Todd, Jones to face off for Falls Village first selectman
FALLS VILLAGE – Republican Henry Todd, a member of the Board of Finance, will face off against another board member for the office of first selectman in November. Democrat Joel Jones also is seeking...
View ArticleFalls Village Democrats pick Jones to run for top spot
FALLS VILLAGE – With Patricia A. Mechare stepping down as first selectman after a 12-year run, Joel W. Jones has been chosen to lead the Democratic ticket in the November municipal election. He will...
View ArticleJoel W. Jones
Joel W. Jones Age, 55 Address: 144 Warren Turnpike Party: Democrat Education: Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, University of Missouri at Columbia Experience: Board of Finance; chairman of the...
View ArticleDavid R. Barger
David R. Barger Age: 62 Address: 67 Amy Road Party: Democrat Education: Associate degree in criminal justice, SUNY Ulster Occupation: Retired from Connecticut State Police; retired chief of public...
View ArticleHenry W. Todd
Henry W. Todd Age: 70 Address: 98 Undermountain Road Party: Republican Education: Bachelor’s degree in economics, Dartmouth College Occupation: Retired CEO of a flavor company Experience: Board of...
View ArticleGreg D. Marlowe
Greg D. Marlowe Age: 46 Address: 68 Belden St. Party: Republican Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering and management, Clarkson University Occupation: General manager at Century Aggregates...
View ArticleFalls Village’s top post to get a new face
FALLS VILLAGE – For the first time in many years, there’s a race for the top post in this town. With First Selectman Patricia A. Mechare stepping down after 12 years, Democrat Joel Jones and Republican...
View ArticleOpen seat in Falls Village
FALLS VILLAGE – Knowing that longtime First Selectman Patricia A. Mechare wasn’t running and recognizing the town was facing challenges, Republican Henry Todd decided to seek the town’s top seat. Todd,...
View ArticleRegion 1 wrestles with school enrollment loss
CORNWALL – With enrollment numbers at about 70 students in Region 1’s two smallest schools, the issue of how to balance rising budget costs while maintaining high educational standards has come to the...
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View Article2 Democrats competing to chair Region 1 board
FALLS VILLAGE – Housatonic Valley Regional High School is a focal point of the Region 1 school district. Bringing together students from Canaan, Cornwall, Falls Village, Kent, Salisbury and Sharon...
View ArticlePatricia A. Mechare
Age: 71 Address: 78 Johnson Road, Falls Village Party: Democrat (endorsed for the office by the Republicans) Experience: Falls Village first selectman, 12 years; Board of Selectmen; Board of Education,...
View ArticleAmber A. Cameron
Age: 39 Address: 35 Beebe Hill Road, Falls Village Party: Democrat Education: Bachelor’s degree in psychology and philosophy from the University of Washington, Seattle Experience: Falls Village...
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Falls Village With the retirement of longtime Democratic First Selectman Patricia A. Mechare, Falls Village voters will choose between Republican Henry Todd, retired CEO of a flavor company and vice...
View ArticleIn Falls Village, Todd beats Jones in 1st selectman race
FALLS VILLAGE – Republican Henry Todd has won the open first selectman’s seat, defeating Democrat Joel Jones with 208 votes to 183 on Tuesday. “Campaigning door-to-door and meeting all the residents of...
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