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Why I work the elections
I worked two early voting assignments and I will work election day. As election inspectors, we are trained by the Board of Elections to run the voting check-in, the vote casting machines, and the … more
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The slow road to government dependency
A country doesn’t have to announce that it’s becoming socialist. It can simply keep promising its citizens more government benefits, more programs, shorter workweeks, and fewer financial … more
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Where the money went
The Town’s 2025 audit, now published, shows where reserves and borrowing went. Residents should understand these numbers before the Town Board adopts the 2027 budget. Reserves are falling. The … more
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Protecting Cornwall’s character. Building Cornwall’s future.
Cornwall’s historic downtowns, neighborhoods, outstanding schools, small businesses, and natural beauty make this a wonderful community to call home. It’s why my wife and I started our family … more
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Questions about Cornwall’s future
I am writing this letter to ask for clarification on two issues being discussed by both sides in the upcoming town election. I ask these questions from a nonpartisan perspective, as a registered … more
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Vote for responsible government
YES! I am voting for Supervisor Josh Wojehowski, again. Keep up the good work, Josh! YES! I am voting for Scott Teresi for Town Council. Scott brings years of leadership experience as a business … more
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A more perfect union
The primary mandate of our American experiment is to form “a more perfect Union.” Yet, here in New York, our state election laws actively work against this ideal by institutionalizing … more
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Uncontrolled spending
Residents and voters of Cornwall and Cornwall-on-Hudson who love this town as I do, the upcoming Town Election is about the future of our town and believe me our quality of life is at risk. … more
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There is no ME in WE
I have been on teams all of my life. I played high school and college football, coached high school football, and help with youth sports in Cornwall. Every season taught me the same thing: no team … more
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The public’s trust
Bottom line for me as a voter: Does a person seeking office understand the self-sacrifice required to maintain the public’s trust? Day-to-day governance involves many interests: staff … more
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Why I said NO to the SBAC report
I did not endorse the Town of Cornwall’s Strategic Budget Advisory Committee (SBAC) report. How can we responsibly recommend raising property taxes without first thoroughly examining where taxpayer … more
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Cornwall’s budget was never partisan — until now
For five years, every budget presented by Town Supervisor Josh Wojehowski passed with the full support of the elected Republican and Conservative members of the Town Board. Every bond issue, every … more
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Thank you from the THAC
On behalf of the Town of Highlands Ambulance Corps, we want to send a huge thank you to all the vendors, volunteers, and community members who came out to support our 33rd Annual Fall Foliage … more
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My goal: the best interest of Cornwall
I have lived in Cornwall for more than fifty years. Long enough to watch the same kids grow up, leave for a while, and oftentimes, come back. Long enough to know which families still put out the same … more
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Cornwall Town Budget
I have some serious concerns about the town budget presented so far. As the town board went through to find possible cuts, the main items, on a page all to itself were: considering eliminating town … more
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Plans that don’t work; people that do
My favorite fake bumper sticker reads: “Vote for John Doe. Thank You for Not Paying Attention.” Judging by Josh Wojehowski’s and Scott Teresi’s campaign literature, perhaps that is what they … more
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Voting for Wojehowski, Teresi
I’ve known Supervisor Josh Wojehowski since he and I served together on the Town of Cornwall Economic Development Advisory Committee ten years ago. The Committee drafted the Cornwall Rising … more
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My work is not yet finished
I am Bob Livsey, your current Town of Highlands Supervisor. I have served our community for a combined total of 21 years, providing stable, effective leadership to both the town board and our … more
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Let me tell you about Angelo
Let me tell you about the Angelo I’ve known and loved for more than 35 years. Angelo was just 17 when he first volunteered as an EMT with the Englewood Ambulance Corps. At 19, he volunteered with … more
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Breaking news: there’s an election coming up!
Have you caught any political ads? Been swamped with social media posts? Seen the campaign signs? Had a knock on your door? If you live in the Hudson Valley, or New York, or likely any state in … more
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