Updates

SUPERVISORS REPORT FOR WEEK ENDING 3/1/2024  Greetings:  Short report this week.  Wind Storms  Thanks to the Highway and Parks Department for the clean up after that wild wind the other night. When the forecast shows temperatures dropping from 50 degrees to single digits, the wind will be big. Thought the roof was going to come off our house.  Spring Planning  Large March snowstorms are somewhat common, so winter isn't over yet. But the board is thinking spring and summer. The town is planning additions to the playground equipment at the park targeted towards toddlers, and it decided to remove the wooden [...]

SUPERVISOR'S REPORT FOR WEEK ENDING 2/23/2024  Greetings-  A few of us were in NYC for the NYS Association of Towns annual meeting. I took a crash course in governmental accounting and reporting, which, though well presented, is quite a maze for the uninitiated. One thing is certain: towns continue to be strong advocates for their citizens. Towns are nearer the ground. There are 933 towns in New York, and I came away seeing that as an association there are many issues on which we agree.  NYS Grants  NYS announced a $60 million grant called "Restore New York". Applications for grants officially [...]

SUPERVISOR'S REPORT FOR WEEK ENDING 2/16/2024 Greetings- I had an excellent lunch on Tuesday at the Methodist Church Friendship Hall. Chicken Breast with peppers and melted cheese, roasted potatoes, spinach, and a brownie. There was good conversation too (wildlife, travel, etc.). After the brownie, it was not easy rush back to the office. My thanks to everyone and I look forward to a meatloaf lunch very soon.  Help for Neighbors with Winter Fuel Bills The Jay, Wilmington and AuSable (JWA) fuel fund was set up to provide extra help to residents with their fuel bills. Applicants for this extra help must [...]

SUPERVISOR'S REPORT FOR WEEK ENDING 2/9/2024 Greetings- Hope all have enjoyed the nice weather this past week, with the sun out and blue skies. But I won't get fooled again. Years ago, I came home from living in California and bragged how the California weather had followed me-70 degrees and sunshine in February and March. Wrong!  Ice Rink Which leads smoothly to the next update. The nights had been cold enough to maintain the ice this week, but maybe not over the weekend. It will be checked tomorrow morning and if skateable the skate area will be open.  Housing Update The [...]

SUPERVISOR'S REPORT FOR WEEK ENDING 2/2/2024  Greetings-  Thanks to all for helping with my first month as supervisor. The learning curve would have been steeper without the help and patience of the department heads, town employees and other town supervisors.  More calendar information. The weather has not been helpful for skating, or much winter fun, except for helping conserve the amount of firewood.  Public Meetings  There is a special meeting called for February 6, 2024, at 5:00 pm to discuss the changes to the Short-Term Rental law proposed by the committee who worked on this last year. The board will go [...]

SUPERVISORS REPORT FOR WEEK ENDING 1/19/2024  Ice Skating  The cold weather and breaks from the winter storms has let the Parks Department employees (J, A and B) get the rink into shape and open. There are night lights for evening skating.  We ask that all skaters be courteous to other skaters and for cooperation so recreational skaters can share the ice with those who want to play hockey. And don't throw snow on the ice-it has been difficult enough to clear snow that dropped from the sky!  Volunteers  Thank you to those who have contacted me about their interest in volunteering. [...]