Saturday, July 18th. Ulster County's Air Quality Index is Orange - unhealthy for sensitive groups. (https://appfactory.dec.ny.gov/AQI/)
Water Quality Update 4 from Mike Hopf, Water Superintendent, Village of Saugerties
Monday, June 29, 2026
Over the past several weeks, the Village of Saugerties Water Department has been actively addressing the taste and odor conditions affecting our water supply. We would like to provide residents with an update on our progress. Since our last advisory, several additional measures have been implemented, including:
- Implementation of sodium permanganate treatment at the water treatment plant to improve oxidation of taste and odor-causing compounds.
- A second controlled application of copper sulfate to Blue Mountain Reservoir to further reduce algae growth. - Cleaning of the raw water intake lines and equalization tank to remove accumulated organic material and improve overall treatment efficiency. In addition ... [Click for complete text.]
Welcome to Our Town
Nestled in the Hudson Valley, Saugerties borders the Hudson River to the east, and provides views of the beautiful, scenic Catskill Mountains to the west.
Here in the Northeast corner of Ulster County, Saugerties offers ...
... history
... a wide variety of sports activities for participants and fans
... creative works of art and cultural events from locals and from artists/creators from afar
... an eclectic historic business district that includes restaurants with good food and drink, and good times that await
... a large river (the Esopus Creek) that runs through it
... the historic and ever-scenic Hudson River
... a large, impressive dam and waterfalls
... and much, much more.
Enjoy Some Saugerties Scenes
Click items for more information.
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
July 15 to 19 - ~8:00AM to Closing - HITS-on-the-Hudson IV - HITS Showgrounds, Washington Avenue Extension
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
July 18 - 10:00AM to 2:00PM - Saugerties Farmers Market - Cahill School Parking Lot, 115 Main Street
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
July 18 - 6:30PM to 8:30PM - Bunco Party, Saxton Firehouse - Saxton Firehouse, 3853 Route 32
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
July 18 - 7:05PM - Stallions away game vs. Amsterdam Mohawks - Cantine Field, Cantine Veterans Memorial Complex, Washington Avenue Extension
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
July 15 to 19 - ~8:00AM to Closing - HITS-on-the-Hudson IV - HITS Showgrounds, Washington Avenue Extension
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
July 19 - 2:00PM to 6:00PM - World Cup Final Viewing Party - 2 Large-Screen TVs - Village Beach, 47 South Partition Street
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
For the full set of Saugerties Events (municipal & not-for-profit) please visit the calendar.
Supervisor:
Fred Costello
(fcostello@saugertiesny.gov)
845-246-2800 x17
Supervisor's Secretary:
Terri Wood
twood@saugertiesny.gov
845-246-2800, x17
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Town Clerk:
Lisa Stanley
lstanley@saugertiesny.gov
845-246-2800 x16
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Town Board Member and Deputy Supervisor:
Leeanne Thornton
leeanne.thornton@yahoo.com
845-246-5652
Additional Town Board Members:
Mike Ivino
mivino@saugertiesny.gov
845-399-3507
Bill Barr
bbarr@saugertiesny.gov
845-598-7770
Stephanie Bassler
sbassler@saugertiesny.gov
917-647-1696
For a full list of Town of Saugerties contacts, with phone numbers, email addresses, etc., click here.
Some Popular Town of Saugerties Page Links:
- Frank D. Greco Multi-Purpose Building (Senior Center)
- Arts and Culture
- Lighthouse TV23 (Saugerties Public Access TV Channel) live stream - Online bulletin board with Saugerties current events, plus occasional programming
- Summer Recreation Program Page
- Town of Saugerties Transfer Station
- Conservation Advisory Commission (CAC)
- Town of Saugerties Building Department
- Applications, Permits, Forms and Lists
- Town of Saugerties Taxes
- Town History
- Town Budgets
- Town of Saugerties Short-Term Rentals Law
- Esopus Creek Levels and Turbidity
- Justice Court (Town)
For anyone needing online tax payment information about Ulster County, Saugerties Town or Saugerties School taxes, please click the image below:
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. except for Public Holidays
(See calendar for specifics regarding holiday closures.)
Phone: (845) 246-2800
Town Board Meetings are held on the first (1st) and third (3rd) Wednesday of each month at 7:00 P.M. at the Saugerties Senior Center, 207 Market Street. (Or via Webex.) The public is invited to attend meetings. Agendas for regular meetings are typically available/posted 24 to 48 hours in advance of any Town Board meetings.
Videos of Town Board meetings are typically available for viewing on the Town Lighthouse TV23 Channel within some reasonable time after each meeting concludes and the video is processed.
For more great images from Saugerties, visit the "Saugerties in Pictures" Facebook Page.
See something we could improve on this page? Give website feedback. (See green form under "For Website Matters" heading, or
use phone or email to Mike Campbell.)
Banner image photo credits: Barkin' Around Saugerties Street Art by Doug Freese; April 2026 sunrise, Hudson River by Doug Freese and 1930 Chevrolet Universal Sedan, by Keith Hudak.
You can see their photos and many more stunning images showing off Saugerties' beauty by visiting the "Saugerties in Pictures" Facebook page. (Sign up to enjoy.)