With a steady handshake and a bright smile, Nola Greenfield welcomed each guest to her fundraiser picnic at Grant Avery Park. “Hi, I’m Nola, welcome,” she said, as the sound of laughter echoed from the Jenga tower collapses and the scent of barbecue drifted through the air. The event, held Sunday, July 13, brought together […]
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Woodstock
Contentious Woodstock Noise Ordinance Goes Quiet
Woodstock scrapped a contentious proposal that would have limited some outdoor musical performances because they’re too noisy, ending a debate that carved deep divisions in a community known for its vibrant artistic culture. The ordinance, which had been set for a discussion and possible vote at Tuesday’s town board meeting, was removed from the agenda […]
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Town of Saugerties Didn’t Properly Audit $2 Million of Credit Card Purchases, State Finds
The town of Saugerties failed to properly audit $2.1 million of credit card payments, didn’t adequately authorize or document most of its card purchases and violated its own purchasing policies, according to a state review of calendar years 2021 and 2022. The town’s board didn’t perform “a thorough and deliberate audit” of any of the […]
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Onteora Mulls Options After Voters Reject $70 Million School Consolidation Plan
Ben Fleisher remembers debates over school consolidation when he was a student at Onteora High School. Now 46 and raising children of his own in the district, the acupuncturist and Olive resident said this week’s failed vote to centralize students at a single campus in Boiceville reflects a deeper community rupture. “The community owes it […]
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Events and Lodging Law Up for Review
After years of revisions by local planners, a proposal to amend Saugerties’ zoning law on events and lodging is now up for public review. At its meeting Tuesday, the Town Board scheduled two public hearings—June 18 and July 16—to gather input on the proposed changes. The amendment updates a 1989 law and outlines specific requirements […]
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Voters Reject $70 Million Onteora School Consolidation Plan
Area voters spurned Proposition 2 on Tuesday, rejecting a $70 million consolidation plan by the Onteora Central School District that officials had called crucial as enrollment declines—breathing new life into hopes that Woodstock can retain its elementary school, which has educated generations of children. The measure failed by a vote of 1,398 to 1,164, according […]
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Onteora Vote Could Reshape District with Unified Campus
Voters in the Onteora Central School District will weigh in Tuesday on two propositions that could reshape the future of local education, including a plan to consolidate all K-12 students on a single campus in Boiceville. The first proposition is a proposed $63.5 million school budget for the 2025–2026 academic year, a 2 percent increase […]
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Saugerties Residents Voice Concerns Over Proposed Housing Project
A proposed 167-unit housing development in the Village of Saugerties has sparked opposition from residents who say it could disrupt the character of their neighborhood and worsen traffic, noise, and environmental conditions. The developer, Canoe Hill Road LLC, is seeking to construct a multifamily complex known as Country Meadows on a 22-acre site adjacent to […]
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$4.2 Million Federal Bridge Project on Hold in Saugerties
Town officials weigh whether to commit $600,000 in upfront costs for a bridge replacement largely funded by the federal government.
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The Bear Carver
For Hoppy Quick, sculpting black bears isn’t art—it’s a way of life, shaped over 10,000 carvings and nearly five decades.
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Who Will Speak for You When You Can’t?
A packed event in Saugerties underscores why seniors—and their families—are turning to estate planning before it’s too late.
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Woodstock
The Woodstockers Who Speak for the Trees
In the lead-up to Arbor Day, Woodstock’s tree committee blends artistry and activism to defend the town’s trees.
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Saugerties Village Adopts 2025-26 Budget Amid Ongoing Fiscal Distress
Second straight year of increases reflects continued efforts to stabilize village finances.
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A Housing Crisis Has Woodstockers Getting Creative
With housing costs soaring, Woodstock residents embrace innovative solutions—from roommates and bartering to community-driven initiatives.
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Rise in Chemicals Prompts Water Worries
Woodstock residents raise health concerns as PFOS levels climb in town water.
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The Girls Club
Nearly a century after its founding, a women’s civic club in Saugerties balances friendship, charity, and tradition.
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Lisa’s Run
A young runner organizes a race on March 30 in memory of her late mother to help families affected by cancer.
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Woodstock Tree Committee Chair Stays Another Year to Focus on DOT Sidewalk, Bridge Project
State transportation officials say $25M project to start in 2027.