ATTENTION

After pondering different options and seeing that so many people have had problems sending comments I am starting a new blog here:

http://marlborocitizens.wordpress.com

I am transferring all the information posted to the new site.

Sorry for the confusion.

Larry

Marlborough Taxpayer's Assoc.

PLEASE COME TO THE NEXT MEETING AND BRING FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS.
DATE: NOV. 18, 2008
TIME: 7:30pm
PLACE: 40 WESTERN AVE., MARLBOROUGH
PURPOSE: PLAN STRATEGY TO REIN IN SCHOOL BUDGET AND SEEK HELP FROM NYS

CASE 96-E-0909

Some excerpts from this case:

In the Matter of Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation's Plans For Electric Rate/Restructuring Pursuant to Opinion No. 96-12. JOINT PETITION FOR AUTHORITY TO TRANSFER GENERATING FACILITIES.

"The new owner would be encouraged to continue all reasonable informal land use arrangements. As to property taxes, Central Hudson and the Town of Newburgh reached a three-year property tax settlement prior to the date of issuance of the FSGEIS." on Feb 23, 2000.

"Under the APSA, Dynegy assumes the obligations the Cotenants incurred in settling their property tax dispute with the Town of Newburgh. Through the settlement, taxes are gradually reduced at the facilities during a reasonable transition period, a benefit to Dynegy. This approach to property taxes is reasonable. Central Hudson will continue to own the real property underlying its Roseton switchyard, a separately-taxed parcel."

"prior to changing or terminating any land use, the new owner should notify all affected individuals or communities, either directly or by publication, and
provide an opportunity to discuss reasonable alternatives."

"As to potential impacts on the local tax base, the APSA provide that Dynegy will assume the current settlement agreement with the Town of Newburgh. As discussed in the
FSGEIS, the existence of this agreement obviates the need for specific mitigation measures. However, Dynegy is encouraged to utilize the Department's voluntary mediation program to resolve any disputes that may arise with the local community over a longer-term agreement."

APSA: Asset Purchase and Sale Agreement

FSGEIS: Final Supplemental Generic Environmental Impact
Statement.

New owner: Dynegy

Tax Questions to the District contact info.

This contact information was available in September. It may be outdated.

"Residents are asked to submit their comments and questions to the district. Email taxlevyquestions@marlboroschools.org, or mail questions or comments to Marlboro Central School District, 1510 Route 9W, Suite 201, Marlboro, NY 12542, and mark them Attention: Tax Levy Questions."

front page NYTimes: Gov. Paterson & teacher's union

Dear Fellow Taxpayers,
Today's NYT, front page, 11/10/08, right column: "Paterson Raises Ax Over Medcaid and School Fund". He says it all. To the Union: renegotiate or face layoffs. The Marlboro School Board would do well to take a lesson from him. Nothing is written in stone, including all these "contracts".

Tuesday, Nov. 18th, 2008, at Dave Pulliam's restaurant: 40 Western Ave., 7:30pm, we will hold a strategy meeting of the Marlborough Taxpayer's Association. Please come and bring neighbors and friends. Nov. 20th , Thurs is a Board of Education meeting at which we can make our case for cutting the budget for 08-09.

Carol Link
carollink36@hotmail.com

Signs people are displeased

I was driving towards Marlboro today and I took this snapshot:

Is the information an average for Hudson Valley Schools?

This is very interesting information. Does it apply to any particular school district or is it an average? In any case
it is alarming. Carol

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Carol foiled and received all school employees contracts

Friday, Nov. 7, I foiled and received all the contracts for employees of the Marlborough Central School District including: teachers, administrators, assistants, secretarial, etc. Also an itemized budget for 7/1/08-9/30/09. Sandy, Joanne, Maureen and I will examine them this weekend. We will announce our next meeting of the Marlborough Taxpayer's Association shortly. Note: there will the last chance for the public to comment on the Town of Marlborough budget this Monday, Nov.10th. (check for time).
Thank you Cindy for your comments.

Carol Link

Thanks Carol

This is a great opportunity to be involved. Just want to let you know that Supervisor Lanzetta met with the School Board last night and the Town and the School will be setting up a panel discussion on Property Tax Reform. Both the School Board and the Town Board believe we cannot continue to fund public education on the backs of property owners. We also need to end the nonsensical unfunded mandates that hamper our ability to conduct business in a common sense manner.
Because of the elections, and the need to involve our State elected representatives, we will probably shoot for a date in mid-January. We will keep everyone informed. In the meantime, if you want to learn more go to:
www.hvpropertytaxreform.org

Cindy Lanzetta