Warren County Board of Commissioners approves consent agenda, contract awards and settlement; moves to executive session The Warren County Board of Commissioners approved consent and add‑on items including certification of delinquent water/sewer accounts, acceptance of tax‑incentive review recommendations, contract approvals for emergency‑services consulting and IT backup services, and a $25,000 insurance settlement for bridge damage; the board then voted to enter executive session on personnel and property matters.

The Warren County Board of Commissioners made significant decisions, from approving tax incentives to entering executive session for critical personnel and property discussions.

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Fiscal court hears first reading of up to $20 million general-obligation bond proposal Magistrates heard a first reading of 'Morris 2605,' a proposed general-obligation bond issuance up to $20 million to finance sheriff's office renovation, Sugar Maple relocation, new emergency operations center, parks turf projects and ADA playground upgrades; no final authorization was taken.

Warren County is considering a groundbreaking $20 million bond proposal aimed at transforming local infrastructure, from a revamped sheriff’s office to new ADA-compliant playgrounds.

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Fifteen volunteer for Warren County Ethics Board Proctors Collaborative to announce its 2026-27 season with free event Monday

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Glens Falls arena seeks $200,000 from Warren County for design of new ice-plant system Jeff Mead told the committee the Harding Mazzotti Arena’s 1999 ice plant uses R‑22 refrigerant, faces parts scarcity and high reclaimed-R‑22 costs, and requested $200,000 from Warren County to fund Phase 2 engineering and design for a full system replacement; Phase 2 estimates range $750,000–$1.2 million before grants.

The Harding Mazzotti Arena is seeking $200,000 from Warren County to revamp its outdated ice plant, which is costing them a fortune to maintain—will the county step up to keep the ice alive?

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Warren County supervisors pass multiple resolutions, withdraw two and refer contested items to committee The Board approved a large slate of budget, appropriations and program resolutions, amended an occupancy tax appropriation, withdrew two floor resolutions (56 and 57) for follow-up, discussed a small eminent-domain taking for a bridge footing, and agreed to refer a proposed show-of-support for Washington County to committee pending further detail.

Warren County Supervisors just approved crucial budget resolutions and tackled a contentious eminent-domain issue—what does this mean for local projects and funding?

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Committee authorizes county to sign Northern Borders grant for Warren County fish hatchery improvements Warren County staff secured committee authorization Feb. 24 to sign an 80/20 grant from the Northern Borders Regional Commission to improve three rearing ponds at the county fish hatchery, subject to identifying a $32,900 local cash match and $25,000 in‑kind DPW services.

Warren County is set to enhance its fish hatchery with a new grant, promising a boost to local tourism and sport fishing!

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County OKs application to Empire State Development to cover local matches for a package of outdoor recreation and infrastructure projects Warren County authorized staff to apply to Empire State Development’s county infrastructure grants program for up to $1 million, seeking state funds to substitute as local matches for a package of five outdoor‑recreation projects (including fish hatchery improvements) and other infrastructure proposals; staff will return with local‑share plans if awarded.

Warren County is taking a bold step to enhance outdoor recreation and infrastructure with a $1 million grant application that could transform local economies and community spaces!

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Veterinarian urges Warren County to form bi-county municipal animal shelter after contractor refusals Dr. Kyra Herring told the Warren County Public Safety & Emergency Services Committee that three recent animal cases were declined by the county-contracted SPCA of Upstate New York and urged the county to pursue a joint Warren–Washington municipal shelter modeled on the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society.

Dr. Kyra Herring reveals the heartbreaking reality of animal abuse in Warren County, urging for a new shelter as current providers refuse help.

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Warren County says $171,000 in additional state childcare funds will help clear wait list; youth bureau to seek governor's council representative County youth bureau staff said the portal for a New York State Governor's Youth Council representative opens in March and the county received $171,000 to cover FY25 childcare expenses while reviewing about 90 cases on its wait list.

Warren County is set to tackle its childcare wait list with a boost of $171,000 from the state and is on the lookout for a youth representative for the Governor’s Youth Council!

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Warren County treasurer urges independent countywide audit after December ACH fraud Warren County Treasurer Christine Norton told the Board of Supervisors the December ACH fraud revealed communication breakdowns, control deficiencies and possible conflicts of interest, and she asked the State Comptroller for an independent end-to-end criminal and forensic review to restore public confidence.

