Republican officials in municipality after municipality have been reelected sometimes unopposed in places that are now Democratic in registration. If you need help registering for town alerts or text message, please contact Town Hall at 575-537-2287. He is a Biology professor at SUNY New Paltz and SUNY Ulster. The other side of that is being an information facilitator, updating the website, making sure documents are properly saved and available.. The revised draft update will be subject to a public hearing and a state environmental review. I'm seeking election because I believe I can give Hurley taxpayers better results for their hard earned tax dollars. He has overseen an ongoing overhaul of the department fleet and managed road projects in-house as a cost savings for taxpayers. Hurleys a town thats evolved in sort of a barbell shape, with very different middle-class communities spread out at each end and relatively few people in the middle. The meeting will be at. I am a professional and dedicated to this position. He served on the Zoning Board of Appeals for 15 years. Shultis has continued to pressure the Town Board for a safe highway garage, which was built on top of trash and has been cited by the state for methane gas escaping into the building. It was 884 to 748 in Old Hurley, where the Republicans held their own among the unenrolled voters. May 4: Hurley Senior Citizens group meeting, 1:30 p.m., Hurley Reformed Church (in Schadewald Hall), 11 Main St. Topic: Another look at Kingston through the eyes of and a book by Stephen Blauweiss and Karen Berelowitz. The Old West Hurley and Spillway districts moved in the same direction. Deadline approcaching for Memorial Day Parade participation, Hurley Reformed Church hosting Yard Sale, Brook's BBQ. She is a member of the Hurley Recreation Association. A decade ago, the Republicans could still count on strong and consistent support from the historic Hurley end of the bifurcated township. He is married with three children. He is a construction coordinator for Spectrum. Editors note: This article was edited on Oct. 5, 2021, at 1:49 p.m. to correct Sarah Aldens party affiliations. He has a daughter, Erica and grandson, Liam. The people is therefore the real directing power; and although the form of government is representative, it is evident that the opinions, the prejudices, the interests, and even the passions of the community are hindered by no durable obstacles from exercising a perpetual influence on society.. I've been involved in many celebrations and activities and have watched our town grow. Both Sarah and Rich went to the Myer Elementary school and decided to return to the town to raise their family. Board Members So wrote the endlessly engaging and optimistic Alexis de Tocqueville in Democracy in America 188 years ago, his paean to American local government. The ballot will also feature a rematch in the election for . Pat is a fresh face that is willing and able to take a stand. Two are running for the position of town clerk/tax collector. For any activity requiring the attention of the Planning Board, residents must submit a completed application form, an EAF Part I (completed using the NYS DEC web-mapper on-line), a preliminary sketch plan or plat, a written narrative and required fees. The towns goal is not to stymie the three projects, or others, but rather to have the developers adhere to state and local laws. It was fueled in part by people who couldnt find suitable Woodstock housing and settled in areas on its borders: the same phenomenon as occurred in Mount Tremper in Shandaken, Boiceville and Shokan to some degree in Olive, Glenford and Maverick Road in West Hurley, and West Saugerties in Saugerties. He made an unsuccessful bid for highway superintendent in 2019. McKnight added that another (problem) is the transfer station. Native Lenape people lived in the fertile Esopus Creek Valley before the area now known asHurley was settled by the Dutch in 1662. Alden, 47, is a first-time candidate on the Republican and Conservative lines. Bailey grew up in Suffolk County and worked in New York City and Westchester County before moving to Hurley in 2013. Gertrude Steins jibe about her own hometown, Oakland, comes to mind: Theres no there there.. , which now goes to the public for comment and feedback. Garraghan, a longtime Hurley resident, is regional director for HOP Energy, which acquired Kosco and Heritage Energy heating oil companies in 2019. Republican dominance was unthreatened in most of the twentieth century. Districts 2, 4, 6, 8 vote at Hurley Town Hall, Lie: The Highway garage is in disrepair because of the Republican control of the Town Board and their unwillingness to repair the building. . Incumbent Judy Mayhon has been the town clerk for 14 years and was deputy clerk for six years. The election for clerk/tax collector is for two years and features incumbent Judy Mayhon facing Lynne Bailey. If you have questions, please contact the Planning Office via email: planning@townofhurley.org, (845) 331-7474 ext 335 or (845) 331-7474 ext 6, 10 Wamsley PlaceHurley, NY 12443Phone: 845-331-7474, Website DisclaimerGovernment Websites by CivicPlus. In neither end has a central area evolved for a significant cluster of commercial activity. Box 569, Hurley, NY 12443; or printed out, scanned and emailed to supervisorsec@townofhurley.org. Over the years I've had