County budget calls for 3% tax hike
The tentative 2023 Washington County budget presented by budget officer Brian Campbell to the Board of Supervisors calls for a 3% tax hike. In his message to the supervisors, Campbell…
The tentative 2023 Washington County budget presented by budget officer Brian Campbell to the Board of Supervisors calls for a 3% tax hike. In his message to the supervisors, Campbell…
The Washington County Board of Supervisors approved a budget amendment at its May 20 meeting to replace the roof of the county’s Law Enforcement Center in Fort Edward. The amendment…
The Hebron Town Board went into executive session for close to an hour at its April meeting while its members interviewed candidates for the town’s planning board, including David Hibblin,…
By PJ Ferguson This morning’s special Washington County Board of Supervisors meeting was wrapped in under 10 minutes, however, with almost no discussion, a new budget officer was appointed. Hebron…
By PJ Ferguson The Washington County beaches will remain closed until June 13, per recommendation of buildings and grounds superintendent Matt Jones. “As a resident I’d like to see them…
By PJ Ferguson After a long, heated debate, Washington County’ has ended its hazard pay policy providing time-and-a- half compensation for all hourly employees during the COVID-19 pandemic. The hazard…
By PJ Ferguson The Washington County beaches at Huletts Landing and Lake Lauderdale will open Memorial Day weekend at 50 percent staffing. After the government operation committee voted 4-3 on…
By PJ Ferguson There is some disagreement on how to proceed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic at the county level. During the Washington County Board of Supervisors teleconference meeting…
By PJ Ferguson Washington County officials are clouded by financial uncertainties stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic with County Administrator Chris Debolt revealing that the Governor’s orders regarding non-essential businesses and…
By Matthew Saari Washington County’s supervisors are at odds over who should be in charge of the county’s $120 million budget. Last week Easton supervisor Dan Shaw was re-elected to…