Cat's Meow Village. Series: Lighthouse Inns #00-423 Introduced April 2002 to retire December 2002. Saugerties, NY. The first lighthouse in this location was built in 1836, and was replaced by the current lighthouse after it was damaged beyond repair some thirty years later. Saugerties Light was in service in 1869. Then in 1954, after 85 years of continuous service, it closed and was abandoned for more than 20 years. Fortunitely, years of conservancy efforts have led to a handsome restoration of Saugerties Light for overnight guests to enjoy.