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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…

January 5, 2012 / No Comment / Read More
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. …

December 15, 2011 / 1 Comment / Read More
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…

December 26, 2011 / 2 Comments / Read More

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.…

September 27, 2011 / 3 Comments / Read More
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.…

January 22, 2012 / No Comment / Read More

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…

January 14, 2012 / No Comment / Read More
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…

May 1, 2011 / 3 Comments

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. …

April 27, 2011 / No Comment
Photo Blog

Don’t Worry… Be Happy!

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

December 29, 2011 / No Comment

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.…

December 28, 2011 / No Comment
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 17, 2011 / No Comment

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…

April 16, 2011 / No Comment
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…

January 11, 2012 / No Comment

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. …

December 31, 2011 / 2 Comments