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County Treasurer Becomes President of Statewide Association

Monticello, NY – Sullivan County Treasurer Nancy Buck has just been appointed President of the NYS County Treasurers and Finance Officers Association (NYSCTFOA), replacing outgoing President and Herkimer County Treasurer Kim Enea.

“I am incredibly honored and privileged to become the next President of this group of Statewide fiscal leaders,” Buck stated. “And I’m excited to bring them to Sullivan County next year for the Association’s Summer Conference, where they’ll get a taste of our legendary hospitality.”

Sullivan Granted Official Medical Reserve Corps Status

Liberty, NY – As COVID-19 made clear, it takes a community to battle a pandemic. And Sullivan County plans on keeping that powerful force at the ready.

“We were looking to initiate a Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) before coronavirus hit, and that desire turned into action – as the virus rolled across the County, our volunteers rolled too, providing much-needed support to our nurses and other County employees,” Public Health Services Director Nancy McGraw recalled.

Yulan Bridge Repair Requires Road Closure

Yulan, NY - The Sullivan County Division of Public Works has closed a portion of Woods Road in the Town of Highland to repair County Bridge 432. The wooden structure was “red-flagged” for needing immediate replacement of the guardrails.

Located close to County Route 22 (aka Beaver Brook Road) in Yulan, this section of Woods Road will remain closed until repairs are completed, estimated to take approximately two (2) weeks.

Sullivan Deemed by State to Be Free of Fiscal Stress

Monticello, NY – For the sixth year in a row, the NYS Comptroller’s Office has designated Sullivan County free of fiscal stress.

The Office recently released its 2020 Fiscal Stress rankings for municipalities and school districts statewide, based on the annual financial reports submitted to the Office. Sullivan County again scored well, earning the best rank of “No Designation” (meaning there are no indications of the County being susceptible to fiscal stress at this time).

HEAP Season Is Here - Sign Up Starting October 1

Liberty, NY – The 2021-2022 Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) season starts this week.

“HEAP’s Regular component – offering a one-time payment to help buy fuel to heat a home – begins Friday, October 1,” notes Sullivan County Director of Temporary Assistance Giselle Steketee. “The Heating Equipment Repair & Replacement (HERR) and the Heating Equipment Clean & Tune (C&T) components have already begun. They provide funding to have trained professionals inspect, service and even replace furnaces, boilers, stoves and other heating equipment.”

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