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Their charge is to ensure that all such activities are in accordance with the zoning code regulations of the town. Open Public Comment at 7:00 Diane Cline asked that there be paper copies of the agenda. How did she do in Hurley? This simply is not the case. He then served another 8 years with the 854th Engineers in Kingston as an active reservist as the company armorer. PDF Hurley, Town Of-library District Most matters will require a public hearing. Incumbent Judy Mayhon has been the town clerk for 14 years and was deputy clerk for six years. Mainly the town garage up on Dug Hill. Orange County woman with five outstanding warrants arrested by Carmel Police, Ulster Sheriff arrests man for possessing obscene sexual performance by child, Peekskill woman indicted in NYC car crash that injured five pedestrians, Suspects in high speed chase involving large quantity of drugs get appearance tickets. Hurley Town Board meeting scheduled for April 18th Town of Hurley proposed master plan 2023 released Two are running for the position of town clerk/tax collector. Councilwoman Melinda McKnight, 52, is on the Democratic and Working Families lines. 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. Municipalities: Iron County, Wisconsin The town is comprised of the hamlets of Old Hurley, West Hurley, and Glenford. The American institutions are democratic, not only in their principle but in all their consequences; and the people elects its representatives directly, and for the most part annually, in order to ensure their dependence. x][o~`C?R} 6Igg}%cI3&)bDr2%X].Qe}~,JZifN}~FfJ+SiUw~, TOow'}1F}V->}dcDg2ydAA&UaLyV:{a'i9:QLMKV7jm5|?_~>OX&5$,,M)!a&O({Gi_ 2S&3VE`|{d/Y9W-]!gORB$B%!/N]-*'|Rha#a@>SYCK3hM. The town of Hurleys elected and appointed boards have been characterized by some as anti-development. He ran unsuccessfully for highway superintendent in 2019. 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. 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. An application form for people and groups wanting to march in the parade is attached to this announcement as a PDF file. HURLEY, N.Y. Town officials have received a state Department of Environmental Conservation notice listing four leachate collection violations and questions from the agency about an 11-year. Hochul garnered 2134 votes to Zeldins 1407 in Hurley, about three votes to two. The local political transformation becomes complete. This Board usually consists of the Supervisor and four Councilpeople who, as a group, represent the executive head of the town. Sarah is also a PMP, Project Management Professional. Bill Pullman is a first-time candidate running on the Republican and Conservative lines. Pat Garraghan For Town of Hurley Supervisor. She owns Fun Masters face painting and is a party tattoo artist. She has four children. Hurley is an historic Hudson Valley town of 6,700 people ideally situated between the Hudson River and the Catskill Mountains. 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 . Amended Negative Declaration. 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 Unsurprisingly, the town board in Hurley is now all-Democratic. The Hurley Town Hall at 10 Wamsley Place, Hurley. This pattern is a very recent one. Martin is a member of the Eagle Valley Search Dogs search-and-rescue team and is also a runner and equestrian. stream The gradual transfer of voter allegiance from red to blue started earliest in Glenford, that part of Hurley closest to Woodstock. I'm also honored to serve as the current president of the Hurley Library, further allowing me to serve the community. A decade later, there were 406 Democrats and 92 registered Republicans. 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. The town is comprisedof the hamlets of Old Hurley, West Hurley, and Glenford. Hurley receives DEC notice listing violations connected to closed (The board currently meets on the third Monday.) 1 0 obj She is an IT manager with Selux Corporation. Thanks to all who helped town earn Climate Smart certification! Hudson Valley Natural Resource Mapper - The mapper complements training, technical assistance, publications, and habitat and water resource summary reports provided by Hudson River Estuary Program staff. Pat is a fresh face that is willing and able to take a stand. He is owner of Shultis Forest Products, a lumber and firewood supplier. Boms, 71, is seeking a second term on the Democratic and Working Families lines. This includes lot line adjustments, site development plan reviews, special use permits, and visual assessments. 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, I'm Judy Mayhon and, along with my husband Gary and 2 beautiful daughters, have lived in this picturesque town for over 40 years. The meeting will start at 7 p.m. and is open to the public. A decade ago, the Republicans could still count on strong and consistent support from the historic Hurley end of the bifurcated township. I'm running for Town Supervisor to get everybody working together to improve the Town of Hurley for everyone. The action involves a proposal to convert two school buildings into multifamily housing, reused for a total of 46 one-bedroom multifamily . The candidates for the Town Board seats, which carry four-year terms, are incumbent Michael Boms, Jana Martin, Sarah Alden and Bill Pullman. Hurley New Year News and Community Sarah has lived in Hurley since 2009 with her husband, Rich. The town encourages the public to attend and speak at their meetings, as well as Town Board meetings. Im always available whether its work hours or not I can meet people here anytime.. In the election for supervisor, which carries a two-year term, Councilwoman Melinda McKnight is facing Pat Garraghan. The resolutions on the agenda will be posted on the town website, townofhurley.org . 