Saugerties Democratic Committee News

By Mike Harkavy

Town Board Accomplishments…continued
While we continue to wait, for the Saugerties Republican Party to propose positive programs that support economic development and job opportunities for the businesses and residents of Saugerties, we will continue to highlight the accomplishments of Supervisor Greg Helsmoortel and our town board. They have:

· Worked actively with the Chamber of Commerce and the Village promoting events like the October giant flea market and the December Holiday in the Village

· Created High Tech, Green Collar and You, the first forum of its kind in the region that brought business leaders, educators, and local, state and federal government officials to Saugerties High School to enlighten students, teachers and parents about opportunities in “green collar” industry.

· Under Greg Helsmoortel’s leadership, worked with the Department of Transportation and our state and federal officials to relocate the Tissal Road railroad crossing insuring the safety of local residents and those entering and leaving Solite.

· Created the position of an in-house planner rather than depending on expensive outside consultants. This approach is being used as a model for other local townships.

· Adopted training regulations for planning and the zoning board of appeals prior to New York State Requirements

· Adopted zoning laws that combine environmental concerns with practical land use patterns

· Actively supported the Farmer’s Market

· Enhanced the TV 23 studio, providing free educational opportunities for community members who want to learn technical aspects of TV production.

· Continued to support the Hudson Valley Garlic Festival that brings tens of thousands of visitors to Saugerties each year.


The First 100 Days

You can read or listen to County Executive Mike Hein’s report on the first 100 days of his term as County Executive by going to www.ulstercountyny.gov.