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October 11, 2020
Ogden town budget shows decrease in tax rate After slight tax increases in 2017 and 2018, with a larger tax rate cut in 2019 due to the Town revaluation project without exceeding the tax cap, the Town of Ogden will once again not exceed the tax cap in 2021. “More importantly, due to the 2018 revaluation of town and village properties, the Town of Ogden exhibited strict due diligence to ensure a decrease in the tax rate to combat the revaluation in 2019,” stated Ogden Town Supervisor Gay Lenhard. There was a 3.12 percent decrease for all residents, or eighteen-cents ($0.18), in town taxes to a rate of $5.59 per thousand. Ogden town taxes in the Village of Spencerport showed a 4.71 percent, or, twenty-cent ($0.20) decrease, to $4.05 per thousand. “In 2021, despite the mounting uncertainties regarding COVID-19, there will not be an increase in the tax rate, and taxpayers will continue to be taxed at the lower rate from the 2019 tax cut,” Lenhard said. These numbers reflect an ongoing effort of balancing tax rates between the two entities as prescribed by the New York State Auditor. “I am very pleased that Ogden taxpayers will not be seeing an increase in taxes,” said Supervisor Lenhard. “My department heads and partners on the town board have done a tremendous job ensuring that vital services continue to be delivered while keeping a watchful eye on spending, especially during these very trying times. This is a win for all of our residents.” The public is invited to attend a public hearing regarding the 2021 Budget and Special Districts on Wednesday, October 28, at 7 p.m. in the meeting room at the Ogden Community Center, 269 Ogden Center Road, Spencerport. A copy of the budget will be available at the Ogden Town Clerk’s Office and on the town’s website, www.ogdenny.com, prior to the public hearing. Provided information
Issue No. 40
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Hilton educators receive Distinguished Teacher Honors from former students Hilton High School teachers Michael Brooke-Gay and Jared Streiff were recently honored in the Rochester Institute of Technology (R.I.T.) Distinguished Teacher Recognition Program. Brooke-Gay, a chemistry teacher, was nominated by Julia Wuest, Hilton Class of 2016. “Mr. Brooke-Gay is the kind of teacher every kid hopes to see written on their schedule. He is enthusiastic, personable, challenging and compassionate,” said Wuest. “He comes to school each day genuinely looking to help students learn and grow, not just as scientists, but as people and young adults.” Streiff, a music teacher and Jazz Ensemble director, was nominated by Daniel Keirsbilck, Hilton Class of 2017. “Jazz was a class that I looked forward to each day, and it is one of the things I miss most about high school,” said Keirsbilck. “Mr. Streiff is an exceptional teacher and a caring person.” As Outstanding Undergraduate Scholar Award recipients, Wuest and Keirsbilck were invited to nominate
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a teacher for the Distinguished Teacher Recognition Program. They are among the top one percent of R.I.T. undergraduate students who are able to maintain a high standard of academic excellence while also giving back to their community through civic or volunteer work, conducting research, or being engaged in a co-op or work in their field of study. An awards ceremony is normally held in March, but was canceled due to the pandemic. Brooke-Gay and Streiff each received a framed certificate, copy of their nomination and program, and a personal letter from Ellen Granberg, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs. Provided information and photos
Public meeting on Brockport’s community solar program set for October 15 The Village of Brockport, along with the Village of Lima, are bringing community solar to all eligible residents and small businesses. As a result of rulings from the Public Service Commission, and actions taken by the municipalities, the villages are on a path to implement an opt-out community solar program. The benefit of the program includes guaranteed annual savings of eight to ten percent off of the entire electric bill for program participants. In addition, no action will be needed on the part of the eligible customers in order to participate. There are no additional
contracts, credit checks, or bills. Participants will continue to receive a utility bill from National Grid, and a new line item will appear in the miscellaneous section. The new line will show a price reduction and will likely be called “CDG value stack credit,” the formal language for savings from a community solar field. National Grid’s role remains unchanged. Community members will receive a letter with program details as the program gets closer to launching. The letter will be on municipal letterhead and be signed by Mayor Blackman.
A second public meeting will be held on October 15 at 7 p.m. The meeting will be open to the public with limited in-person attendance at the Village Court, 49 State Street, and available on Zoom and Facebook Live via Village of Brockport’s Facebook page. Find the Zoom Link under News and Events at www.brockportny.org. Questions can be submitted in advance or during the meeting by emailing mblackman@brockportny.org. Provided information