The Truth About “Ballot Assistance” Have you felt pressured to hand over your ballot to anyone asking to be your “authorized agent”? Your private vote should never be treated as someone else’s political tool. When candidates or their proxies “help” you vote, their primary goal may not be your convenience—it’s taking control of your voice...
August 13, 2026
Category: Politics
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Why “Business as Usual” is a Red Flag for our Village
Time for Fresh Perspectives in Our VillageThe March 18th village elections are shaping up to be less of a democratic contest and more of a game of musical chairs, with three past board members looking to return. The “Echo” in the Third WardIn the Third Ward, we’re seeing a return to the past rather than...
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Why the Rush for a Cell Tower? – Residents Tell the Board to Slow Down
Negotiations: Putting the Cart Before the Horse In New York, the engineering study and the Environmental Assessment (SEQRA) are supposed to happen before the board starts negotiating a 30-year lease for a cell tower on public land. Doing it in reverse—negotiating the deal first and ‘checking the box’ later—diminishes the concerns of residents and can...
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Where are the Annual Financial Reports?
As residents and taxpayers of Wappingers Falls, we deserve to know how our money is being spent. Unfortunately, a critical piece of that puzzle—the Annual Financial Report (AFR)—is missing. The last AFR available for fiscal year 2022. WHAT IS AN AFR AND WHY DOES IT MATTER? The Annual Financial Report (AFR) is a comprehensive report...