5G in Woodstock? Not so fast, say some residents
Those in opposition fear ill health effects from increased electromagnetic radiation.
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The wrench in Olive’s budget
The state says that NYC-owned Ashokan Reservoir, which makes up most of the town’s taxable property, is undervalued to the tune of $81 million. Town officials are concerned about a lawsuit.
Clerks, complaints, wellhead protection discussed by Woodstock board
Judges advocated for more clerk hours and the Woodstock Town Board discussed a rising trend in noise complaints during four hours of budget discussions on October 9.
Ulster County budget takes on poverty, boosts arts, calls for free bus rides
County Executive Mike Hein outlined his vision of lean government and a commitment to progressive goals when he unveiled his proposed 2019 budget last week.
At Ulster County legislature public hearing, most speakers support bag ban, oppose term limits
Two recent county-level initiatives, a law that would ban the use of plastic bags by grocery stores and retailers and a law limiting the terms for county elected officials, were talked about at length by county residents at a public hearing in the legislative chambers on the afternoon of Tuesday, Oct. 9.
Shandaken over the tax cap again
On October 1, the Shandaken town board approved a preliminary 2019 budget that will entail exceeding the state-imposed tax cap for the second year in a row, due primarily to salary increases and projected hikes in health care and retirement costs.
In Woodstock’s proposed budget, tax hike meets the state limit
Woodstock Town Supervisor Bill McKenna proposed a 2019 budget of $8,255,180 that will result in an estimated 2.215 percent tax increase, an amount that is below the state’s imposed cap.
New Ulster County law would make plastic straws request-only
A new law would mandate that customers in Ulster restaurants only be provided with a single-use plastic straw if they specifically asked for one. The proposed legislation will be the subject of a public hearing on Thursday, Sept. 20.
Woodstock Dem candidates seek recognition at Community Center meeting
Jeff Collins is running against Reggie Earls for Town Board in a September 13 primary. Jason Lesko, who was appointed in December to replace retired Judge Frank Engel, is the Democratic nominee, as he is unopposed in his party.
Both Faso, Delgado like what Siena poll said
The NY-19 congressional poll gave Faso a 45-40 advantage, but Delgado supporters see reasons for optimism.