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Tim Becker

Tim Becker is the owner of Anthem Websites Inc. which publishes The Compass. He serves as both editor and a writer.

GASD decision to cut fifth grade band can and should be reversed

July 9, 2020July 11, 2020

From the first awkward squeaks and squawks I made when I first learned to play the saxophone, to performing with the Amsterdam…

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City officials could easily budget a 0% tax increase this year. So why don’t they?

June 27, 2020June 27, 2020

A “virtual public hearing” will be held on Monday June 29 at 3:30PM before the Amsterdam Common Council votes whether to exceed…

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Is it in there? The big county tax, fund balance, deficit financing question

June 20, 2020June 20, 2020

To properly explain this big question, I’ll try and fill you in on the backstory as concisely as I can. But be…

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The water fund could be in trouble, here’s the numbers that show why

June 19, 2020June 20, 2020

Can the City of Amsterdam continue to rely on $1.6 million transfers from the water fund to keep our taxes down while…

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A first look at the 2020-2021 proposed budget

June 16, 2020

Mayor Michael Cinquanti submitted his proposed 2020-2021 budget and statement to the city clerk’s office yesterday. The budget calls for a 4.68%…

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Demonstrators in Amsterdam, NY call for justice and unity

June 7, 2020

A large demonstration was held today in back of the Amsterdam Police Department with participants holding signs expressing support for the Black…

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Amsterdam Free Library seeks increase in public funding

June 5, 2020June 6, 2020

One of the propositions on the hopefully soon-to-be-received Greater Amsterdam School District ballot is to increase public funding to the Amsterdam Free…

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How will the city catch up on the budget process?

June 4, 2020

Usually around this time of year, meetings and negotiations on the city’s budget are heading into the homestretch as the the fiscal…

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Proposed GASD budget keeps extracurriculars, but will they be allowed?

June 3, 2020June 9, 2020

While most extracurricular activities such as sports programs and the marching band will be funded in the 2020-2021 budget proposed by the…

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GASD releases grading guidelines for online learning

May 2, 2020

Many parents have been wondering how their children’s online coursework will be graded or how it will count toward graduation for the…

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St. Mary’s to continue seeking elective surgery go-ahead

May 1, 2020May 8, 2020

Update: According to a statement on St. Mary’s website dated May 7, the hospital is now allowed to resume elective surgeries. A…

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Montgomery County ineligible to resume elective surgeries, St. Mary’s hospitalization rates unknown

April 30, 2020May 2, 2020

Area residents who have been waiting to undergo elective surgeries or other non-emergency procedures now have some options, but will have to…

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Council to consider waiving property tax late fees, Cinquanti expects revenue drop

April 2, 2020April 2, 2020

City residents who are unable to pay their upcoming quarterly city property taxes could get a break under a proposed resolution on…

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City of Amsterdam declares emergency, city hall closed to the public

March 16, 2020

Amsterdam City Hall and other city-owned buildings will be closed to the public and non-essential staff starting today and extending until Tuesday,…

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Muni golfers may have choice of two rate models

March 13, 2020

A choice between a “grandfathered season pass model” and a “players card model” could be available to golfers at the Amsterdam Municipal…

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