing Guard position, for the Mount Marion Elementary School District and the Riccardi Elementary School.   

For details, click here or on the figure on the left.

For full details, click here or on the picture on the left.

As the Daily News Article says: "

Three towns in the Hudson Valley offer a ton of fun just a short drive away

Saugerties, Woodstock and Kingston, N.Y., have great restaurants, museums, attractions and more

The article features Opus 40 (left), Ophira on the Hudson (sailing cruises), Lucky Chocolates and Fiberflame Studio.

Well ... Saugerties for one!

Thanks to Vernon Benjamin for pointing us to this Upstater article that acknowledges Saugerties as one of the Hudson Valley's best towns to live in. 

Read all about it!  

Nice Huffington Post article on things to do in Jimmy Fallon's hometown ... good ol' Saugerties!

http://huff.to/1hMC5g8  

Click here or on the image on the left for a calendar of Saugerties events.

The calendar contains links that you can click for more information about each event.

If you have a not-for-profit event that you want added to the calendar, please visit this page.