Town Of Saugerties

DPW Spring Cleanup (Leaves/Brush/Sticks) Begins Today

The cleanup schedule for leaves, brush and sticks (nothing over 6 inches in diameter or 6 feet in length) is underway.

The cleanup begins TODAY, Monday, April 14th and will end roughly 2 weeks later, on Friday, April 25th.

Please separate leaves from brush and sticks, so that the cleanup can proceed efficiently.

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

Thank you for your cooperation, and for taking part in the annual Spring cleanup in the Village of Saugerties!

[Posted 4-5-2025.  Updated 4-11-2025 and 4/14/2025..]

Town Planning Board Meeting - TOMORROW, Tuesday, April 15th

There will be a Town Planning Board meeting on Tuesday, April 15th at 7:30 p.m. in the Greco Senior Center (207 Market Street).

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 4-3-2025]

Town Board Meeting - Wednesday, April 16th

A Town Board Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 16th.

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.

The "Privilege of the Floor" part of the agenda includes Shabazz Jackson and Josephine Papagni from Greenway Environmental Services presenting a Zero Waste Initiative.

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 4-7-2025]

Ulster County Announces 2025 Charlie Schaller (Traffic Safety) Award Nominations

Mr. Charles Schaller was the Ulster County Traffic Safety Coordinator for approximately 10 years and had a long-term interest in traffic safety and keeping the roadways safe for Ulster County, New York residents.  

The ‘Charles Schaller Award’ is an Ulster County award, and is an annual recognition of an individual who is dedicated, devoted, and committed to traffic safety.  

Nominee write-ups should demonstrate outstanding service and dedication in protecting and serving the citizens of this county in one or more of the following fields: Traffic Safety, First Responder, Law Enforcement, Highway Official, Transportation Planning and Transportation Education.

To download a  2-page nomination form PDF, click here or on the image on the left.

The deadline for Application/Nomination is Monday, April 14, 2025.

[Posted 4-10-2025]

Saugerties Preps for First Earth Day Week

Plans for Saugerties’ first-ever Earth Day Week are underway, thanks to a committee of volunteers who have been meeting since February to plan a series of immersive experiences, speakers, performances, and more.

The week-long event, scheduled for April 22-27, is designed for all ages and aims to educate and inspire individual and collective actions toward a more sustainable Saugerties and world.

The kick-off event will take place on Earth Day, Tuesday, April 22, at 6 p.m. at The Orpheum, featuring local professors, ecologists, and advocates.  Earlier that day, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., families can join interactive activities at the Tidewater Center (61 East Bridge Street), including fishing and bio-remediating art.

Stay tuned for further coverage of this coming series of events, which will be featured on our online calendar.

For more information, please visit the Saugerties Earth Day Week website.  You can also peruse an article from the online newspaper The Overlook about the Saugerties Earth Day Week by clicking here or on the image (above left).

[Posted 4-6-2025]

Business Owners! You have the remainder of April to apply for the 2025 HIRE Vets Medallion Award!

[Posted 4-3-2025]

Saugerties Senior Club Announces Thursday, May 8th Day Trip to see the Musical "Swing"!

Announcing a Saugerties Seniors day trip to the Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, to see the musical "SWING", celebrating the music and dance of the swing era of jazz.

It's happening Thursday, May 8, 2025.  The bus leaves the Greco Senior Center, 207 Market St, at 8:30 a.m. and returns approximately 6:30 p.m.

The Tour includes transportation, driver gratuity, luncheon, the show and a wonderful dessert buffet.

The price is $94.00 for members.  There is an additional fee of $15.00 for non-members.

For reservations, please call Donna at 845-246-3196.

For more info about the musical, click here or on the image above.

[Posted 3-31-2025]

Friends of the Saugerties Public Library Once Again Offering Higher Education Scholarships

The Friends of the Saugerties Public Library have announced that they are offering two $1,000 scholarships.  Applications are available in the Saugerties High School counselors' office.  They are also planned to be available online, on the Saugerties Public Library website.  (We'll update this page with a link, when that happens.)

