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Good morning Saugerties! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How new paving, taxes and parking changes will reshape village life
  • What the new Teamsters contract means for Saugerties workers and taxpayers
  • What Erceg’s sudden resignation means for Saugerties schools now

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Some sun, then turning cloudy, with a high of 43 and low of 39 degrees.
  • Friday: Windy; rain in the morning, temps: high: 56, low: 25.
  • Saturday: Breezy and colder, with a high of 36 and low of 31 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Village of Saugerties will enter new year on smoother roads, mayor says (dailyfreeman.com) — Village drivers can expect smoother roads and more stable taxes after a year of major paving projects and a sharp slowdown in property tax levy growth. Mayor Bill Murphy also highlights crackdowns on illegal cannabis shops, strong turnout at village events, and delayed but ongoing plans to replace parking meters with an app-based system that could boost revenue and reshape downtown parking.
   

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2. Saugerties, Teamsters reach deal (hudsonvalleyone.com) — Town mechanics and equipment operators in Saugerties will see steady pay raises, improved longevity bonuses, and restored vision benefits under a new contract with Teamsters Local 445. The agreement, running through 2028, also changes how health insurance deductibles are funded, and town officials say it balances fair compensation for critical workers with responsibility to local taxpayers.
   

3. Saugerties school superintendent resigns (cbs6albany.com) — Saugerties families are getting new leadership at the top of their school district after Superintendent Daniel Erceg confirmed his resignation, effective December 9, following months on paid administrative leave. The leave stemmed from an internal investigation into the district’s handling of a serious complaint involving a former employee, while Acting Superintendent Dr. Gwendolyn Roraback will continue leading schools as a permanent replacement is sought.
   

4. Ulster County Legislature bids farewell to 8 outgoing lawmakers (dailyfreeman.com) — Ulster County’s Legislature is turning over in a big way, with Saugerties Republican Joseph Maloney among eight lawmakers departing at year’s end. When the new body convenes in January, Democrats will hold a powerful 19–4 majority, enough to pass bonds without GOP support. For Saugerties residents, this shift could shape county decisions on infrastructure, housing, and services over the next term.
   

5. Lights Down, Scores Up: Davis Dominates WEC CDI3* With Two Personal Bests (chronofhorse.com) — A dressage rider who trains horses at Skyfall Stables in Saugerties has just posted two personal‑best scores at a major competition in Florida, raising her national profile. The story traces her path from growing up in nearby Stone Ridge to working closely with owner Scott Durkin and her family support team, and hints that international competition may be next.
   

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