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. I have questioned elected and political officials and considered plausible connections indicating behind-the-scene deals. This connection was not intended for all board members but based on a prior discussion between myself and the editor regarding connections between wealth and real estate. Since the passage of the Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement Act (ironically called the S.A.F.E. However having made that correction and Schirmer, already informed of it, has chosen to send an overreaching letter attacking me. The Town Board needs to re-prioritize its basic needs and its purpose. As a member of the Centerville Fire District | got to see some of what was just the beginning of this horrible plan Mr Karolys had in mind. Theres nothing new in that. This page is maintained by SCSD according to the web publishing guidelines of Saugerties Central School District. The district is not responsible for facts or opinions contained on any linked site. She has caught people bilking Ulster County and brought them to justice. 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. He explained how he wants to run for town board because he wants to get involved and help make Saugerties a better place to live. 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.. There is no reason for her to take that position when Lisa Cutten can bring years of auditing experience and a gutsy political independence to the job. 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. Thanks to a pair of federal COVID-relief stimulus packages the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA) and the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) the district will be able to cover the costs of two response to intervention teachers, two multi-tiered system of support teachers, one reading specialist, one dean of students, two literacy coaches, two math coaches, one credit recovery specialist, one director of curriculum and instruction, one accountant, four teaching assistants, one custodial worker and one social worker. When evaluating the parity of impartial opportunity here, a bit of the background should be taken into consideration: both Paul Andreassen and Fred Costello are members of the Independence Party. Superintendent Reinhardt said the specificity of the additional staff came from the public and meetings of the Governance Committee. 3- Mike is a small business manager. tvertetis@saugerties.k12.ny.us. The Board of Education develops the budget to align the district resources to improve achievement. 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 have known Mary for over 20 years. A severe shortage of bus drivers, along with the escalating price of fuel, will impact transportation contracts. Yet the Town Board, responsible for the Towns taxpayer. I have always been the non-partisan, vote for the right person guy. An elementary school summer reading program and what would have been a new half-day kindergarten position were cut from the original proposal, decreasing spending by $51,000. I hope voters of all parties are following the race for Ulster County Comptroller. So it's important that as a town and a town government, we publicly acknowledge, support and recognize these companies as vital to our economy and to our longevity. The article quotes the candidate saying, he had absolutely no contact and I shook his hand. He is committed to developing an economic climate where small businesses can thrive. In addition, the shelter size and configuration obviously appears too small for their needs and is lacking general maintenance. Some files and features on this site require Adobe Reader or Adobe Flash Player to view. Letter: Saugerties school budget vote result misleading Dear Editor: Saugerties school district Superintendent Kirk Reinhardt thanked the community for "a nearly 76% approval" of the proposed school budget. Not otherwise ineligible to vote under Election Law Section 5-106. We invested a lot of money in infrastructure, especially on Kings Highway, and there must be a way of encouraging developers to come here. The proposed budget is $10.3 million more than the current year's operating budget a 6.5% increase. Some might argue that this should apply to the Town as well. 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. Saugerties, NY 12477, Ulster County Food Pantries & Meal Programs, Transportation Companies - Proposal/Request Forms, A resident of Saugerties Central School District for at least 30 days, immediately before the election. In her spare time she provides day care, positively shaping the minds of the babies who will be our future generation. Saugerties, NY 12477, Ulster County Food Pantries & Meal Programs, Transportation Companies - Proposal/Request Forms. Expands electives by adding two secondary STEAM/Career and Technical Education (CTE) teachers, along with STEAM/CTE classes. How do you see the role of the School Board? )It is more than apparent that the candidate and Mr. Shabazz are known to one another. D Day. Ensure that the procurement policy and bid process is properly followed; better identify grant possibilities and follow-through. 