Occupation: Medicaid Waiver Service Coordinator at Abba Human Services Foundation. Next year Ulster County will have a freshman Executive with an untried staff and at least five new legislators to govern our county. [read]The Conservative Party and the Rifle and Pistol Association of New York State Join Together for the Second Amendment [read], Re: Paul Andreassen (Supervisor)Andreassen: Dedicated public servantEight 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. I encourage everyone who can to vote for her.Marie ShultisHurley, Re: Al Bruno (Legislator, District 2)Support Al BrunoI am asking all of the Saugerties residents in Legislative District 2, to get out and vote for Al Bruno.Al is a lifelong resident of Saugerties and has devoted countless hours to extensive Community Service. These matters take forever to adjudicate and filling the gallery with cheerleaders won't alter the outcome in any way. Under her care all of my daughters were well prepared for kindergarten. In general, all commercial construction projects go before the Planning Board and, if necessary, the Zoning Board of Appeals. I can only hope to be a voice in ensuring that all children will have an opportunity for a good education. Mr. Speaker, I remind my colleague that a vote against this bill is a vote to deny about 37 percent of workers in her district of North Carolina a raise of about . 4- Since the age of 17, Mike has been a volunteer member of Cedar Grove Fire Company. On the Environment: I do believe our environment does need as much serious attention we can give it. One of the reasons, among others, that he decided to run for town supervisor this time around is the fact that there was only one candidate running, and Paul rightly feels that the voters deserve a choice. There are people who feel disenfranchised by the process, or who felt the process was rushed, or are simply sad that their neighborhood school is closing. 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. I have attended almost every school board meeting and Town Hall meetings during the past school year and hope to be able to have a more active role as an advocate for our children and teachers. I urge my Town of Saugerties neighbors to vote for Paul Andreassen for Town Supervisor. Teacher transfers have been announced, and principals locations will be shared in the coming days. What was generally accepted as "good legislation" almost always acknowledged an objective standard for defining "unreasonable" noise. If you are an advocate of the 2nd Amendment and the Constitution then vote on the Conservative line (Row C), the only political party to have spoken out in support of the Second Amendment and the entire Constitution. Mary exercises the same level of care and dedication with her legislative duties. We, as a community, need to recognize the jobs Ceres, Markertek, J Mullen, NY Drilling (to name a few) and others provide as anchors for our economy and healthy economical growth. 2021 Saugerties Submission (December 21, 2021) 2021-22 Transparency Form Parts A-E (Excel) 2021-22 Transparency Form Part F (Word) My wife Donica and I were thrilled to send our five children through the Saugerties School system, having been graduates ourselves. To access documents, you will need thefree Adobe Reader. We are not going to make any decision on any part of this proposed legislation in the foreseeable future (if at all) and we absolutely will NOT make ANY decision behind closed doors. When the lack of budgeting for improvements or expenditures is questionable everyone should be concerned. I count myself fortunate that I learned to know a dedicated public servant committed to hard work and integrity. 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. 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. However having made that correction and Schirmer, already informed of it, has chosen to send an overreaching letter attacking me. Business should not be done as usual, it is time for change.Christine AielloSaugertiesA letter of support for Mike Ivino I write this letter as a person who has been fortunate enough to stay out of the tough world of politics. Before deciding on who youll vote for in November, visit the candidates for Comptrollers face book and campaign sites. 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. Mary has volunteered with the Woodstock PARI program and took the Angel Training. 2- As a first time home buyer in Saugerties, Mike is painfully aware of the burden of high taxes. 3- Mike is a small business manager. She has been Comptroller of Poughkeepsie and Fishkill, and Treasurer of the City of Kingston. I have always believed that anyone holding the position of town supervisor should refrain from involvement in real estate business as there is an inherent conflict of interest. We all need to become much more diligent in not only the waste we produce, but how we dispose of it. On call 24 hours a day, Mike is dedicated to the safety of all residents and businesses in his District.5- Mike Ivino is a registered Independent. 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. Were concerned that hes going to cut funding for school districts, said School Board President Robert Thomann after a meeting to accept the polling figures on Thursday, June 18. 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. 