The County Executive has submitted her operating budget to the Ulster County Legislature. The Legislature will vote to adopt the budget in December.
Published on February 06, 2025
Under the proposal, Ellenville Regional Hospital would operate the warming center seven days a week, beginning at 11 PM, when the Village's warming center in the Courthouse at Village Hall closes, and continuing through 7 AM. The County would provide most of the funding (close to $40,000), with a proposed contribution of $10,000 from the Town of Wawarsing.
The basement of the Hunt Building was renovated to serve as an emergency shelter in 2022, with beds, showers, and a commercial kitchen, and is well-suited to serve as a warming center. The shelter can accommodate up to 12 overnight guests.
The Ellenville Village Board convened a special meeting on Wednesday, February 5, to consider the proposal and unanimously approved it. The proposal now goes before the Wawarsing Town Board at its regular meeting this evening at 7 pm.
A copy of the County Executive’s letter is attached to this release.