the privilege of issuing marriage licenses, followed by the joy of birth certificates! Districts 1, 3, 5, 7 vote at the West Hurley Fire House Every effort is made to ensure that all regions of the town are represented by way of the individuals appointed to the Planning Board. Presiding: Attending:Supervisor McKnight Town Board Meeting was March 21 , 2023 @ 7:00PMat the Town Hall Councilman Humphries , Councilman Boms, Councilwoman Martin,Councilman Simpson and 10 members of the public. Mainly the town garage up on Dug Hill. Learn More Councilwoman Melinda McKnight, 52, is on the Democratic and Working Families lines. The Planning Board meets on the fourth Thursdayof each month at the Town Hall at 10 Wamsley Place, Hurley at 7:00 PM. The town is comprisedof the hamlets of Old Hurley, West Hurley, and Glenford. The town is comprised of the hamlets of Old Hurley, West Hurley, and Glenford. The false narrative is based primarily on three proposals: the redevelopment of the former West Hurley Elementary School, the rejuvenation of the Twin Lakes property, and the creation of a Dunkin Donuts shop at the corner of state Routes 28 and 375. She won Ulster County by more than 11,000 votes. Town supervisor For supervisor, Democrat Melinda McKnight is challenging Republican Pat Garraghan. All parts of Hurley need to work with each other to move forward. Open Public Comment at 7:00 Diane Cline asked that there be paper copies of the agenda. She is a technology specialist and teacher. Thats unlikely but not impossible, though the fact that many of the unenrolled are immigrants from heavily Democratic urban areas makes it more difficult. Native Lenape people lived in the fertile Esopus Creek Valley before the area now known asHurley was settled by the Dutch in 1662. Native Lenape people lived in the fertile Esopus Creek Valley before the area now known as Hurley was settled by the Dutch in 1662. Thereafter, the valleys and upland areas in Hurleys wilderness areas hosted small farms, and tiny hamlets sprouted near mills established where the flow from streams permitted. She started Soup for Seniors, where she serves soup, warm drinks and desserts. He has covered Woodstock for Ulster Publishing since early 2014. Incumbent Mike Boms is running for a second term on the Democratic and Working Families lines. Forms are available on-line on the Town's website, or by calling the Planning Board Clerk.All applications require a referral from the Zoning Board of Appeals or from the Zoning Enforcement Officer in the Building Department. She is an IT manager with Selux Corporation. It allows incremental, sustainable, well-designed, and community-scale neighborhood expansions that are consistent with the town's vision of maintaining a small, locally oriented, socially. Shultis, 65, is seeking a second term on the Democratic and Working Families lines. She was elected to a four-year term on the Town Board in 2019. The town is comprisedof the hamlets of Old Hurley, West Hurley, and Glenford. An example is in order to save money they decided not to cover the recycling. Ulster county . This pattern is a very recent one. Clearly then, the actions of the Town Board have a profound effect on the residents and businesses within the town. She owns Fun Masters face painting and is a party tattoo artist. Theres a very short section of Route 28 that is part of the town of Hurley. endobj The town doesnt really own a lot of physical assets and the physical assets that they own are getting to a point where theyre getting a little deteriorated and need to be addressed, he said. Things n, ot being repaired. Hurley is an historic Hudson Valley town of 6,700 people ideally situated between the Hudson River and the Catskill Mountains. Native Lenape people lived in the fertile Esopus Creek Valley before the area now known asHurley was settled by the Dutch in 1662. %PDF-1.7 One example is the race for Town Clerk this year. It allows incremental, sustainable, well-designed, and community-scale neighborhood expansions that are consistent with the towns vision of maintaining a small, locally oriented, socially vibrant, creative and connected community. The Hurley Town Council unanimously approved a resolution to accept a loan and grant from the New Mexico Colonias Infrastructure Board and New Mexico Finance Authority to execute a project on A Street. Life long Hurley resident, grew up in old Hurley and currently living in West Hurley, Owner of construction company with construction licences and certifications, Managed and ran nation wide projects with multiple crews and 20+ workers, Helped start and run local branch of Ducks unlimited chapter, Involved with and member of a several sportsman's clubs, Enjoy being outdoors, hiking, fishing and camping. The way it was resolved (was installing a) 90-degree elbow and putting it on the end of a pipe and filling it with water. I've been fortunate to have served as Hurley's Town Clerk for 14 years, and as Deputy Clerk for 6 years prior to that. Posted on March 28, 2023. The stronger their party becomes, the lower is the bar of competence. Thanks to all who helped town earn Climate Smart certification! It is an affront to the community when developers work with regional economic development officials to construct a baseless anti-development narrative about a town. 210 likes. 