by Bea Peterson
The final business on the agenda for the Town of Hoosick at the November 14 Board meeting was approval of the 2012 budget. Earlier in the meeting both Jim Martinez and Dennis Casey repeatedly questioned the way some of the budget was put together, particularly in the area of health insurance. They felt the figure was highly inflated. Casey added that what they were presenting was deceptive. [Read more…] about Hoosick Town Board Action – Hoosick Approves Budget With 1.034% Increase
Grafton Town Board Action – Ambulance Under Fire
by Alex Brooks
The Grafton Town Board meeting for November was a rather routine meeting until Frank Sbrega started talking about his objections to the leadership of the Grafton Ambulance during the public comment time and set off a number of other people who had concerns about it. Sbrega tried to attend a meeting this month because he “just wanted to see how they operate,” and he reported that he was asked to leave and told that the meeting was private. He felt that there are three people who seem to control everything, and he thought it should be opened up.
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New Lebanon Town Board Action – Tax Levy Increase Held Below 2%
by Thaddeus Flint
The Town of New Lebanon’s 2012 budget was unanimously adopted by the Town Board at the monthly Board meeting on Monday, November 14.
The total budget set forth is $2,085,885, which is $159 less than the 2011 budget. The largest appropriations go to the Town itself, $927,858, the Highway Department, $630,807, the Town’s ambulance service, $171,360, and the Town’s library, $135,000. The amount to be raised through taxes will be $1,297,763. This amount allowed the Town’s tax levy to remain below the State mandated 2% tax cap. “We can give ourselves a big pat on the back and a very small round of applause,” said Town Supervisor Margaret Robertson.
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Ungaro Takes Grafton Council Seat
by Alex Brooks
Absentee ballots were counted late Monday afternoon in the Grafton Town Council Race. The unofficial tally on Tuesday afternoon stood at Messenger 459, Ungaro 439, Gundrum 412 and Fredricks 378. There may be one or two more absentee ballots, and two votes were challenged, but these will not be enough to change the outcome. Rick Ungaro, whose election was not a mathematical certainty on November 8, will replace Ed Fredricks on the Grafton Board.
Petersburgh Library News
The Petersburgh Public Library is sponsoring a learn to knit class on Monday afternoons at 3:30 pm. Plan to join us and learn a new skill if you have not tried knitting before or if you would like help with a project that you have begun. On Saturday, December 3, from 10 to noon come to the Library to make a felted holiday ornament. Please sign up at the Library so we can have supplies for everyone. [Read more…] about Petersburgh Library News
North Hoosick Fire Department Free Christmas Bazaar
The North Hoosick Fire Department will sponsor its 9th annual free Christmas Bazaar which will be held on Saturday, December 17, from 9 am to 1 pm at the fire station on Rt. 22. This year the Fire Department is asking area businesses and individuals to donate new or like new items for this bazaar. Cash donations are also welcomed and can be sent to the Fire Department. [Read more…] about North Hoosick Fire Department Free Christmas Bazaar
Shush – It’s A Silent Auction At The Cheney Library
Hoosick Grange News
Hoosick Grange had an open meeting on November 9, which began with a covered dish supper. It was also awards night. Master David Cornell welcomed everyone and our honored guest, Mr. Ted Schwabrow. Ted had been elected to the New York State Grange Executive Committee and represents the State Master, Mr. Steven Coye. [Read more…] about Hoosick Grange News
