Village Board Meeting - TODAY, Monday, July 7th
A Saugerties Village Board meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 7th at 5:30 p.m. in the Village Offices (43 Partition Street).
For the full agenda for this meeting, please visit the Village Board Agenda page.
Please contact Village Clerk Peggy Melville with any questions. pmelville@villageofsaugerties.org
[Posted 6-30-2025]
Town ZBA Public Hearing - TODAY, Monday, July 7th
The Town Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) is holding a Public Hearing on Monday, July 7th, beginning at 7 p.m. in the Saugerties Senior Center (207 Market Street).
The agenda will be available on the ZBA Agenda page. Summary:
- Public Hearing item: 1,500 square foot bulk area variance to meet HDR zoning district public water and public sewer requirements (Amanda Esposito and Sean Hammond - 43 York Street - SBL#: 29.46-3-2.100
- New Appeal item: 496 West Saugerties Road involving a parcel is zoned LDR (Low Density Residential, wherein the applicant (Isaac Nichols) is requesting a 32’ rear yard area setback to construct an addition to the garage on a pre-existing non-conforming structure and meet the 50’ rear yard setback requirement in the LDR zoning district.
- Old Business item: Sarah Burns & May Herskovitz property located at 54 Chimney Road (zoned HDR (high density residential), File #: 25-004 SBL #: 18.1-3-14-200) with Waterfront Overlay wherein the applicant is requesting a 15' rear year setback area variance to construct an addition on an existing structure and meet the 50' rear yard setback requirement in the HDR zoning district.
For more information on the ZBA, please visit the ZBA page.
[Posted 6-11-2025]
Town Board Special Meeting - Thursday, July 10th
The Saugerties Town Board will be holding a special meeting on Thursday, 7/10/25 at 4:00 p.m. at Town Hall, High St., Saugerties, NY.
Main topics are approval of a fireworks permit and an Executive Session regarding a Town of Saugerties employment item.
[Posted 7-3-2025]
Town Hall Cooling Center is Available, for Anyone Needing Relief from Current Hot Temperatures This Summer
Thankfully, the recent heat wave of 90°+ temperatures has subsided.
But keep in mind that whenever severe summer heat returns and causes anyone distress, there is a Town Hall lobby that is a designated cooling center, and is open 24/7 at Town Hall, located at 4 High St. It is in the lobby near the Tax Office and Police Department. For anyone unfamiliar with the Town Hall layout and/or where its entrance is, please visit this page.
The Police Department can be reached at 845-246-9800 for any questions.
Good page for reviewing safety during times of excessive heat
[Posted 6-21-2025. Updated 6-23-2025.Updated again 6-26-2025.]
Newly Renovated Poughkeepsie Social Security Office Open for Business
Public Affairs Specialist Odily Bonila announced that the Poughkeepsie Social Security Office will reopen on Monday, June 30, 2025. "The newly renovated office is a modern facility aimed at better serving the public. The public entrance is now located at 4 Academy Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, around the corner from its former entrance.For a larger map of the SSA office's location, please click here or on the map thumbnail above.
[Posted 6-26-2025]
Do You Have a Renewable Electricity Supply Contact with HVCP?
June 2025 - The CCA renewable electricity supply contract through Hudson Valley Community Power (HVCP) will end after June.
Need help deciding what choice to make for your energy supplier?
Click here for a letter from Direct Energy Services LLC that might help you.
[Posted 6-18-2025]
Town of Saugerties - Waste and Recycling Workers Week Customer Feedback
In late May/early June, celebrating National Waste & Recycling Workers Week, the Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency (UCRRA) distributed a survey to collect customer opinions of Ulster County Transfer Stations and their employees.
They recently shared the results with Supervisor Fred Costello and other municipality heads, and they are being further shared with you here.
A typical comment about the Saugerties Transfer Station: "The people who work there - knowledgeable and always friendly. They are happy to let you know about different materials, how to separate, what’s recyclable or not. And I love that there is a food waste composting program!".
