The City of Amsterdam could eliminate its fund balance deficits in five years or less if the right actions are taken soon,…
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Although two members abstained, a resolution authorizing Mayor Michael Villa to enter into a $12,000 contract with Illinois-based Asset Control Solutions to…
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The Amsterdam Common Council and Montgomery County Legislature both voted unanimously on Tuesday during their regular meetings to give their consent on…
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A city-owned property at 20-22 Main Street is in imminent danger of collapse and needs to be demolished, according to Amsterdam Industrial…
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The relocation of several county departments, an elevated pedestrian boardwalk at the Chalmers Mills development, as well as a cooperative project to…
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Six years after switching his party affiliation from the Republican Party to the Democratic Party, Montgomery County Legislator Joe Isabel said today…
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Updated information about plans for the proposed Chalmers Mills residential and commercial development was released this week by Bill Teator of DEW…
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Residency requirements for appointments eased – At Tuesday’s meeting, Amsterdam Common Council members rescinded a resolution passed back in 2014 that specified…
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Amsterdam City Hall recently released a schedule of upcoming meetings related to the Downtown Revitalization Initiative grant the city was awarded in…
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Community and Economic Development Director Amanda Bearcroft spoke at Tuesday’s common council meeting about three resolutions on the agenda. Two resolutions, each…
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Although the city’s charter specifies that elected officers normally begin their terms on January 1 after they are elected, Corporation Counsel Bill…
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According to unofficial results from the Montgomery County Board of Elections, Dave Dybas has won the race for the fourth ward alderman…
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The governor’s office of New York State announced today that the City of Amsterdam will be receiving grants for the modernization of…
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According to the New York State Board of Elections, Mayor Michael Villa’s campaign fund has taken in $5,158 in contributions so far…
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City seeks housing rehab grant – At Tuesday’s meeting, the Amsterdam Common Council authorized the city to apply for a $500,000 Community…
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