Village Water Department Drinking Water Public Notification
We have posted a notification PDF that informs that we missed a deadline in some recently updated regulations requiring inventorying and reporting on over 1,500 water service lines in the Village of Saugerties. This task hits hardest on small municipalities like us, versus larger cities and town. In addition to the number of lines we deal with, we have 125 years or so of records to inspect and factor into the work to satisfy the EPA.
We are confident we will complete the inventory/reporting tasks mentioned in the notification PDF, by the August 31, 2025 deadline that's mentioned therein.
To get to a page with more details, including the PDF with our notification to you, please click here or on the image (upper left).
[Posted 8-1-2025]
Village Board Meeting - Monday, August 4th
A Saugerties Village Board meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 4th at 5:30 p.m. in the Village Offices (43 Partition Street).
Topics include "Proclamation - Joe Gavner" and "Resolution #8 - Ulster County, NY Hazard Mitigation Plan".
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 8-1-2025]
Town ZBA Public Hearing - Monday, August 4th
The Town Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) is holding a Public Hearing on Monday, August 4th, beginning at 7 p.m. in the Saugerties Senior Center (207 Market Street).
The agenda will be available on the ZBA Agenda page. Summary:
- Agenda item - 15’ rear yard setback area variance - Sarah Burns & May Herskovitz - 54 Chimney Road - SBL#: 18.1-3-14.200
- Agenda item - requesting an Interpretation of §245.33 of the zoning code - Michel Maxwell - 73-75 River Road, Malden - SBL#: 18.10-3-36
- Agenda item - requesting a 32’ rear yard setback area variance - Isaac Nichols - 496 West Saugerties Road - SBL#: 7.4-3-42
For more information on the ZBA, please visit the ZBA page.
[Posted 7-10-2025]
Seamon Park House Scraped and Painted
The image on the left is a result of the latest steps in a project that the Village has been proceeding on, to convert the house that sits prominently on the Seamon Park property to a revenue-producing Bed and Breakfast.
The scraping and painting was done in the past few weeks to get the results you can see. The project was carried out by local contractor Seth Labounty.
For a few before and after photos of this project, please click here or on the photo on the left.
[Posted 8-1-2025]
Rebuilding Together - Check Your Eligibility for FREE Home Repairs/Accessibility Improvements
Rebuilding Together is a local non-profit offering FREE services to eligible Ulster/Dutchess County homeowners. They do home repair & accessibility improvements. Typical repairs include:
- Replacing roofs/windows
- Fixing electric/plumbing
- Porch repairs
- Installing ramps
- Bathroom accessibility
They're calling now for applications for their 2026 Rebuilding Day program. Click here or on their logo above, for more information, including an application. Applications are due September 30, 2025. Or call their office at 845-454-7310.
[Posted 7-31-2025]
Town (Z&M) Dog Park Spill - The Park is Back Up and Running
There was a report last week of an oil spill at the Dog Park (333 Canoe Hill Road, Market St. north ... beyond the North St. turn-off, on the right-hand side).
The Town Parks and Recreation team has informed us that the work has been done to fix any contamination, and the Park has been back in operation, accepting visitors, both human and canine.
For a larger image of the image on the left please click here or on the small image on the left.
[Updated 7-28-2025.]
2 Saugerties Cooling Centers Are Available, for Anyone Needing Relief from Hot Temperatures This Summer
Thankfully, we're back down to more reasonable temps in the 70s and 80s for then next 10 days.
But when the hotter days return (and they will), here's a reminder in times of severe summer heat, there's no need for any distress.
The Town of Saugerties and the Saugerties Public Library are both available as designated cooling centers.
Town Hall is open 24/7 and is 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.
And the Saugerties Public Library is also available as a cooling resource as well. (You can use the upstairs seating in either wing.) Their hours of business are:
Mon: 10am-8pm
Tues: 10am-6pm
Wed: 10am-8pm
Thurs: 10am-6pm
Fri: 10am-5pm
Sat: 10am-2pm
Sun: CLOSED
For anyone who needs to get to a regular bus stop to get to a cooling center, but cannot, they can call UCAT Dispatch at 845-334-8458.
