Terence P Ward

New Paltz

Writer at Woodstock Times

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Mayor sees similarities in consolidation and dissolution

1 week ago | hudsonvalleyone.com | Terence P Ward

In a moment of potential transformation for the community, New Paltz Village Board members have summoned the expertise of local consultant Peter Fairweather, the visionary behind the pivotal 2011 report on the consolidation of New Paltz’s governments. As the village grapples with the age-old quest to streamline its local levers of power, the stakes have never been higher.
Communities join a nationwide day of defiance, showcasing true democracy

1 week ago | hudsonvalleyone.com | Terence P Ward

Organizers estimated that around 400 passionate individuals gathered for the “no kings” protest in the former New Paltz firehouse on the morning of June 14. In the City of Kingston, thousands gathered later in the day at Academy Green Park. The action, one of more than a thousand held this Flag Day, was scheduled to coincide with a massive military march being held in the nation’s capital.
Public hearing kicks off for controversial New Paltz Apartments annexation

2 weeks ago | hudsonvalleyone.com | Terence P Ward

At long last, after years of review and occasional social media posts that have drawn hundreds of comments about the underlying issues, the public hearing about annexing the New Paltz Apartments project south of the college on Route 32 was opened at the town’s justice center on the evening of June 5. Around a dozen people showed up to speak. This project is on 60 acres of property that was once Moriello family farmland.
Not much sinking at the septuagennial New Paltz Regatta

2 weeks ago | hudsonvalleyone.com | Terence P Ward

It might be fair to call this the platinum jubilee of the regatta on the Wallkill, for this year marks its 70th anniversary, but it’s not by any stretch the 70th annual. There have been numerous gaps in its history that undermine that claim, and if it had been held every single year since its founding, this would have been the 71st one in a row.
Gotto, Rogers in Democratic primary contest for New Paltz town supervisor

3 weeks ago | hudsonvalleyone.com | Terence P Ward

Incumbent Amanda Gotto is campaigning for a full term as town supervisor in New Paltz, while the village’s mayor, Tim Rogers, is also running for that position. Both candidates bring over a decade of dedicated service in local government, demonstrating their commitment to the community’s growth and well-being. Voters can expect to see their names on the ballot in the highly anticipated Democratic primary scheduled for June 24.
Thousands take to streets for 20th annual New Paltz pride march and festival (photos)

3 weeks ago | hudsonvalleyone.com | Terence P Ward

For more than 20 years a pride march has been held in New Paltz, a powerful echo of the many same-sex weddings that were held there in 2003, in contravention of state law at the time. The event was launched by the same group of activists who worked to create the Hudson Valley LGBTQ Community Center in Kingston. This year, with the New Paltz march being organized through the New Paltz Pride Coalition, staff and volunteers at the community center are kicking off a Kingston march next week.
Ulster County breaks ground for new resilient emergency communications center in New Paltz

3 weeks ago | hudsonvalleyone.com | Terence P Ward

Two story threads were spun more tightly together with a groundbreaking ceremony for a much-needed county emergency communications center (ECC) on land in New Paltz that has been the focus of numerous — and often controversial — development proposals for decades.
Local communities targeted for sanctuary policies

3 weeks ago | hudsonvalleyone.com | Terence P Ward

In accordance with an executive order, officials in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on May 29 published a list of jurisdictions where it’s alleged that sanctuary policies exist that defy federal immigration law. Ulster County is one of the listed jurisdictions, along with Kingston and New Paltz. Despite being released a month after the directive in executive order 14287, the list contains confusing designations and alleged errors.
New plan mirrors old strategy for New Paltz government reorganization

1 month ago | hudsonvalleyone.com | Terence P Ward

Dissolving the Village of New Paltz is no longer the option residents will consider in the voting booth this November. After reviewing the study document produced by consultants, Mayor Tim Rogers announced at the May 14 board meeting that instead they will again be looking at consolidation. Not only will this open up the vote to all town residents instead of just those also living in the village, it will mean that the vote will be pushed back a year.
A milestone achieved on the Henry W. Dubois Drive bike Lane amid ongoing challenges

1 month ago | hudsonvalleyone.com | Terence P Ward

While approving a payment of $113,592.21 to the contractor installing the bike lane on the Empire State Trail bike/pedestrian path on Henry W. Dubois Drive in New Paltz, town council members discussed the state of that project, highlighting both its achievements and remaining challenges. Council member Kitty Brown opened the discussion with an enthusiastic, “Well done,” reflecting the community’s anticipation for the completion of this long-awaited project.