The Town is delighted with the responses, and are proud of the team that make the Town of Saugerties Transfer Station a great place to visit.
For the full set of responses, please click here or on the image on the upper left.
THANK YOU, SAUGERTIES, FOR THE GREAT FEEDBACK AND FOR MAKING GOOD USE OF OUR TRANSFER STATION.
[Posted 6-13-2025]
Ulster County Transportation Council Invites the Public to Comment on their Transportation Plans for Ulster Co.
Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger, Chair of the Ulster County Transportation Council (UCTC), invites the public to comment on UCTC’s draft Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for Federal fiscal years (FFY) 2026 – 2030 and proposed amendments to the current FFY 2023 – 2027 TIP.
A public meeting will be held TOMORROW, Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at the Ulster County Office Building – Legislative Chambers, 244 Fair Street on the 6th Floor in Kingston from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. The meeting will also be broadcast remotely via Zoom (link will be posted here before the meeting).
Here is a link to get to the PDF of the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Plan.
And here is a link to the full press release, announcing this public comment opportunity.
The public comment period ends Wednesday June 18, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.
[Posted 6-5-2025]
Town Planning Board Meeting - Tuesday, July 15th
There will be a Town Planning Board meeting on Tuesday, July 15th at 7:30 p.m. in the Greco Senior Center (207 Market Street).
The public hearing topics are:
- Minor subdivision (2-lots) on land located at 43 York Street (SBL #29.46-3-2.100) and owned by Michael J. Esposito Jr.
- Site plan/special use permit (cell tower) on land located at 417 Washington Avenue Extension (SBL #18.1-3-55) and owned by Town of Saugerties. Applicant is Cellco d/b/a Verizon Wireless.
- Minor subdivision (2-lot) on land located at 1058 Churchland Lane (SBL #17.4-1-10.111) and owned by Peter Williams Larson.
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 6-24-2025]
Consider Opting In for Messages from the Village Water Department
From the Village of Saugerties Water Department: Please note that you will receive an "opt-in" notification on Thursday, 5/22/2025 at about 10 a.m. from the Water Department if there is a phone number able to receive a text on file with us. This is not spam!
Many of you have already requested our notifications service, and now we just need this for the Village of Saugerties Water Department to be registered with 10DLC. Meeting 10DLC registration requirements is necessary to be able to continue to send SMS notifications through Muni-Link (our water Department software).
Should you not wish to opt-in, you can reach out to vdavide@village.saugerties.ny.us and request your preferred method of contact be email or a voice call.
Thank you for your cooperation!
[Posted 5-19-2025]
2024 Village of Saugerties Drinking Water Quality Report Now Available
From the Village of Saugerties Water Department:
To comply with State and Federal regulations regarding our drinking water, the Village of Saugerties issues an annual report describing the quality of the drinking water it is providing. The report is typically issued around May of each year, and it reports on detailed measurements and analysis of the Village's drinking water from the prior year.
The report can be found at https://village.saugerties.ny.us/application/files/2117/4774/0207/water_quality_2024.pdf
If you have any questions about this report, or about your drinking water, please contact Michael Hopf, Water Superintendent, Village of Saugerties, 43 Partition Street, Saugerties, NY 12477 or at telephone number 845-246-8958.
[Posted 5-20-2025]
Saugerties Society of Little Gardens
The Saugerties Society of Little Gardens club will hold their Annual Plant and Bake Sale on Saturday May 17 at the CVS Plaza in front of Big Lots from 8:30 a.m. to Noon.
On May 21st, the club will be planting flowers in the pole boxes in the Village at Seamon Park and at the Kiersted House (119 Main Street).
Saugerties Society of Little Gardens is engaged in activities that support the beautification of the village. The club is accepting new members interested in flowers, gardening, and promoting environmental awareness. Contact club president Dale Winchester (dale.winchester1027@gmail.com) if you are interested.
