• 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

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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The SEQR Process Simplified

Adopted in 1976, SEQR (aka SEQRA) is the State Environmental Quality Review Act - Review process which local government follow in order to issue permits for projects which may have an impact on the host community.
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What you can do to Help Improve the Partition Street Project

Some of the many ways you help help make a better Partition Street Project!
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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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Partition Street Project Private with $780,000.00 Public Money

This private project has $780,000 of public money in it that was granted on an application submitted by the Village of Saugerties on behalf of this project. The original application was for $2.5 million.
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TOWN AND VILLAGE OF SAUGERTIES COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

The Comprehensive Plan for Saugerties Village and Town was adopted in December of 1999 which detailed future land use and zoning laws. Its purpose was to guide future development in order to maintain, preserve and foster the community in which we live.
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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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Everything will be fine, he’s a good man.

Everyone says don’t worry everything will be fine and we should rely on the reputation of the developers. I am diligently positive about the project, as I think it will be good for Saugerties, but I do want the applicants to follow the law.
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A HOLD UP OR AN END RUN?

We are a community organization formed to support the Partition Street Project and to improve it. We are in no way anti-business or trying to “hold up” the developer or kill the project. In fact, our position is quite the opposite.
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