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11/15/07 The original tally showed that the operating budget passed - but this is from today's Times Herald-Record:

Even the Monroe Library budget vote went down to the wire, ultimately failing by 43 votes.

An election-night count gave budget approval a 17-vote lead, while a proposition for a $12 million library building expansion was voted down. The tide turned when a recanvass of machine votes turned up 33 votes against the proposed $84,896 increase to the $1 million budget.

Library Director Marilyn McIntosh said the budget might have been hurt by the building proposal, which many voters considered too expensive. "I don't see it as much a rejection of the operating budget as a rejection of the building," she said.

The overcrowded library risks losing its state charter if it doesn't find a remedy soon for its space issues.

Homeowners fear lakefront building Times Herald Record, 5/14/08

Supervisors defend cost of convention Times Herald Record, 5/12/08

Monroe town official says village mismanaged fund Times Herald Record, 11/12/07

Orange South Confidential: KJ seeks $5M for water project Times Herald Record 11/11/07

Library seeks to turn a new page on expansion Photo News 11/8/07

Library official questioning town's vote Times Herald Record 10/25/07

Calhoun vows lawsuit to review KJ's records Times Herald Record 10/25/07

Library official questioning town's vote Times Herald Record 10/25/07

Library receives grand money amid financial concerns Photo News 10/18/07

Monroe library gets $33,800 Gates grant Times Herald Record 10/16/07

$1.2M plan for expanded library in Monroe 10/15/07

Court orders more study of KJ pipeline Times Herald Record 10/12/07

County, KJ spar over tank project Times Herald Record 10/12/07

KJ starts work on disputed water tank Times Herald Record 9/27/07

Three-way race to control Orange County Legislature Times Herald Record 9/25/07

KJ tells court it did enough for pipeline Times Herald Record 9/5/07

Monroe residents find court order to stall builder Times Herald Record 8/31/07

KJ road-annex request draws local opposition Times Herald Record 8/22/07

Proposed DK construction law aims to aid low-income families, boost community unity Times Herald Record 8/6/07

Illegal-housing crackdown in Monroe Times Herald Record 7/30/07

Village of Monroe cracks down on codes Times Herald Record 7/24/07

Another pipe issue hits Kiryas Joel Times Herald Record 7/21/07

Census shows growth: KJ is fastest-growing in NY Times Herald Record 6/39/07

Proposed DK construction law aims to aid low income families, boost community unity Times Herald Record 6/19/07

Five condo buildings are going up in KJ Times Herald Record 6/18/07

Harriman DPW chief, Monroe developer get in tussle over water use Times Herald Record 6/14/07

Town of Monroe NOTICE of AD #2376060 Times Herald Record 5/29/07

Town of Monroe NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING INTRODUCTORY LOCAL LAW I-1 OF 2007 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town Board of the Town of Monroe will hold a Public Hearing on June 4, 2007, at 7:30 PM or as soon thereafter as can be heard at the Monroe Senior Center, 101 Mine Road, Monroe, NY 10950 to consider the adoption of Introductory Local Law No. I - 1 of 2006. Said local law increases the compensation of the Town Clerk for fiscal year 2007 by $8,000 to $55,000. Said local law is subject to a permissive referendum. A copy of the proposed local law is available for public inspection at the Town Clerk's Office at 11 Stage Road, Monroe, NY during regular business hours. At the above date, time and place, all interested persons will be heard. Written comments will be received no later than June 4, 2007. BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MONROE MARY ELLEN F. BEAMS, TOWN CLERK

KJ prepares lawsuit to cover Moodna area Times Herald Record 5/15/07

Monroe village 'fired-up' over town's non-payment on loan Times Herald Record 3/9/07

Kiryas Joel sues county over sewage Times Herald Record 3/7/07

Kiryas Joel seeks funds for two new bus lots Times Herald Record 1/20/07

Monroe Free Library referendum on expansion set for March 6 Times Herald Record 1/4/07

Cashing in on state grant opportunities benefits KJ Times Herald Record 12/31/06

Excerpt From the Photo News 12/9/06

....In other business, the board voted against a controversial proposal to televise Planning Board meetings. Board members said the filming of the meetings would undermine the technical nature of the discussion and potentially confuse the public.

Councilman Harley Doles, the one contrary vote in support of videotaping the meetings, noted: “As government continues to offer more information seamlessly, the quality of dialogue and understanding between the public and government is certain to grow.”

Did Kiryas Joel win the election for Hall? Times Herald Record 12/2/06

A justified raise, but for the wrong reasons - Photo News 12/2/06

Covering ground at Monroe Village Hall - Photo News 12/2/2006

Karl wants court back - Times Herald Record 11/20/06

Monroe budget boosts 3 officials' salaries - Times Herald Record 11/19/06

Kiryas Joel's votes played key role in Hall's win - Times Herald Record 11/9/06

KJ bloc supports, Hall, Dems - Times Herald Record 11/7/06

Critics rap library letter - Times Herald Record 11/7/06

SaveMonroe petitions to have Planning Board meetings televised - The Photo News 11/4/06

Rabbit snares funds for Larkin Drive plan - Times Herald Record 10/24/06

KJ gets $63,360 for housing - Times Herald Record 10/21/06

Reporter's Notebook: KJ water-tank plan churns legal waters - Times Herald Record 10/10/06