The list goes on but Al doesnt devote his time and effort to be in the lime light or for attention, he donates his time because he believes that Saugerties is a great place to live and raise a family but he also knows that there are challenges that the residents face and when elected to the Ulster County Legislature, he will devote his time and energy to make sure that not only the residents in his district are represented but all of the residents of Ulster County are treated equally. Its a matter of someone who is highly qualified versus someone who is poorly qualified and a little too chummy with Pat Ryan for the public good.I wish March Gallagher well in her future career, as long as it is not Ulster County Comptroller. TANNERSVILLE Village voters on March 21 will see two very different candidates competing for the position of mayor of "the painted village in the sky." Incumbent Democrat Lee McGunnigle, 63, will face off against Republican challenger David Schneider, 57, in a race to lead the municipality that has seen political turmoil in February. The Rolling Stones went on after a vivacious James Brown and later called it one of the biggest mistakes of their career.Additional performers included The Supremes, The Beach Boys, Chuck Berry, Marvin Gaye, and others. Some politicians seem to enjoy the power and prestige these positions can bring an individual, Mary is more concerned about actually helping people and families in Ulster County. Apparent winners were William Ball, Scott Polston, and Christine Bellarosa. We know the world that theyre entering, so the fact that we can be fiscally responsible to our community and continually add programming, thats our job.. Now in private correspondence he is referring to it as an issue not worth the time.. His trucks leak oils everywhere. 982 talking about this. 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The budget proposal includes a local tax levy increase of 2.18 percent, or $867,742, bringing the total to $40,631,060. The members need to listen and address the concerns of its community members while ensuring the highest level of public education for its students. Taylor Vertetis that states that I said four of the five Town Board members are involved in real estate, which is troubling given the amount of tax foreclosures in the town. Marion students and organizing meet-and-greet-style events to explain the new K-6 three-building configuration that will be in effect in September. If we have facilities in the town, they MUST all be maintained (with equal enthusiasm). The next meeting of the Board of Education will be held on Tuesday, July 14. She has never held an auditing position. An austerity budget would decrease the current tax levy by 4.2 percent. Paul knows more about environmental laws than most anyone on the Board, having worked first-hand as the Town's Code Enforcement Officer for ten-years handling hundreds of cases dealing with floodplain management, wetlands, steep slope construction, etc. She's the Democrats candidate for the Board, along with Democrat candidate, Fred Costello, and Paul and Fred are vying for the supervisor position. Incidentally, I requested one thing: a clerk of the works be assigned to this project. Friendly Saugerties is becoming less and less friendly as some have voiced in a recent town board meeting. Then you might want to attend this year's French Club Flea Market. Single Family Residential. A School Board needs to be transparent with their intentions and communications. Why is Mr. Karolys still operating the way he is? . Im Paul Andreassen, Saugerties Town Councilman, and Im running for Town Supervisor. Reinhardt said the district would continue to focus on its reserves. In todays world of social media, such statements are easily disproven as shown here in another photograph publicly displayed on the candidates website as early as spring of 2019. NYSRPAwas established in 1871 and isNew York States largest and oldest firearms advocacy organization. Therefore, he has a keen understanding of the unique needs of small business owners. Students in Jamie Temple's Grade 2 class at Cahill Elementary School were treated to a surprise guest during the Pick a Reading Partner (PARP) Challenge. Saugerties Central School District Information Saugerties Central School District 310 Washington Avenue Saugerties, NY 12477 Get Directions Ulster County, New York 845-247-6500 Serving grades K-12 Visit District Website Students: 3376 Student / Teacher Ratio: 14.6 Schools in this District: 6 Schools Students Staff Academics Regents Graduates Now, more than ever well need a competent Comptroller who has the training and experience of detecting governmental waste and fraud. The Animal Shelter, Letter to the Editor: I had the opportunity to tour the Saugerties Animal Shelter with Councilman Paul Andreassen on Saturday April 13th. I am new to the political process, and not as polished as other candidates, not to mention nervous. I also volunteer my time to the Oscar Mike Foundation and Morgan Duke Conservation Society. We invested a lot of money in infrastructure, especially on Kings Highway, and there must be a way of encouraging developers to come here. During the next year and half an FBI undercover agent and confidential source made numerous trips to meet with Mr. Shabazz to discuss his involvement in the New Black Panther Party. That they sit through these meetings, regarding Karolys, is their choice, so if the supervisor and other candidates are looking for votes, "high fives" or photo-ops, they will wait a long time. At the elementary level, the district is hoping to add one full-time librarian, one full-time reading instructor and one