PROCLAMATION 

2022 Arbor Day 

 

WHEREAS, in 1872, the Nebraska Board of Agriculture established a special day to be set aside for the planting of trees, and WHEREAS this holiday, called Arbor Day, was first observed with the planting of more than a million trees in Nebraska, and

 

WHEREAS, this holiday, called Arbor Day, was first observed with the planting of more than a million trees in Nebraska, and 

 

WHEREAS, Arbor Day is now observed throughout the nation and the world, and 

 

WHEREAS, The Village of South Glens Falls Village Board of Trustees is committed to the redevelopment of our municipal tree inventory with this Arbor Day Grant provided by the New York State Urban Forestry Council allowing for the planting of 3 new trees located at Harrison Avenue Elementary, Oliver Winch Middle School and near the Hudson Avenue and 5th Street intersection; and

 

WHEREAS, trees can be a solution to combating climate change by reducing the erosion of our precious topsoil by wind and water, cutting heating and cooling costs, moderating the temperature, cleaning the air, producing life-giving oxygen, and providing habitat for wildlife, and 

 

WHEREAS, The Village of South Glens Falls is expanding on its efforts to improve our urban forestry plan from last year where we planted 30 new trees as part of a Community Block Development Grant on Wilson and Haviland Avenue.  This year the Village budgeted to purchase an additional $3000 in new trees to further improve our streetscape and urban design; and

 

WHEREAS, trees in our city increase property values, enhance the economic vitality of business areas, and beautify our community, and 

 

WHEREAS, trees — wherever they are planted — are a source of joy and spiritual renewal. 

 

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Nicholas J. Bodkin, Mayor of the Village of South Glens Falls, do hereby proclaim April 29th, 2022, as ARBOR DAY In the Village of South Glens Falls, and I urge all citizens to celebrate Arbor Day and to support efforts to protect our trees and woodlands, and 

 

FURTHER, I urge all citizens to plant trees to promote the well-being of this and future generations.

 

Dated This 29th Day of April 2022

Mayor, Nicholas J. Bodkin

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Press Release

April 25th, 2022

For Immediate Release:

The Village of South Glens Falls received an Arbor Day Grant provided by the New York State Urban Forestry Council.  This Grant provides up to $1000 for the Village to plant 3 new trees to be located at Harrison Avenue Elementary and Oliver Winch Middle School and One additional Tree to be planted near the intersection of 5th Street and Hudson Avenue.  

This celebration is held in conjunction with Harrison Avenue Students and Oliver Winch Middle school students. The Village will conduct an Arbor Day Celebration and Proclamation Friday April 27th at Harrison Avenue Elementary School at 10:00 a.m. An additional ceremony will be held at 12:00 p.m. at Oliver Winch Elementary.  

Please see the attached Proclamation.

 

We hope to see you at the event,

Mayor, Nicholas Bodkin 

Village of South Glens Falls

2022-Arbor-Day-PDF

Regular Village Board Meeting 5-18-22 7:00 p.m.
Wed, May 18, 2022 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM (EDT)

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Public Hearing to receive and review comments on a subdivision minor of 168 Saratoga Avenue TM#50.29-1-41.2 & 41.1 (Click for Map)

Area Lot 41.1=147,796 +- S.Q. FT. or 3.393+- ACRES

Area to be Conveyed = 12,432 +- S.Q. FT. or .0285 +- ACRES

Total Area Remaining = 135,364 +- S.Q. FT. or 3.108+- ACRES

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Area Lot 41.2 =15,626+- S.Q. FT. or 0.359+- ACRES

Area to be Conveyed = 12,432 +- S.Q. FT. or .0285 +- ACRES

Total Area Remaining = 28,058+- S.Q. FT. or 0.644+- ACRES

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Regular Planning Board Meeting and Public Hearing 5-11-22 7:00 p.m.
Wed, May 11, 2022 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (EDT)

