Town Of Saugerties

Town Board Meeting - TODAY, Wednesday, February 12th

A Town Board Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 12th.

The meeting takes place at the Greco Senior Center (207 Market Street).  The pre-board meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. and is followed by the Town Board meeting.  If you would like to participate live, you can attend the meeting in person, or you can participate via Webex.

For Webex information, please click here.  That page will also include a link to the Town Board agenda, which will be posted a day or two before the meeting.

For general information about the Town Board, please visit the Town Board page.

[Posted 2-4-2025]

Village Planning Board Public Hearing - TODAY, Wednesday, February 12th

There will be a Village Planning Board public hearing on Wednesday, February 12th at 6:30 p.m. in the Hooks Meeting Room of the Firehouse (43 Partition Street).

The agenda for the meeting can be found on the Village Planning Board Agenda page.

For general information about the Village Planning Board, please visit the Village Planning Board page.

[Posted 2-10-2025]

Lifespring: Saugerties Adult Learning Community—Third and Final Winter Presentation (TODAY)

Lifespring: Saugerties Adult Learning Community is pleased to invite interested adults to a Winter Presentation entitled, "The Hudson River Schools of Art and Their Ice Age Origins” that will take place TOMORROW - Wednesday, February 12th at 11 am,  via Zoom.   It is free and open to anyone who wishes to attend.  Prior registration is required. 

Presenters Robert and Johanna Titus are well known local authors, geologists, writers, and longtime residents of the Hudson Valley and the Catskills.  Their talk will look at the ways in which the natural landscapes sculpted by ice age processes were captured by artists of the Hudson River Schools.   For a PDF describing this interesting talk in more detail, please click here. 

For more information about Lifespring, including how to register for this fascinating Winter Presentation, visit: https://www.lifespringsaugerties.com/index.html#latest.  You may also sign-up for the Interest List to receive additional updates about Lifespring, including how to become a member in the future. 

Lifespring is a Town of Saugerties sponsored Lifetime Learning Institute open to people in the Hudson Valley area and dedicated to the recognition of the important role of continuing education in our lives. 
[Posted 1-27-2025]

Community Chorus -- "Saugerties Sings" -- Continuing Practice Sessions in 2025 - Come Join Us!

The first gathering of "Saugerties Sings", a newly formed (and still forming), fun, community-wide chorus took place on Wednesday, November 1st, 2023.  By all accounts, it was a big success, with 23 people in attendance.

Gerri Ryan, the founding member of the chorus, recently announced that the schedule for practices for 2025 will be Tuesdays.  Members should plan to arrive at 6:30 p.m. and the practices begin at 7:00 p.m.

The location of practice sessions at the United Methodist Church at 67 Washington Avenue.  There should be ample street parking and the entry to the church is through the side door. 

The group remains very much open to new voices joining in.  The chorus is non-denominational, all levels of singing experience are welcomed and assistance will be available in learning the music. 
 
For further information, contact Gerri Ryan at  fiddlestitchtoday@gmail.com. 

Visit the "Saugerties Sings" page for more information.

[Posted 2-10-2025]

2025 Ulster County Climate Corps Summer Internship Applications Available

Ulster County announced today that applications for our 2025 Climate Corps Summer Internship Program are now available.

They encourage you to apply or share these openings with anyone you know might be interested.

This is a paid, project-based ten-week summer internship program.  Participants will be assigned to County departments to help implement the County’s climate and sustainability initiatives that work to meet the goals of the New York State Climate Act.

Interviews begin after March 1, 2025.

Program Start Date: June 9, 2025 (Onboarding begins earlier, dependent on intern availability)

Program End Date: August 15, 2025 (flexible)

Rate: $18/hr

Commitment: Minimum 2 days per week, possibility of up to 4 days per week.

To view the email that announced that this program's applications are now available, please click here or on the image (upper left).

[Posted 2-3-2025]

Village Posts Full-Time Wastewater Job Opportunity

[Jan. 31, 2025]

The Village of Saugerties is seeking applicants for a full-time Wastewater operator or operator trainee. 

The Village is an equal opportunity employer.

For details, including where to find a Village application for employment, please click here or on the image (upper left).

[Posted 1-31-2025]

Bonnie Tienken is the Queen of Hearts Raffle Winner

The Queen is Revealed!

