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New Law Will Force Village to be More Transparent

New Law Will Force Village to be More Transparent

Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a new bill into law that will force the Village government to post meeting agendas online at least 24 hours before a meeting. The…

The Minority Rules in Wappingers Falls

The Minority Rules in Wappingers Falls

The current Ward system is unfair and does not serve the best interests of the majority of the citizens of the Village of Wappingers Falls. …

Always Watching

"It is time for the people in the village to open their eyes, and question their government." - Village Resident

"Can ONE of you check this assholes site out. I don't want to give him the satisfaction of having looked at it." - Village Trustee

"Thank you for bringing this information about inappropriate spending of restricted funds to the public." - Village Resident

"Fuk Him" - Village Trustee

"I’m disappointed that no member of village government has responded. (to the Village Voice)" - Village Resident

"[The Village Voice} is a lonely, lonely man. I think he has frozen squirrels with bic pens stuck in their heads at home in his freezer." - Village Trustee

Opinion

Mayor’s Pay Tripled Between 2007 and 2011 – Get it Back in 2012

Mayor’s Pay Tripled Between 2007 and 2011 – Get it Back in 2012

Big pay hikes have made the Mayor of Wappingers Falls one of the highest paid elected officials in the County. The Board should roll back the salary before…

Back to Picnic–in-the-Park in 2012

Back to Picnic–in-the-Park in 2012

After 3 years of Roofathon it is time to return Picnic in the Park to a one day community event.…

Government

$15,000 Donation Not Documented in Minutes

$15,000 Donation Not Documented in Minutes

The Village Boards acceptance of a $15,000 donation was omitted from the meeting minutes.…

Donation or Tax Dollars?

Donation or Tax Dollars?

Village Board tells citizens it was a donation. Mayor Alexander describes it as a fine. Really - it was a transfer…

Taxes/Spending

Cost of W.F.P.D. Goes Over $1,000,000

The budget includes $84,000 to hire additional officers. This is a long term tax will rise as pay increases. For the first time the cost of the…

2012 Budget – Unnecessary Spending and Missed Opportunities

Hard times did not stop the Board from passing a budget that with unnecessary increases and missed opportunity for savings. …

Photo Blog

Don’t Worry… Be Happy!

The village graffiti painter must have been in a good mood.…

What Are Those Things?

They have been at the entrance to Mesier Park for more than 35 years. I think I know what they are.…

History

Wappingers Women’s History

The stone was placed next to the water pump in Mesier Park by the Wappingers Woman’s Christian Temperance Union in 1894.   It reads “Let him who…

April 16, 1895- Escaped Train Robber in Area

On April 16, 1895 the NY Times reported members of a train robbing gang had escaped from the asylum were found in the Wappingers Falls area. One…

Videoblog

A Wonderful, Wonderful Parade (not)

Trustee Costa tells citizens that WPDH will provide a wonderful parade in consideration for the Village allowing the radios station the 3-day use of Mesier Park. WPDH…

Wappingers Falls… Dutchess County’s Little Bell City

Average cost of pay for Village Boards is $21,322. Wappingers Falls Boards pay is $74,340. …