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4th of July Planning Underway ... Want to be in the Parade? Let the Fire Department Know!

Bagpipes - 2022 4th of July Parade smaller.webp

It's only April, but the Fire Department is busy planning and preparing for the great Saugerties 4th of July parade.

If you or your group is interested in participating in the parade, it's time to let the Fire Department know about it.

This year's theme is "Born in the USA!"

Applications are now available. To request an application, please email saugertiesfiredepartmentevents@gmail.com.

We look forward to another great year of celebration in the community!

[Posted 4-27-2024]

The Town Transfer Station is Celebrating Earth Day (which was 4/22) with a free Composting Bucket Give-Away this Saturday, April 27th

Join us TODAY, Saturday, April 27th at the Town of Saugerties Transfer Station to celebrate Earth Day and claim your free composting bucket (limited quantities available).

Help us reduce waste going to landfills by composting!

Get started this weekend!

For more information about the Town of Saugerties Transfer Station, please click here.

And for a larger version of the image on the left, please click here or on the image itself.

[Posted 4-26-2024]

Saugerties Fish and Game Club Annual Fishing Tournament

The Saugerties Fish and Game Club announces their 13th annual Youth Fishing Tournament at the Blue Mountain Reservoir.

Free Admission.

Sign-ups begin at 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, May 19th.

The fishing starts at 9:00 a.m. and runs to Noon.

For a larger view of the image on the left, click here or on the image itself.

[Posted 4-26-2024]

A "Green & Clean" Thank You, from Supervisor Fred Costello and the Town Board

The Town of Saugerties Supervisor Fred Costello Jr. and Saugerties Town Board Members -- Leeanne Thornton, Peg Nau, Mike Ivino and Zach Horton -- would like to thank the listed participants for their involvement during the Green & Clean Days which were held on April 13, 14, 20 & 21, 2024 for their collection of roadside litter along town roads to aid in the beautification and greening of Saugerties.

For the list of participants, please click here or on the image on the left.

[Posted 4-23-2024]

Blood Drive - Centerville Cedar Grove Fire House - Monday, May 20th

The Centerville Cedar Grove Fire House is the location for an upcoming blood drive, happening 1 to 7 p.m. on Monday, May 20th.

Appointments are strongly encouraged. The link for making appointments is https://donate.nybc.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/322108

For a larger image of the poster on the left (which will make it easier to use the QR code, if desired, click here or on the poster itself.

[Posted 4-19-2024]

American Legion Scholarships - Deadline for Submitting Applications - Wednesday, May 15th

Your friends at the Saugerties American Legion announce applications can be submitted for the Lamouree-Hackett American Legion Post 72 Scholarship Program.

Each scholarship is for $500, and the scholarships are for graduating Saugerties High School Seniors.

Please contact your School Counseling Center for the 2024 application.

Deadline for submitting - Wednesday, May 15th.

For more information, please contact Ray Teitter (914-388-7835) or Vince Buono (845-802-3836).

[Posted 4-18-2024]

Small Business Owner, or Budding Entrepreneur? Consider attending the SBA's Virtual Summit

National Small Business Week Virtual Summit.webp

This free online event will happen Tuesday, April 30th and Wednesday, May 1st. It is packed with business workshops, networking opportunities, information on federal resources, and insights from expert speakers geared toward entrepreneurs looking to start and grow businesses.

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

[Posted 4-18-2024]

Town of Saugerties Seeking Counselors and Activity Directors for Summer Youth Recreation Program

Are you or perhaps your teenage child 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 an activity director. Activity directors direct activities such as sports, arts, and nature. Counselors work with age specific groups that range from 4-15.

We also need an assistant director and medical director, if you have the right credentials. The Town Youth Recreation Program is also offering Counselor-In-Training opportunities. Applicants for this position must be at least 16 years of age or at least in 9th grade. This is an unpaid position but could lead to a paid position in the future. You will be having fun outdoors all summer at the Cantine Memorial Field 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. until 1:00 p.m. for part time. Applications are available on this site (click here - and see the bottom of that page) or you can visit the Town Clerk at Saugerties Town Hall (4 High Street).

[Posted 3-28-2024]

Plant a Tree

Advice from your friends at the Conservation Advisory Commission and Climate Smart Task Force.

Be climate smart ... plant trees.

