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Two questions at village public hearing

April 5, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

The Village Board and Treasurer Ralph Walters have put together a budget for 2019-20 that does not exceed New York State’s mandatory tax cap; that is projected to pay down debt by about $605,000; and puts about $120,000 into reserve funds.

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Hydrant flushing

April 4, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

Both the Highland Falls and Fort Montgomery Water Departments will be flushing hydrants overnight from Sunday, April 7 through Friday, April 12.

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March 29, 2019 Editorial Staff

U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today launched a major push to reverse proposed cuts to the federal government’s Department of Education Impact Aid Program.

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Street light talk on April 8

March 29, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

Jeff Laino, a representative of the New York Power Authority (NYPA), will be at the April 8 meeting of the Town Board to talk about a possible upgrade to energy efficient LED streetlights in Fort Montgomery.

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Village budget hearing April 1

March 22, 2019 Mary Jane Pitt

The Village Board has set the public hearing for its 2019-2020 budget for Monday, April 1, at 6:30 p.m. at Village Hall. The hearing will be followed by the board’s annual reorganization meeting, and a regular business meeting.

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