10 Wamsley PlaceHurley, NY 12443Phone: 845-331-7474, Website DisclaimerGovernment Websites by CivicPlus, Draft of town's '2023 Comprehensive Plan Update' now available, Town Board to hold workshop meeting May 2 at Town Hall (agenda attached), Location change for May 2 Town Board workshop meeting, List of resolutions to be voted on by Town Board on April 18, 2023 (with links to text), Town Board meets Tuesday, April 18 (agenda attached), April 4, 2023, Town Board workshop meeting, March 7, 2023, Town Board workshop meeting. Mayhon, 68, is seeking an eighth term on the Republican and Conservative lines. <> He has lived in Hurley for nine years and was raised in Kingston. Westchester County - The Town of North Castle Town Board, as lead agency, has determined that the proposed Local Law to Amend the Code of the Town of North Castle . County Board County Land For Sale Departments Elections Foreclosures Human Services Job Opportunities . Jana Martin is a first-time candidate running on the Democratic line. Mon, April 24 - Mon, May 08 Rockland . Sarah is also a PMP, Project Management Professional. He has been employed by a local utility company for the last 27 years and is currently a Construction Coordinator. He is running for a second term on the Democratic and Working Families lines. What I want to concentrate most on if I get elected is commerce to try to bring more businesses into Hur, ley, he said. The Hurley Town Hall at 10 Wamsley Place, Hurley. Election of members of the Town Board is normally staggered, so that the entire Board will not come up for election in the same year. The political transformation of northern Ulster County from solid red to predictably almost-solid blue has been more than a half-century long. Susan Robinson is listed on the Working Families line but she said she has withdrawn from the race. I have collected your taxes, notarized your important documents, and issued licences for our loving, furry friends. They both attended Myer Elementary School. Public Works, Capital Projects and Transportation Ulster County Legislature Party Enrollment: Republican Party Affiliations: Republican, Conservative, Independence (845) 246-2067 (845) 389-5201 Dean.Fabiano@co.ulster.ny.us More Information District No. Weve done a very good job on that and now were just looking for other residents that need help.. Hurley is an historic Hudson Valley town of 6,700 people ideally situated between the Hudson River and the Catskill Mountains. Hurley is an historic Hudson Valley town of 6,700 people ideally situated between the Hudson River and the Catskill Mountains. Their children are the fourth generation of the Alden family to live and grow up in Hurley. This Board usually consists of the Supervisor and four Councilpeople who, as a group, represent the executive head of the town. My department is well organized and runs efficiently with only one part time deputy. Town of Hurley (Old Hurley, West Hurley . I am really concern about the lack of any kind of jurisprudence or any kind of relief for the people in West Hurley with the Hudson Valley Water Company, he said. The highway complex is built on top of garbage and in April 2020 we were cited by (the state Public Employee Safety and Health Bureau) for a methane issue, Shultis said. So, every time it rains the cardboard gets wet and becomes garbage because its not covered and we have to pay for disposal by weight.. She has lived in Hurley for more than 40 years. Alden and her husband, Rich, have been Hurley residents since 2009. 25 years of experience providing service for 15,000 customers including homeowners, small businesses, and state and local governments 20 years of experience in financial, budgeting, and accounting for privately held business 5 years of experience as a Regional Director for a multi- state corporation Coaches local youth sports Native Lenape people lived in the fertile Esopus Creek Valley before the area now known as Hurley was settled by the Dutch in 1662. We definitely need a new Highway Department building because its just been let go to the point where its going to cost us probably $1.5 million or more just to repair what we have, she said. For supervisor, Democrat Melinda McKnight is challenging Republican Pat Garraghan. Residents have the right to decide whats best for Hurley and not let outside entities dictate policies. Sarah has lived in Hurley since 2009 with her husband, Rich. I'm Judy Mayhon and, along with my husband Gary and 2 beautiful daughters, have lived in this picturesque town for over 40 years. HURLEY, N.Y. Residents on Nov. 2 will choose a new supervisor and select from among four candidates seeking two Town Board seats. I'm running for Town Supervisor to get everybody working together to improve the Town of Hurley for everyone. In the election for supervisor, which carries a two-year term, Councilwoman Melinda McKnight is facing Pat Garraghan. As of last November, Ulster County had 57,067 enrolled Democrats and 30,672 enrolled Republicans. He grew up in the City of Kingston graduating from Kingston High School. She is also an independent contractor for financial and digital services. Bill McKnight is running for Ulster County Legislature District 23, which covers Woodstock, West Hurley and Glenford. Shultis is continuing to press Town Board members for a safe building. The ballot will also feature a rematch in the election for highway superintendent, and a rare race for