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. Accordingly, I would suggest that the contrarians (those who paint everything with a negative brush and go against anything an opponent says or does) stop playing that game and focus on the issues instead of dealing in negativity. Gary Faulkner which ultimately resulted in his arrest and guilty plea to unlawful sale of illegal firearms.During my tenure with the Joint Terrorism Task Force, I became involved in an investigation whose origin stemmed from a meeting of Black Panther Party elements in New York City. During the presentation, St. Amour identified various district reserves and estimated fund balance, particularly a capital reserve of $1,022,482. Thomann said that while he was pleased that the mail-in ballots led to greater turnout than in traditional polling years, the expense would make it difficult to change to the practice full time after the pandemic is over. I feel strongly that Mike Ivino will be one of the best town board members weve had in many years. The Capital Project approved by voters in December 2020 is progressing. View 20 Robert Avenue, Elmont, NY real estate investment calculator for traditional & Airbnb rental properties. All while balancing the needs of our community with revenues and expenses. State Senate District 41 Map; NY State Senator Michelle Hinchey; NY Assembly District 103. . We were accompanied by several staff members. Apparent winners were William Ball, Scott Polston, and Christine Bellarosa. William SullivanSaugertiesVote for Mary WawroI am proud to know Mary Wawro, legislative candidate, who is out therefighting to save ourchildrens lives. , the shareholders, the taxpayer, the tinkerer, the fabricator, the merchant, the student, the postal worker, the firefighter, the veteran, the senior citizen, the fixed income public housing resident, the retiree, the widow, the widower, the jobless, the job seeker, the cable guy, the lineman, the candlestick maker, the machinist, the highwayman, the builder, the botanist, the tree cutter, the doctor, the nurse, the lawyer, the cashier, the housekeeper, the day care provider, the bus driver, the truck driver, the parent, the grandparent, the sibling, the insurance provider, the coach, the teacher, the engineer, the architect, the house painter, the plumber, the electrician and most importantly and probably the most underrated of all. Download the PDF of the Year-at-a-Glance Calendar. There are 62 cities in New York. She has been Comptroller of Poughkeepsie and Fishkill, and Treasurer of the City of Kingston. Some files and features on this site require Adobe Reader or Adobe Flash Player to view. I know a lot of what I wanted to say, just didnt come out quite the way I wanted it to. Positive change is needed especially after two long years of dealing with Covid. She has never held an auditing position. 2022 All rights reserved. The Saugerties Central School District serves 2,200 students in five schools in upper Ulster County. Voting will be from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. in. I will propose legislation that requires all pharmacies to have permanent drug disposal containers. As an example of what it takes to really develop a project in the town of Saugerties, Tony Montano spent a year going through the Planning Board to get an approval. Saugerties, NY 12477, Ulster County Food Pantries & Meal Programs, Transportation Companies - Proposal/Request Forms. Notes from the campaign trail by Paul Andreassen Candidate for Town Supervisor: Are we moving in the right direction as a town government or is it much of the same? Saugerties, NY 12477 (845) 247-6550 Fax: (845) 246-8364 Saugerties Senior High School Mailing: Call Box A Saugerties, NY 12477 Physical: 310 Washington Avenue Ext. One of our goals, if we can afford it, is to have all of our class sizes be 25 or smaller throughout the entire district next year.. 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.. COLUMBIA COUNTY Thank you for using HudsonValley360! These people are just as much domestic terrorists and threats to our community as someone using a gun at a school! Board Adopts Budget; Board Votes on BOCES Annual Budget; Board Elects BOCES Board Members, Location: 310 Washington Avenue Ext. We dont have many options, the superintendent said, noting, as he has throughout the budget process, that Saugerties has the lowest spending per pupil in Ulster County. SED approved the project in April of 2022, and the project is currently in the bidding stage. See the proposed school budgets for 2022-2023 in the Southern Tier Chemung County Elmira City School District Budget: Passed (477 Yes, 158 No) $138,440,248 -0.59% tax rate decrease Board of. That in and of itself should have been enough for the candidate for district attorney to be concerned, and certainly not to have placed himself in such a compromising position.Further, the candidate seeking such a sensitive position, one that politics should have little influence in, should be more open and honest about his affiliations and supporters.The candidates response to the concern raised as a result of his campaign mailer, seems to be more than disingenuous. Letters have been sent to parents regarding their childrens new elementary school. Crispin Kott is the co-author of the Rock and Roll Explorer Guide to New York City (Globe Pequot Press, June 2018), the Little Book of Rock and Roll Wisdom (Lyons Press, October 2018), and the Rock and Roll Explorer Guide to San Francisco and the Bay Area (Globe Pequot Press, May 2021). Along with this Mike has been on the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Centerville Fire District for the past two years. How can we generate employment opportunities, revenue streams and a long-term strategy for sustainability, supportability and, perhaps most important for us taxpayers. 