http://midhudsonnews.com/News/2011/December/01/FishkillPD_graffiti-01Dec11.htm
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FISHKILL – Town of Fishkill Police are investigating an incident of a spray painted racial slur on Plymouth Street in the Dutchess Park area Saturday evening.
Police Chief Donald Williams said a variation of the “N” word was painted across the street, but he is not sure if it was targeted at anyone in particular. An investigator is actively working the case.
Williams said police suspect the graffiti was the work of kids and more sensitivity education is warranted.
“I think a lot of it has to come through the parents, parents have to be aware of what their kids are doing and where they are, and I think they have to discuss these situations with the children and make sure they understand this isn’t appropriate actions that their children may be involved in,” he said. “It needs everybody’s attention and we are not going to tolerate it.”
The chief also said vehicles were spray painted with graffiti on Halloween in two areas of the town, but he had not hear there were any anti-Semitic overtones. One town resident told MidHudsonNews.com there was Nazi propaganda graffiti sprayed in one case.
This activity comes on the heels of racial slurs posted at SUNY New Paltz, which the college is actively investigating.
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Property Taxes rise in Fishkill
According to the November 16th, 2011 edition of the Southern Dutchess News.
The Property Tax Levy, the amount of money the town needs for the year, is up 6.45%.
The Tax Rate, the amount the individual property owner pays, went up 9.01%
The Property Tax Levy, the amount of money the town needs for the year, is up 6.45%.
The Tax Rate, the amount the individual property owner pays, went up 9.01%
Friday, November 11, 2011
Senate committee clears preservation of Fishkill Supply Depot
WASHINGTON – The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee has given its nod to allow federal funding for the Fishkill Supply Depot property in the Town of Fishkill, a depot for the Continental Army during the American Revolution.
The American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2011, which is supported by the National Park Service, must now go before the full Senate.
Senator Charles Schumer has been pushing for the federal designation to clear the way for funding. The current Battlefield Protection Program promotes preservation of Civil War battlefields.
In recent years, hundreds of graves dating back to the Revolutionary War have been found at the site.
Schumer said the bill would be a boost to the Hudson Valley’s “booming” tourism economy, while preserving the landmark for future generations.
http://midhudsonnews.com/News/2011/November/11/Fishkill_Depot-11Nov11.htm
The American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2011, which is supported by the National Park Service, must now go before the full Senate.
Senator Charles Schumer has been pushing for the federal designation to clear the way for funding. The current Battlefield Protection Program promotes preservation of Civil War battlefields.
In recent years, hundreds of graves dating back to the Revolutionary War have been found at the site.
Schumer said the bill would be a boost to the Hudson Valley’s “booming” tourism economy, while preserving the landmark for future generations.
http://midhudsonnews.com/News/2011/November/11/Fishkill_Depot-11Nov11.htm
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Water & Sewer Consolidation in Fishkill?
Recently, Fishkill announced it recieved a grant to consolidate water districts in Fishkill. This is my letter to the editor regarding it.
Last week, Supervisor Pagones announced that Fishkill was the recipient. Of a grant to consider water and sewer consolidation. She mentioned that rent's in districts ranged from $7.70 to $50.40. Let me tell you how this happened. Under the regime of Pagones. She created water and sewer districts that allowed developers to put up more homes per acre. While passing the cost of water and sewer on the new homeowner. These districts include the Merritt Park districts which encompass the huge Toll Brothers development. This district has major water problems, as the NYS Health Department has called for remedial action on this well. One solution is to build a $22 million Reverse Osmosis plant. Bedford NY, a town of our size, is building one at that cost. Should the longtime taxpayer be responsible for Pagones's and the developers mistakes? The Rombout Sewer District that covers 9D. Has a $13 million debt load. Combining districts would mean that long time homeowner. That has paid off their infrastructure costs. Will now get the chance to pay for developers, that made big time cash. Let's take Pagones's numbers as a example. Let's add her numbers, that's $58 and now divide it, it's $29. So Pagones after she already tripled the water rates in Fishkill last year. Wants longtime Fishkill taxpayer. To pay much more, so developers can make make more cash. Think that's bad? What about the $10 million that she borrowed from water and sewer districts across town and transferred to the General Fund and spent? Great way to get rid of that debt on your back huh? The grant will also go to the same engineers and lawyers. That helped Pagones create this mess. No kidding, the people that caused this problem are now going to make even more cash. It pays to donate money to Pagones's political campaign. Fortunately, the citizens of Fishkill had enough of these shenanigans and voted her out and a new town board in.