Warren County Treasurer Christine Norton is calling for a comprehensive independent review after a December ACH fraud exposed serious communication and control failures within the county.

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Glens Falls MSA scores well overall but local leaders warn workforce shortfall threatens future growth Jeff Flagg and county workforce staff told the Warren County Economic Growth committee that the Glens Falls MSA ranked in the top 20% nationally for overall economic health but lags on prime‑workforce measures; presenters urged steps to attract young workers, expand attainable housing and align training to employer needs.

Despite ranking in the top 20% nationally for economic health, Glens Falls faces a critical workforce gap that could hinder future growth.

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Warren County Human Services Committee approves youth board appointments, sheriff contract increase and state‑reimbursed eviction assistance The Warren County Human Services Committee approved four Youth Board appointments, amended a sheriff security‑services contract to $128,138.40 and added $47,422 to the county budget for a state‑reimbursed shelter arrears eviction installment program.

Warren County is taking proactive steps to support its youth and families by adding new members to the Youth Board, increasing security services funding, and launching an eviction assistance program!

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Warren County delays decision on proposed 250‑foot Verizon tower after commissioners ask for co‑location analysis Warren County commissioners continued a hearing on a proposed Verizon/Tague Towers 250‑foot wireless facility at 1105 Nixon Camp Road after testimony from Verizon engineers, site‑acquisition staff and residents; commissioners asked the applicant to further document why existing towers (notably reference 5) cannot meet coverage or capacity needs and set a new hearing for April 14, 2026.

Warren County commissioners are pressing Verizon to explore co-locating on an existing tower to avoid building a new one in a residential backyard while addressing community concerns over coverage and safety.

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Warren County staff brief commissioners on state capital budget process as local submission window closes Warren County Economic Development told commissioners the county-led application window for Ohio’s biennial capital (bond) process closes today; project presentations to a 15-member task force begin next week and the state deadline is March 12.

Warren County is racing against the clock as project sponsors prepare to present their ideas to a task force next week, just ahead of the crucial state deadline on March 12!

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Warren County approves Family Treatment Court using opioid-abatement funds The Warren County Commission voted unanimously to establish a Family Treatment Court aimed at helping juvenile families affected by opioid addiction, funded from opioid-abatement dollars and set to begin rolling out March 1 with an initial cap of about 10 families.

Warren County is taking a bold step to combat opioid addiction with the launch of a new Family Treatment Court designed to support juvenile families in need of recovery and counseling.

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Warren County creates $10M economic development credit fund; board pledges casino tax as backstop The Warren County commission unanimously established a $10 million economic development fund to act as a credit enhancement for development projects and authorized an intergovernmental agreement with the Port Authority; the resolution specifies the fund is not a pledge of the county's full faith and credit.

Warren County just launched a groundbreaking $10 million economic development fund to boost local projects, backed by casino revenue!

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Proposal for $100M Renaissance Point event center seeks county backing; commissioners ask for more detail, defer decision Developers, city officials and sports operators presented plans for a roughly $100 million event center and three‑rink arena at Renaissance Point in Middletown, seeking county credit enhancement support (discussed at $12.5 million). Commissioners heard feasibility studies, USHL interest, developer guarantees and community testimony, and agreed to revisit the request in two weeks to allow further review.

Warren County is on the brink of a $100 million Renaissance Point event center project that promises to transform the local sports scene, but will commissioners greenlight the funding?

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Warren County urges Kentucky to pass HB 557, cites jail reimbursement shortfall The Warren County Fiscal Court approved a resolution urging the Kentucky General Assembly to pass House Bill 557, saying state reimbursements for housing state inmates (about $32/day) fall far short of local costs (about $60/day), and estimating the county could save roughly $2.5 million annually if the bill passes.

Warren County is taking a stand for fiscal fairness, urging the Kentucky General Assembly to pass House Bill 557 to address a staggering $2.5 million shortfall in reimbursement for housing state inmates.

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Warren County finance committee approves year‑end transfers, $6.6M vehicle reserve move and a slate of budget amendments The Warren County Finance & Budget Committee on Jan. 30 approved multiple year‑end transfers, established a $469,631.70 waste‑and‑recycling capital project and moved $6,600,000 from the vehicle reserve into the sheriff’s law‑enforcement budget for vehicle replacements. Several state and federal funding changes were flagged as budgetary risks.

