Hello, Farmingdale Family!

Hello, Farmingdale Family! I have two quick budget-related updates to share with you on this beautiful Spring Day: Town of Babylon Check Distribution Good news for our Town of Babylon residents: the first batch of checks is scheduled to go out this week. Please keep in mind that this is a large-scale process that will take some time to complete accurately. If you have specific questions, our friends at the Town of Babylon are the best point of contact. Budget Information & Communication Budget Videos: As we head toward the May vote, you'll notice an increase in our short budget videos. To be honest, I've resisted this format for years; I worry that 45-second clips can feel a bit like a "sales pitch" and oversimplify a very complex topic. However, I've also realized that many of you don't have the time for hour-long meetings. We are using these videos to clarify some important facts while respecting your busy schedules, even if they can't replace the deeper conversations I truly prefer. Newsletter: Look for a comprehensive budget newsletter arriving in your mail in early May. We will also send it out electronically at around that same time. Small Group Chats: I recently had a wonderful, hour-long sit-down with two residents to discuss their budget concerns. It was incredibly productive and reminded us of the value of these connections. One resident has even offered to help coordinate future meetings. If you'd like to participate in a similar small-group discussion, please reach out to Mike Motisi at [email protected]. He will be coordinating these gatherings over the coming weeks. Live Presentations: These videos, the newsletter, and the small-group chats are just supplements to our traditional outreach. We are conducting nearly 20 live budget presentations for various civic groups, including our local senior citizens, who, I must admit, are my personal favorite group to visit! Thank you for your continued engagement and support! See You Around Town, Paul