The most recent budget proposal still needs to be approved by the voters. We know the world that theyre entering, so the fact that we can be fiscally responsible to our community and continually add programming, thats our job.. The opioid epidemic is taking more young lives everyday. It is also to oversee the budget and to establish what the spending needs might be. 2022 All rights reserved. Malden on Hudson, NY 12453 845-332-7395 pandreasseninspector@gmail.com, Final Week Before Election Letters-to-the-Editor (appearing in. Paul (Andreassen) and I had over 360 signatures to primary and at a meeting to give Wilson [Pekulas an authorization given by a political party to a candidate for public office in the State ofNew York that allows the candidate not registered with that party to run as its candidate in a given election] no one ever gave us a look, and some people were upset that no one ever gave us a look, . How is that working out and does anyone know? 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.Al is no nonsense individual who is committed to one thing and that is anything that he decides to take on. , the shareholders, the taxpayer, the tinkerer, the fabricator, the merchant, the student, the postal worker, the firefighter, the veteran, the senior citizen, the fixed income public housing resident, the retiree, the widow, the widower, the jobless, the job seeker, the cable guy, the lineman, the candlestick maker, the machinist, the highwayman, the builder, the botanist, the tree cutter, the doctor, the nurse, the lawyer, the cashier, the housekeeper, the day care provider, the bus driver, the truck driver, the parent, the grandparent, the sibling, the insurance provider, the coach, the teacher, the engineer, the architect, the house painter, the plumber, the electrician and most importantly and probably the most underrated of all. Two years ago Paul Andreassen (Independence Party) was approached by many individuals, including both current and former political party leaders, all of whom encouraged him to run for the town supervisor position. On the Environment: I do believe our environment does need as much serious attention we can give it. Positive change is needed especially after two long years of dealing with Covid. 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). Notes from the campaign trail by Paul Andreassen Candidate for Town Supervisor: Are we moving in the right direction as a town government or is it much of the same? The district did not immediately release vote counts for winning candidates for three Board of Education seats carrying three-year terms. Marion area. The district needs to make sure that the elementary students are getting the same resources and opportunities that the high school students might get. Snow Day #4. I appreciate that he was honest with us right up front stating that hes in this to represent the people, not the party.With that said, I ask all registered voters, no matter which party, if any, that you are affiliated with, to give Mike Ivino the opportunity to represent each and every one of us and to prove what he can do for Saugerties. If we have facilities in the town, they MUST all be maintained (with equal enthusiasm). I feel that if you are looking for a representative that truly has no other interest in being our Town Councilman other than working for the good of his community, Mike Ivino is our choice. Therefore, he has a keen understanding of the unique needs of small business owners. Once bids are awarded, work can begin. Apparent winners were William Ball, Scott Polston, and Christine Bellarosa. During my tenure with the Joint Terrorism Task Force, I became involved in an investigation whose origin stemmed from a meeting of Black Panther Party elements in New York City. I would like to have a positive impact on the school board for the student community. Both areas need serious improvement. The Conservative Party (NewYork)will only endorse a candidate who shares itsConservative values. by in. Jane St. Amour Re: Mike Kavanagh (Ulster County District Attorney). 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. The Tioga Tigers, ranked number one in the state in D-II, will see four wrestlers compete for New The building aid decrease is due to the final payments on previous facilities projects in the district. I will look for ways to pass zero tolerance laws for dealers, and mandatory sentencing for those who are convicted of selling fentanyl-laced heroin. We are working hard to make this site easily accessible for all persons with disabilities. The Saugerties Central School District (SCSD) will ask for voter approval on a $66,426,716 budget for the 2022-23 school year, a decrease of $110,249 from the 2021-22 spending plan. The role of the school board is multifaceted, two of the main responsibilities are to set the direction of the district for student performance and provide accountability for student achievement. The 2020-21 budget earned 70 percent approval from voters, compared to 66 percent approval for the 2019-20 spending plan. I write this letter as a person who has been fortunate enough to stay out of the tough world of politics. Lets not forget who picks up the tab for its the same people who pick up the tab