Voters can return to the polls on June 18 to say “yes” or “no” to a school budget that does not exceed the tax cap. The Board of Education’s initial proposal came within two votes of being approved on Tuesday, May 21. After the ballots were tallied, the board scheduled an emergency meeting for... »
Woody’s employee wanted for larceny
Nancy Edwards, the former manager of Woody’s, is accused of stealing $200,000 from the restaurant. The Cornwall Police have a warrant for her arrest, and are charging her with grand larceny. But, at present, her location is unknown. Deke Hazirjian, the owner of Woody’s, fired Ms. Edwards on May 17, 2012 after discovering that... »
School budget capsized by 2 votes
The school budget came within two votes of passing on Tuesday, May 21. After the polls closed at nine o’clock, several people remained in the middle school gymnasium to hear the results. The wait was longer then usual. Page 1A. »
Election turnout and second votes
School district observers thought the turnout was heavy. One official said he saw people he hadn’t seen in years. But there were far fewer voters than there were in 2004,2005, 2006 and 2010. Page 9A »
Girls on the Run grows in 2nd season
One June 2, Girls on the Run will be participating in a 5K race in Middletown. Some of the girls will be competing in their first race as members of the group while others will be running for a second time. Page 1A. »
Search may be over
The superintendent search may be almost over. The Board of Education has made an offer to a superintendent from another district. As of this past Monday, the offer was being considered. “We’re in negotiations,” school board president Melanie Robinson told the audience at the board’s May 20 meeting. Page 3A. »