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. Not just on a local level, but on a national and global level as well. Single Family Residential. I also volunteer my time to the Oscar Mike Foundation and Morgan Duke Conservation Society. When asked Ill give my reasons for why the lack of budgeting for these things such as the infrastructure needs and the lack of planning puts the town in fiscal jeopardy. Meeting begins at 6:30PM (meet the Board at 6:00PM) Link to Virtual Meeting: The proposed budget is $10.3 million more than the current year's operating budget a 6.5% increase. Now, more than ever well need a competent Comptroller who has the training and experience of detecting governmental waste and fraud.Before deciding on who youll vote for in November, visit the candidates for Comptrollers face book and campaign sites. An austerity budget would decrease the current tax levy by 4.2 percent. The role is critical. As a retired New York City Detective assigned to JTTF and one of the arresting officers of Mr. Shabazz, it seems that the people of Ulster County at large and members of Ulster County law enforcement should demand more of their district attorney.Raymond NafeyDetective, New York City Police Department (retired), Re: Paul Andreassen and Mike Ivino (Supervisor and Councilman, respectively)The following comments by Mike Ivino editorially appeared in The Letters column as a response to a letter appearing there. The budget was put together with the understanding that state aid was likely to decrease because of a drop in building aid, which corresponds with a reduction in debt service on the expense side. Incidentally, I requested one thing: a clerk of the works be assigned to this project. I think it is important to seek more financial transparency and explain the complications of budgetary decisions in laymans terms. A music historian and failed drummer, hes written for numerous print and online publications and has shared with his son Ian and daughter Marguerite a love of reading, writing and record collecting. Whether its the simple gesture of helping his fellow neighbors, his service to the community in the fire department or volunteering and accepting positions on boards and committees, Mike gives his all with a cheerful and energetic attitude. I am respectfully asking all of my friends, family, colleagues and residents of Saugerties to please join me and cast your ballot for Mike Ivino on November 5. Weatherization at Riccardi, Cahill, Mt. Our District believes in professional development for our teachers, Cahill Students Using Their Chromebooks for Science, Location: 310 Washington Avenue Ext. Under Roberts Rules of Order (the bible of running a meeting), when someone abstains, it is neither a yes vote nor. Id also like to clarify one point, and bring up one that wasnt addressed at all. Non-mandated programs, such as after-school activities, art and music, would also likely see cuts, he said, adding that the district would explore reductions in administration. I didnt know what he was alleged to have done in and of itself is disturbing.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. . I urge my Town of Saugerties neighbors to vote for Paul Andreassen for Town Supervisor.Arlene PuentesKingston, Re: Mike Ivino (Councilman)Mike will make the tough decisionsOn November 5, 2019, the residents of Saugerties have an opportunity to elect a young man to the Saugerties Town Board who at the age of 25 has the business sense, drive and commitment to our community of an individual way beyond his years.Mike was born and raised in Saugerties and has always been very civic minded. I will look for ways to pass zero tolerance laws for dealers, and mandatory sentencing for those who are convicted of selling fentanyl-laced heroin. The Saugerties Central School District (SCSD) School Board adopted a $66,471,574 proposed budget for the 2020-21 school year, an increase of $1,172,152, or 1.80 percent over the 2019-20 spending plan. Saugerties High School (photo by Rick Holland). One that will keep Saugerties and Ulster County, a viable place to call home, for generations to come. The members need to listen and address the concerns of its community members while ensuring the highest level of public education for its students. Business Official I felt compelled to respond as the assistant case agent assigned to the investigation of Ismail Shabazz a.k.a. Adds an elementary librarian, so there is a librarian at each school. I am one of the many Ulster County voters that doesnt belong to a political party. Lets start with Saugerties. At this time, the declining mental health of our students must be addressed as they continue to adjust back to life in the classrooms. I would like to have a positive impact and a caring and understanding one. | call on our current town board and its officials who can stop this or at least make sure it is properly and safely regulated, to keep the pressure on and make this a priority for the health and safety of our town and its residents. 5- Mike Ivino is a registered Independent. IP: 104.17.67.73. of State Codes Division, and currently teaches the course at Columbia-Greene Community College. They got our attention last night. We should not and will not politicize this issue. Two school board seats carrying three-year terms were won by incumbent Thomas Miller with 619 votes and Jeanine LaManna-Gemmell with 431 votes. Check out this STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) activity which inspired creativity, honed engineering skills, and illustrated the value of recycled materials. I encourage everyone who can to vote for her. Paul is more interested in serving the people than a political partyin fact, his saying is, . He is currently the Chairman for the Saugerties Assessment Board of Review, Chairman of the Saugerties Ethics committee and he sits on the Transportation Advisory Committee. The project is approved, I remain skeptical of the process, and only hope now that the town did not make a mistake in approving this so hastily. Rhau said about 12 teaching positions and 12 teaching assistant positions would eliminated under austerity. What do you see as the most pressing issue faced by the district today? #saugerties high school #saugerties #saugerties central school district #math workbook