Bonnie Tienken's ticket was pulled at the January 27th "Queen of Hearts" drawing.  Bonnie chose envelope #39 which revealed the Queen of Hearts.

And thus she won the Jackpot of $7,611.60 (minus Federal taxes).  A new game board will be set and the drawings will begin on March 3rd with the jackpot beginning at $500.

Congratulations to Bonnie and congratulations to the American Legion, for running a fun "Queen of Hearts" raffle (and earning their share of the funds, to go into Legion upkeep and the many good causes they are involved in.  For a good review of just what they do for the community (in addition to occasionally serving up some great food), please click here.
[Posted 1-27-2025]

Village Board Meeting - Tuesday, February 18th

A Saugerties Village Board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 18th at 5:30 p.m. in the Village Offices (43 Partition Street).

For the agenda and related documents for this meeting, please visit the Village Board Agenda page.

Please contact Village Clerk Peggy Melville with any questions.  pmelville@villageofsaugerties.org

[Posted 2-11-2025]

Town Planning Board Meeting - Tuesday, February 18th

There will be a Town Planning Board meeting on Tuesday, February 18th at 7:30 p.m. in the Greco Senior Center (207 Market Street).

The Public Hearing portion of this meeting  covers:

• Pond View Apartments - Site Plan (24-Unit Apartment Complex) - 14 Stevens Court - owned by Car Estate, Inc.
• Stone Creek Commons - Site Plan (50-Unit Mixed Use Housing) - 3190 Route 9W - owned by Rehabilitation Support Services, Inc.
• A 2-Lot Minor Subdivision, 440 Fishcreek Road (440 Fishcreek LLC/Timothy Unich)
• A -2-Lot Minor Subdivision, 30 Highwoods Road (30 HW Realty LLC/Timothy Unich)

You can find the agenda for this meeting on the Planning Board agenda page. 

For general information about the Planning Board, please visit the Planning Board page. 

[Posted 1-24-2025]

Legal Notice of Mt. Marion Fire District Special Election (February 25th)

Notice is hereby given that a Special Election of Mount Marion Fire District (Fire District) will take place on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 between the house of 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. at the Mount Marion Fire Department Fire Station, 766 Kings Highway, Saugerties, NY 12477.  Qualified voters of the Fire District may vote concerning Proposition 1, a Resolution approved by the Board of Fire Commissioners subject to mandatory referendum authorizing the issuance of Fire District bonds in an amount not to exceed $525,000.00 for the object and purpose of financing the purchase of fire apparatus and related equipment for the extinguishment and prevention of fires and for other emergency purposes at an estimated maximum cost of $681,000.00.  Proposition 1 reads substantially as follows: ...

[click here for the PDF with the full-text of the legal notice]
[Posted 2-6-2025]

Saugerties Historic Preservation Commission Meeting - Thursday, February 27, 2025

There will be a Saugerties Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) meeting on Thursday, February 27th beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Greco Senior Center (207 Market Street).  You can attend in person or via Zoom.

You can find the agenda and Zoom information for this meeting on the HPC Agenda and Zoom Information page. 

The purpose of the public hearing is to receive comments about an application under consideration by the Commission to designate the Property known as The Villa of St. Joseph as a local historic landmark.  The designation includes the Villa, the historic stone house within the Villa as well as the historic
cultural landscape of the property.

Information about the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) can be found by clicking here.

[Posted 1-27-2025]

Town ZBA Public Hearing - Monday, March 3rd

The Town Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) is holding a Public Hearing on Monday, March 3rd, beginning at 7 p.m. in the Saugerties Senior Center (207 Market Street).

The agenda is available on the ZBA Agenda page.

For more information on the ZBA, please visit the ZBA page.

[Posted 1-11-2025]

 Massive Achievement by Saugerties Athlete/BMXer Jenna Miller

[Posted 1-25-2025]

March 18, 2025 Village Elections

Village Clerk Peggy Melville announces the Village of Saugerties elections for 2025.

Notice is hereby given that the Annual Election of the Village of Saugerties, NY will be held in the Municipal Building, 43 Partition Street, on Tuesday, the 18th of March 2025. 

