Attention Union Vale Residents! Have you ever considered running for office? There are many levels of local government where people can make a difference. If you might be interested, there are people who are excited to help. We can answer questions about duties, time commitment, campaigning, election process, etc. Email suebkilcrease@gmail.com for more information.
Author: Sue Kilcrease
Early Voting Early Voting locations and hours can be found on our website at the following link: https://elections.dutchessny.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/2022-General-Election-Early-Voting-Information.pdf OR you can see the dates, times and locations below: 2022 General Election Early Voting Information Saturday October 29th: 9AM – 5PM Sunday October 30th: 9AM – 5PM Monday October 31st: 8AM – 4PM Tuesday November 1st: Noon – 8PM Wednesday November 2nd: 9AM – 5PM Thursday November 3rd: Noon – 8PM Friday November 4th: 9AM – 5PM Saturday November 5th: …
Join us on October 1 for our Annual Chip Hoagland Democratic Brunch 11:00-2:00 Freedom Plains United Presbyterian Church Banquet Hall Here’s what’s happening in our local Democrat sphere:1. We hope you have received your invitation to our Annual Brunch and will consider attending. There will be great food, music, a silent auction, candidates and local Dem conversation. If you can’t attend, a donation of any amount would be greatly appreciated.2. We are still looking for …
There is a HUGELY IMPORTANT Special Election/Federal Primary in August! If you are unable to get to the polls, please visit https://elections.dutchessny.gov/voter-information/voting-by-absentee-ballot/ asap to get an absentee ballot. You will be voting for two positions in this election. First, you will vote to temporarily fill Antonio Delgado’s US Representative seat. We have endorsed Pat Ryan (current Ulster County Executive) against Marc Molinaro. Second, you will vote in a Primary to choose a candidate to run in November to be …
Tucci’s: 95 Bloomer Road Join us for light refreshments and meet our local candidates: Julie Shiroshi- Candidate for State Senate Jill Fieldstein- Candidate for State Legislature Jillian Hanlon- Candidate for Dutchess County Sheriff Bring the family and friends!
May 2, 2022 The library consultant hired by the town has been conducting Zoom and in-person meetings to get feedback from the residents about the prospect of building a library in Tymor Park. Many residents have expressed concerns about the cost of building and maintaining a library (materials, staff, technology, programs, etc.). Current library users have stated that they are happy with our neighboring libraries, which in many cases are more convenient than traveling to …
Items of interest: For the third year in a row, Union Vale is not paying any of the neighboring towns for the use of their libraries. Since 2021, residents have had restricted services at the libraries where they used to have full privileges. Superintendent Maas has promised to schedule community forums, run by a paid consultant, to explore options, including building our own library at Tymor Park. A previous presentation from an architect estimated the …
Flip your ballot over and vote yes for Proposition 7. This proposition will set the amount Union Vale pays Beekman, LaGrange and Millbrook libraries (around $77,000 total), in order to restore full library services to Union Vale residents. Restrictions were placed on library users from Union Vale in 2020 when the Town Board decided not to sign the contract with Mid-Hudson Library Services. The amount of users from Union Vale has been determined to …
Thank you everyone for your support! The brunch was fun and informative. See you next year! Chip Hoagland Brunch & Silent Auction Sponsored by the Union Vale Dems, along with Beekman and Dover Dems October 3, 2021 11:00- 2:00 The Links at Union Vale Keynote speaker & recipient of the Gertie Strum Award: Robin Lois, Dutchess County Comptroller Candidates who have been invited to join us: Tyler Irish– Candidate for Dutchess County Legislature, District …
A group of UV Dems spent a warm Sunday afternoon walking a 5K “race” in our beautiful town. The race was sponsored by the Arlington Education Foundation, a great group who supports the education of our students who attend Arlington CSD. We actually strolled, rather than raced, but a good time was had by all-especially our dog friends.