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Were You a Hudson Valley Community Power CCA Customer as of July 18, 2022? You Might Be Owed a Compensation Check.

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It's been announced that eligible residents or small commercial accounts who were enrolled in the CCA electricity supply program as of July 18, 2022 may be eligible for a check. (As long they didn't opt out before the end of their contract.)

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
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(Columbia Utilities Power served as the electricity supplier for Hudson Valley Community Power from July 2021 until the program's early termination on July 18, 2022.)
 
For full info, please click this link -- https://saugerties.ny.us/.../April_2025_Rebate_Columbia...

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.
 
NOTE: This applies to the Town's CCA. (The Village's CCA is not a part of this.)

 

[Posted 5-2-2025]

Village Board Meeting - Monday, May 5th

Village Board Meeting copy.webpA Saugerties Village Board meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 5th at 5:30 p.m. in the Village Offices (43 Partition Street).

The meeting will include speaker and Saugerties Police Chief K. J. Swart

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 5-1-2025]

Town Board Meeting - Wednesday, May 7th

Town Board Meeting - Live and Webex copy.webpA Town Board Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 7th.

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.

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 4-29-2025]

Saugerties' First Annual EARTH DAY WEEK Engages the Community - Recap

Riverkeeper Presentation.webpSaugerties 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

green-and-clean thank you copy.webpFred 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

Platte-Clove-Road-and-Devils-Kitchen - Dennis Denny copy.webpJust recently reported by Town of Hunter Supervisor Highway Superintendent Bob Blain - the tentative reopening date/time for Platte Clove Road is May 8th by 4:30 p.m.

The Town of Hunter highway crew is wrapping up the scheduled road work, and Greene County still needs to complete some bridge repairs at the top of the road before it can officially open.

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]

Legal Notice of Special Election of Malden West Camp Fire District

Malden-West Camp Fire Dept.webpNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Special Election of Malden West Camp Fire District (Fire District) will take place on Tuesday May 13, 2025 between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. at the Malden Fire Station located at 139 Malden Turnpike, Saugerties, New York 12477.  

Qualified voters of the Fire District may vote concerning Proposition 1, a Resolution approved by the Board of Fire Commissioners subject to mandatory referendum authorizing the issuance of Fire District bonds in an amount not to exceed $750,000.00 for the purpose of financing the purchase of Aluminum Pumper and Custom Chassis Apparatus and related equipment for the extinguishment and prevention of fires and for other emergency purposes.  For a PDF of the full legal notice, please click here or on the image (upper left).

[Posted 4-28-2025]

No Town ZBA Meeting in the Month of May

ZBA Meeting Cancelled copy.webpThe 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

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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]

DPW Spring Cleanup (Leaves/Brush/Sticks) Underway - EXTENDED TO MAY 2ND

Spring Cleanup - Village copy.webpThe yearly Village Spring cleanup for leaves, brush and sticks (nothing over 6 inches in diameter or 6 feet in length) is underway.

The cleanup began Monday, April 14th and will NOW end on Friday, May 2nd.

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, 4/14/2025 and 4-25-2025.]

Village Budget for 2025-2026 Available Online

budget-Village copy.webpThe 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

 

On that page, you can get quick access to the Approved 2025-2026 Budget (8 pages) immediately, with images of the 8 pages.  And there is a downloadble PDF.

 

You can also download some prior year information, which you can see at the bottom of the page.

[Posted 4-22-2025]

Save the Date!  American Legion Will Hold a Roast Pork Loin Dinner (from Stone Pony) on Tuesday, May 13

American Legion Post 72 Roast Pork Loin dinner May 13 flyer copy.webpOnce 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

Wellness Fundraiser Flyer Final 2.webpOur 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 Announces 2025 Charlie Schaller (Traffic Safety) Award Nominations

Charles Schaller Award copy.webpMr. 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]

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

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This is the only federal-level award program that recognizes employers of all sizes for their efforts to recruit, employ, and retain America’s veterans.
 
Does that sound like you or an employer you know and respect?  Last year, 838 employers were Honored for their Investments in Recruiting and Employing veterans.  This year, you can be recognized, too.
 
The award is based on a number of criteria, ranging from veteran hiring and retention to providing veteran-specific resources, leadership programming, dedicated human resources, and compensation and tuition assistance programs.
 
