By Dave Fidlin
Correspondent
Representatives from four Waterford-area municipalities gathered recently to discuss issues of mutual concern at the bi-annual Super Meeting. Environmental clean-up efforts, staffing and Highway 83 were among the items examined.
The Village and Town of Waterford, Village of Rochester and Town of Norway were included in the Super Meeting discussion, as were officials from five area school districts.
Village of Waterford
Village President Tom Roanhouse said the municipal population has been increasing since the 2010 census was taken. He attributed a number of factors, including quality schools.
But growth also brings challenges, Roanhouse said, pointing out that, “We have to offer the same amount of services to twice as many people as we once did.”
Roanhouse shared with others how the village has been reconfiguring some of its operations in an effort to get the most bang for its buck.
Town of Waterford
Newly elected Town Chairman Tom Hincz and his opponent in this spring’s election, Trustee Tim Szeklinski, praised the leadership of Robert Langmesser, who stepped down in April from the chairmanship role after 22 years in office.
Hincz also shared how the town is looking at insurance costs in an effort to better control mounting expenses in the municipal budget.
Village of Rochester
The village again is a participant in the annual Clean Sweep program held annually in conjunction with the Village of Waterford and City of Burlington. The effort is designed to give residents an opportunity to properly dispose of unwanted items, including medicines and electronics.
“We’re very pleased with (the program),” Clerk-Treasurer Betty Novy said. “It’s turned out to be a good thing.”
Town of Norway
Town Chairwoman Jean Jacobson provided an update on some of the happenings at Town Hall, including the hiring of new Town Clerk Senta Hall.
“She brings a new bundle of enthusiasm and has new ways of doing things,” Jacobson said. “We’re very happy to have her with us.”
Jacobson said efforts have also been under way to harness technology. The Town Hall has gone wireless, she said, and the town’s website has been an area of focus.
“Websites are the faces of our municipalities,” Jacobson said.
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