the clerk/tax collector position. The process in securing such a permit could be another barrier to would-be investors. But yet another part lies in the electorate being unwilling to depose a local administration it thinks is doing a competent job. I know Hurley and its residents, and I truly love my job. The Planning Board is responsible for handling all subdivisions of land within the Town of Hurley. Bill was also a volunteer fireman with the St. Remy Fire Department where he was elected Vice President and 1st lieutenant. She is an independent writer, editor, and strategic content manager. Im always available whether its work hours or not I can meet people here anytime.. Incumbent Mike Shultis has been highway superintendent since 2018. HURLEY The Town of Hurley has completed its draft 2023 comprehensive master plan, which now goes to the public for comment and feedback. They include the preservation and protection of the towns scenic beauty and rural character by respecting its environs, its natural resources, climate, history, and small-town atmosphere. Some applications will require several meetings prior to approval; the Planning Board can advise you on this. I think in order for that to happen it needs to be very well planned and project managed to avoid going over budget, expanding the scope, and making sure requirements are met.. Woodstock politics, following the social democratic model more common in Europe, largely believes the government should play a role in helping provide the social goods that the free market has failed to do, like open space and housing. The resolutions on the agenda will be posted on the town website, townofhurley.org . The term of office of the Town Supervisor is two years. Photo taken Jan. 13, 2022. . Their charge is to ensure that all such activities are in accordance with the zoning code regulations of the town. (The board currently meets on the third Monday.) He became the news director at college radio station WFNP, where he caught the journalism bug and the rest is history. The town of Hurleys elected and appointed boards have been characterized by some as anti-development. Read More, BA Providence College; History Major, Finance Minor, 25 years of experience providing service for 15,000 customers including homeowners, small businesses, and state and local governments, 20 years of experience in financial, budgeting, and accounting for privately held business, 5 years of experience as a Regional Director for a multi- state corporation, Enjoys our local rail trails and outdoors activities. Posted on: April 24, 2023 - 11:24am The workshop meeting of the Town Board on Tuesday, May 2, will be in the Town Hall, 10 Wamsley Place, instead of the West Hurley Firehouse, where workshop meetings typically are held. An application form for people and groups wanting to march in the parade is attached to this announcement as a PDF file. She is vice president and chief financial officer of Energy Conservation Services, a company she runs with her husband, Bill, that helps homes and businesses transition from fossil fuels. 10 Wamsley PlaceHurley, NY 12443Phone: 845-331-7474, Website DisclaimerGovernment Websites by CivicPlus. Two candidates are in the running for the position of highway superintendent. (Matter of Abramov v Board of Assessors, Town of Hurley, 257 AD2d at 960). He then served another 8 years with the 854th Engineers in Kingston as an active reservist as the company armorer. The total count was 1250 to 661 in West Hurley, where the Democrats attracted the lions share of the unenrolled voters. May 19 (and third Friday of each month): Craft Corner, 10 a.m. to noon, Ulster County Senior Hub, 5 Development Court, town of Ulster. The 2023-2033 town vision reviews several components. Pat Garraghan For Town of Hurley Supervisor. The Town Annual Meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. Hurley has historically followed the conservative path that the least government is the best government, that the taxpayer is always the best judge of how his or her money ought to be spent. Native Lenape people lived in the fertile Esopus Creek Valley before the area now known as Hurley was settled by the Dutch in 1662. Democratic enrollment in the entire county is that despite now very close to being double that of Republican enrollment despite the presence of a strong and resilient Republican redoubt in its southeastern townships. Indeed, economic development officials appear to be taking a development by breaking the rules position in the cases cited above. The town board of the town of Hurley shall have the power to authorize, sell and issue bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness pursuant to the local finance law in . No longer. Special Use Permit/Zoning Board Approval. <>/Metadata 2219 0 R/ViewerPreferences 2220 0 R>> The gradual transfer of voter allegiance from red to blue started earliest in Glenford, that part of Hurley closest to Woodstock. She is co-owner of Energy Conservation Services. Learn More The writer is supervisor of the town of Hurley. Hurley is an historic Hudson Valley town of 6,700 people ideally situated between the Hudson River and the Catskill Mountains. Most matters will require a public hearing. Town Board Duties: In New York State, towns have been organized with an elective legislative body, to wit: the Town Board. "The zoning hasn't been