At such election to fill the following offices:

• Village of Saugerties Trustee - Three (3) two-year terms
  • Brian Martin - New Vision Party Incumbent
  • Jeannine Mayer - New Vision Party Incumbent
  • Andrew Zink - New Vision Party Incumbent
     
• Village of Saugerties Mayor - One (1) two-year term
  • William Murphy – New Vision Party Incumbent
    
    To view the official PDF notice for this election, please click here.

[Posted 11-14-2024.  Updated 1-14-2025.  Updated 2-12-2025]

For Anyone Planning to Visit the Poughkeepsie Social Security Administration (SSA) Office in the Near Future

If you're planning a trip to the Social Security office in Poughkeepsie in late January and into February, please be advised that the office will be closed for repairs beginning Thursday, Jan. 30th. See below for details or visit https://saugerties.ny.us/ssa-poughkeepsie-office-closure for their full notice.
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[Posted 1-7-2025]

Message from Mayor Murphy - Trees Are Being Trimmed, along Village Streets

The Village Department of Public Works (DPW) will be doing some tree trimming on trees along Village Streets. 

The trimming is for improved access for clearance for fire trucks and snow plowing, and will result in all-around safer conditions during the remainder of the winter.

The Village appreciates your cooperation in keeping safety first.  To see a copy of the Mayor Murphy letter, please click here.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Village Office at 845-246-2321.

[Posted 1-3-2025]

Home Heating Assistance Grants Available Now to Central Hudson Customers

Qualified customers can apply for Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) grants.  This federally funded program provides essential support to help pay heating and utility bills, offering both regular and emergency assistance.

Applications must be submitted annually, as income guidelines may change each season. HEAP applications are available through local Department of Social Services (DSS) offices, Offices for the Aging, and online at mybenefits.ny.gov.

• Eligibility: The amount of the HEAP grant depends on household income and size. For example, a family of four with natural gas heating and an annual income of $76,680 would qualify for a $400 grant.
• Bill Discount Program Enrollment: Central Hudson customers who receive HEAP grants will automatically be enrolled in our Bill Discount Program, providing additional monthly credits on their bills.
• Additional Assistance: Customers who do not qualify for HEAP but receive other assistance programs such as Medicaid, SNAP, Lifeline, SSI, Federal Public Housing Assistance, or Veteran’s Pensions are also eligible for the Bill Discount Program.

Customers using non-utility heating fuels (oil, propane, wood, etc.) should email their current HEAP Notice of Decision letter to Central Hudson at careunit@cenhud.com to receive the bill credit.

Important Dates:

• Regular HEAP Grants: Available now through March 17, 2025, or until funds are exhausted.
• Emergency HEAP Grants: Available from Jan. 2, 2025, to March 17, 2025.
• Heating Equipment Repair or Replacement (HERR) Program: Available through Sept. 30, 2025, for customers with inoperable or unsafe primary heating equipment.

For more information on HEAP eligibility and benefits, visit Central Hudson’s HEAP page or the New York State HEAP page.  For details on Central Hudson’s assistance and billing programs, click here.  To view the full Central Hudson email about this, including other topics, click here.

[Posted 12-24-2024]

2025 Saugerties Snow Moon Festival Cancelled

On the left is a December 14th Facebook post from the Saugerties Snow Moon Festival team, with the sad news that the 2025 Snow Moon Festival will not be happening.  Please plan accordingly.

[Posted 12-18-2024]

Photos Shared of the Saugerties Remembrance Day (Dec. 7) Events

Saugerties American Legion Post 72 and Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 5034 provided a joint Honor Guard for Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day on December 7th.

The days events were under the leadership of Commander Marck Webster Legion Post 72 and Commander Arin VandeMark, VFW Post 5034 and Honor Guard Captain Warren Whitaker.

We remember December 7th as an event that changed the course of history and altered America’s destiny.  On this infamous day more than 3,500 were left dead or wounded, 21 ships were sunk or damaged and more than 340 aircraft were damaged or destroyed. Let us never forget the importance of remembering and paying tribute to those who were at Pearl Harbor on that fateful day and honoring all the veterans who served in World War Two.

Special thanks to Kevin Pendergast for sharing the photos for the events that were held.  The photos can be seen in an image slider on the "Remembrance Day Photos" page.  

