Contributed photo Eldred Central School District teachers, current and retired, held an informational picket at the high school in Eldred, NY on June 10 to raise awareness of issues related to negotiation of a successor collective bargaining agreement. Faculty members have been working without a contract for nearly two years. The fac ulty association’s chief negotiator, Robert Bliefernich, appears at center above.

ECS events reveal unrest

Board terminates superintendent; faculty declare crisis on failed negotiations

By SANDY LONG

ELDRED, NY—As if the 68 faculty members and retirees picketing in front of Eldred Central High School on June 10 weren’t news enough for the small rural school, later that evening the Board of Education (BOE) voted to end the employment of Eldred Central School District (ECS) superintendent Dr. Berneice Brownell at its monthly meeting. The four board members present voted in favor of the move. BOE president Ray Henry was absent.

The BOE released the following statement on June 14: “At the June 10, 2010 Board of Education meeting the board decided to exercise their contractual options and terminate the employment agreement of the Superintendent of Schools effective August 9, 2010.” The BOE also announced a special meeting on June 15 to appoint an acting superintendent.

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Partnership resolution sparks criticism

Providing ‘balance’ to environmental groups’ message

By FRITZ MAYER

MONTICELLO, NY—According to a statement sent to its membership, the Sullivan County Partnership for Economic Development is moving to “conduct an educational campaign regarding the potential benefits of safe gas drilling for the Sullivan County community.”

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Garbage in, garbage out

Waste flow control for Sullivan

By FRITZ MAYER

MONTICELLO, NY—If solid waste is created in Sullivan County, it must be processed through a Sullivan County facility. That’s the basic idea behind a “waste flow control” local law that lawmakers are considering.

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Other stories in this issue:

• Gas at a Glance
• Bethel street renamed for veteran
• Road conditions may end land swap
• Highland to tour town facilities
• Narrowsburg gas station might reopen
• DRBC to regulate exploratory wells
• Shohola meetings continue to be stormy
• Lawmakers weigh in on jail location

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