Click for a good page for reviewing safety during times of excessive heat
[Updated 7-31-2025.]
Town Ethics Committee Meeting - Tuesday, August 5th
The Town of Saugerties Ethics Committee will be holding a meeting on Tuesday, August 5th at Town Hall (4 High Street) in the Building Department Conference Room at 5:00 p.m.
[Posted 7-22-2025]
Town Board Monthly Meeting and 2 Public Hearings - Wednesday, August 13th
A Town Board Meeting, preceded by 2 Public Hearings, is scheduled for Wednesday, August 13th.
These meetings will take place at the Greco Senior Center (207 Market Street) and via Webex, as follows:
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6:00 p.m. - Public Hearing for proposed local law "Property Maintenance"
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6:30 p.m. - Public Hearing for Local Law Amending Chapter 190 of the Town of Saugerties Municipal Code entitled “Sewers”
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Following the Public Hearings, there will be a Pre-Board meeting.
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The Town Board meeting starts at 7 p.m. (or after the pre-Board meeting)
For Webex information and eventually a copy of the agenda, please click here. The agenda link is typically posted a day or two before the meeting. (There are some documents already posted, that help better understand the Public Hearings.)
For general information about the Town Board, please visit the Town Board page.
[Posted 7-17-2025]
Town Planning Board Meeting - Tuesday, August 19th
There will be a Town Planning Board meeting on Tuesday, August 19th at 7:30 p.m. in the Greco Senior Center (207 Market Street).
The public hearing topics include:
- Site plan/special use permit (cell tower) on land located at 417 Washington Avenue Extension (SBL #18.1-3-55) and owned by the Town of Saugerties. Applicant Cellco d/b/a Verizon Wireless. - Spiral House Park - Site Plan/SUP (Cultural Facility) - 185 Fishcreek Road
Typically within a few days of the board meeting, 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 7-17-2025]
You Can Help "Keep Saugerties Cool" -- By Supporting the Splash Pad Funding Effort
Marjorie Block is heading up an effort that has a bunch of interest and enthusiasm behind it ... adding a Splash Pad to all the cool things that Saugerties offers.
She's arranged 3 more funding events - one in August, one in Sept. and one in October.
Is you can see your way to participating in any or even all three of these events, please do so. They are described further in the next 3 news items.
[Posted 7-19-2025]
Town-Wide Yard Sale - Saturday, August 23rd - Benefiting the Splash Pad
A Town-Wide Yard Sale is being organized. It will take place Saturday, August 23rd.
Anyone who wants their yard sale to be a part of this organized event can do so by sending $10 along with the address of their yard sale location to:
Town Clerk - Yard Sale
4 High Street
Saugerties, NY 12477
As a participant, you will a) be helping out the funding of the Splash Pad and b) be on the exclusive list of participating vendors, so people will know that your yard is one of the ones they should visit on this major yard sale day.
[Posted 7-19-2025]
Food Truck Festival (in Support of the Splash Pad) - Thursday, September 18th
Another great food truck festival will be happening at Cantine Veterans Memorial Complex's large pavilion.
The date is Thursday, September 18th and it will run from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Vendors who are interested in participating and anyone seeking more information can call 845-430-4673.
[Posted 7-19-2025]
Touch-A-Truck (in Support of the Splash Pad) - Sunday, October 26th
A Touch-A-Truck event is planned for Sunday, October 26th.
It will take place at Cantine Field, and all profits will go toward the funding of a Splash Pad for Saugerties.
For more information, including interested vendors, please call 845-430-4673.
[Posted 7-19-2025]
2 Saugerties Cooling Centers Are Available, for Anyone Needing Relief from Current Hot Temperatures This Summer
We've enjoyed some beautiful weather lately, but there are some 90+° days coming.
It's a good time to remind everyone that when severe summer heat returns there's no need for any distress.
The Town of Saugerties and the Saugerties Public Library are both available as designated cooling centers.
Town Hall is open 24/7 and is 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.
And the Saugerties Public Library cooling center is available as a cooling resource as well.
Good page for reviewing safety during times of excessive heat
[Updated 7-23-2025.]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]