every time, day after day, month after month, year after year and theyre never in the news, acknowledged in any way or complain. We endeavor to create an atmosphere where people are accepted as individuals in a safe environment that fosters self-discipline, mutual respect, cooperation, and academic excellence. Saugerties, NY 12477, Ulster County Food Pantries & Meal Programs, Transportation Companies - Proposal/Request Forms. Now in private correspondence he is referring to it as an issue not worth the time.. My wife Donica and I were thrilled to send our five children through the Saugerties School system, having been graduates ourselves. Out of the running for board seats were Randi Kelder, Danielle Carter, and Vincent McLaughlin. This page is maintained by SCSD according to the web publishing guidelines of Saugerties Central School District. Five Great Reasons to Vote for Mike Ivino for Saugerties Town Council. Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Texas congressman who broke with GOP is censured, As McConnell pushes for more Ukraine aid, Republican opposition grows louder, Kingston Democrats nominate nearly full-slate of candidates, Ulster Republicans back Kavanagh for DA a second time, Joseph Karolys associate identified as fourth person in vehicle on the night David 'Mickey' Myer was beaten and later died, Bar property owner 'devastated,' recalls last night David 'Mickey' Myer was alive, Proposed Good Cause Eviction law will worsen housing problem, landlord groups say, Miller Middle School students hospitalized after possible exposure to pepper spray, superintendent says, Two arrested in town of Ulster cooking oil heist, police say, Metzger asks state to investigate Ulster County finances, Woman charged after refusing to relinquish 'dangerous' dog, police say, FBI investigates body in bags in Ellenville in connection with missing Brooklyn man caught in web of extortion, Racist flyers in Rosendale, New Paltz protected by First Amendment, FBI says, Metzger meets with Central Hudson CEO, seeks end to estimated billing without cost to ratepayers, As Adderall shortage continues, DEA plans to limit some telemedicine prescriptions, House where JonBenet Ramsey was found dead listed for sale for almost $7M, Columbia University permanently drops SAT, ACT admissions requirement, The Waterbed Doctor: California retailer lays claim to retro bed with nearly 40 years of service, sales, Felonious Florida podcast: Missing teenage girl leads to several cases of child sex trafficking, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. Since presenting a draft budget in mid-March, the district has also reduced the tax levy increase from 2.7 percent to 2.36 percent. COLUMBIA COUNTY Thank you for using HudsonValley360! 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. This is based on salary alone for these specific positionsIts not the total savings, its just the salary savings, said St. Amour. Single Family Residential. We have seen Mary attend many events brining these issues front and center, most recently at the Ryans Run fundraiser in Kingston. This is absolutely essential for the well being of our children and our community. Yet Paul, being the gentleman that he is, declined in deference to Jim Bruno, a Republican, and Fred Costello, who is also a member of the Independence Party, since both had announced that they would be running for supervisor. Whether its the simple gesture of helping his fellow neighbors, his service to the community in the fire department or volunteering and accepting positions on boards and committees, Mike gives his all with a cheerful and energetic attitude. Dont be fooled by the petty, negative attacks that crop up like clockwork every political season. Altered Books Opening Friday, March 3, from 5 - 7pm More than a dozen artists have been given a discarded book and two months to create a unique, site-specific sculpture to display at the library! 26. Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Lack of dwellings for farmworkers part of Mid-Hudson Valley housing crisis, Mid-Hudson Valley arrests report: March 4, 2023, Texas congressman who broke with GOP is censured, Monica Goods case: Trial of State Trooper Christopher Baldner delayed, Joseph Karolys associate identified as fourth person in vehicle on the night David 'Mickey' Myer was beaten and later died, Bar property owner 'devastated,' recalls last night David 'Mickey' Myer was alive, Proposed Good Cause Eviction law will worsen housing problem, landlord groups say, Miller Middle School students hospitalized after possible exposure to pepper spray, superintendent says, Two arrested in town of Ulster cooking oil heist, police say, Metzger asks state to investigate Ulster County finances, Woman charged after refusing to relinquish 'dangerous' dog, police say, FBI investigates body in bags in Ellenville in connection with missing Brooklyn man caught in web of extortion, Racist flyers in Rosendale, New Paltz protected by First Amendment, FBI says, Metzger meets with Central Hudson CEO, seeks end to estimated billing without cost to ratepayers, As Adderall shortage continues, DEA plans to limit some telemedicine prescriptions, House where JonBenet Ramsey was found dead listed for sale for almost $7M, Columbia University permanently drops SAT, ACT admissions requirement, The Waterbed Doctor: California retailer lays claim to retro bed with nearly 40 years of service, sales, Felonious Florida podcast: Missing teenage girl leads to several cases of child sex trafficking, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. Some might argue that this should apply to the Town as well. Lets correct that trend. Mary has advocated for Hope Rocks, and our grass roots peer to peer AWARENESS behavioralhealth program and others, to gainsupport from the Ulster County Legislature tohelp at risk youth in our County. Weatherization at Riccardi, Cahill, Mt. I have not scrutinized Schirmers positions on issues but now question why his delay of the, long enough to allow for a postponement which would bring it to a vote after the election? One-by-one, each member of the committee had an opportunity to interview Mike and each member asked a series of questions, after which Mike left the room. how can we help, how can we help keep you here and how can we help you grow? Between last months projection and last weeks presentation, the drop was around $3,000 less than anticipated. As town supervisor I would network with various entities to enable potential employers to relocate here and work to promote our shovel ready sites on the Kings Highway corridor and encourage the use and re-use of many of the existing vacant structures throughout the town and village. One of our goals, if we can afford it, is to have all of our class sizes be 25 or smaller throughout the entire district next year.. I also volunteer my time to the Oscar Mike Foundation and Morgan Duke Conservation Society. Marion, Hildebrandt, and the High School, as well as pipe insulation installation at Mt. George Pataki [view here]Lee Zeldin Conversation with Tucker Carlson (FoxNews) [view here]Zeldin and Molinaro are interviewed by Laura Ingraham (10-18) [view here]Lee Zeldin on Greg Gutfeld show (FoxNews) [view here]Greg Kelly on Kathy Hochul and Lee Zeldin [view here]Rob Schmitt (Newsmax) interviews Michael Henry [view here]Joe Pinion's Jurassic States of America video ad [view here]Michael Henry crime video ad [view here]Lee Zeldin interview on shooting [view here]Joe Pinion at The Breakfast Club [view here]Lee Zeldin and Alison Esposito [view here]Langworthy on Bail Reform [view here]Joe Pinion's comments to Maria Bartiromo (FoxNews) [view here]Lee Zeldin with Martha McCallum of Fox News [view here]Marc Molinaro on "Fight to Win Back the House" (Newsmax, 10-04-22) [view here]Mike Molinaro, video ad [view here]Laura Ingraham interviews Att'y General candidate, Michael Henry (FoxNews, Sept. 22, 2022) [view here]Greg Kelly interviews Lt. Ed Gaddy and Hal Brilliant, Conservative Party chairs of Ulster and Dutchess Counties, respectively, deliver a message regarding the S.A.F.E. Keeping a balance between conservation and the economy. A severe shortage of bus drivers, along with the escalating price of fuel, will impact transportation contracts. Candidate Saugerties Town Council 8453993507, Mike Ivinos Comments Regarding Dumping Foreign Debris in Saugerties. )It is more than apparent that the candidate and Mr. Shabazz are known to one another. Socially Im slightly to the left on social issues and a little more than slightly to the right on government spending. Working diligently with the other eight board members to address all areas of concern will improve on the foundation already established within our school district. The ice arena project is approved. (listed in reverse-chronological order), Trifold handout (front) [read]Trifold handout (back) [read]Zach Horton' letter about the Special Olympics [read]Zach Horton's post about unmasking [read]"Saugerties school budget vote result misleading," George Heidcamp, Kingston Freeman, May 24, 2021 [read]"Hugh Reynolds' blog" in response to Saugerties school budget letter (above) [read]Campaign letter by Republican Party and Conservative Party chairmen [read], Letters-to-the-Editor (The Saugerties Times), Last week before Election Day [read]"Paul Andreassen on Running for Supervisor," [read]"Paul Andreassen for Town Supervisor" [read]"Paul Andreassen's Many Commitments to Saugerties," by George Heidcamp [read]"We Welcome Back Ceres to Kings Highway," by Paul Andreassen and Mike Ivino [read]"Subject: Thoughts on a Town Board Meeting," by Paul Andreassen [read]"The Noise Ordinance," by Bill Schirmer [read]"Mike Ivino's Comments Regarding Dumping Foreign Debris in Saugerties," by Mike Ivino [read]"The Animal Shelter," by Mike Ivino [read]"The Ice Arena," by Paul Andreassen [read]"About Paul Andreassen," by George Heidcamp [read], List of Articles(listed in reverse-chronological order), "Challenger Andreassen, incumbent Costello grapple for Saugerties' top job," Christine Coulter, October 32, 2019 [read]"Ulster GOP files complaint against Democratic DA candidate," Mid-Hudson News (10-31-19( [read]"Soros-funded PAC has spent more than $240K to boost Clegg in Ulster County DA race," by Gundry MD [read]"Saugerties Supervisor Race Heats Up," Christina Coulter, Oct. 6, 2019 [read]"'Skip the Straw Law' Back Before Ulster County Legislators," Daily Freeman, May 12, 2019 [read]"Controversial Saugerties Dumping Restrained, but not Stopped,' by Christina Coulter, April 25, 2019 [read]"Notes From the Trail," by Paul Andreassen [read]Resolution on Local (Noise) Law [read]"DA Hopeful Kavanagh: Bail Reform Creates Threats to Communities," by Michael Kavanagh, July 23, 2019 [read]"Paul Andreassen Announces Saugerties Supervisor Campaign," by Christina Coulter, March 4, 2019 [read], Ed Gaddy and Hal Brilliant, Conservative Party county chairs, discuss New York's "un-S.A.F.E. About two years ago the Town of Saugerties was cited as being financially distressed by the State Comptrollers office and it was determined that the town should be increasing its fund balance to remain fiscally healthy. 