The deadline for submitting an application is Wednesday, April 30th.

This scholarship will be awarded to graduating seniors, from the Town or Village of Saugerties, who are eligible to attend a college or university in pursuit of higher education.  The scholarship recipient will be selected on the basis of these factors: a written essay and volunteer service to the school, to the Saugerties Public Library and/or to the community in general. 

[Posted 3-28-2025]

Learn about "IMAGINE Ulster" and Their Plans for Arts and Culture in Ulster County ... Join an Upcoming Watch Party

IMAGINE Ulster invites you to their public presentation of the Ulster County Arts and Culture Plan – IMAGINE Ulster.  

This special event will be held on April 22, from 6-7 PM.  The consultant team from Lord Cultural Resources will present the plan online to in-person watch parties across the county to mark this important milestone!  The Saugerties watch party will be held at The Local, 16 John Street.

At these gatherings, you’ll have the chance to hear about the plan’s development, outcomes, and next steps.  You’ll also have the opportunity to connect with fellow artists, cultural workers, and community members to celebrate this shared vision for the arts and culture in Ulster County.

For more information and a larger image of the one shown above left, please click here or on the image.

[Posted 4-10-2025]

Saugerties Splashpad Fundraiser, Upcoming in May

On Thursday, May 22nd, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., there will be a Brooks BBQ fundraiser held at Cantine Field's large pavilion.

It is to benefit the planned Saugerties (Cantine Field) Splashpad.

Come one, come all.  Bring your hunger, bring  your money.  Later on, on some hot summer day, you and your children will be happy to have a Splashpad to splash around in.
 

[Posted 4-10-2025]

Ulster County Year 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan Update - Take a Survey & Share Your Thoughts

The Ulster County Transportation Council’s (UCTC's) Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) looks ahead twenty-five years to establish a framework for the safe and efficient development, management, and operation of surface transportation systems.  Updated at least every 5 years, the plan covers the UCTC’s Metropolitan Planning Area, which is all of Ulster County.  This long-term perspective is especially valuable, as transportation projects often require significant time to progress from concept to planning, design, and ultimately, construction.  The Plan plays a key role in guiding priorities and decision-making for the region's transportation system.

The UCTC invites you to take their survey.  (Read the full letter announcing this survey, by clicking here.)

Take the 2050 transportation plan survey here: www.fhistudio-apps.com/arnie/#/workshop/UCTCLRTP and have your say!

Written comments or hard copies of the survey may be requested through the Ulster County Transportation Council, c/o Brian Slack, 244 Fair Street, PO Box 1800, Kingston, NY 12402-1800 or emailed to bsla@co.ulster.ny.us

The public comment period ends Monday June 30th, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.

Town of Saugerties Supervisor Fred Costello Jr. announces Saugerties Green & Clean Days

The dates are Saturday, April 12th; Sunday, April 13th; Saturday, April 26th and Sunday, April 27th. 

All Saugerties residents are invited to celebrate Earth Day (which falls on Tuesday, April 22nd) by pitching in to clean up roadside litter throughout the town.  The sign-up sheet and orange trash bags with the town logo will be available at the Town Clerk’s Office at Town Hall, 4 High Street starting on Monday, 3-31-25, at no cost to Green & Clean participants.  

Pick a road and sign up your team or go it alone.  Filled orange trash bags with the town logo can be left on the roadsides and will be picked up by the Highway Dept. on Monday, 4-14-25 and Monday, 4-28-25.  

Just a friendly reminder that the following items cannot be included as part of the litter that will be picked up by the Saugerties Transfer Station Personnel: paint, electronics and TVs.  Become a part of the "greening" of Saugerties and help keep America beautiful!   For further information you can contact the Supervisor's Office at 845-246-2800 ext. 345.

[Posted 3-19-2025]

Ulster County Announces "Restoring Stream Buffers" Initiative

Ulster County Soil & Water Conservation District are helping to spread the word about the DEC’s Hudson Estuary Trees for Tribs program, which provides free native trees and shrubs to landowners to help restore stream buffers. 