982 talking about this. I wanted to run for school board primarily because I have a young child coming through the district (starting Kindergarten next year), and I want to be involved in making sure that the children are the main priority when making decisions. This presents absolutely unsanitary and unhealthy conditions for both the animals residing there and the staff working there. But some elements of state aid are projected to increase in 2022-23, St. Amour said. Create and publicly display a searchable town budget with organizational, 2- Realistic Self-imposed and Public Campaign Finance Reform.. Saugerties, NY 12477 (845) 247-6651 Fax: (845) 246-4312 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. IP: 104.17.67.73. The proposed budget reflects a 2.36 percent tax levy increase and meets the New York State Tax Cap formula criteria for a simple majority voter approval. The logistics of planning the rearrangement of your school system (enrollment, class sizes, moving teachers, etc. Jane St. Amour Id also like to clarify one point, and bring up one that wasnt addressed at all. The Saugerties Central School District community is encouraged to participate in the school budget vote and Board of Education election TODAY (May 17) now until 9 PM, with polls at all four Elementary Schools (Cahill, Grant D. Morse, Mt. 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. His passion for politics makes him the right candidate for the job! In general, all commercial construction projects go before the Planning Board and, if necessary, the Zoning Board of Appeals. 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. Its either all or nothing. I count myself fortunate that I learned to know a dedicated public servant committed to hard work and integrity. SAUGERTIES >> The $59 million spending plan that will go before school district voters next week got a final public push Tuesday night during the monthly meeting of the Saugerties Board of Ed Positive change is needed especially after two long years of dealing with Covid. 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). Education: B.A. I have observed firsthand the hard work and willingness to give of himself for the community he was raised in. Over the last several years many top heavy administrative positions have been created not only in the Central Administrative office but district wide. Marion Elementary School was a difficult solution for the Districts Governance Committee to recommend, and a more difficult decision for the Board of Education to make, it is already helping the District achieve some financial stability, while enriching opportunities for students, explains Reinhardt. What if a contractor bills the county twice? I can only hope to be a voice in ensuring that all children will have an opportunity for a good education. Costly improvements that put the town in any debt or fiscal stress warrants additional scrutiny not less. Rhau said about 12 teaching positions and 12 teaching assistant positions would eliminated under austerity. Its not fair to the district taxpayers, many of them who are seniors and fixed incomes have frankly had enough. 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. The Governor Andrew Cuomos office has indicated that further reductions during the school year are also possible depending upon the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, with a look back scheduled for Tuesday, June 30. He took great pride in his belief that his mere presence intimated members of the local police agencies. Voters on May 17 opposed the initial budget proposal by a 15-vote margin, 1,419-1,404. Act." 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. Mary exercises the same level of care and dedication with her legislative duties. If that is how the public wants the town to operate and allows a department head to dictate the terms, without discussion, then you certainly dont want me as your town supervisor. At the time some of us had no idea what we were coming in contact with. Im Paul Andreassen, Saugerties Town Councilman, and Im running for Town Supervisor. It is associated with the National Rife Association of America ("NRA") and engages locally in many activities similar to the NRA. not just during Shed the Med events. 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. As a 25-year native resident to Saugerties, | have never witnessed something so horrendous as the mess Mr. Karolys has brought to our town. He is destroying the newly-paved 212 highway where his trucks enter and leave the roadway. Along with this Mike has been on the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Centerville Fire District for the past two years. Out of the running for board seats were. Finally, it educates and supports various firearm activities of particular interest to juniors and women in the community. This is based on salary alone for these specific positionsIts not the total savings, its just the salary savings, said St. Amour. 