For a full-size version of the image on the left, click here or on the image.

[Posted 3-27-2024]

Town ZBA Public Hearing - Monday, May 6, 2024

zoning-board meeting.webp The Town Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) is holding a Public Hearing on Monday, May 6, 2024, beginning at 7 p.m. in the Building Department Conference Room in Town Hall (4 High Street). Please note the change from the usual ZBA meeting location.

The agenda is available on the ZBA Agenda page.

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

[Posted 4-2-2024]

Thursday, May 9th Session - Prep for Natural or Man-Made Disasters (RSVP)

Poster for the May 9th Session - Click on it to get to a page that explains it.

On Thursday, May 9th, at 1:00 p.m., HealthAlliance Hospital will be partnering with the Citizen Preparedness Corps to provide the community with the tools and resources to prepare for and respond to natural or man-made disasters. The training will be led by the New York National Guard and experts from the NYS Division of Homeland Security's Office of Emergency Management and Office of Fire Prevention and Control. This training will be followed by a "Stop the Bleed" information session by the trauma team at HealthAlliance Hospital.

The event will take place at the City of Kingston Council Chambers - 420 Broadway Kingston, NY, 12401.

If you would like to attend, please fill out the RSVP form here - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KCC050924 or you can RSVP to Pavan Naidu (Director, Government & Community Relations, Westchester Medical Center). Pavan.Naidu@wmchealth.org

For more information (a larger version of the image on the left), please click here or on the image.

[Posted 3-27-2024]

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]

DPW Announces Village Spring Clean-Up

SPRING CLEAN SCHEDULE 2024.webp Once again, the Village Department of Public Works is announcing their Spring Clean-Up.

It all happens in a 2 week span - Monday, April 15th through Friday, April 26th.

This is an opportunity for Villagers who are in the process of doing the usual Spring cleaning of their yards to put their brush and leaves curbside (after Wednesday, April 10th), so that the DPW trucks can conveniently pick them up and take them away from your yard.

The April 10th date is established so that another Springtime activity of the DPW, street sweeping, can take place efficiently along the curbs by your house.

As the image on the left says, please separate brush from leaves. And please do not place anything curbside that is over 6 inches in diameter or over 6 feet in length.

Pickup will be made one time only, on each street.

[Posted 3-19-2024]

Pickleball-Logo smaller.webp A message from Saugerties Pickleball organizer Diane Myer -

The Saugerties Pickleball Club at the Donlon Auditorium will start playing outside at the Cantine Pickleball Courts every Wednesday starting, April 3rd from 10 a.m. to Noon.

Weather permitting. All levels are welcome.

There is no cost for outside play on the Cantine Field courts.

Logo on the left is by the winner of the Saugerties Pickleball logo contest, Becky Drexler.

[Posted 3-19-2024]

American Legion Roast Pork Dinner - Order by Friday, May 10th

May Roast Pork Dinner copy.webp If you are a Stone Pony Roast Pork dinner lover ... you're in luck!

Coming May 15th is an American-Legion-hosted Roast Pork Loin dinner, prepared by the great Stone Pony staff. It takes place at the Legion Post #72 (30 John Street) on Wednesday, May 15th.

You can enjoy dinner at the American Legion on 5/15, or you can opt for take-out.

But whatever you choose, please reserve your meal(s) by Friday, May 10th, by calling, texting or emailing Kevin Pendergast. His numbers are: 845-706-8083 (cell) or 845-246-9783 (home).

These dinners are not to be missed.

[Posted 4-12-2024]

Summer Recreation Program Pre-Registration Has Begun

Summer Rec Games.webp The Saugerties Summer Youth Recreation Program will take place beginning Monday, July 8th and will run through Friday, August 16th. Both half-day and full day programs are available, Monday through Friday.

Pre-registration is now happening for this summer season, and forms are available on the Summer Recreation page, for downloading and filling out.

That page will soon have a PayPal button added, so you'll have the option of paying online. Stay tuned. Will be announced here and on the Saugerties Village Facebook page.

Take advantage of the pre-registration prices now, because if you wait until on-site registration takes place, prices will be higher.

[Posted 3-13-2024]

Winner of Saugerties Pickleball Logo Contest Announced

Becky Drexler copy.webp Diane Myers of the Saugerties Pickleball Club has announced that the winner of the Saugerties Pickleball Logo Contest is Becky Pickleball-Logo copy.webp Drexler (l).

