October 2007
Dear Residents of Hadley,
We hope you are all enjoying the beautiful weather that this fall season has blessed us with. As you are all aware, the General Election will take place on Tuesday, November 6th, 2007 from 6:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. The Town Board of Hadley has approved to include a proposition on the ballot that will determine whether or not we proceed with a Senior/Community Center to be built on the vacant lot by Hadley Park. We wanted to provide you with all of the information needed to base your decision as a voter.
The proposition will read:
Shall the Town Board of the Town of Hadley be authorized to (1) construct and equip a Senior Citizens / Community Center building on property already owned by the Town of Hadley at Maple Street, Hadley, at a maximum cost of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000.00), the source of funds for which would be approximately $120,795.00 currently held in a Reserve Account previously set aside by the Town Board for the construction of a senior citizens center and the remaining amount, up to $129,205.00 would be distributed from the Town's general fund balance and (2) expend such sums for such purpose from such existing accounts?
You will have to vote Yes or No.
Keep in mind, no monies will need to be borrowed for this project as the General Fund already contains the funds needed. However, the utilities and annual maintenance of the building will be the responsibility of taxpayer's dollars. That amount will be determined on an annual basis at budget time.
The intent of the Senior/Community Center is to provide a place for the community to hold social gatherings. For example: Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Youth Groups, Baby/Bridal Showers, Birthday Parties, Music in the Park if it rains, Craft Fairs, Educational Seminars, Hunter Safety & Boating Safety Courses, etc. Also, all of the Senior Citizen commercial stainless steel kitchen appliances already acquired by a previous grant (refrigerator, 60" Six burner propane range, freezer & dishwasher) will be installed in the Senior/Community Center's kitchen. This would also allow the Town of Hadley to possibly become a meal-site for the Senior Citizens in the future.
So please take the time to exercise your right to vote on November 6th. The choice is yours. Thank You.
Have you seen the new scales at the Hadley Recycling Center?
They are up and running successfully says Joe Monica, our Highway Superintendent. Effective Sept.07, there are new Recycling/Garbage information sheets. All previous information not in effect.
Garbage Curbside Pick-Up:
Nov. 1st - Apr. 30th Monday's only Limit of four 30 gallon bags
May 1st - Oct. 31st Monday & Thursday Limit of two 30 gallon bags each day
Additional bags may be brought to the recycling center at NO ADDITONAL CHARGE. All garbage must be in clear, see-thru plastic bags, and at the curb by 7:00 a.m. A red sticker attached to the bag or on recycling items means NOT ACCEPTABLE. Should you receive two red violation stickers, service will be terminated.
Recycling Curbside Pick-Up:
1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month for south side of Sacandaga
2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month for north side of Sacandaga
In case of inclement weather, pick up will be the following day.
Recyclables accepted at curbside pick up (Must be cleaned and sorted):
All glass, washed & crushed if possible / tin cans, washed & crushed if possible / corrugated cardboard, clean, dry, cut to 4x4 / papers & inserts, must be dry / plastic bottles with a neck, rinsed, clean, no caps / magazines & catalogs, clean & dry, glossy & slick in appearance / unacceptable magazines are made with "uncoated paper"
Recyclables Accepted at Center:
Automotive Filters .75 each / Brush (clean, 3" in diameter or smaller & cut into 8' lengths) Pick up truck $10, 1 ton rack $40, single axle dump $75, tandum dump $150 / Stumps (maximum of 8' diameter & cut as close to the ground as possible) 1 ton $50, single axle $150, tandem dump $300, trailer dump $500 / Car Tires; car $3, car on rim $5, light truck $4, light truck on rim $7, heavy truck $20, heavy truck on rim $35, extra large tire $60 / Household waste and C&D Waster .06 per pound / Minimum Charge of $2.00
Copies of these new information sheets are available at the Town Hall or the Highway Garage.
Have a Great Autumn Season
Hope to see you at the Town Board Meetings
(Regular Meeting 2nd Thursday of every month 7pm, Agenda Meetings Last Thursday of every month 6pm)
Respectfully,
Your Hadley Town Board
Town of Hadley
4 Stony Creek Raod
Hadley, NY 12835