Last week, Supervisor Pagones announced that Fishkill was the recipient. Of a grant to consider water and sewer consolidation. She mentioned that rent's in districts ranged from $7.70 to $50.40. Let me tell you how this happened. Under the regime of Pagones. She created water and sewer districts that allowed developers to put up more homes per acre. While passing the cost of water and sewer on the new homeowner. These districts include the Merritt Park districts which encompass the huge Toll Brothers development. This district has major water problems, as the NYS Health Department has called for remedial action on this well. One solution is to build a $22 million Reverse Osmosis plant. Bedford NY, a town of our size, is building one at that cost. Should the longtime taxpayer be responsible for Pagones's and the developers mistakes? The Rombout Sewer District that covers 9D. Has a $13 million debt load. Combining districts would mean that long time homeowner. That has paid off their infrastructure costs. Will now get the chance to pay for developers, that made big time cash. Let's take Pagones's numbers as a example. Let's add her numbers, that's $58 and now divide it, it's $29. So Pagones after she already tripled the water rates in Fishkill last year. Wants longtime Fishkill taxpayer. To pay much more, so developers can make make more cash. Think that's bad? What about the $10 million that she borrowed from water and sewer districts across town and transferred to the General Fund and spent? Great way to get rid of that debt on your back huh? The grant will also go to the same engineers and lawyers. That helped Pagones create this mess. No kidding, the people that caused this problem are now going to make even more cash. It pays to donate money to Pagones's political campaign. Fortunately, the citizens of Fishkill had enough of these shenanigans and voted her out and a new town board in.
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Fishkill needs a few Democrats on board
Fishkill residents will have a new Town Board for 2012. We have seen Republican Bob LaColla transcend politics by putting the town first. Bob has earned the honor to be supervisor.
However, there are two vacant board seats up for election. While both Republican candidates are good men, the brutal reality is Fishkill is now facing millions in deficits and major water/sewer problems due to 5-0 Republican control for the last 20 years.
I urge my Republican friends and fellow conservatives to consider the two Democrats for council.
Mara Farrell was instrumental in stopping a strip mall from being built on a Revolutionary War burial ground in Fishkill.
Tim Tuttle is a young attorney who can save us money. How? Fishkill budgeted $125,000 for lawyers, but spent $450,000 last year by outsourcing.
It's time for some "checks and balances" in Fishkill. For more, check them out at: www.farrelltuttle.com.
Ozzy Albra
Fishkill
However, there are two vacant board seats up for election. While both Republican candidates are good men, the brutal reality is Fishkill is now facing millions in deficits and major water/sewer problems due to 5-0 Republican control for the last 20 years.
I urge my Republican friends and fellow conservatives to consider the two Democrats for council.
Mara Farrell was instrumental in stopping a strip mall from being built on a Revolutionary War burial ground in Fishkill.
Tim Tuttle is a young attorney who can save us money. How? Fishkill budgeted $125,000 for lawyers, but spent $450,000 last year by outsourcing.
It's time for some "checks and balances" in Fishkill. For more, check them out at: www.farrelltuttle.com.
Ozzy Albra
Fishkill
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
10/19/2011 Fishkill Town Board Meeting
http://www.fishkill-ny.gov/pdfs/TownBoardAgendas/2011Agendas/10-19-2011%20TB%20Agenda.pdf
Charge backs for over assessed properties was $169,000 and will be bonded out. Councilman LaColla asked if another $16M was outstanding. Supervisor Pagones said it would have to dealt with next year. Looks like another $200,000 bond for next year.
Supervisor Pagones announced a deal with the PBA. I wonder if it's in the budget, tbd.
Public Hearing set for November 9th for the budget.
Charge backs for over assessed properties was $169,000 and will be bonded out. Councilman LaColla asked if another $16M was outstanding. Supervisor Pagones said it would have to dealt with next year. Looks like another $200,000 bond for next year.
Supervisor Pagones announced a deal with the PBA. I wonder if it's in the budget, tbd.
Public Hearing set for November 9th for the budget.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
10/12/2011 Fishkill Budget Workshop
The $3.2 M bond that expires in December has not been paid back and will be a issue for 2012.
$200,000 is owed to the county for lower assessments, Pagones indicated that this money will need to be bonded out next year.
Fishkill owes Beacon up to $200,000 for water and sewer, inside sourced indicate that the amount is over $1 million.
The $750,000 that was donated by a developer for Siscar Sewer was placed in the Dutchess Park Sewer District and spent.
Huge rate increases are in store for the Rombout/Merritt water and sewer districts.
Energy costs were left out of the budget.
Councilman Ferguson will be retiring on December 31. That means a open seat for next Novembers election.
http://www.fishkill-ny.gov/pdfs/TownBoardAgendas/2011Agendas/10-05-2011%20TB%20Agenda.pdf
$200,000 is owed to the county for lower assessments, Pagones indicated that this money will need to be bonded out next year.
Fishkill owes Beacon up to $200,000 for water and sewer, inside sourced indicate that the amount is over $1 million.
The $750,000 that was donated by a developer for Siscar Sewer was placed in the Dutchess Park Sewer District and spent.
Huge rate increases are in store for the Rombout/Merritt water and sewer districts.
Energy costs were left out of the budget.
Councilman Ferguson will be retiring on December 31. That means a open seat for next Novembers election.
http://www.fishkill-ny.gov/pdfs/TownBoardAgendas/2011Agendas/10-05-2011%20TB%20Agenda.pdf
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