full-time teacher in grades 5-6. For health and safety reasons alone dollars should be allocated to the Saugerties Animal Shelter. It is also to oversee the budget and to establish what the spending needs might be. In fact, Paul was the big vote-getter, garnering 2,799 votes on the Democrat line, 983 on the Conservative line and 520 on the Independence line, for a total of 4,302 votes, beating all the other candidates. The district is not responsible for facts or opinions contained on any linked site. I support my husband Al Bruno for Ulster County Legislator! This work is now underway and will result in reduced electricity and heating costs. Occupation: Medicaid Waiver Service Coordinator at Abba Human Services Foundation. During years of litigation, not one board member or supervisor attended the hearings, meetings or court proceedings. Eight years ago when I had the audacity to think I could be a building inspector, then Town of Saugerties Building Inspector Paul Andreassen took it upon himself to mentor and train me. by in. One of the district goals is all students be at or above grade level when they leave grade 3, he said. Business Official Lisa Cutten is a Certified Public Accountant with 35 years of experience in government auditing. Keyword Research; Domain By Extension; Hosting; . 3- Mike is a small business manager. Get this The Kingston Daily Freeman page for free from Monday, January 31, 1966 , N. Y.. MONDAY EVENING, JANUARY 31, 1966 Mavone Assails Mayor on Sewer Tax, Borrowing The Republican city chairman . While I'm still generally opposed, I'm perfectly willing to admit that the actions of a few may require further steps to enforce what should be considered common decency. School Business Official Jane St. Amour has been closely monitoring market volatility, especially around electric and heating oil expenses. Its not fair to the district taxpayers, many of them who are seniors and fixed incomes have frankly had enough. Information was released on the district's Facebook page but not immediately available on its. We, the Board of Education, staff, students, parents, and community share responsibility for meeting the needs of students living in a rapidly changing, pluralistic society. need for more manpower. The building aid decrease is due to the final payments on previous facilities projects in the district. I am a retired New York City detective, formally assigned to the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Joint Terrorism Task Force, Northern District of New York, which includes Ulster County. not just during Shed the Med events. Of the more than one hundred residents present twenty nine spoke passionately and decisively in opposition of the proposed noise ordinance and one spoke in favor of it albeit not necessarily in its present form. Ft. It is the governance side of a school district. Voters in the Saugerties Central School District approved by a margin of 2,652-1,144 a $66,471,574 budget for the 2020-21 school year. Watch for the overruns, added and hidden expenses. I fully support government helping those in need, but I expect it to be done efficiently and effectively. Overall, the budget is less than it was last year, said the SCSDs Business Manager Jane St. Amour during a meeting of the Board of Education held on Tuesday, April 19. Cutten can and will do the best job for us as our Comptroller.Thomas KadgenShokan, Re: Mike Kavanagh (Ulster County District Attorney)While the writer of the following letter does not specifically state his support of Mike Kavanagh for District Attorney, it seems fairly evident that he does, or would.Shabazz wanted to hurt cops My name is Raymond Nafey. Join me in voting for Al Bruno for Ulster County Legislator!Lisa BrunoSaugertiesBruno will work for all taxpayersFirst, Id like to thank the League of Women Voters, for hosting a candidates forum, debate on Friday October 18, at the senior center. Although repurposing Mt. The spending plan, revised from a $42.1 million proposal narrowly defeated by voters in May, would increase the tax levy by 3.3 percent over the current school year. Part of that is ensuring elementary class sizes remain at or below 30 students. Look for Mikes name on the Independent, Republican and Conservative lines. What if some money gets embezzled? He is ready to be supervisor and stop the duplicitousness, patronizing, lack of transparency, the ignoring input of board members and catering to the special interests of the few, and to manage the town the way it should be managed for all people. While his opponents were busy trash-talking Alrather than getting into any verbal bashing, Al was busy putting his time and energy into focusing on what he can do for his community,for our community! I also believe, our energy usage can and should become one that requires much less dependency on fossil fuels. Location: 310 Washington Avenue Ext. He is committed to developing an economic climate where small businesses can thrive. He is destroying the newly-paved 212 highway where his trucks enter and leave the roadway. Without them we become nothing more than a transient community with a short-term view of the future. The conditions there are abhorrent. There were more than 68,000 drugoverdosedeaths reported in2018. I have always been the non-partisan, vote for the right person guy. His passion for politics makes him the right candidate for the job! Foundation aid is estimated to rise from $16,002,807 to $16,537,054; transportation aid should jump from $2,000,968 to $2,309,298; and high cost aid from $387,990 to $444,406. It's important to support these kinds of sustainable businesses that provide long-term employment for our residents so they