Tag Archives: 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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Rec. Center offering summer programs for children

Tomorrow marks the official start of summer vacation for Whitehall-area youth, and kids looking for a way to fill their [...]

Board of Ed. recognizes top students

The Whitehall Board of Education took a few moments to honor the district’s top students during Monday’s monthly meeting. Board [...]

Two arrested in local shooting

Two New York City men were arrested Friday in connection with an April 11 armed robbery at the Hampton Hotel [...]

Town to charge businesses, out-of-towners for use of park

Businesses and out-of-towners will be charged a nominal fee to host events at the Skenesborough Waterfront Community Park. The town [...]

59 to graduate from WHS

For a few dozen young adults, Friday evening will serve as a rite of passage, one they’ve worked 12 years [...]

Students conduct own verison of Mythbusters

If you eat a piece of food that’s been on the floor less than five seconds, can you avoid ingesting [...]

Longtime teachers recognized

The Board of Education bid a fond farewell Monday night to a half dozen longtime teachers. Daniel Mulholland, Karen Devendorf, [...]

Vegas Gold trumps Gold

By Jaime Thomas Just when everyone in Granville thought the debate about school colors was over and done with, it [...]

Crews respond to electrical fire at The Orchard

By Jaime Thomas Area firefighters responded to an early morning fire at The Orchard Nursing and Rehabilitation Centre Tuesday morning. [...]

Granville to graduate 111

By Jaime Thomas It’s the moment Granville seniors have been getting ready for 12 years—graduation is now around the corner. [...]

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Hicks appoints new historian

By Jaime Thomas An opening for a town historian in Granville came at a perfect time for Lee Tugas. Tugas, [...]

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