Village weighs firefighter tax break and reading reforms
The village weighs a 10 percent firefighter tax break with a future six month timeline to finalize details and a potential March 1 start for tax reductions in 2025. The plan allows boards to adjust the rate and requires two to five years of service, pending roster confirmation from Chief Paul Stencel. Meanwhile, district staff emphasize a shift toward explicit phonics and decodable texts, improving reading instruction and measuring proficiency via multiple NY tests. The next meetings include a March 27 village session and April 10 budget work session, with a May 8 budget hearing at Lancaster High School.
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Lancaster’s 175th events roll through yearlong calendar
The celebration lists Old Home Week and a fourth July event, a historic walking tour in August, Fall Fest in September, a cemetery tour in October, aVeteran’s Parade in November with extra activities, and a holiday home decorating contest in December.
Village moves to curb short term rentals and heat pavilion
The village continues actions against a nonresponsive Airbnb owner cited for disturbing the peace and blocking short term rental use for a year while a broader law is developed. The board approved geothermal heating for Fireman's Park pavilion, with NYSERDA incentives up to 40,000 and a 5,000 grant, plus a 10 percent tax exemption for volunteer responders, awaiting neighboring towns' adoption.
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FASNY urges Albany action to cut New York fire deaths
FASNY calls for state action to reduce residential fire deaths, citing 45 deaths in two months, with incidents statewide from New York City to Long Island and Buffalo. The group backs tax-free smoke detectors, protection against diverting code enforcement funds, and stronger local fire department staffing. It notes 2022 NY deaths and disparities, urging immediate code reforms and safety measures.
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