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 Central School District It also appears that Mr. Shabazz is wearing a large Black Panther Party lapel pin as seen in the photo below. During the next year and half an FBI undercover agent and confidential source made numerous trips to meet with Mr. Shabazz to discuss his involvement in the New Black Panther Party.Mr. 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. We should not and will not politicize this issue. | did a tremendous amount of research on this topic when it was addressed during my tenure on the board. He took great pride in his belief that his mere presence intimated members of the local police agencies. Weve been working on amending the zoning on Kings Highway for over a year. " 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) Campaign letter by Republican Party and Conservative Party chairmen * * * Letters-to-the-Editor (The Saugerties Times), Last week before Election Day There were more than 68,000 drugoverdosedeaths reported in2018. As an example of what it takes to really develop a project in the town of Saugerties, Tony Montano spent a year going through the Planning Board to get an approval. Last month I open the paper to see the headlines of a months delay. And now, last but not least, the opponents, calling Paul out for abstaining on a vote was a very cheap and totally unfair shot at Paul. 2 min read A dozen candidates are up for Varsity 845 softball player of the week. How is that working out and does anyone know? Congress backed a White House-backed bill forcing workers to accept the tentative deal, voting down an amendment that would add their sick leave demands. 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. 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 and should have been brought up earlier. The current supervisor and another sitting councilwoman have had 15-years each on the board to plan for infrastructure and capital improvement projects and it appears that there was no plan in place or little budgeting for the ice arena. Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday. I am a taxpayer who will work for all taxpayers with integrity, honesty, and common sense.Albert Bruno, Candidate for Ulster County Legislature, District 2Saugerties, Re: Lisa Cutten (Comptroller)Cutten for ComptrollerI hope voters of all parties are following the race for Ulster County Comptroller.The County Comptroller has the extremely important job of auditing the money that Comes into and goes out of Ulster County over $350 million/year. Polls will be open at all four of the district's elementary schools from 6 a.m. until 9 p.m. Join the family! 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. Why did you want to run for School Board? and DARE programs; reach out events to Boys & Girls Clubs; school groups, and scouts. saugerties school budget vote. 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. 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. 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. 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. I felt compelled to respond as the assistant case agent assigned to the investigation of Ismail Shabazz a.k.a. The majority of information on our site is available in HTML format that can be deciphered by screen readers. The district is not responsible for facts or opinions contained on any linked site. Some documents are in Adobe PDF format. State Senate District 41 Map; NY State Senator Michelle Hinchey; NY Assembly District 103. . Mary has also been a very strong advocate for NARCAN Trainings and has actually sponsored these. . Meeting begins at 6:30PM (meet the Board at 6:00PM) Link to Virtual Meeting: The Adirondack record-Elizabethtown post. Featuring a smorgasbord of contemporary talent, The T.A.M.I. The next meeting of the Board of Education will be held on Tuesday, July 14. 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. School budget, BOE election results Melanie Lekocevic Columbia-Greene Media May 18, 2021 Updated May 19, 2021 0 Below are the unofficial results of the May 18 school budget votes and board of education elections. Out of the running for board seats were. . Throughout the last few years I have seen and listened to the many struggles students have faced both academically and emotionally. Majority rules. And for that Id like to apologize. The Conservative Party (NewYork)will only endorse a candidate who shares itsConservative values. I felt compelled to respond as the assistant case agent assigned to the investigation of Ismail Shabazz a.k.a. Saugerties, NY 12477 (845) 247-6651 Fax: (845) 246-4312 | would encourage you to revisit that draft, because | think it was much better than this current proposal. See the proposed school budgets for 2022-2023 in the Southern Tier Chemung County Elmira City School District Budget: Passed (477 Yes, 158 No) $138,440,248 -0.59% tax rate decrease Board of. Theres a ploy on the part of some to discredit whoever does not agree with them. The Zoning Board of Appeals, of which good people such as Patti Kelly and Henry Rua are members, grilled the cell tower consultants, requesting a variance with regard to a proposed siting in the Mt. While his opponents were busy trash-talking Alrather than getting into any verbal bashing, Al was busy putting his time and energy into focusing on what he can do for his community,for our community! Overall, the budget is less than it was last year, said the SCSDs Business Manager Jane St. Amour during a meeting of the Board of Education held on Tuesday, April 19. She ran for County Executive this year and dropped out, allowing Pat Ryan to win. If you are an advocate of the 2nd Amendment and the Constitution then vote on the Conservative line (Row C), the only political party to have spoken out in support of the Second Amendment and the entire Constitution. 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. Business should not be done as usual, it is time for change.Christine AielloSaugertiesA letter of support for Mike Ivino I write this letter as a person who has been fortunate enough to stay out of the tough world of politics. Sociology, C.A.S Educational Administration. Paul also sat on the Ulster County and Town Planning Boards for seven-plus years. She's the Democrats candidate for the Board, along with Democrat candidate, Fred Costello, and Paul and Fred are vying for the supervisor position. The revised plan also adds $218,000 in unexpected savings in salary and insurance costs. 2- As a first time home buyer in Saugerties, Mike is painfully aware of the burden of high taxes. He became a volunteer fireman approximately eight years ago and along with being on many committees with in his fire company, he has held the position of secretary, lieutenant and was recently elected as a captain for the year 2020. Watch for the overruns, added and hidden expenses. Secretary to the Business Official/District Clerk Often talked about, but rarely done. Now in private correspondence he is referring to it as an issue not worth the time.. 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. The fact that I now read in local press accounts that an individual seeking the highest law enforcement position in Ulster County, the district attorney, has associated himself with such an individual as Mr. Shabazz, is deeply disturbing and appalling. 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. She has been Comptroller of Poughkeepsie and Fishkill, and Treasurer of the City of Kingston. Yes, he is 25 years old but it is time for new ideas as Saugerties enters the 2020s. The Districts electric rates are currently locked in through participation in an energy cooperative, which has resulted in stable usage costs. I couldnt get over the way this young man conducted himself an absolute gentleman. Join me in voting for Al Bruno for Ulster County Legislator!Lisa BrunoSaugertiesBruno will work for all taxpayersFirst, Id like to thank the League of Women Voters, for hosting a candidates forum, debate on Friday October 18, at the senior center. Education: 2003 Graduate of Saugerties high School and 2006 Graduate of Ulster County Community College. I see an inordinate amount of attention and resources given in certain areas while many worthy areas are marginally funded or outright neglected. On 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. As a BOE member I plan to be very attuned to how these changes are being implemented and evaluated with integrity. I am one of the many Ulster County voters that doesnt belong to a political party. 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. Im willing and able to listen to all sides of an issue and make a decision based of facts. Education: I graduated from John A. Coleman Catholic High School in 1996, earned an associates degree in Human Services from Dutchess Community College in 2016, and earned a bachelors degree in Community and Human Services from Empire State College in 2019. Business Official 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. He is destroying the newly-paved 212 highway where his trucks enter and leave the roadway. Lets correct that trend. The Rolling Stones went on after a vivacious James Brown and later called it one of the biggest mistakes of their career.Additional performers included The Supremes, The Beach Boys, Chuck Berry, Marvin Gaye, and others. Positive change is needed especially after two long years of dealing with Covid. 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. 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. At the time some of us had no idea what we were coming in contact with. We have seen Mary attend many events brining these issues front and center, most recently at the Ryans Run fundraiser in Kingston. The decrease in the budget was accomplished through savings generated by the decision to repurpose an elementary school and by the payoff of bonds related to . I am new to the political process, and not as polished as other candidates, not to mention nervous.