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Villages weigh dissolution amid state mandates and rising costs
In Cold Brook and Middleville New York small village leaders face harsh budget squeezes from liability insurance hikes, state regulations, and loss of federal funds. They consider dissolution into larger towns to avoid tax hikes and fund shortages as environmental orders push costs higher. Local officials cite potential garbage and fire protection cost jumps and fear for homeowners on fixed incomes.
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Cold Brook
Henry Blue
Herkimer County
Blue
Lei
New York
John Nelson
Nelson
Russia
Sally
Middleville
Potsdam
Paul Claffey
North Country
Leo Lynch
Ward Farrell
New York State Conference of Mayors
Casale