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. Why did Hurley, decade after decade, term after term, retain a Republican town supervisor? Site built by Systemagic, HURLEY The Town of Hurley has completed its. In August, the Town Board members agreed to a three-year lease at $66,000 annually for use of a 5,200-square-foot former distribution warehouse at 43 Basin Road as a temporary highway garage.. Town of Hurley - Home The ballot will also feature a rematch in the election for highway superintendent, and a rare race for the clerk/tax collector position. He also served eight years with the 854th Engineers in Kingston as a reservist. Special Use Permit/Zoning Board Approval. He owns a construction company. I believe we can achieve that in Hurley. 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. Contact: Melinda McKnight, Town Hurley, 10 Wamsley Place, Hurley, NY 12443, Phone: (845) 331-7474 extension 5, E-mail: supervisor@townofhurley.org. HURLEY, N.Y. Residents on Nov. 2 will choose a new supervisor and select from among four candidates seeking two Town Board seats. 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. I am also still concerned about getting full cable access to all the residents in West Hurley. Hurley is an historic Hudson Valley town of 6,700 people ideally situated between the Hudson River and the Catskill Mountains. Town supervisor For supervisor, Democrat Melinda McKnight is challenging Republican Pat Garraghan. Click on an item title or picture to get more information, see more pictures, or bid on the item. endobj Susan Robinson is listed on the Working Families line but she said she has withdrawn from the race. For some towns, like the town of Lloyd in Ulster County, a special use permit is required to get your STR up and running, and this means applying to the local Zoning Board. 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. Incumbent Mike Shultis has been highway superintendent since 2018. Their charge is to ensure that all such activities are in accordance with the zoning code regulations of the town. 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The condemnation of land by New York City for the Ashokan Reservoir in the 1900s put an end to the booming Hurley hamlets of West Hurley, Glenford and Ashton, some of whose homes were transplanted to the northward side of the old road, now Route 28, that leads through the Catskills. The Town of Hurley provides a recent example of the political tide in northern Ulster County political change with distinctly Hurley characteristics rooted in the towns history and its consequent demographics. 10 Wamsley PlaceHurley, NY 12443Phone: 845-331-7474, Website DisclaimerGovernment Websites by CivicPlus. I'm seeking election because I believe I can give Hurley taxpayers better results for their hard earned tax dollars. <>/ExtGState<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 1008] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> I see th, e job as being one half the money goes in the right place and is the right amount. 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. Over the years I've had the privilege of issuing marriage licenses, followed by the joy of birth certificates! (Matter of Abramov v Board of Assessors, Town of Hurley, 257 AD2d at 960). Links Meeting Agendas Meeting Minutes Resolutions Town Board Meetings All were the part of their towns that, like snowdrops in the spring, presaged a coming change in climate. The other side of that is being an information facilitator, updating the website, making sure documents are properly saved and available.. The Board acts as a unit and must function as a body.Town Council members, under state statute, serve a term of four years. 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. Gavin Bellows is trying again on the Republican and Conservative lines. Hurley is an historic Hudson Valley town of 6,700 people ideally situated between the Hudson River and the Catskill Mountains. endobj Bellows said he is seeking election because he can give Hurley taxpayers better results for their hard-earned money. Last years state election gives a sense of the direction that the Hurley political wind is now blowing. There is no single executive in town government comparable to a mayor of a city or village. 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. Town of Hurley Zoning Board of Appeals to meet April 13 endobj %PDF-1.7 The town is comprisedof the hamlets of Old Hurley, West Hurley, and Glenford. 4 - Town of Kingston, Town of Ulster Brian Cahill Sarah Alden is a first-time candidate on the Republican and Conservative lines. Hurley Town Board asked to speed up, expand highway garage review Hurley highway superintendent accused of anti-Semitic remark But allowing rules to be bypassed is a dangerous game. 