Letters to the Editor - November 17

Every vote in election counts

I wish to thank those who supported me in running for Pine Plains Town Board, and also thank all who took their civic responsibility seriously and voted. Also, I wish to thank all the candidates that ran for office, giving all our communities choices.  

The spread among the three highest vote totals for Town Board in Pine Plains is 21 votes with 28 outstanding absentee ballots.   Clearly, your vote counts in small community elections. Everyone needs to vote to make the democratic process the best it can be.

Congratulations to Brian Coons, Jim Jackson and George Keeler. I know you will endeavor to serve the community to the best of your abilities.

Scott Chase 
Pine Plains

 

Loss of Pulver in Pine Plains

Nov. 8 was a sad day for Pine Plains. On that day, Gregg Pulver, a great town supervisor, was unseated. In his 12 years as supervisor, Gregg dedicated his time, heart and soul into making Pine Plains a better place to live for all of us.

Thank you Gregg for always going above and beyond your job description during those years. We will miss your leadership and wish you the best in the years to come. Congratulations Brian, you have some very big shoes to fill.

Patricia and Richard Nannetti and the Nannetti Family                        
Pine Plains

 

Clerk committed to community

I would like to thank all of the Amenia and Wassaic voters who supported me in this election. Although I ran unopposed for the position of town clerk, I remain committed to serve the citizens of our community with pride and to the best of my ability. If I put smiles on your faces, I know that I have done my job.

Maureen Bonds
Amenia Town Clerk
Amenia

 

Town justice thanks voters

I would like to thank the voters of the town of North East and the village of Millerton for their continued support on Election Day. I would also like to express my gratitude to the Republican and Democratic parties of the town for their endorsements.

It has been my pleasure to have served the residents of the town and village as the town justice for the past eight years. I pledge to continue to work closely with my co-judge, Casey McCabe, to make sure the town of North East Justice Court runs in an efficient manner.

Again, thank you very much for all your support.

John D. Crodelle Sr.
Millerton

 

News coverage is appreciated

I would like to thank The Millerton News; its editor, Whitney Joseph; reporter, Stefanie Giglio; office manager, Betty Abrams; and past reporter, Cory Allyn; for all of their coverage and support over the years of the Sunday in the Country Food Drive. It has meant a lot to me and my wife, Christine, and all of the people who have benefited from the program.

Dave MacMillan
Millerton

 

Appreciates votes

I am honored that you have placed your trust and confidence in me to lead Pine Plains. The very fact that so many citizens voted last Tuesday is a reflection of your desire to move our community forward.

I will serve our community to the best of my ability to make Pine Plains a better place for all of us to live and work.

Brian J. Coons
Pine Plains

 

Privilege to serve the community

I would like to use this opportunity to thank the voters of North East and Millerton who came out to vote on Election Day.  It has been my privilege to receive their support over the years for my service to the town as town supervisor.

I also wish to thank the many fine folks who have worked in my campaign during this and earlier elections. Together, they have worked very hard on my behalf to put forth a positive message to the voters of our community.  I doubt a better bunch of people could be assembled anywhere else.

I have enjoyed serving the residents of my town these many years and feel that we have made progress, not just as a town government, but as a community.  I am proud of my contribution to that effort.

When I began my involvement with town planning, our community was too often regarded, even by some residents, as just another small rural town. But over time, through supportive community planning, the efforts of residents and newcomers alike, Millerton and North East has grown to be appreciated by many as a very special place.

I am glad to have served my hometown through this period and been a part of its renewal.  It is therefore with regret that I anticipate leaving the office of supervisor at the end of this year.

I want to congratulate John Merwin for running a successful campaign and let your readers know that I will work with him for a successful transition.

In closing, I wish the town and all our residents the very best of luck for the future. Always nurture your optimism and listen to the more positive side of your character in choosing which pathways you pursue.

David Sherman
Millerton

 

Thanks, voters

To all my people in Amenia.

I would like to express my sincere thanks to all of you for support on Election Day.

Ron Gazzoli
Assessor
Amenia

 

Candidates offer congratulations to winners
 

We would like to thank the voters of North East for their kind attention during the recent campaign. Everyone we spoke to listened, and close attention was clearly paid to the issues. No candidate can ask for more.

We would like to congratulate the successful candidates: John Merwin, supervisor; John Crodelle, town justice; Nancy Davis-Vialpando, town clerk; and George Kaye, councilman. The second council seat is currently undecided between the two of us, and must await the final count of affidavit and absentee ballots.

Jon Arnason
Ralph Fedele
Millerton

 

New supervisor sees bright future for town

 

I would like to express my sincere and heartfelt gratitude to everyone who supported me in my campaign, including those who worked on the campaign, made donations and voted for me. I especially want to thank the people who selflessly gave countless hours of enthusiastic hard work on my behalf. I am now looking forward to serving all town of North East residents as your supervisor.

I  would also like to congratulate our two new town councilmen and express my pleasure at the prospect of working with this new board. We will have many issues to discuss in the coming year. There are many ways we can build on our long history as a close-knit community, whose members are willing to step up and volunteer their time and efforts. It is my intention to encourage this wholeheartedly. For now, I would just like to say that after a hard fought campaign, it is time to heal our divisions and move forward as a community. I hope you will join me in doing everything we can to assure a bright future for the town of North East.

John Merwin
North East

 

Mayor will continue open communication

Thank you Dave Sherman, for the many years you’ve devoted to the town of North East. I know that all of your thoughts and decisions were based on the best outcome for the town and village. I will always admire your meticulous means of doing things the right way. I’m sure in some capacity, you will always stay involved.

Congratulations John Merwin, soon to be the new town supervisor. I look forward to working together on our many village/town projects and continuing the open communication and shared services the taxpayers have come to appreciate.

Mayor John Scutieri
Millerton

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