• What's at Risk?

    The Partition Street Project is being built on the former Cantine Mill property [aka Barclays Dam]. Back in 1985 Saugerties Village government recognized the potential of the 7 acres that borders the lower Esopus Creek and at its center the magnificent dam which was constructed to help fuel the industrial revolution. -- More

Public Hearing for Saugerties’ Partition Street Project

Important Public Hearing March 18 at 7PM in the Senior Center 207 Market Street in Saugerties Village
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Original Partition Street Project Design

This original design by Ashokan Architects takes parking, visuals and the historic component of the historic Saugerties Village into account.
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Letter Writing

Sample letters to the editor, contact information and media outlets to help share your concerns about the Partition Street Project.
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Donations

All forms of monetary donations are appreciatively accepted. Please don't hesitate to contact us directly at (845) 247-0909. Your anonymity is respected if requested.
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Host an Event

Help Saugerties Village maintain a walkable historic business district. Have fun while spreading the word by Hosting An Event at your home or business.
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Landscape Concept Presented at Saugerties Village Planning Board

Landscape concept presented on December 12,2209 at Saugerties Village Planning Board meeting. Depicted in attached drawing, use of plantings was sporadic and was not sufficient to buffer view of sprawling parking lot.
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Lot Line Change Requested at Planning Board Meeting

A lot line change has been proposed [by project developers] for the Partition Street Project at the last Planning Board meeting. The zoning law states that no lots smaller than 4 acres in a PW [Planned Waterfront] can be created.
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New Visuals Presented by Partition Street Project Developers

New design site plans were presented, though very little could be considered different from the prior presentation; massive parking lot areas consume the majority of the building site.
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Restricted “Viewing Area” Offered as Public Access

Restricted public access is included in latest site plan design, which begs the question; Can a gated "public access" area, that will be closed for events, be considered public access?
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Congressman Hinchey Praises Public Access

In 2001 congressman Maurice Hinchey advocated for public access at the Cantine Mill property which now is the future home of the Partition Street Project.
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Hinchey Holds Key to Public Access

Congressman Maurice Hinchey holds the key to whether there's public access at the Partition Street Project.
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Developers have the right to do what they want!

One of the most often repeated mantras heard from those in their uncritical acceptance of private commercial development is "developers have the right to do what they want with their own land." This is incorrect for many reasons...
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