A RECORD OF SUCCESS We believe local government plays an important role in protecting the things we hold in common, in safeguarding the welfare of our residents, and in building a strong and sustainable future. We’re proud of our accomplishments in serving Caroline’s residents:
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY
Town budget under tax cap for the past seven years
Built up reserves for new Highway Barn and Town Hall Improvements
Secured over one million dollars in grants and awards to support town initiatives
BROADBAND AND COMMUNICATIONS
Developing affordable Town-owned broadband for all residents
Secured $475,000 funding for broadband buildout
Caroline Town website, listserv, and Caroline Quarterly to all households
EMERGENCY SERVICES AND PUBLIC SAFETY
Supervisor chairs Council of Governments subcommittee for Countywide emergency medical response
Tax exemptions for volunteer fire-fighters and ambulance workers
Safe Streets for All Grant with 9 County Partners, $600,000
Town-wide Roadside and Creek Clean Up Days
COMMON SENSE ZONING
Support for homes and local businesses
Protection of environmental resources (water, farm, land air)
Incentives for senior and low-income housing and sustainable technology
AGRICULTURE AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Established Town Agriculture Committee
Awarded $25,000 for Agriculture and Farmland Protection Plan
Brighten up Caroline NYSERDA Grant: delivered residential LED lights, LED streetlights, and LED conversion of fire departments
EV Charging Station and Geo-Thermal Heating/Cooling at Town Hall
YOUTH, SENIOR AND LOW-INCOME SUPPORT
Tax exemptions: seniors, veterans, disabled and low-income residents, housing for parents or grandparents, residential improvements
Caroline Food Pantry
Reading Room and Internet access
Caroline History Room and Club (Humanities NY grant)
Youth Commission and Brooktondale Summer Camp
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY
Increased support for food pantry
New initiatives for seniors
Ongoing support for youth programming
Flag policy for flying LGBTQ and other approved flags