[Posted 12-11-2024]

Town of Saugerties Highway Department Announces Part-Time Seasonal Plow Driver Position

Continual Recruitment - Part-Time Seasonal Plow Driver (as Needed)

The rate of pay is dependent on the position and the set hourly wage at the time of hiring.  Pay also includes overtime if over 40 hours and meal allowances.  Applicants must be 18 or older.

The job requires you to drive a plow truck.  Applicants must possess a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with no restrictions and be able to drive a manual shift/standard truck at the time of hiring. 

We will also be accepting applications for Class D Licenses to drive 1-ton pickup truck plow routes.  (Click here for full memo/info.)

[Posted 12-10-2024]

Disaster Relief Announcement for Anyone Affected by the Hurricane Debby (8/2024)

The Ulster County Department of Emergency Services has received information from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), regarding the impact that the August 2024 Hurricane Debby had on Ulster County (and surrounding states and counties), and describing loan possibilities and other programs that can help anyone who was severely impacted recover.

For further information, including some helpful, additional links for anyone needing further information, please click here.

[Posted 12-5-2024]

Town of Saugerties' Approved Budget for 2025 Available

The 2025 Town Budget has been approved and a PDF of the budget is available by clicking here or on the image on the left.

[Posted 11-22-2024]

NOTICE - Platte Clove Road Closure for the Winter Begins Wednesday, November 20th

Platte Clove Road will be closing for the Winter season beginning Wednesday, November 20th at Noon. 

This message has been posted here, on the Town of Saugerties Highway Department page and on the Saugerties Village Facebook page, to name a few places.

When the road re-opens, as Spring approaches, there will be announcements made in a lot of places as well.

Enjoy the coming winter, folks!  And yes, please share this message with whoever you think might benefit from it.  

Notice of a Resolution Adopted, Subject to a Permissive Referendum

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Town Board of the Town of Saugerties, County of Ulster, State of New York, at a regular meeting held on November 6, 2024, duly adopted a resolution, subject to a permissive referendum, an abstract of which is as follows:

A resolution dated November 6, 2024, approving land lease agreement by and between the Town of Saugerties, as lessor and Cellco Partnership, d/b/a Verizon Wireless, as lessee, for the purpose of allowing the lessee to construct, operate and maintain communications equipment and cell tower at 417 Washington Avenue Extension in the Town of Saugerties, Ulster County, New York.  Said lease is subject to the lessee’s applying for and obtaining site plan approval, special use permit and review under SEQRA.

A copy of the resolution is available for inspection and detailed description in the office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Saugerties, 4 High Street, Saugerties, New York, during regular office hours.

Dated:  November 12, 2024    By Order of the Town Board of the Town of Saugerties, New York
Lisa A. Stanley, Town Clerk

[Posted 11-12-2024]

Ulster County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Plan - Comments being accepted until January 31, 2025

The draft Ulster County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Plan is now available on the "Participate Ulster" site. 

Comments will be accepted until January 31, 2025 and may be submitted by either using the form on the website or by emailing Burt Samuelson, Sr. Planner at bsam@co.ulster.ny.us.

Best regards,

Marianne Ananew
Secretary to the Director
UC Planning
845-340-3340

[Posted 10-18-2024]

Looking to Build an Apartment on Your Property?

Rupco can help!  The Plus One ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) Program can provide funds to assist Ulster County low/moderate income property owners with grants to construct or rehab code-compliant ADUs to create affordable rental housing. 

The Town of Saugerties is one of Ulster County's eligible areas.

Visit this page for more information, including an English-language and Spanish-language 1-page summary.

Or for even further information, call 845-331-9860 extension 303 or visit https://rupco.org/plusoneulster/

[Posted 9-11-2024]

Need Repairs and/or Accessibility Modifications to Your Home?  Having Trouble Affording Them?

If you can meet income eligibility requirements, an organization called Rebuilding Together Hudson Valley can possibly help.

Here is an example of the income requirements:

Rebuilding Together Hudson Valley provides critical home repairs and accessibility modifications to ensure a safe and healthy home, at no cost, for income-qualifying homeowners in Dutchess and Ulster counties.

There are PDF flyers, brochures, an introductory letter and an application available, on a Rebuilding Together Hudson Valley page we've created.

You can also get questions answered by calling or visiting RTHV online for more information.