[Posted 5-6-2025]
In Recognition of International Compost Awareness week (May 1-7), the Town Transfer Station Reminds You That They Offer FREE 5-Gallon Buckets to Transfer Station Permit Holders (While Supplies Last)
First Week of May, 2025 - GET INTO COMPOSTING
Free Composting 5-gallon buckets!
These buckets are perfect for food scraps ... and available for free at the Saugerties Transfer Station for anyone who has a Transfer Station permit.
While supplies last.
Celebrating May 1-7 International Composting Awareness Week.
Want to know more about composting in Saugerties? Visit the Transfer Station page by clicking this link or the image on the left, and open the "Composting" section.
[Posted 5-4-2025]
Were You a Hudson Valley Community Power CCA Customer as of July 18, 2022? You Might Be Owed a Compensation Check.
The refund checks are being sent to eligible Columbia Utilities Power, LLC customers due to Columbia's premature (July 2022) contract termination with participating towns such as Saugerties
.
And for further information and updates (including the phone number of the settlement administrator), please visit https://www.hudsonvalleycommunitypower.com or call the settlement administrator at 844-804-4105.
[Posted 5-2-2025]
Saugerties' First Annual EARTH DAY WEEK Engages the Community - Recap
Saugerties held the first annual SAUGERTIES EARTH DAY WEEK to engage the community in discussion of the earth’s systems and the science around climate warming.
There were over 20 speakers and performers, 12 venues, and 34 events from April 22nd thru April 27th.
The support from 10 fellow organizations and 30 businesses assured its success.
Projects that will benefit the earth has emerged from the week's events, and you can get involved in them by emailing SaugertiesEarthWeek@gmail.com.
For a full-page recap of the event, with some photos such as the above image of a call to action by Jeremy Cherson, Riverkeeper - Government Affairs, please click here. https://saugerties.ny.us/application/files/3317/4600/8272/April_28_Press_Release_-_Saugerties_Earth_Day_Week.pdf
[Posted 4-30-2025]
A Big "Thank You" to Everyone Who Made This Year's Green & Clean Days a Success
Fred Costello Jr., the Town of Saugerties Supervisor and Town Board Members Leeanne Thornton, Peg Nau, Mike Ivino and Zach Horton would like to thank the participants listed below for their involvement during the Green & Clean Days which were held on April 12, 13, 26 & 27, 2025. The participants' collection of roadside litter along town roads have once again aided in the beautification and greening of Saugerties.
Thank you volunteer Team Captains Matt Gillis and members of Archtop Fiber (Bob Howe, Barbara Krzywonos, Amy Feinberg, Barbara Hammerstone, Annie & Mark Hoffstatter and Jessica Brott), Jennifer Mangione & agents from Grist Mill Real Estate, Donna McClain, MaryAlice Lindquist, Beth Woodard, Cindy Saporito, David Budd, Mike Harkavy & Barbara Bravo , Sarah Vogwill, Andrea Giarraputo, Sandra Smith, Charles Staby, Richard Frisbie & Edward Leavitt, Mike MacIsaac, Chris Allen, Laura Howard, Sagazie Family, Edith Bolt, Michelle Aizenstat, Edward Bird, Cyn Kendall, Gaynor Ellis, Christine Vierstra & members of the Highwoods Reformed Church, Stephanie Bassler & members of the Saugerties Democratic Committee and the volunteer team members who helped these individuals with the project.
The Town of Saugerties is very fortunate to have such an asset as these volunteers that have pitched in to do their part for the community.
A special thanks goes out to the Transfer Station Manager Doug Myer and his employees for the collection of the gathered roadside litter and for accepting/disposal of the litter.
[Posted 4-29-2025]
Update - Platte Clove Road Status - NOW OPEN
NEW NEWS AS OF MAY 8TH - "By Order of Town of Hunter Highway Superintendent Robert Blain, Platte Clove Mountain Road is now officially open for the season!" (announced on the Facebook page of Town of Hunter Supervisor Sean Mahoney).