Recipients of the award (https://www.hirevets.gov/awardees) will be formally recognized for their achievement by the U.S. Secretary of Labor in November 2025 and will receive an award certificate and digital images of the medallion to use as part of their promotional activities and recruiting.

Don’t wait until it’s too late! The deadline to apply is April 30, 2025.  Begin your application today by visiting https://www.hirevets.gov/
 

[Posted 4-3-2025]

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

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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

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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]

Saugerties Splashpad Fundraiser, Upcoming in May

Smaller Icon for BBQ.webpOn 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 (or your neighbors' 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

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The New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation is accepting public comments on Draft Amendment No. 2 to the 2025 Clean Water State Revolving Fund Intended Use Plan.  The amendment updates various projects, including the allocation of certain project dollars.

The draft amendment is available on EFC’s website.  Comments must be submitted in writing by May 9 to Máire Cunningham, Director of Program Management, New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation, 625 Broadway, Albany, New York 12207-2997 or iupcomments@efc.ny.gov.

For further info, please click here.

[Posted 4-10-2025]
Ulster County Year 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan Update - Take a Survey & Share Your Thoughts

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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.

[Posted 3-20-2025]
Ulster County Announces "Restoring Stream Buffers" Initiative

Stream Buffers Pic.webpUlster 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

Hiring HPC Secretary copy.webpThe 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

Chamber Announcing.webpThe 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

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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

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The team at Hudson Valley National Center for Veterans Reintegration (HVNCVR) are excited to announce their first Gala, which will be taking place Saturday, May 24th.
 
Don't forget to buy your tickets early as space is very limited.

Times: Hors d'oeuvres 5 p.m. ... Dinner 6 p.m.  Followed by dancing and entertainment (Cash Bar)  (Please wear Gala attire)

Where: The Venue 503 Washington Ave, Kingston, NY 12401

[Posted 3-1-2025]

Town of Saugerties Awarded a $100,000 NYSERDA Grant

Electric Trucks Grant.webpThe 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!

Saugerties Sings 2.webpThe 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 Co Climate Corps Summer Internship Program.webpUlster 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
Social-Security-Administration-USA-log2.webpIf 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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Beginning Thursday, January 30, 2025, the office located at 332 Main Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, will be temporarily closed for renovations. During this time, individuals requiring in-person services may visit the Middletown office located at 85 Crystal Run Road Suite 100, Middletown, NY 10941.
 
Starting Monday, February 17, 2025, the Poughkeepsie office will open a small contact station at its current location, 332 Main Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, offering limited in-person services throughout the renovation period.
 
For your convenience, the Poughkeepsie office will maintain the same levels of service by telephone: 877-405-6747 or by Fax (833) 926-2689. Additionally, many Social Security services are available online at www.socialsecurity.gov or by calling our toll-free number: 800-772-1213 (TTY: 800-325-0778). We encourage you to utilize these online services and schedule appointments in advance to avoid unnecessary trips to the temporary office.

[Posted 1-7-2025]

Message from Mayor Murphy - Trees Are Being Trimmed, along Village Streets

Tree Trimming 2.webpThe 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

Home Heating Assistance Grants Available Now copy.webpQualified 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 pageFor 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

budget-Town copy.webpThe 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 Closing - Nov 2024.webpPlatte 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.  

[Posted 11-20-2024]
Notice of a Resolution Adopted, Subject to a Permissive Referendum

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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?

HOC Ulster Plus One Icon.webpRupco 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?

Rebuilding Together Hudson Valley Logo.webpIf you can meet income eligibility requirements, an organization called Rebuilding Together Hudson Valley can possibly help.

Here is an example of the income requirements:

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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
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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?

NYS Homeowner Benefit Portal.webpThe 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.

To be sure, check out this page, about the new NY State Homeowner Benefit Portal, for managing your property tax benefit registrations, including STAR.

For basic information about STAR can be found here: https://www.tax.ny.gov/star/

 

[Posted 5-20-2024]

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

Example of an engraved brickSaugerties 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

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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

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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

budget-Village copy.webpThe 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
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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.
 

[Posted 3-25-2024]

Free Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Training

Mental-Health-Counseling copy.webpAre 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]