Who can apply for these free trees?  Landowners, property managers (in partnership with the landowner(s), municipalities, community groups, and non-profit organizations (with permission from the landowner), when the trees will be used on property along streams and waterways within the Hudson River Estuary Grant Program boundary (Saugerties is entirely within the boundary).

For a copy of a useful 9-page PDF with all the details, please visit:

https://saugerties.ny.us/application/files/1417/4231/2325/Restoring_Stream_Buffers_Municipal_Toolkit_Ulster_County.pdf

Photo on the left courtesy of NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation (DEC).

[Posted 3-18-2025]

Saugerties Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Is Hiring a Secretary

The Town of Saugerties Historic Preservation Commission is seeking to hire a secretary to assist the commission with the following duties :

• Attend and record each monthly board meeting on the third Monday of each month at the Greco Senior Center from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• Manage the Webex Owl system for recording the meeting.  Instructions will be provided.
• Transcribe and distribute the meeting to commission members and the Town Website.

Hourly wage will depend upon experience and confirmed duties.

Kindly respond to styarabek@yahoo.com for a confidential discussion.

[Posted 3-17-2025]

Saugerties Chamber Announces 2025 Mery Rosado Memorial Scholarship

The Saugerties Chamber of Commerce is please to announce that the application for the 2025 Mery Rosado Memorial Scholarship is now available in the High School Guidance Office.

This scholarship will be awarded to a graduating Saugerties High School senior planning to enter at two- or four-year higher education program.

The funding for this scholarship was established from a portion of the proceeds from the 2024 Chamber Street Art auction.

The application will also be available on the Chamber website at DiscoverSaugerties.com.

The deadline for the application to be turned into the Guidance Office is Friday, April 25, 2025.

The winning candidate will be announced as part of the High School awards ceremony.

If you have any questions, please email info@DiscoverSaugerties.com.

[Posted 3-11-2025]

Burn Bans in Effect in the Town (and Village) of Saugerties

Saugerties residents should be aware that there are State, County, Town and Village laws that regulate any open burning that might be planned to take place in Saugerties.

Here is an up-to-date (as of March 2025) net of what you should know and familiarize yourself with:

• Normally, NY State identifies a brush-burning-ban period each year.  On this year's NY State "Open Burning" page -- https://dec.ny.gov/environmental-protection/air-quality/open-burning -- that ban period was from March 16th through May 14th.  This page is also a handy reference for what can and cannot be burned, campfire safety and the problems with burning trash in general and using burn barrels in particular.
  
  Note that on March 9, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul issued a burn ban that includes Ulster County, due to increased fire activity and increased potential for wildfires.  The burn ban is in effect until March 16th, when the statewide burn ban will go into effect until May 14th.
   
• The Village of Saugerties has a year-round open-burning ban. 

For more information on burn bans, please visit this website's "Burn Ban" page.  Those using TextMyGov can text keywords such as "burn ban" or "open burning" to 845-681-6110 get to the information they need.

[Posted 3-10-2025]

HVNCVR Announces Their 1st Annual Gala

[Posted 3-1-2025]

Town of Saugerties Awarded a $100,000 NYSERDA Grant

The Town of Saugerties was recently awarded $100,000 by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to purchase two, battery electric light-duty trucks to replace aging gas-powered vehicles.

The all-electric trucks help reduce Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions, are more efficient and cost less to operate.  The new trucks are for use primarily on public roads and highways by the Department of Parks, Recreation and Buildings, and the Waste Water Treatment Department.

Town Supervisor Fred Costello, Jr. stated his gratitude to NYSERDA for providing the funding, and to the town’s Conservation Advisory Commission Climate Smart Task Force for its work in documenting the town’s Clean Energy Communities (CEC) high-impact actions that qualified the town for the grant.

For the full details, please click here to see the press release for this award.

[Posted 2-27-2025]

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]

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]

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]

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 Z&M 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]