updated in a comprehensive way since it took effect in 1969," explained town supervisor Melinda . Ulster County - The Town of Hurley Planning Board, as lead agency, has determined that the proposed Cedar Development East LLC Site Plan and SUP will not have a significant adverse environmental impact. Town of Hurley voters will choose a supervisor, two Town Board members, a highway superintendent and town clerk. Town Annual Meeting: Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at 7pm. Monday-Friday-12:30-5:30; phone 845-331-7474, ext 6; email (easiest): Draft of town's '2023 Comprehensive Plan Update' now available, February 23, 2023 Planning Board DRAFT minutes, October 17, 2022 DRAFT Planning Board Minutes. Whats needed for the town is something that you can actually store the vehicles in and you can afford the maintenance.. The town government of Hurley (population 6192) passed a 2023 budget of $3.96 million. She has worked for almost 20 years at a manufacturing company in Highland, NY. This simply is not the case. HURLEY, N.Y. Residents on Nov. 2 will choose a new supervisor and select from among four candidates seeking two Town Board seats. The town board sent Shultis a letter on February 20 in which they noted Jankowski's determination that the highway superintendent had violated a section of the Town of Hurley Employee Handbook entitled "Fair Treatment" that prohibits "any form of discrimination, harassment or other offensive behavior targeted towards an individual based on race, The town encourages the public to attend and speak at their meetings, as well as Town Board meetings. She is a content director and editor for green and advanced technology firms and an author who has been published by the New York Times, Forbes, Simon & Schuster and Random House. Smart Board and Stand Floor Cleaners Cosmetology Stations Various Tools And Much More.. 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Sarah Alden is a first-time candidate on the Republican and Conservative lines. % As of last November, there were 1420 registered Democrats and 560 registered Republicans. Hurley is an historic Hudson Valley town of 6,700 people ideally situated between the Hudson River and the Catskill Mountains. My main goal is to serve all the residents of Hurley with any needs that they have concerning licenses or services the office provides for dog licenses, sporting licenses, handicapped (permits), marriage licenses, death certificates, and any notarizing of papers that they might need, she said. It can be used to support the development of natural resource inventories, open space plans, and watershed plans. The new officials now benefit from the advantage of incumbency as long as they are perceived as competent. The town is comprisedof the hamlets of Old Hurley, West Hurley, and Glenford. Learn More Four candidates are running for two slots on the Town Board. 10 Wamsley PlaceHurley, NY 12443Phone: 845-331-7474, Website DisclaimerGovernment Websites by CivicPlus, PO Box 325 (All regular/certified mail should be addressed to PO Box), Hurley Town Hall, PO Box 569, Hurley, 12443, Draft of town's '2023 Comprehensive Plan Update' now available. He served 3 years active duty with the US Army deployed to the 1/11th Armor Calvary Regiment in Fulda, Germany as part of East/West German border patrol during the Cold War. Bailey, 68, is a first-time candidate on the Democratic and Working Families lines. Governor Kathy Hochul triumphed over Lee Zeldin statewide by an unexpectedly small margin, 53 percent to 47 percent, trailing badly in the vote in most counties. The local political transformation becomes complete. Town of Hurley voters will choose a supervisor, two Town Board members, a highway superintendent and town clerk. She has worked as an IT Manager for 15 of those years, responsible for budgeting, purchasing, and controlling the IT department. Site built by Systemagic, HURLEY The Town of Hurley has completed its. A decade later, there were 406 Democrats and 92 registered Republicans. Hurley is an historic Hudson Valley town of 6,700 people ideally situated between the Hudson River and the Catskill Mountains. Unsurprisingly, the town board in Hurley is now all-Democratic. I started Soup for Seniors, allowing me to meet and greet our residents while serving hot soup, a warm drink, and a tasty dessert. He was town supervisor from 2006-07 after running unsuccessfully in 2003 and was not reelected in 2007. She is a stepmother to two boys. 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An individual board member may not unilaterally act on behalf of the Town Board. She has taught writing at SUNY New Paltz. But allowing rules to be bypassed is a dangerous game. He is a biology professor at SUNY New Paltz and SUNY Ulster. HURLEY, N.Y. Town Board members have approved a three-year lease at $66,000 annually for a 5,200-square-foot former distribution warehouse to be used as a temporary highway department garage. Meetings still will begin at 7 p.m. in the Town Hall, 10 Wamsley Place, and will be open to the public. For the Republicans to win countywide, if everyone who was eligible were to vote, three-quarters of the 38,633 voters not enrolled in any political party would have to support the GOP. I would like to go on a five- to seven-year plan to lease the machines, he said.
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