can afford to pay the taxes for all the police, parks, highway and emergency services that are continually escalating at a rate faster than the income ratio. Saugerties, NY 12477, Ulster County Food Pantries & Meal Programs, Transportation Companies - Proposal/Request Forms. Our last public hearing on this issue drew mostly supporters although they too were not in favor of every aspect of the proposal. The Saugerties Central School District (SCSD) will ask for voter approval on a $66,426,716 budget for the 2022-23 school year, a decrease of $110,249 from the 2021-22 spending plan. If you dont want questions, only rubber stamping, then what are we doing here? SAUGERTIES, N.Y. - School district residents on Tuesday will vote on a proposed $66.43 million 2022-23 budget carrying a 0.17% decrease of $110,249. We do have an obligation to be fiscally responsible, but were also adding a tremendous amount of programming, Reinhardt said. Some files and features on this site require Adobe Reader or Adobe Flash Player to view. Nobody gets through these boards without questions, discussion, debate, revisions and SEQRA compliance. I remain skeptical of the process and only hope that the town did not make a mistake in approving this so hastily. Last month I open the paper to see the headlines of a months delay. Polls will be open at all four of the district's elementary schools from 6 a.m. until 9 p.m. Join the family! Gary Faulkner which ultimately resulted in his arrest and guilty plea to unlawful sale of illegal firearms. Investment property in Elmont, NY. During my campaign I have presented the facts on issues. Paul (Andreassen) and I had over 360 signatures to primary and at a meeting to give Wilson [Pekulas an authorization given by a political party to a candidate for public office in the State ofNew York that allows the candidate not registered with that party to run as its candidate in a given election] no one ever gave us a look, and some people were upset that no one ever gave us a look, . (Mahatma Gandhi 1869-1948). This is why I have chosen to support a young businessman with energy, thought and a strong sense of public service for a seat on the Town of Saugerties Town Council. The Districts electric rates are currently locked in through participation in an energy cooperative, which has resulted in stable usage costs. The photos show the Tractor Trailer rollover, oil spots on Goat Hill Rd, Mud and debris on Route 212 and Goat Hill Rd, and oil slick in runoff water on Goat Hill Rd which also shows a total lack of requirements set forth by the NYSDEC and its section for Storm water discharge from construction activities. I'm in a position to have spent much time contemplating such a law. When he explained that he did not ask party affiliation when responding to a fire call in the Centerville District, he showed an understanding that we as constituents, with differences and concerns deserve a response with hopefully, a solution. Under Roberts Rules of Order (the bible of running a meeting), when someone abstains, it is neither a yes vote nor. However having made that correction and Schirmer, already informed of it, has chosen to send an overreaching letter attacking me. If I am elected supervisor, all Town construction projects will go through a rigorous planning process and will be transparent. Some members of the recreation committee and members of the town board seemed to think it would be an added expense to an already expensive project. I have known Mary for over 20 years. On Election Day, November 5, please vote for Mike Ivino either on lines B,C, F, or G.George D. Heidcamp Sr.SaugertiesVote Ivino, for changeAfter attending the Forum in Saugerties last evening I am writing this letter in support of Mike Ivino, for Town Councilman. The Saugerties Central School District Board of Education adopted a $66,426,716 proposed budget for the 2022-2023 school year that is $110,249 LESS THAN the current year's budget. I didnt know what he was alleged to have done in and of itself is disturbing. Id also like to clarify one point, and bring up one that wasnt addressed at all. The list goes on but Al doesnt devote his time and effort to be in the lime light or for attention, he donates his time because he believes that Saugerties is a great place to live and raise a family but he also knows that there are challenges that the residents face and when elected to the Ulster County Legislature, he will devote his time and energy to make sure that not only the residents in his district are represented but all of the residents of Ulster County are treated equally.Al is no nonsense individual who is committed to one thing and that is anything that he decides to take on. Polls will be open at each of the four elementary school buildings. Act to sportsmen, gun-owners, and liberty-lovers of the Hudson Valley and New York State, to not only help get the vote out, but to encourage voting on the Conservative Party Line to send the message regarding the "un-S.A.F.E. Adds a secondary French/Spanish teacher to make foreign language programs more accessible for students. , his attempts to dismiss this election beforehand, and repeating others false statements against me all while refusing to interview me until after the election. The opioid epidemic is taking more young lives everyday. On the local level, Mike will be making affordable home ownership a priority for all. Occasionally the legislator, councilman, or whatever, might just say, Present. When a board member doesnt have all the information necessary to make an informed vote, the only proper and responsible action is to vote no, with an explanation, or to abstain. The current proposal