Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger Announces Release of EMS Study Published on March 26, 2024 Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger today announced the release of the “EMS Services Delivery Report,” prepared by the Center for Public Safety Management, LLC, a consultant selected to assess EMS services in Ulster County and recommend options for improving service delivery. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Media Releases
UC Executive Jen Metzger Releases Green Fleet Annual Report Published on March 11, 2024 Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger released the 2023 Green Fleet Annual Report today, highlighting the County’s Sustainable Green Fleet Policy, fleet inventory, implementation strategies, fuel use and emissions information, assessment of goals, and further recommendations for transitioning the County’s fleet to zero-emission vehicles. Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases
Amberly Campbell Appointed Assistant Deputy to the County Executive Published on February 29, 2024 Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger announced today that she has appointed Amberly Jane Campbell to the position of Assistant Deputy County Executive. As Assistant Deputy County Executive, Campbell will lead the communications and community outreach work of the County Executive’s Office, and help direct, advise, and support the communications efforts of County departments more broadly. Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases
NYS Public Service Commission Takes Action on Hudson Valley Water Comp Published on February 15, 2024 The New York State Public Service Commission today took action to address persistent problems with water service provided by Hudson Valley Water Company (HVWC), as urged by County Executive Metzger and local and state elected officials in a letter to the Commission last month. Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases
Metzger Launches Medical Reserve Corps, Calls for Community Volunteers Published on November 29, 2023 Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger has announced the launch of the Ulster County Medical Reserve Corps (MRC), an all-volunteer network to bolster community preparedness and response to public health emergencies and disasters. Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases
Europa McGovern as Director of the Department of the Environment Published on October 30, 2023 Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger has appointed Europa McGovern as Director of the Department of the Environment, subject to confirmation by the County Legislature. Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases
Metzger Secures In-Person Hearing for Fortis/Central Hudson Rate Case Published on September 26, 2023 In response to repeated calls by Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger, the NYS Public Service Commission (PSC) has agreed to hold an in-person public hearing on Fortis/Central Hudson's proposed rate hike in Ulster County, and further agreed to the County Executive's request to make Spanish translation available to ensure equitable participation by the County's Spanish-speaking community. Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases
Ulster County Human Rights Commission Members Announced Published on July 28, 2023 Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger today announced the appointment of Joe McDonald as the new Director of Human Rights, and the County Executive and Legislative Leaders have also announced a total of four new appointments to vacant positions on the Human Rights Commission that diversify the Commission's representation and expertise. Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases
Metzger Announces the Winners of the School Bus Driver of the Year Published on May 03, 2023 On Thursday, April 27, 2023, Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger announced the Ulster County School Bus Driver of the Year Award winner, Tersa Faso of the New Paltz Central School District. The runner-up is Larry Borelli, a driver for Ulster County BOCES. Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases
Ulster County CARES II Small Business Grant Awards Announced Published on April 26, 2023 Recipients of the Ulster County CARES II Small Business Grant award program have been announced, with 42 Ulster County small businesses and nonprofit organizations receiving grants. Tagged as: , Media Releases