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Several board members blamed complacency among budget supporters for the defeat of the first proposal and cautioned that budget opponents would vote no regardless of any spending reductions. As a member of the Paul Luke Band, they performed for hundreds of causes throughout the Town and surrounding counties for forty years, so don't badger Paul's commitment to any cause, because he's done more for this town than most people give him credit for or even know. I urge my Town of Saugerties neighbors to vote for Paul Andreassen for Town Supervisor. 1- Mike is not only a lifelong resident of Saugerties, he also wants to retire in Saugerties. Some of these are through retirements or resignations.. The next meeting of the Board of Education will be held on Tuesday, July 14. On the Environment: I do believe our environment does need as much serious attention we can give it. I remain skeptical of the process and only hope that the town did not make a mistake in approving this so hastily. Paul is a good man of integrity, honesty and pride, who quietly does a damn good job, and I think most people know that. I believe the role of the school board is to help make decisions for the school district that encourages an equal education for all students. When the lack of budgeting for improvements or expenditures is questionable everyone should be concerned. Majority rules. Weatherization at Riccardi, Cahill, Mt. It reveals why, in spite of the large number of Democrats who wanted to vote for Paul Andreassen and Mike Ivino or at least wanted them on the ballot, Mike and Paul were denied any opportunity to appear on a ballot and thus were unable to fight for the nomination:Mike Ivino responds: I had conversations with Lanny (Walter, Dem Chair) that led to nowhere. Saugerties Central School District I feel strongly that Mike Ivino will be one of the best town board members weve had in many years. Out of the running for board seats were Randi Kelder, Danielle Carter, and Vincent McLaughlin. Keyword Research; Domain By Extension; Hosting; . Two school board seats carrying three-year terms were won by incumbent Thomas Miller with 619 votes and Jeanine LaManna-Gemmell with 431 votes. This means Mike is committed to long term, cost effective solutions to managing our town budgets. He then laid out his vision. William SullivanSaugertiesVote for Mary WawroI am proud to know Mary Wawro, legislative candidate, who is out therefighting to save ourchildrens lives. I will propose legislation that requires all pharmacies to have permanent drug disposal containers. 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. 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. 5- Mike Ivino is a registered Independent. The School Board is a governing body of local officials whose responsibilities are defined by state and federal laws and constitutions, as well as the rules and regulations of the Board of Regents and the commissioner. On the local level, Mike will be making affordable home ownership a priority for all. Approximately eight months ago I had the pleasure of meeting Mike Ivino for the very first time when he appeared before a screening committee to seek the Conservative endorsement. 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 spending p Location: 310 Washington Avenue Ext. I will look for ways for the county to partner with other agencies and programs such as R.Y.A.N. Therefore, he has a keen understanding of the unique needs of small business owners. The budget represents an increase of $1,172,152, or 1.80 percent over the 2019-20 spending plan, and includes a local tax levy increase of 2.18 percent, or $867,742, bringing that total to $40,631,060. First, Id like to thank the League of Women Voters, for hosting a candidates forum, debate on Friday October 18, at the senior center. 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.I read with interest today, the Kingston Daily Freemans article regarding the local campaign for district attorney. It is the governance side of a school district. 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. 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 appreciate that he was honest with us right up front stating that hes in this to represent the people, not the party. 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 . SAUGERTIES, N.Y. A $66.43 million 2022-23 budget was approved by residents in a 1,038-444 vote. She has been the daycare provider for my three daughters. Ft. Here are profiles of the candidates based on our questionnaire: Education: BA Social Ecology from University of California, Irvine, Occupation: Self Employed; Property Management and Real Estate. 