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. 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. How can we generate employment opportunities, revenue streams and a long-term strategy for sustainability, supportability and, perhaps most important for us taxpayers. Paul is a good man of integrity, honesty and pride, who quietly does a damn good job, and I think most people know that. Next year Ulster County will have a freshman Executive with an untried staff and at least five new legislators to govern our county. Our family encourages you & yours to join us in supporting Mike Ivino for Saugerties Town Council. I fully support government helping those in need, but I expect it to be done efficiently and effectively. That in and of itself should have been enough for the candidate for district attorney to be concerned, and certainly not to have placed himself in such a compromising position.Further, the candidate seeking such a sensitive position, one that politics should have little influence in, should be more open and honest about his affiliations and supporters.The candidates response to the concern raised as a result of his campaign mailer, seems to be more than disingenuous. There are currently lawsuits seeking to overturn the act, which is known to have been passed in the dead of night with a message of necessity. The Conservative Party gubernatorial candidate has promised that he will repeal this bill, which greatly impinges on the Second Amendment. Any public statements which I made were attributed the proper level of credence. Saugerties Senior High School Calendar. We cannot neglect the base. Saugerties Central School District Information Saugerties Central School District 310 Washington Avenue Saugerties, NY 12477 Get Directions Ulster County, New York 845-247-6500 Serving grades K-12 Visit District Website Students: 3376 Student / Teacher Ratio: 14.6 Schools in this District: 6 Schools Students Staff Academics Regents Graduates I will look for ways to pass zero tolerance laws for dealers, and mandatory sentencing for those who are convicted of selling fentanyl-laced heroin. Students in Jamie Temple's Grade 2 class at Cahill Elementary School were treated to a surprise guest during the Pick a Reading Partner (PARP) Challenge. For planning purposes, a good overview of the major events held in Saugerties (e.g. 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. 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. Location: 310 Washington Avenue Ext. Cutten can and will do the best job for us as our Comptroller.Thomas KadgenShokan, Re: Mike Kavanagh (Ulster County District Attorney)While the writer of the following letter does not specifically state his support of Mike Kavanagh for District Attorney, it seems fairly evident that he does, or would.Shabazz wanted to hurt cops My name is Raymond Nafey. Im Paul Andreassen, Saugerties Town Councilman, and Im running for Town Supervisor. The opioid epidemic is taking more young lives everyday. 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.. Arguably, over the last two decades, town boards could have planned better for infrastructure and capital improvement projects. and DARE programs; reach out events to Boys & Girls Clubs; school groups, and scouts. Board members are not administrators, but their most important responsibilities as a Board include creating a shared vision for the community, supporting a healthy school culture, developing a budget for approval, and the hiring and evaluation of the Superintendent of Schools. Why didnt he bring the SAFE issue to the board after his election in 2013? Marion area. Socially Im slightly to the left on social issues and a little more than slightly to the right on government spending. Last month I open the paper to see the headlines of a months delay. He is committed to developing an economic climate where small businesses can thrive. 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. Act to sportsmen, gun-owners, and liberty-lovers of the Hudson Valley and New York State, to not only help get the vote out, but to encourage voting on the Conservative Party Line to send the message regarding the "un-S.A.F.E. In addition, the shelter size and configuration obviously appears too small for their needs and is lacking general maintenance. I am new to the political process, and not as polished as other candidates, not to mention nervous. 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. I also believe, our energy usage can and should become one that requires much less dependency on fossil fuels.