There are 3 resources for anyone keenly interested in the open/closed status of this road:
- The Town of Saugerties has a page -- https://saugerties.ny.us/platte-clove-road-status -- that tries to keep up with the status, keying off of some other sources. Maybe a good place to check.
- Following the Town of Hunter Supervisor's Sean Mahoney's FB page might help.
- For those eager for regular reports about the status of Platte Clove Road, especially pertaining to hiking in that area, please visit the Mountain Hiking page "Is Platte Clove Road Open or Closed?".
[Posted 4-29-2025. Updated 5-10-2025]
No Town ZBA Meeting in the Month of May
The Town Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) is not holding a Public Hearing/Meeting in May.
There are no new items or outstanding current items to be discussed.
The next ZBA meeting is planned to be held on June 2nd, 2025.
[Posted 4-29-2025]
The Town of Saugerties Summer Camp (Summer Recreation) Program is Open for 2025 Sign-Ups
For the 63rd consecutive summer, the Saugerties Summer Youth Recreation Program will take place. Once again, both half-day and full day programs are being offered. The Program runs from Monday, July 7th through Friday, August 15th.
Preregistration is now happening for this summer season.
Take advantage of the lower pre-registration prices now, because come July, on-site registration prices are higher.
Forms for downloading and filling out are available on the Summer Recreation Program page. That same page covers pricing and the option of using PayPal for payments.
[Posted 4-25-2025]
Village Budget for 2025-2026 Available Online
The Village of Saugerties budget for fiscal year 2025-2026 is available on this Village website Budgets page - https://village.saugerties.ny.us/government/village-budgets
[Posted 4-22-2025]
Save the Date! American Legion Will Hold a Roast Pork Loin Dinner (from Stone Pony) on Tuesday, May 13
Once again, this month, the American Legion team is offering you an opportunity to get yourself some great Roast Pork Loin dinners, cooked up by the folks at the Stone Pony.
It's all happening on Tuesday, May 13th, from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at the American Legion, 30 John Street
Get your orders in (see the poster on the left for details.)
Eat in or take out.
Please reserve by Friday, May 9th.
[Posted 4-17-2025]
"Roll for a Cause" - Support Wellness for All First Responders in Ulster County
Our First Responder community in Ulster County and surrounding areas have dealt with many unforeseen tragic events in one form or another. Sheriff Juan Figueroa has helped the Ulster County Sheriff’s Office create a Wellness Program, which consists of a Resiliency Officer Program and Critical Incident Stress Management Team (CISM).
The goal of the Wellness Program is to help support our community of First Responders to become resilient and help them going forward by offering them much needed support. We need to take better care of our first responders.
On upcoming step is a Wellness Fundraiser being held at Kingston Lane Bowling Alley on Sunday, June 1st from 9:00 a.m. until Noon.
All the proceeds raised from this event will directly support Ulster County First Responders, Police, Fire, EMS, and Dispatchers throughout the year. If you’re interested in participating, please click here or on the image on the left for a PDF flyer with details on how to sign up and support Ulster County’s Heros! (The 3-page PDF includes a larger image of the one shown on the left.)
[Posted 4-1/2025]
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.
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]
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.
The weekly practices are on hiatus from early June to September 9th, when they resume in earnest.
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.===============
[Posted 1-7-2025]
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]
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.
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.
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]
Are you receiving the NY State STAR benefits that are owed to you?
The School Tax Relief (STAR) program offers property tax relief to eligible New York State homeowners.
If you're not sure of your STAR registration status, you may be missing out on a nice, yearly check from New York State.
[Posted 5-20-2024]
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 Vietnam Veterans Memorial planned for 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).
The VFW logo is shown in the sample image ... you get to choose one of 34 logos, including the various armed forces, Kiwanis Club, Lions Club, Masons, Knights of Columbus, Elks, Town of Saugerties, Village of Saugerties, Blue Kats and the American Flag. Or for $25 more, you can add your own logo.
[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]
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[Posted 4-30-2024]
New York State's Affordable Housing Connectivity Program
as many eligible properties as possible.
[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]