By Holly Crocco The Patterson Town Board has unanimously approved moving forward with a budget that surpasses the state-mandated 2 percent property tax levy cap for 2027, with a preliminary budget of $17.2 million, which represents about $214,000 in spending beyond what is allowed by the state. It equates to a 4.39 percent tax levy increase. “This is the first year since the tax cap was initiated that we’re actually overriding it,” said Town Supervisor Richard Williams during

Eagle Scout candidate August Bark with Scoutmaster Andrew Cooke. The Patterson Environmental Park recently welcomed a new kiosk, thanks to the hard work and community spirit of Eagle Scout candidate August Bark. The project began nearly a year ago when Park Caretaker Ed Napierkowski discussed replacing the aging and deteriorated kiosk. Rather than simply replacing it, the project became an opportunity to engage the local Boy Scouts and encourage community service. Bark took o

By Holly Crocco Patterson Town Supervisor Richard Williams has presented a preliminary budget for next year that surpasses the state-mandated 2 percent property tax cap by more than $134,700. “The 2027 budget proposes an overall 4.09 percent increase in spending,” he said at the Sept. 9 Patterson Town Board meeting. “Unfortunately, due to rising costs and other factors, it exceeds the amount allowed to stay under the tax cap.” Williams said there are a number of issues drivin