Town Of Saugerties

Bids for Removal of Structures, Rubbish and Debris, Heavy Equipment and Unregistered Cars, Plus General Clean-Up

The Town of Saugerties has posted a notice to Bidders, for removal of structures, rubbish and debris, heavy equipment and unregistered cars, plus general clean-up, involving 3 Route 212 parcels.

The bid letter can be found by clicking here or on the image on the left.

Bids are due at the Town Clerk's office by 2 p.m. on Monday, July 15th.

[Posted 7-1-2024]

Trip to the Riverview Inn Planned for Tuesday, August 20th

The Saugerties Seniors are sponsoring a trip on Tuesday, August 20th to Riverview Inn along the Delaware River in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania.

We will see the Ryan Wilson Show featuring favorite Country and Rock ‘n Roll tunes.

The cost is $70 for members and also features a scrumptious luncheon.

The bus departs the Senior Center, 207 Market St. Saugerties at 9:45 a.m. on August 20th and returns approx. 6:00 p.m.

Please call Donna 845-217-5559 for non-member rates and to make reservations.  Deadline for reservations is the end of July.

[Posted 7-1-2024]

Friends of Historic Saugerties Talk - Remember Woodstock '94

July 13, 2024, 11:00 a.m. to 1;00 p.m.

"Remember Woodstock '94: Revisiting the Spirit of Peace and Music in Saugerties" at the Saugerties Public Library Community Room  (91 Washington Avenue).

2 sessions:

First session - 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Second session - 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Free.

[Posted 6-28-2024]

Friends of the Saugerties Public Library Award Scholarships

Saugerties Public Library Co-Presidents Ray Rebholz and Jennifer Kavanagh announced that Lily Leong and Derio Blas-Perez have each been awarded $1,000 scholarships from the Friends of the Saugerties Public Library.

The scholarship is awarded to graduating Saugerties High School students who exemplify community service.   "Both students have extensive volunteer service dating to their childhood, which is impressive," said Barbara Hammerstone, co-chair, along with Elaine White, of the Friends scholarship committee.

Leong is a daughter of Heidi and Darryl Leong of Saugerties.  She will be attending SUNY Cortland majoring in early childhood education.

Blas-Perez is a son of Conchi Perez and Ivan Blas of Saugerties.  He will be attending Marist College where he plans to study business and finance.

The Friends serve as the fund-raising arm for the library and they have assisted with computer upgrades, the summer reading program, museum passes, among other needs identified by the library staff and its director.  For more information or to join the Friends, visit the Friends page of the Saugerties Public Library's website.

Shown in the photo above (l-r), Friends Co-President Jennifer Kavanagh, scholarship recipient Derio Blas-Perez, scholarship recipient Lily Leong, and Friends Treasurer and scholarship committee Co-Chair Barbara Hammerstone.

[Posted 6-25-2024]

Alex Wade Bench Dedicated at Kiersted House

Sunday, June 23rd - On a day memorializing Alex Wade and his many contributions to Saugerties, there was a bench dedication yesterday at Kiersted house for Alex Wade.

The bench was donated in Alex Wade’s memory by Mayor Bill Murphy and the Village of Saugerties.

The first person to enjoy the bench was Saugerties Farmers Market founder Barry Benepe.  He is shown in the image on the left with his wife, Judith Spektor. 

[Posted 6-24-2024]

Senator Gillibrand's Office Shares Information about Academic/Career Opportunities with Select Military Services

Senator Gillibrand and her team invite you to the 2024 Virtual Service Academy Information Night on Thursday, June 27th at 6:00PM.  Please feel free to share this information with students, families, and colleagues who you think would be interested in attending.  You may RSVP here if you are interested in learning about unique academic and career opportunities through the U.S. Military Academy, Naval Academy, Coast Guard Academy, Merchant Marine Academy, and Air Force Academy, and/or the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps and Department of Defense cyber scholarship programs.

For more information about the event, please click here to see the full invitation.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office’s Service Academy Nominations team at nominations@gillibrand.senate.gov.