contains no such objective standard. Also, I feel that special education students and their families would greatly benefit from additional advocacy to further understand the services available and how to connect with them. Marion area. On the Environment: I do believe our environment does need as much serious attention we can give it. Graduated with a diploma in Business Studies, Occupation: Unit Clerk at Northern Dutchess Hospital. I think it is important to seek more financial transparency and explain the complications of budgetary decisions in laymans terms. Theyre still not funded where they need them to be, we know that, he said. I fully support government helping those in need, but I expect it to be done efficiently and effectively. During the investigation, many conversations occurred in which Mr. Shabazz spoke of his desire to physically injure members of local law enforcement. Its difficult to transform a district simply by making transactional leadership decisions. Mary has also been a very strong advocate for NARCAN Trainings and has actually sponsored these. Marion, Morse, Cahill, Hildebrant, and the High School, have already been completed. Its going to take a lot of work to get a handle on this, but its work in willing to do for the betterment of our community. I've for the most part stayed out of politics since leaving my position on the Town Council, but this proposed legislation has brought me to comment on its absurdity. I have not scrutinized Schirmers positions on issues but now question why his delay of the, long enough to allow for a postponement which would bring it to a vote after the election? Evaluate their qualifications and experience and then choose the one you think will best do the job. Mary has advocated for Hope Rocks, and our grass roots peer to peer AWARENESS behavioralhealth program and others, to gainsupport from the Ulster County Legislature tohelp at risk youth in our County.Mary recognizes how important it is to get help to those who are struggling with addiction as well as to provide Narcan trainings to the friends and family of those addicted. Over the last several years many top heavy administrative positions have been created not only in the Central Administrative office but district wide. She has been Comptroller of Poughkeepsie and Fishkill, and Treasurer of the City of Kingston. Letters have been sent to parents regarding their childrens new elementary school. The same people who had so vigorously encouraged him to run two years ago, have now turned their backs on him and in the process have turned theirs back on their very own party members as well. Unfortunately, the proposed draft has many shortcomings that make it overly vague, over burdensome, difficult to enforce and, because of those flaws, most likely unconstitutional. We endeavor to create an atmosphere where people are accepted as individuals in a safe environment that fosters self-discipline, mutual respect, cooperation, and academic excellence. SCSD website accessibility guidelines. Re: Mike Kavanagh (Ulster County District Attorney). During the next year and half an FBI undercover agent and confidential source made numerous trips to meet with Mr. Shabazz to discuss his involvement in the New Black Panther Party.Mr. Climate change is a very real problem. Then, after denying Paul Andreassen an equal opportunity to vie for the Democrat endorsement through the process, negative letters began to appear in the Saugerties Times, again from the same current and former Democrat leaders, criticizing Paul for petty nonsense. Business should not be done as usual, it is time for change. COLUMBIA COUNTY Thank you for using HudsonValley360! Mary has been involved in the following: Served as the chairperson for the Ulster County Social Services and Public Safety Committees. You dont have to go to public places, and with the pandemic and everything else thats going on people worried about ensuring that their kids education was in place.. With his common sense approach Al will bring a refreshing and much-needed breath of fresh air to the Ulster County legislator.He is committed to representing the people of his district and will do so with not only common sense but respect and integrity as well! In December of 2020, the voters approved an Energy Performance Contract (EPC) to make upgrades that will generate energy efficiencies over time. I believe its only increased about $1.1 million over the past four years, which is an average increase of about $281,000 a year.. Saugerties Central School District administrators need to close a budget gap of more than $5 million, and the superintendent says it can be done without any effect on the quality of education. Marion area. The spending p The most significant increases are seen in BOCES administration and a forthcoming capital project, bumping the districts share up from $957,126 to $1,292,639, a 35.05 percent jump. Adds robotics kits for Junior High School students. A school district can have a great budget and wonderful class programs but if the students do not have the tools to be well-rounded for success, then their greatest potential could very well fall short. Act." .Returning Government to the People, One Town at a Time, video ad: Kathy Hochul Not Up to Fighting Crime [, Ed Gaddy and Hal Brilliant, Conservative Party county chairs, discuss New York's "un-S.A.F.E. Commack Union Free School District $ 214,645,326 budget passed Yes - 2,392 No - 815 Proposition 2 to decrease transportation limits in grades 3 through 5 from mile to a mile, passed Yes - 2,376 No - 814 Candidates, two seats Steven Hartman - 2,277 Pauline Fidalgo - 877 Justin Varughese - 2,247 Christopher Jurkovic - 893