As part of the state's new consolidation initiatives to further reduce property taxes, counties are required to hold hearings on proposed consolidation efforts before Sept. 15. (suncommunitynews.com)
As a strong advocate of a town - village merger, Zimet and her allies made a large push last year to enact government consolidation — only to stall out in the summer after learning that New Paltz's proposed consolidation plan wasn't allowed under state law. (hudsonvalleyone.com)