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. Marion, Morse, Cahill, Hildebrant, and the High School, have already been completed. There are 62 cities in New York. Please see our Website Accessibility Guidelines for more information. The NYSRPA is dedicated to the preservation of Second Amendmentrights, firearm safety and education, and shooting sports. She also recognizes the problems and issues communities in Ulster County face with drug addiction. She's the Democrats candidate for the Board, along with Democrat candidate, Fred Costello, and Paul and Fred are vying for the supervisor position. Falling behind in studies, struggling to stay afloat, losing valuable supports along with crumbling mental health are some of the many concerns I have listened to other parents express in recent years. The SCSD will hold a budget hearing at Saugerties High School on Tuesday, May 10. I will look for ways for the county to partner with other agencies and programs such as R.Y.A.N. The Capital Project approved by voters in December 2020 is progressing. Ive known Paul Andreassen for more than forty years and I can honestly tell you that he is a unique and exceptional individual. the The Hudson Valley Garlic Festival, The 4th of July parade and fireworks, The Sawyer Motors Car Show and the December Holiday in the Village ), along with many other weekly events, can be found on this page. 20 MON Schools Closed - Presidents' Day MARCH 2023 2 THURS Parent Conference Night - Elementary 9 THURS Parent Conference Night - Secondary 10 FRI Staff Development - 1/2 Day APRIL 2023 3-7 Schools Closed - Spring Holiday 6 Passover Begins 9 Easter MAY 2023 16 TUES Superintendent's Conference Day 16 TUES School Budget Vote . The role of Comptroller is to insure that the tax payers are getting what they paid for.Next year Ulster County will have a freshman Executive with an untried staff and at least five new legislators to govern our county. 2022 All rights reserved. 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. With his common sense approach Al will bring a refreshing and much-needed breath of fresh air to the Ulster County legislator. The Conservative Party (NewYork)will only endorse a candidate who shares itsConservative values. Position: Berechnungsingenieur fr Insassensimulation / Gesamtsystemanalyse (w/m/d)<br>Location: Sindelfingen<br>Life is always about becoming Im Leben geht es darum, sich auf eine Reise zu begeben, um die beste Version unseres zuknftigen Selbst zu werden. The district needs to make sure that the elementary students are getting the same resources and opportunities that the high school students might get. The candidates response to the concern raised as a result of his campaign mailer, seems to be more than disingenuous. Apparent winners were William Ball, Scott Polston, and Christine Bellarosa. Although repurposing Mt. Education: 2003 Graduate of Saugerties high School and 2006 Graduate of Ulster County Community College. An austerity budget would decrease the current tax levy by 4.2 percent. One could easily understand Democrats support of Costello if he were a registered Democrat, but hes not. I live and pay taxes here too.. Meeting begins at 6:30PM (meet the Board at 6:00PM) Link to Virtual Meeting: not just during Shed the Med events. If I am elected supervisor, all Town construction projects will go through a rigorous planning process and will be transparent. I am only one vote on a board of five elected officials but I can confidently state, at this time, we are not going to move forward on this proposed noise ordinance unless, and I stress unless, significant modifications are made to address the concerns we heard last night and a general consensus is arrived at which addresses the concerns of ALL our residents. Also on the ballot were three uncontested seats on the Board of Education, with incumbents Susan Gage earning 2,920 votes and Krista Barringer 2,522 votes. Reinhardt said the district would continue to focus on its reserves. 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. 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. It also appears that Mr. Shabazz is wearing a large Black Panther Party lapel pin as seen in the photo below. When elected Town Supervisor, as Ive done as a councilman, | will continue to work for and answer only to the people. 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. The decreases are primarily found in BOCES aid ($1,332,395, a drop of $450,338) and building aid ($305,207, a decrease of $1,634,298). Single Family Residential. This page is maintained by SCSD according to the web publishing guidelines of Saugerties Central School District. 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. This investigation brought the JTTF to the City of Kingston, New York. Graduated with a diploma in Business Studies, Occupation: Unit Clerk at Northern Dutchess Hospital. Watch for delays, overruns, additional charges, hidden costs, problems with site conditions and the loss of revenue. On the Environment: I do believe our environment does need as much serious attention we can give it. A response will only keep it alive and it does not deserve a response. Grab a free month of HV1 from the folks who have brought you substantive local news since 1972. 2022 All rights reserved. The opioid epidemic is taking more young lives everyday. Saugerties Central School District Mailing: Call Box A Saugerties, NY 12477 Location: 310 Washington Avenue Ext. The deficit is partly due to a projected reduction in state aid of $408,893, or 1.77 percent. If you do that, then Im sure youll be joining me in voting for Lisa Cutten, as the position calls for a accounting expert and she is one. Ed Gaddy and Hal Brilliant, Conservative Party chairs of Ulster and Dutchess Counties, respectively, deliver a message regarding the S.A.F.E. Yes, he is 25 years old but it is time for new ideas as Saugerties enters the 2020s. 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