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JANUARY 2014
Volume 29
The Town of Owego 2013 in Review by Donald Castellucci, Jr. Town of Owego Supervisor As I embark on this year’s summary the Town is preparing for its first major snowstorm of the year! I hope you and your families enjoyed a joyous Christmas and Holiday season. I wish all of you a blessed, happy and healthy New Year as well. As we look forward to a new year, I wanted to highlight some of the information and facts that have occurred during the 2013 year. As I do each year, I want to take a moment to thank the Town employees for their continued dedication to the Town and its residents. We are fortunate to have quality employees assisting in maintaining the quality of life that we enjoy. I will highlight the upcoming 2014 budget followed by an overview of the projects by department, and some miscellaneous information in conclusion. If you live in the Village of Owego, the budget decreased $20,266 which in turn resulted in a total town tax of $64.01 on an average assessed home of 63,130 dollars. This resulted in a decrease of $1.24
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for 2014. If you live outside the Village, you pay the Town Wide and Town Outside tax. The Town Outside budget increased $201,937 and as stated above, the Town Wide budget decreased $20,266 for a total increase of $181,671. The total tax paid is $362.78 based on the average assessed home of 99,950 dollars. The Town Wide portion is $101.34 and the Town Outside portion is $261.44. In 2013 the total Town tax was $344.71. This resulted in a tax increase of $18.07 for 2014. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10
Sauerbrey Elected Co. Legislature Chair
Martha C. "Marte" Sauerbrey was elected Chair of the Tioga County Legislature for 2014 by unanimous vote at the Organizational Meeting of the Tioga County Legislature. Sauerbrey follows Dale Weston
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who served on the Legislature as Chair for the last seven years. Sauerbrey represents District #2 representing the Village of Owego and outlaying area. She served as Chair of the Public Safety Committee during the eight years in office. Sauerbrey has served as the Deputy Chair of the Legislature for the last four years. She is currently employed by the Tioga County Chamber of Commerce as President and CEO, and is stepping down from the Chamber in order to commit to the Chair position full time. Sauerbrey’s experience in government includes 10 years working for Senator Tom Libous. She also was the Empire Zone Coordinator for Tioga County. Marte and her husband Lewis live in Owego, have four grown children and three grandchildren.
The Apalachin Lions Club thanks White Tails in Little Meadows, PA, for their help with the Lions' 2013 Christmas Basket Program, and for donating approximately four barrels of toys and food plus over $150 in cash. The Lions offer a special thanks to Katie Gana of White Tails. Pictured, left to right: Lion Joe Murphy, Lion John Whiting, Lion Judy Murphy, Lion David Rupright, Mary Hawley, Katie Gana, and Lion Vince Hawley.
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