The town of Essex will see a decrease in spending in the 2018 general budget, but will see an increase in the highway spending plan. BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS: “The town of Essex has reached the tax cap of 1.06 percent and we are using some fund balance to reach the cap,” supervisor … [Read more...] about Essex Budget Meets Cap (THE SUN)
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Community Discussion Series to Begin at Library
NEW COMMUNITY DISCUSSION SERIES to start on Sunday, Feb 26, 3:00 p.m. In our role as a community gathering space, the library will be hosting a conversation series. This will be the first of what we hope will be an ongoing program bringing neighbors together to discuss topics in … [Read more...] about Community Discussion Series to Begin at Library
Grange to Host Weekend Lyceum Lecture on 2016 Election
The Whallonsburg Grange Hall will present “Uncharted Waters: A Historical Perspective on the 2016 Elections” with UVM history professor Andy Buchanan on Sunday, January 15 at 3pm. The 2016 US election was the most significant in over 100 years -- since the consolidation of the … [Read more...] about Grange to Host Weekend Lyceum Lecture on 2016 Election
Town of Essex proposes levy, budget below current year spending level (THE SUN)
The tentative budget developed by the Essex Town Council is under the tax levy cap allowance. Essex Supervisor Ed Gardner said the levy cap was set by the state at 0.68 percent increase. In fact, he said, the total tax levy of $697,621 is about $15,000 less than the current … [Read more...] about Town of Essex proposes levy, budget below current year spending level (THE SUN)
Candidates Spar in Final NY21 Debate (THE SUN)
Two weeks before voters head to the polls, the candidates for New York’s 21st Congressional District debated for the third and final time in Plattsburgh on Monday. Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-Willsboro) is facing a challenge from Mike Derrick, a Democrat, and Matt Funiciello, the … [Read more...] about Candidates Spar in Final NY21 Debate (THE SUN)