Warren County's Finance Committee just approved a staggering $6.6 million transfer to boost the sheriff's vehicle budget, alongside crucial amendments that could reshape the county's financial landscape!

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SUNY Adirondack reports stable spring enrollment, flags grant loss and workforce strategies SUNY Adirondack told Warren County supervisors its spring enrollment is flat, cited growth in older students through SUNY Reconnect and 205 nursing students in training, and outlined partnerships and facility uses to support workforce and revenue; the college said it hopes litigation will restore a lost Upward Bound grant.

SUNY Adirondack is navigating financial challenges while seeing a surge in adult learners and expanding its nursing program—what's next for this community college?

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Tonight, Sussex, Morris, and Warren counties glow with candles for Alex Pretti, killed today by ICE in Minneapolis. 🕯️

​From Newton to Morristown to Belvidere, we stand in grief and demand justice. Our lights prove he is not forgotten. 💔

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Warren County awards $3.79 million resurfacing contract for County Highway G76 to Inroads LLC Supervisors awarded Contract ID 91CO91-143 for HMA resurfacing with milling on County Highway G76 to Inroads LLC (low bid $3,788,484.50). The project will be funded from the Farm-to-Market account with $2,000,000 reimbursed by a federal earmark; bidding and schedule details were provided by the county engineer.

Warren County just approved a $3.79 million contract for a major resurfacing project on County Highway G76, with funding secured through a federal earmark that won’t impact the county budget!

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Sheriff says $2.1M in fraudulent ACH transfers hit Warren County; board hires outside counsel and approves $25,000 appropriation Sheriff Jim LaFarr briefed supervisors on an active criminal investigation into fraudulent ACH vendor payments that moved roughly $2.1 million; $1.2 million has been recovered. The board approved hiring outside counsel (Bond, Schenick and King, LLC) for an independent internal review with an initial appropriation of $25,000.

Warren County is reeling from a shocking $2.1 million fraud scheme involving fake ACH vendor accounts, but investigators are already making strides in recovery and accountability.

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Warren County commissioners continue hearing on proposed 254-foot cell tower in Turtle Creek Township Commissioners continued the site-plan review for a proposed telecommunications tower at 1105 Nixon Camp Road to Feb. 10, 2026, after zoning staff and the applicant described coverage needs and neighbors presented opposition and asked for more written justification on colocation attempts and propagation studies.

Warren County commissioners have postponed a crucial decision on a controversial 250-foot cell tower after residents raised serious concerns about its impact on their community.

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Fiscal Court approves budgets, emergency repairs and multiple procurement items The fiscal court approved the sheriff’s and clerk’s 2026 budgets, multiple vendor payments and emergency repairs including an HVAC compressor and fire-alarm replacement; the treasurer’s claims and interfund/budget transfers were also approved.

Warren County's fiscal court has just approved crucial budgets and emergency repairs, ensuring safety and efficiency for the community in 2026!

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Resident urges Warren County to pause 'Flock' license-plate readers pending outside audit Tony Nelson told the Warren County Fiscal Court the county’s Flock automated license-plate reader network creates searchable location trails, citing ACLU and IPVM findings, and asked the court to pause the system, commission an independent audit and put any reinstatement to a public vote.

A Warren County resident is calling for a pause on the controversial Flock license-plate reader system, citing serious concerns over privacy and data-sharing risks that could track every resident's movements.

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Fiscal Court approves fire apparatus purchases, announces first full-time county firefighters The court accepted bids totaling about $1.94 million for two brush trucks and two structural engines and announced nine new full-time firefighter hires to support daytime staffing and volunteer departments; delivery timelines and Grant/funding specifics were discussed.

Warren County is stepping up its firefighting efforts with a $1.94 million investment in new fire apparatus and the announcement of its first full-time firefighters!

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Commissioners approve multi-part $2.4M public-safety radio upgrade and tower leases Warren County approved multi-part contracts to modernize emergency radio communications, including a $2.4 million Motorola P25 site additions contract, related analog equipment and microwave equipment agreements, and 30-year tower-site leases funded partly by a revenue bond and a transit authority grant.

Warren County is investing $2.4 million to modernize its emergency radio communications, ensuring better reliability for first responders and reducing outages caused by aging infrastructure.

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