The winning logo can be seen on the right, and will be used for any future Saugerties Pickleball stories.

[Posted 3-11-2024]

Cantine Field Pickleball Courts Will Close Temporarily for Installation of New Fencing

No Pickleball March 13th copy.webp Note from Greg Chorvas, Cantine Field Superintendent -

Please be advised, the Saugerties Pickleball Courts in the Cantine Veterans Sports Complex will be closed Wednesday, March 13th, for the installation of spectator fencing.

Courts should reopen no later than 5 p.m. on that day. The closure is necessary for the safety of the public, along with the work crew. We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank You!

[Posted 3-9-2024]

Support the American Legion and Maybe Win Yourself a Nice Gas Griddle

american legion - spring raffle - blackstone copy.webp The Legion's Spring Raffle is for a Blackstone 35 inch, 4 burner Gas Griddle. The Drawing is June 6th at 7 p.m. You can buy tickets up until the June 11 drawing.

Tickets are $5 each, 3 for $10 or 7 for $20. Tax deductible. Local delivery only. Winner need not be present. Sponsored by PC Smith & Son, Inc. ACE Hardware.

Tickets available from:
- The American Legion (30 John Street, Saugerties)
- Smith Hardware (227 Main Street, Saugerties)
- The Flower Garden (3164 Route 9W, Saugerties)
- Quick Stop (Route 32 near the Kingston Ulster Airport). Gas station/deli that regularly announces their lottery winners.

Good luck!

[Posted 3-4-2024]

Free Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Training

Mental-Health-Counseling copy.webp 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]

Village Accepting Applications for Lifeguards - Full-Time and Part-Time

Village Beach copy.webp The Village of Saugerties Buildings, Parks and Grounds Department is seeking full time and part time lifeguards for the Village Beach and Lions Playground Wading (Kiddie) pool. The season runs from May 27th to Sept. 2nd, Monday – Sunday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. $20.00 per hour.

Candidates for the Lifeguard position must have an American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certificate and American Red Cross Basic Life Support CPR Certificate. Reimbursement for certification classes is available upon completion of the course. Visit this YMCA page for certification info.

Applications for employment are available at the Village of Saugerties municipal offices at 43 Partition Street or applications they can be downloaded here. Email completed applications to kbrown@villageofsaugerties.org or drop them off at 43 Partition Street, Saugerties, NY 12477.
[Posted 2-7-2024]

Army Corps Plans Dredging of Saugerties Harbor

According to the U.S. Army Corps Fact Sheet for Saugerties Harbor, maintenance dredging is planned for fiscal year 2024 in the tidal Esopus Creek.

A survey of the channel from last year shows areas less than the controlled depth of 12′ in the mouth of the creek near the lighthouse and within the inside bend of the creek on the north side along Lighthouse Drive.

Existing environmental restrictions require all in-water work to be completed between August 15th and October 31th.

More information about the dredging plans is available here.

[Posted 2-6-2024]

Household Carbon Footprint Calculator

The Saugerties Climate Smart Task Force is sharing a link with you. By clicking here or clicking the image on the left, you'll get to the Environmental Protection Agency's Household Carbon Footprint Calculator.

It covers 3 aspects of your footprint:

Household
Transportation
Generated waste

And it provides tips for possibly improving whatever your score is today.

[Posted 2-2-2024]

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

Saugerties VFW Post 5034 is selling engraved bricks that will be part of the foundation for a planned Vietnam Veterans Memorial planned at Cantine Field.

If you are interested in possibly participating, please visit this page -- https://4everbricks.com/donors/post5034/ -- which will provide you with further information, including a layout of the Memorial and instructions on obtaining and filling out an order form for the brick(s).

[Posted 12-2023]

Community Chorus -- "Saugerties Sings" -- Continuing Practice Sessions in 2024 - Come Join Us!

Saugerties Sings 2.webp 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, continued to run practices on Wednesdays, through December 20th, and after a holiday break, the practices will resume on Wednesday, January 17th at the Trinity Church Chapel (adjacent to the Church), 32 Church Street (Route 9W) until Wednesday, May 15th.

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. On-site parking is available.

For further information, contact Gerri Ryan at fiddlestitchtoday@gmail.com.

[Posted 1-8-2024]