Phone: 845-454-7310

Website: https://www.rebuildingtogetherdutchess.org/

Email: info@RTHudsonValley.org

[Posted 9-9-2024]

U.S. Small Business Association (SBA) Opens Disaster Loan Outreach Center for Severe Storms and Flash Flooding from July 9-10, 2023

The Small Business Administration announced on May 29, 2024 the opening of a Disaster Loan Outreach Center at the Village of Highland Falls Senior Center at 15 Drew Avenue to assist New Yorkers with recovery from the severe storms and flash flooding that occurred July 9-10, 2023.  The disaster declaration covers Ontario and Orange counties, and the adjacent counties of Dutchess, Livingston, Monroe, Putnam, Rockland, Seneca, Steuben, Sullivan, Ulster, Wayne, Westchester, and Yates in New York; Passaic and Sussex in New Jersey; and Pike in Pennsylvania.

If you feel that a business or private nonprofit organization that you are involved with incurred physical property damage due to the July 9-10, 2024 storms and flooding, and you want to apply for a low-interest loan, please be aware that the filing deadline to return applications was July 15, 2024.  The deadline to return economic injury applications is February 18, 2025.

For more information including downloadable PDFs, please visit the SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Center page by clicking here or the image (upper left).

[Posted 5-30-2024]

Are you receiving the NY State STAR benefits that are owed to you?

[Posted 5-20-2024]

Buy a Brick - Fundraiser for a Cantine Field Vietnam Veterans Memorial

[Posted 12-2023.  Updated 5-17-2024]

Job Openings in Ulster County

Ulster County is Hiring!

Consider a career in public service and earn a living by making a difference! 

Visit the civil service portal and apply today to join their team.

The Ulster County Government strictly adheres to the principles of the Equal Employment Opportunity Act and Americans with Disability Act.

[Posted 5-17-2024]

A Reminder from Saugerties Parks and Recreation Superintendent Greg Chorvas

A friendly reminder to all Users of the Saugerties Dog Park. 

The Saugerties Dog Park is a Carry-In, Carry-Out facility. 

Upon exiting, any trash and/or other items that you may have brought in, please take with you.  Please do not leave anything at the Dog Park and kindly make sure dog waste is placed in your carry-in bag and placed in the dog waste receptacle.  

Unfortunately, in the recent past, there has been neglect on the part of an individual or individuals. 

The Dog Park was completely cleaned up, along with all items being removed. 

For the enjoyment of all, please be respectful of our facility, along with the many users of the facility. 

Thank You!

[Posted 5-7-2024]

Village Budget for 2024-2025 Available Online

The Village of Saugerties budget for fiscal year 2024-2025 is available on this Village website budgets page - https://village.saugerties.ny.us/government/village-budgets

 

On that page, you can get quick access to the General Budget (4 pages) immediately, with images of the 4 pages.

 

You can also download the General, Water and Wastewater budget PDFs, which are searchable, for anyone wanting to peruse the budget in detail.

[Posted 4-30-2024]

New York State's Affordable Housing Connectivity Program

By completing the survey, owners of affordable housing properties in New York State will be considered for no-cost broadband upgrades to their building.  Following this, the ConnectALL Office will work with Internet Service Providers to create a plan to upgrade
as many eligible properties as possible.

 

There is also an application for Internet Service Providers to apply for grant funding to participate in the program.

 

Properties that are selected will be paired with an Internet Service Provider to complete the installation.

 

For the survey for property owners to express interest, and for instructions for Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to apply for grant funding, please visit this page - https://broadband.ny.gov/affordable-housing-connectivity-program  This program runs through 2026.

 

Any owners of housing properties that might be eligible can also visit this 1-page PDF for more information.

[Posted 3-25-2024]

Free Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Training

Are you involved in a field dealing with mental health and suicide prevention and awareness.  If so, please see the upcoming FREE training opportunities that a company named Guardian Revival is hosting.  These sessions, some of which are on site (within an hour or so drive from Saugerties -- Carmel and Beacon) and some of which are virtual (Zoom) sessions, begin in March and run through December.

Typical attendees might be active and retired military and first responders, clinicians, or other mental health professionals/advocates serving the veteran & first responder populations.

The classes are titled "Applied Suicide Intervention Skills (ASIST)", "Talk Saves Lives", and "Mental Health First Aid".

For more information, please visit this online PDF page, which has further course descriptions and includes useful links, QR codes and a contact email.

[Posted 1-21-2024]