Jacinta Chen | Hudson Valley Regional Director, Office of U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand  |  Jacinta_Chen@gillibrand.senate.gov  | www.gillibrand.senate.gov

[Posted 6-22-2024]

Town Planning Board Meeting - Tuesday, July 16th

There will be a Town Planning Board meeting on Tuesday, February 20th 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 6-24-2024]

Know of Someone (15-24 Age Range) Who Is Involved in a Climate Action Project?  If So, There Could be $5,000 in it for Them!

In case you haven't heard, Partners for Climate Action (PCA) is offering up to $5,000 grants for youth-led climate action projects (ages 15-24). 

[Posted 6-17-2024]

2023 Town Water District Water Quality Test Results Now Available

Each year, water tests on each of the Town's 4 water districts are conducted.  The tests take time, and the results are typically made available in the next calendar year.  Thus, the 2023 tests are now available in 2024.

The PDFs for the test results for:

• Glasco Water District
• Malden Water District
• Kings Highway Water District
• Bluestone Park Water District

can be found at the bottom of the Water/Sewer Department page, under "Documents".

[Posted 6-5-2024]

Funding Opportunities - Small/Medium Businesses Involved in Climate Solutions

The office of U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announces a new Climate Capital Guidebook.

This document highlights current federal funding opportunities—including grants, loans, loan guarantees, and cooperative agreements—for small- and medium-sized companies, both startups and established, focusing on clean energy technologies and other climate solutions.

For more information about these funding opportunities, please visit this page.

[Posted 5-31-2024]

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 is 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]

Town Seeking Parks and Buildings Security Attendant

The Town of Saugerties, Parks & Buildings Department has an opening for a Security Attendant.

[Posted 5-23-2024]

Saugerties Senior Citizen Club Seeks Bingo Caller

The Saugerties Senior Citizen Club is looking for a volunteer who can call Bingo on Tuesday and/or Friday afternoons, from 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

For more information, please call Gail at 518-380-3181.

[Posted 5-21-2024]

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]

An "Easier Access to Grant Funding" Initiative

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Dr. Basil Gooden today invited public input on a plan to make it easier for more people in rural areas to access grant funding that will strengthen their local economies, communities and quality of life.

The improvements will help lessen the burden on communities that may lack time, resources and staffing to submit successful applications.

The first two areas of focus will be equipment-only and technical assistance grants.  To submit ideas for ways in which the agency can improve these grants, email SM.RD.BetterGrants@usda.gov by May 31, 2024.

For more information about this initiative, click here to see the full USDA "Better Grants Better Service" announcement. 

[Posted 5-15-2024]

Village of Saugerties Annual Drinking Water Quality Report for 2023 Now Available

The Village of Saugerties Water Department has posted the 2023 Village of Saugerties Annual Drinking Water Quality Report.

The report indicates that once again, the Village water had no violations of the water that was tested.

For details, please download the report, which is available at this link.

[Posted 5-14-2024]

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]

The Town Announces PayPal Payment Option for 2024 Summer Day Camp Fees

The Town is currently accepting payments from any parents who wish to have their children attend the half-day or full-day Saugerties Summer Day Camp (Recreation) program. 

The discounted prices are in effect until Sunday, July 7th. 

As of Monday, May 6th, we've added a PayPal option for payments, for your convenience.

For more information, visit the Summer Day Camp (Summer Recreation) Program page.  There you will find a price list and the links for PayPal payments.

[Posted 5-6 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]

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

It's only early May, 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.

 

Applications are now available.  To obtain an application, you can download a PDF from this website's 4th of July page, or you can email saugertiesfiredepartmentevents@gmail.com.

 

The deadline for applications is a firm date of Tuesday, June 25th.

 

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

[Posted 4-27-2024]

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. 

[Posted 3-28-2024]

Plant a Tree

[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]

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]

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

Army Corps Plans Dredging of Saugerties Harbor

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]

Community Chorus -- "Saugerties Sings" -- Continuing Practice Sessions in 2024 - 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, 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]