Mahopac, NY
Politics
Kent Supervisor Maureen Fleming Enters Putnam County Executive Race Kent Supervisor Maureen Fleming Enters Putnam County Executive Race
Kent Supervisor Maureen Fleming Enters Putnam County Executive Race Kent Supervisor Maureen Fleming, a Democrat, is challenging Republican incumbent MaryEllen Odell in this year's race for Putnam County Executive. In a news release from the Putnam Democratic Committee, Fleming said she has the support of county residents from every political stripe, while calling herself a fiscal conservative and strong collaborative leader. Taxes have not risen during Fleming's four years as Kent town supervisor. “I’ve shown that when we work hard together, we get the job done. I want to bring that kind of cooperation and respect back to County government,” Fleming said. …

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by Daily Voice
Fair Lawn-Glen Rock, NJ
News
Radburn Residents See Upcoming Election As 'Equal Playing Field' Radburn Residents See Upcoming Election As 'Equal Playing Field'
Radburn Residents See Upcoming Election As 'Equal Playing Field' Residents in Fair Lawn's Radburn community are celebrating after the state ordered the association to hold elections for open board seats. In January, Radburn United (a self-government advocacy group within the community) filed a complaint with the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA). A letter issued Monday by DCA Director Edward M. Smith orders the planned community to open four trustee seats for election, and invalidates 165 votes that illegally adopted bylaws had given to a developer. "We are profoundly grateful to the DCA,” said Alba Lucia Morales Jiménez, one of the …

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by Cecilia Levine
Bergenfield, NJ
Politics
Dumont Councilwoman Resigns, Has 'No More Energy For Disagreements' Dumont Councilwoman Resigns, Has 'No More Energy For Disagreements'
Dumont Councilwoman Resigns, Has 'No More Energy For Disagreements' Dumont Councilwoman Barbara Correa resigned citing personal and health reasons Tuesday. "When I started I really, really hoped I could help Dumont. I tried my hardest and I like to think I always gave 200 percent," she said in an open letter to the community.  "I haven't always been right, but I've always been honest." Correa's 3-year term expires at the end of 2019. She served on the Board of Education for nearly two decades before being elected to council. Correa said that her health issues have drained her of her energy to continue disagreeing with people, particul…

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by Cecilia Levine
Mahopac, NY
Politics
Putnam County Legislature Appoints New Chairman Putnam County Legislature Appoints New Chairman
Putnam County Legislature Appoints New Chairman PUTNAM COUNTY N.Y. -- Joe Castellano is now leading the Putnam County Legislature. In a 9-0 vote, Joe Castellano, a Southeast resident who has served on the board since 2012, was voted in as chairman while Toni Addonzio was named deputy chairwoman. Castellano, who is running for a third term this year, replaces Ginny Nacerino.  Addonizio, a Kent resident, is starting her second term.

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by Sam Barron