Duanesburg Neighbors
  • IN THE NEWS
  • CALENDAR
  • OAK HILL SOLAR
    • Amp Solar Group
    • Eden Renewables
    • Oak Hill Solar
  • HOW TO

Duanesburg Neighbors

MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS

Public documents and media for the citizens of Duanesburg and neighboring towns.

Menu
  • Solar
  • Schenectady County

vote

Davenport wins State Supreme Court seat

November 9, 2023 by l

  “Paul Davenport narrowly edged out a victory over challenger Carl Falotico Tuesday night to fill a vacancy on the State Supreme Court’s 4th Judicial District. Supreme Court Justice Michael Cuevas is reaching mandatory retirement age, with Republican Davenport and Democrat Falotico having faced off to fill the vacancy, a 14-year term. The Fourth Judicial … [Read more…]

Posted in: Duanesburg News Tagged: 4th Judicial District, Carl Falotico, election, judge, Michael Cuevas, New York State Supreme Court, Paul Davenport, vote, Whiteman Osterman Hanna

Four candidates seeking two seats in Schenectady County’s District 4

November 5, 2023 by l

  “The race for a pair of District 4 seats on the Schenectady County Legislature features four familiar faces. Incumbents Anthony Jasenski and Holly Vellano are seeking reelection on the Democrat and Conservative ballot lines in hopes of continuing the progress the legislature has made in recent years when it comes to bolstering public safety, … [Read more…]

Posted in: Duanesburg News Tagged: Anthony Jasenski, asylum seekers, District 4, elections, Eric Hess, Ericka Montagino, Holly Vellano, Josh Cuomo, Sarah Gwiazdowski, Schenectady County Legislature, vote

Two seek Fourth District Supreme Court seat

October 31, 2023 by l

  “Two candidates are vying for one open seat on State Supreme Court in the Fourth Judicial District in the general election. Supreme Court Justice Michael Cuevas is reaching mandatory retirement age, and Paul Davenport of Glenville and Carl G. Falotico of Schenectady are running for his seat. Davenport (R-C) is an attorney with Whiteman … [Read more…]

Posted in: Duanesburg News Tagged: Carl G. Falotico, election, Paul Davenport, vote, Whiteman Osterman Hanna

Duanesburg considering septic inspection law for Duane Lake residents

October 31, 2023 by l

  “Residents who live in proximity to Duane Lake may soon be required to have their septic systems inspected before selling their home. Lawmakers are considering an ordinance that would require anyone seeking to transfer ownership of their residence within the Duane Lake Zoning District to first have their septic systems inspected by a “license … [Read more…]

Posted in: Duanesburg News Tagged: drinking water, Duane Lake, Duane Lake Association, Duane Lake zoning district, health, septic system, sewer, Town Board, vote, well, zoning ordinance

Duanesburg lawmakers vote to exceed property tax cap

October 28, 2023 by l

  “The Duanesburg Town Board on Thursday voted unanimously to exceed the state’s 2% property tax cap for the upcoming fiscal year — marking the fifth time in six years lawmakers have taken such action. The town’s proposed $2.6 million proposed budget for the 2024 fiscal year calls for an 8.3% increase, or $206,141 in … [Read more…]

Posted in: Duanesburg News Tagged: budget, Duanesburg Volunteer Ambulance Corp, property taxes, safety, Tax Cap Override, Town Board, vote, William Wenzel

Schools have similar voter turn out, regardless of size

May 31, 2023 by l

  “Almost as many voters turned out to cast ballots in Schenectady County’s smallest school district elections this year as did in the county’s largest district. The number of votes separating Schenectady City School District and Duanesburg Central School District — a district about 1/15 the size — was less than 200. Duanesburg had 1,093 … [Read more…]

Posted in: Duanesburg News Tagged: Duanesburg School Board, James Niedermeier, vote

Letter to the Editor: Questioning motives in Duanesburg race

May 14, 2023 by l

  “Do other Duanesburg residents find it very strange that the school district did not include Board of Education candidate information in the recent mailing to residents? We have many in town that don’t have internet access or who use the internet for email only. Today in the mail, I received campaign literature on two … [Read more…]

Posted in: Duanesburg News Tagged: Duanesburg School Board, Paul Finnegan, The Duanesburg Teachers, vote

Letter to the Editor: Duanesburg Central School District School Board Elections

May 11, 2023 by l

  “Securo, Bailey bad fit for Duanesburg The election for the Duanesburg school board is May 16, with two seats up for election among four candidates. Two of these candidates, Adam Securo and Brandon Bailey, are aligned with the national movement to dismantle the public school system in the name of “parents’ rights.” Their campaign … [Read more…]

Posted in: Duanesburg News Tagged: Adam Securo, Brandon Bailey, Duanesburg School Board, election, Henrietta Dunn, vote

In Duanesburg, no one is running for school board

May 8, 2023 by l

  “At Duanesburg Central School District, there are two openings, and no one will be on the ballot. The open seats will go to the residents who receive the most write-in votes during the May 20 election. If there are no or not enough write-ins to fill the positions, current school board members can appoint … [Read more…]

Posted in: Duanesburg News Tagged: Bob Fiorini, Duanesburg Board of Education, Duanesburg Central School District, Gap Elimination Adjustment, Paul Munson, tax cap, vote

Duanesburg schools unveil $18.9 million budget

April 9, 2023 by l

  “Voters will decide next month whether or not to approve an $18.9 million spending plan adopted Tuesday by the Duanesburg school board. The proposed budget includes a $385,000, or 2%, increase in spending, while maintaining all current programming, including athletics and extracurricular activities. Under the plan, the district’s tax levy would grow to $8.7 … [Read more…]

Posted in: Duanesburg News Tagged: budget, Duanesburg Central School District, property taxes, vote
1 2 … 4 Next »

About Duanesburg Neighbors

Public documents, events and media so you can make informed community decisions.

Please visit your Town’s website for up to date meeting schedules, agendas, minutes, documents, and legislation.

Trust, but verify. Call your public officials, town clerk, local media, and talk with your neighbors. Theres always more to learn.

Solar, Wind and Battery Energy

To learn more about solar development in New York State please visit the How to section. Would you like some help holding a solar developer and your town accountable? email: duanesburgneighbors @ gmail

 

SOCIAL MEDIA

Facebook Page

VOTE

Schenectady County Board of Election

Duanesburg Elected Officials

Schenectady County Legislature

New York State Assembly

New York State Senate

LAWS

Duanesburg Ethics Law 2010

Duanesburg Solar Law 2016

Duanesburg Zoning Ordinance 2015

Duanesburg Comprehensive Plan 2021

New York State Open Meeting Law

New York State Freedom Of Information Request

 

Recent Posts

  • Thanksgiving snowfall totals around the Capital Region
  • EDITORIAL: Good process, good outcomes on solar arrays
  • Ronald McDonald House of Capital Region fires CFO after alleged sign theft
  • Duanesburg man implicated in campaign-sign theft
  • Obituary: Doreen E. Casper

Website Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to insure that the information on this website is correct. Content of this website, although checked for accuracy, is not warranted to be error-free.

For revision/additions/deletions please email:  duanesburgneighbors @ gmail.com

copyright 2019 – 2023

Copyright © 2025 Duanesburg Neighbors.

Magazine WordPress Theme by themehall.com