• 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

Base of Cantine Dam Winter 2000

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Cantine Dam Gate Mechanism

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Flood Waters Over Cantine Dam

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Cantine Paper Mill Dam Ruins

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Saugerties Cantine Paper Mill Dam

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Lot Line Change Requested at Planning Board Meeting

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A lot line adjustment was requested by Partition Street Project developers at the [December 9, 2009] Saugerties Village Planning Board meeting.  A tentative meeting for the [lot line change] was scheduled for next month. NOTE: Saugerties Village Law 210-21 (Planned Waterfront District) specifies minimum lot size as 4 acres. SEE: http://www.ecode360.com/ecode3-back/getSimple.jsp?guid=11104172

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New Visuals Presented by Partition Street Project Developers

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Partition Street Project presented new visuals of their proposed Cantine Paper Mill property banquet/restaurant and hotel development in Saugerties Village New York.

They include a landscape plan and 2 views (from Partition St looking down the hill entitled “Preliminary Northerly View” and from across the bridge as you would be entering the Village from the south called Preliminary Southerly view).

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Restricted “Viewing Area” Offered as Public Access

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Gated (restricted) public access at Partition Street Project

Partition Street Project representatives offered an approximately small viewing area of the Cantine Dam as public access. The engineer, Dennis Larios made exceptions to the public access area which would be gated and only accessible when a private function was not being held.

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Planning Board member Jeff Helmuth, who was officiating in the absence of chair George Lewandowski, asked if there would be any parking for the access area. The response was what there would be no public parking area dedicated for the access area.

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Congressman Hinchey Praises Public Access

Circa 2001: Congressman Hinchey Praises Public Access at the Proposed Cantine Mill Park

In 2001, Saugerties’ hometown congressman Maurice Hinchey promoted Cantine Mill property as an opportunity for Saugerties’ citizens to take advantage of the magnificent views of historic Cantine Dam, which is in the heart of Saugerties’ Historic Business District.

Now, in 2009 congressman Hinchey dismisses requests for public access to the same Cantine Mill site stating its location as “…not even the best view of the falls.” Eight (8) years makes a big difference, especially when you are one of the Partition Street Project’s (Cantine Mill) present owners.

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Hinchey promotes alternatives at Cafe Tamayo in Saugerties 2001

March 19, 2001 – Congressman Maurice Hinchey at Cafe Tamayo presenting “Cantine Mill Park Idea” for proposed Saugerties’ Town Hall location.

We’re genuinely proud of our hometown congressman. He’s been a tireless advocate for Hudson Valley and its natural resources. Please help us convince Maurice that Saugerties is worth the extra effort to make the Partition Street Project better for Saugerties citizens and our business district.

Saugerties Citizens for Smart Development Would you like to help? Call (845) 247-0909 or visit us online at www.PartitionStreetProject.com. We’re a local, Saugerties based community organization.

Eight Years Later: Hinchey Dismisses the Significance and Desirability of Public Access

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2009 – Congressman Maurice Hinchey dismisses calls for public access to the Partition Street Project (Cantine Mill Park) as “…not even the best view of the falls.”

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Hinchey Holds Key to Public Access

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Hinchey promotes public access at Cafe Tamayo - 2001

The development of the Partition Street Project on the former Cantine Mill Site overlooking the spectacular waterfall on the Esopus Creek has reached a crucial turning point. The joint owners, Tom Struzzieri, founder of Horseshows in the Sun, Joe Mullen, contractor, and Congressman Maurice Hinchey wish to build a combined hotel and restaurant offering their patrons an exclusive view of this regional attraction.

Congressman Hinchey is a key link in this process. Over the years he has displayed a strong dedication to the public interest in our rural resources. This past year he championed conservation of forests in Idaho and public access to the Hudson River. In the latter effort he succeeded with the leadership of Scenic Hudson in requiring private waterfront developments in Newburgh and Kingston to provide public access to the shore of the Hudson River. Congressman Hinchey has a unique position in this development group. He carries not only the well earned prestige of his office but a record of dedication to meeting public needs for open space. He alone has the vision which could place the Partition Street Project as an outstanding example of sound planning.
In 2001, Congressman Hinchey stood proudly beside a plan showing a park along the Esopus Creek with a new town hall and library fronting Partition Street. While these two uses have been replaced by the hotel/ restaurant complex, there is no reason why the public access portion along the bluff overlooking the extraordinary waterfall and rapids below should not be retained. In fact, such a centrally located scenic overlook will increase the attraction of the hotel/restaurant facility. It would be a win/win situation for all concerned.
Let us hope that Congressman Hinchey, as a prime mover in this enterprise, will make the right decision in behalf of his constituents here at home as well as in Idaho, Newburgh and Kingston.
Saugerties Citizens for Smart Development
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Cantine Dam Preparation for DEC Inspection

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