pdf grade 1 #math sprints grade 3 #ansonia high school #ansonia ct . Adds a secondary French/Spanish teacher to make foreign language programs more accessible for students. Her opponent is March Gallagher, a lawyer with a Masters Degree in Public Health, who has worked on womens issues and economic development in addition to her private legal practice. This investigation brought the JTTF to the City of Kingston, New York. Over the last several years many top heavy administrative positions have been created not only in the Central Administrative office but district wide. The budget proposal includes an increase of $1,209,488, which would bring the capital reserve up to $2,231,970, and closer to a district goal of $10 million. Under her care all of my daughters were well prepared for kindergarten. Mike knows that the position of town councilman involves making tough decisions that ultimately affect every Saugerties resident and that is in their respective pockets. I see the School Board accomplishing this through advocating for the needs of its students, establishing goals and policies, completing ongoing reviews and evaluations of policies and curriculum to keep them current, maintaining an effective and cost efficient budget along with holding the superintendent responsible for upholding his duties in accordance to federal law, state law and school boards policies just to name a few. A severe shortage of bus drivers, along with the escalating price of fuel, will impact transportation contracts. It is more than apparent that the candidate and Mr. Shabazz are known to one another. SAUGERTIES, N.Y. A $66.43 million 2022-23 budget was approved by residents in a 1,038-444 vote. cell tower consultants requesting a variance wanting to site a tower in the Mt. A healthy, transformative school district culture has to address this. NYSRPA is engaged in legislation and political awareness campaigns in New York. 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. Since presenting a draft budget in mid-March, the district has also reduced the tax levy increase from 2.7 percent to 2.36 percent. Im Paul Andreassen, Saugerties Town Councilman, and Im running for Town Supervisor. All of the bill's sponsors except Vance and. 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! residents whether enrolled in a party or not. There were more than 68,000 drugoverdosedeaths reported in2018. Board members are not administrators, but their most important responsibilities as a Board include creating a shared vision for the community, supporting a healthy school culture, developing a budget for approval, and the hiring and evaluation of the Superintendent of Schools. In this current climate, and with three incumbent BOE members declining to run, the community needs and deserves BOE members with experienced minds and hands to be a part of overseeing the system that is educating our youth. Location: 310 Washington Avenue Ext. He's never charged for mileage involving any of the public service or volunteer committees, boards or associations with which he was involved. He is committed to developing an economic climate where small businesses can thrive. Assigned polling locations are as follows: Grant D. Morse, Districts 6, 9, 15 and 16; Cahill, Districts 1 to 4, 7 and 14; Riccardi, Districts 8 and 11 to 13; and Mount Marion, Districts 5 and 10. The community is encouraged to participate in the school budget vote and Board of Education election on Tuesday, May 17, between 6 AM and 9 PM. What if some money gets embezzled?A good comptroller will find out and speak up.Lisa Cutten is a Certified Public Accountant with 35 years of experience in government auditing. The Conservative Party is the only political party that states its support of the. Senator candidate) interview (Newsmax, Sept. 1, 2022) [view here]Marc Molinaro Rally at Saugerties Beach (August 20, 2022) - Video-1, The Crowd [view here]Marc Molinaro Rally at Saugerties Beach (August 20, 2022) - Video-2, Marc's speech [view here]Marc Molinaro Rally at Saugerties Beach (August 20, 2022) - Video-3, The Crowd [view here]Marc Molinaro, U.S. Weve been working on amending the zoning on Kings Highway for over a year. 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. Whrend wir Neues entdecken, stellen wir uns Herausforderungen, meistern sie und wachsen ber uns hinaus.<br><br>Bewerben Sie sich . 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.. The school board must also oversee the policies that are being put into place for the school district and making sure they best fit the needs of the childrens education. The current BOE made a huge decision when they approved the closure of Mt. 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! 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 years budget. The conditions there are abhorrent. Costly improvements that put the town in any debt or fiscal stress warrants additional scrutiny not less. 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. He was in a crowd. While my background is in business and finance, my mother was a teacher for 30 years, and Im hopeful that I would be able to blend my business experience with my interest in making our schools some of the best in the state by supporting the improvements that our Superintendent and principals have already begun. I will work hard towards solving the current crisis of disposal. Schools officials have said about 20 percent of the spending increase can be attributed to contractual obligations or state mandates. How is that working out and does anyone know? About two years ago the Town of Saugerties was cited as being financially distressed by the State Comptrollers office and it was determined that the town should be increasing its fund balance to remain fiscally healthy.
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