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.. ENB Region 3 Notices 4/26/2023 - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation Shultis is continuing to press Town Board members for a safe building. He is running for a second term on the Democratic and Working Families lines. Sarah is passionate about providing safe, fun activities for the kids, helping small businesses in Hurley succeed by encouraging Hurley residents to shop local, and strengthening community relationships between residents and town organizations, such as the library, church, and historical society. 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. One example is the race for Town Clerk this year. She has lived in Hurley for more than 40 years. Bill is currently an MFO (Master Forest Owner) Volunteer with the Cornell Cooperative Extension. Things not being addressed and as a result, what Im seeing is a lot of our infrastructure needs help and if we dont address it soon and in a smart way its going to be expensive.. He has volunteered for Little League and Pony League baseball. In New York State, towns have been organized with an elective legislative body, to wit: the Town Board. As the Democrats gained strength over the years, why didnt it come sooner? But yet another part lies in the electorate being unwilling to depose a local administration it thinks is doing a competent job. Town Board Duties: In New York State, towns have been organized with an elective legislative body, to wit: the Town Board. Im really concerned about the kind of waste thats gone on for decades in Hurley, Martin said. Mon, April 24 - Mon, May 08 Rockland . Pullman is a construction coordinator for Spectrum. 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 writer is supervisor of the town of Hurley. 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. 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. The Planning Board meets on the fourth Thursdayof each month at the Town Hall at 10 Wamsley Place, Hurley at 7:00 PM. He is running for town office for the first time and is on the Republican and Conservative lines. 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 is usually when the consensus office-holder retires that that office swings in most of Ulster County from Republican to Democratic. If you need help registering for town alerts or text message, please contact Town Hall at 575-537-2287. She is also an independent contractor for financial and digital services. He is a biology professor at SUNY New Paltz and SUNY Ulster. As of last November, Ulster County had 57,067 enrolled Democrats and 30,672 enrolled Republicans. He has been married for 29 years to Marjorie Colao-Pullman. Im running to update and upgrade the office, its operations, how it handles documents, she said. Hurley highway superintendent wants town to pay for garage work The town government of Hurley (population 6192) passed a 2023 budget of $3.96 million. There are 10 items in this auction. 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. She is a technology specialist and teacher. 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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. On Tuesday, November 2nd, it is more important than ever to exercise your freedom to vote. Weve done a very good job on that and now were just looking for other residents that need help.. She started Soup for Seniors, where she serves soup, warm drinks and desserts. The engineer told me all thats doing is creating a bigger plume under the who, Shultis would also like to see the town change its buying practices to get more in return for used equipment. Part of the answer lies in the fact that a larger percentage of the Republican electorate turns out for local elections than the percentage of the Democratic electorate. Four candidates are running for two slots on the Town Board. She has taught writing at SUNY New Paltz. He is a Biology professor at SUNY New Paltz and SUNY Ulster. 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. % The total count was 1250 to 661 in West Hurley, where the Democrats attracted the lions share of the unenrolled voters. The new officials now benefit from the advantage of incumbency as long as they are perceived as competent. The ballot will also feature a rematch in the election for . 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. Town of Hurley voters will choose a supervisor, two Town Board members, a highway superintendent and town clerk. 4 0 obj Native Lenape people lived in the fertile Esopus Creek Valley before the area now known asHurley was settled by the Dutch in 1662. The town is comprised of the hamlets of Old Hurley, West Hurley, and Glenford. 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That building is 89 years old (and) no longer fits whats needed for the town. She is president of the Hurley Library board. Hurley zoning board overturns code ruling, allows Twin Lakes project to <>/Metadata 2219 0 R/ViewerPreferences 2220 0 R>> Their children are the fourth generation of the Alden family to live and grow up in Hurley. Hurley is an historic Hudson Valley town of 6,700 people ideally situated between the Hudson River and the Catskill Mountains. Clearly then, the actions of the Town Board have a profound effect on the residents and businesses within the town. I have collected your taxes, notarized your important documents, and issued licences for our loving, furry friends. Some applications will require several meetings prior to approval; the Planning Board can advise you on this. Read More, There have been negative comments from the opposing candidates running for the 2021 election in Hurley.