At its Oct. 15 meeting, the Fayette Select Board addressed resident concerns over the potential sale of Starling Hall, heard updates on hazardous waste disposal, and celebrated the success of the “Keep Me Warm” supper, which raised over $1,600 for heating assistance.
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Fayette Select Board discusses road paving, $50,000 grant and excise tax exemption
The Fayette Select Board discussed road paving updates, a conditional $50,000 grant for a needs assessment of older residents and approved an excise tax exemption for active duty military personnel at their Oct. 15 meeting.
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Fayette public hearing discusses Starling Hall renovations
The Fayette public hearing Oct. 1 focused on the future of Starling Hall, with town officials and residents discussing potential renovation funding options while emphasizing the need to avoid using taxpayer money.
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Fayette Select Board reviews school’s public use policy, discusses property tax concerns
At the Oct. 1 Fayette Select Board meeting, Vice Chair Mike Carlson provided an update on the school committee’s decision to reconsider its public use policy.
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Fayette Select Board advises private use of school policy being reconsidered
Select Board Vice Chairperson Mike Carlson said the Fayette School Committee is reconsidering its policy on use of Fayette Central School.
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Fayette Select Board sets 2024 tax rate at 13.53 mil, discusses school facility use
The Fayette Select Board approved a 2024 tax rate of 13.53 mil and addressed public concerns about access to the school gym and kitchen, emphasizing that such decisions fall under the school committee’s authority.
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Night sky tour set for Fayette Oct. 28
The hike up Surry Hill is about 1.5-2.0 miles round trip with 200 feet of elevation gain.
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Fayette residents encouraged to rely on facts ahead of Starling Hall vote
Selectman Michael Carlson urges Fayette residents to rely on facts and await the results of an engineering study before the Nov. 5 vote on whether to sell Starling Hall, emphasizing the importance of preserving the building without taxpayer funding.
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Children craft handprint apple trees at Fayette library
Children at the Underwood Memorial Library in Fayette enjoyed a reading of Johnny Appleseed followed by a handprint apple tree craft, with a STEM Kids Night scheduled for Sept. 18.
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Neighbors Driving Neighbors: Volunteers provide a lifeline for rural Fayette
The volunteer-based transportation program provides essential rides and support to residents, particularly the elderly.