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PROCLAMATION 

2022 Earth Day 

WHEREAS, the first Earth Day was enacted in 1970 and engaged over 20 million Americans to advocate for a  cleaner environment; and 

WHEREAS, Earth Day now has become a world-wide event and has highlighted some of the most critical environmental issues on the world stage; and 

WHEREAS, The Village of South Glens Falls Village Board of Trustees is committed to the redevelopment of our municipal tree inventory with this Arbor Day Grant provided by the New York State Urban Forestry Council allowing for the planting of 3 new trees located at Harrison Avenue Elementary, Oliver Winch Middle School and near the Hudson Avenue and 5th Street intersection; and

WHEREAS, The Village of South Glens Falls is expanding on its efforts to improve our urban forestry plan from last year where we planted 30 new trees as part of a Community Block Development Grant on Wilson and Haviland Avenue.  This year the Village budgeted to purchase an additional $3000 in new trees to further improve our streetscape and urban design; and

WHEREAS, New York State agencies and the Village of South Glens Falls challenge every resident to help in  conserving and protecting the environment via green activities, such as recycling, water and energy conservation,  tree planting, and active education about environmental issues; and 

WHEREAS, The Village of South Glens Falls supports projects that demonstrate and encourage energy conservation, sustainability, and the usage of renewable energy; and 

WHEREAS, special Earth Day events, coordinated by the Moreau Community Center and the Common Roots Foundation,  are offered throughout Village of South Glens Falls to encourage residents to identify what they can personally do to protect the environment and make The Village a cleaner and greener state; and 

THEREFORE, in special recognition of the efforts and dedication of New York State  agencies, as well as Saratoga County, Moreau Community Center, Common Roots Foundation, New York State Urban Forestry Council and community volunteers. We, the South Glens Falls Village Board of Trustees, do hereby proclaim April 22- 29th  2022, as EARTH DAY Week. We encourage all citizens to become engaged in their local communities and join efforts to help maintain and improve The Village of South Glens Falls urban and rural environments. 

ADOPTED, this 20th day of April, 2022. 

                                                                                                                          Nicholas J. Bodkin,  Mayor

                                                                                                                         

Village Board of Trustees

Deputy Mayor, Timothy Carota

Trustee, Anthony Girard

Trustee, Harry G. Guthiel

Trustee, Joseph Orlow

Regular Village Board Meeting 4-20-2022 7:00 p.m. Executive Session 6:00 p.m. and FY 2022-2023 Budget Public Hearing 7:05 p.m.
Wed, Apr 20, 2022 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM (EDT)

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*Copies of the Final tentative FY 2022-2023 budget are available for review at the Village Clerks Office at 46 Saratoga Ave, South Glens Falls, NY 12803 or by clicking on the links below.

Payroll

Appropriations Long Form

Appropriations Long Form with typo correction A 1440-100 $3500 $35000

Revenue Long Form 

Revenue Long Form Corrected with typo correction A 599-600 $68713 $100213

Capital Projects

Assessment & Tax Rate

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NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING & PUBLIC HEARING 4-13-2022 6:30 p.m.

Please take notice the Village will hold a public hearing pursuit to Village Law 21-2100. The Village will hold the Public Hearing to review and receive comments from the public related to the proposed 2022-2023 Fiscal Year Budget as presented.  Participation may be in person at 46 Saratoga Avenue, South Glens Falls, NY 12803 or by GoToMeeting using the following link:

Special Meeting & Public Hearing – 2022-2023 FY Budget
Wed, Apr 13, 2022 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM (EDT)

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*Copies of the updated tentative budget are available for review at the Village Clerks Office at 46 Saratoga Ave, South Glens Falls, NY 12803 or by clicking on the links below.

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Revenue Long Form

Capital Projects

Assessment & Tax Rate

Budget Workshop 5:00 p.m. Organizational Meeting 6:00 pm. Regular Village Board Meeting 7:00 p.m.             4-6-2022 5:00 p.m. Regular Session
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