Tag Archives: New York State Comptroller

Village eye illegal water hoses, meterless connections

The village is investigating illegal hook-ups they believe are contributing to the volume of treated water that goes unaccounted for each year. Officials said last week there are a number of addresses that receive water service but do not have water meters. They are trying to determine the exact number of users who don’t have [...]

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Millet to step down

The town of Whitehall is looking for a new clerk. Julie Millett, who was appointed as the Whitehall town clerk in January 2008 and was elected to the post the following November, will be stepping down from the position at the end of this week.  

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Village tax levy nears state cap

The village of Whitehall is within 10-percent of the New York State tax cap for villages.

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State auditor called in – again

The town of Whitehall has a new highway superintendent, and will look into the actions of the former.    

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District Attorney to bring case within two weeks

  After a year of investigation and speculation, the case of former Whitehall town clerk Janet Jillson is headed for a grand jury.

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Clerk inquiry ongoing

The investigation into the former Whitehall town clerk is ongoing, according to the village police department…

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DA to have Local Authorities Investigate Jillson Case

It appears the New York State Comptroller’s report will result in legal action. According to Washington County District Attorney Kevin Kortright, his office will investigate…

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Whitehall Reacts to Town Clerk Scandal

Vernon Scribner says it is up to the board to make sure it does not happen again. The New York State Comptroller’s report found key deficiencies in monitoring the town clerk’s office, allowing former clerk Janet Jillson to divert over $92,000 in town funds…

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Community Calendar 5/23/13

  Thursday May 23   Chicken and Biscuit SALEM The handicap-accessible Salem United Methodist Church on W. Broadway invites everyone [...]

Area towns celebrate Memorial Day

By Jaime Thomas Veterans, bands, music and prayer will all be part of the Granville and Hartford Memorial Day Parade [...]

Vermont’s artists to open doors to studios this weekend

By Derek Liebig Vermont’s Open Studio Weekend combines two of Marion Waldo McChesney’s favorite things: Art and people. In the [...]

Digging in

Pember Library Director Ardyce Bresett helps 2-year-old Kadance Moyer plant a morning glory as part of the Dig in to [...]

Seniors honor Earl Morrow

By Jaime Thomas The Hartford Senior Citizens gathered at AJ’s Restaurant on Tuesday to enjoy a luncheon and honor Earl [...]

VPR commentator entertains at Slate Valley Museum

By Jaime Thomas About 75 people gathered at the Slate Valley Museum Thursday evening to listen to Vermont Public Radio [...]

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