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Two hikers rescued after being injured in Taconic State Park
TOWN OF NORTH EAST – Two people suffered injuries while hiking on Quarry Hill Trail in the Rudd Pond Area of Taconic State Park on Tuesday. The male hiker sustained a head injury and was transported to Albany Medical Center after a technical rescue brought him to safety. The...
The following is a portion of a letter recently sent to the 1st Selectman
The following is a portion of a letter recently sent to 1st Selectman Todd Carusillo:. I am writing to express deep disappointment in the decision to again rapidly pursue development of 190 Sharon Turnpike when you had, less than two weeks ago, told the public that you were going to build behind the firehouse. Prior to that you were going to put up storage at the existing public works. Both of those options were favorable to the public. Why would you not complete an unbiased needs assessment and use our existing locations in accordance with the POCD?
Woodridge Green-Lights Speed Humps
On April 27th the Board of Directors of the Woodridge Lake Property Owners’ Association (WLPOA) voted to approve a plan for installing speed humps on Town roads in 3 locations within the community. The plan represented months of research and collaboration between the Woodridge Lake Safety Committee (WLSC) and 1st Selectman Todd Carusillo.
Board of Selectmen: MIRA Opt-Out, Library Conflict, “Ban”, Human Services, 190 Sharon Tpke (Again), May 29 Town Meeting
NOTICE TO PUBLIC – TOWN MEETING, BUDGET, MAY 29, 2024 AT GOSHEN CENTER SCHOOL AT 8:00 PM. 1st Selectman Todd Carusillo requested a needs assessment from the Public Works Department and Goshen Fire Company for their proposed new storage addition to the back of the Fire Department building. If a needs assessment is not received, the selectmen will have to create a needs assessment task force for the proposal. (Note: The Fire Co. has since advised that they already provided a needs assessment in January and presented it at a Selectmen’s meeting on May 7th).
Community Calendar May 13 - June 23
Torrington’s Nutmeg Ballet presents Graduation Performances featuring music by Leo Delibes from 6:30-8 pm. 58 Main Street. (860)-482-4413. The Norwalk Library hosts a Poetry Café from 6-6:45 pm. Attendees are encouraged to bring poems to read with the theme of “mother”. 9 Greenwoods Rd East. (860)-542-5075.
Pine Plains Town Board Revamps Conservation Council, Hires Seasonal Staff and Secures State Grant
The Pine Plains Town Board appointed five new members to the Conservation Advisory Council at its May 16 meeting. It also authorized hiring more than a dozen part-time employees, announced the receipt of a state grant to repair sidewalks and began discussions about developing work-force housing. After removing all former...
Stissing Mountain Mock Trial Program Fosters Interpersonal Communication Skills
The mock trial program at Stissing Mountain High School in Pine Plains, NY has been in existence since 2004, when John Schoonmaker started teaching in the district. Schoonmaker, who teaches AP European History, Government, and Economics, and Ryan Orton, who teaches seventh grade history, serve as the co-advisors for mock trial. Also involved in mock trial is Sarah Jones, a former trial attorney. Sarah serves as the attorney coach and works with the students regarding the law.
Sandisfield voters will decide on $4 million operating budget year at town meeting
Voters in the community of around 1,000 are faced with a $4 million operating budget for fiscal year 2025, up over $230,000 or 6%, from the year prior. $1.6 million of the budget is for Sandisfield’s share of the Farmington River Regional School District, up over $83,000 or 5% from the year before. The line item for vocational-technical students is more than doubling from around $29,000 in FY24 to $80,000 in this year’s budget. Residents will also be asked to decide on whether to add a new commercial tent camping bylaw to existing zoning ordinances in an effort to regulate tent camping and glamping on private properties. A two-thirds majority is required for passage. You can find the full warrant here. The meeting starts at 10 in the town fire house.
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