UPDATE: Both Budgets Approved, Board Members Voted In

UPDATE: Read below for comments from the school board candidates

Even though it was a dreary day, came out to give their two cents and vote on the budget and board members. Both the Library and School Board budgets were approved by voters. Mary Noberini is the current Library Board vice president and ran unopposed so she was, of course, voted in.

Out of the six Nanuet School Board members, the four that garnered enough votes to nab Board positions were: Anne Byrne, Peter Whalen, Charleen Caulk and Ed Dingman. Dingman will finish out the 's term by holding the seat for a 1-year term. The other three were voted into 3-year terms.

Here are the voting breakdowns:

“It feels great. I’m very surprised,” said Ed Dingman on winning the vote. he's currently the interim Board member for the late Harold Fogelman.

“It feels good (to have the budget pass) after all of our hard work, especially this year with everything on our plate,” said Board President Anne Byrne. “I really want to thank the community of Nanuet for coming out and voting and passing that budget.”

“When Mrs. Loretta Raimone sends out her letters on Sept. 1 and everyone sees (about) 24 percent on their tax increase, they’ll get me,” said Scott Walters. “She’s the receiver of taxes in Clarkstown.”

“I probably won’t run again,” said Robert Schucker. “I do not know, but it’s one of those things where you have to reevaluate and keep moving forward.”

Current Board Members Ron Hansen and Sarah Chauncey were glad to see that the budget passed.

“The budget was very easily passed. That’s a nice thing,” said Hansen. “We worked very hard on the budget. I didn’t think it would be that decisive.”

Peter Whalen, Charleen Caulk and Mary Noberini were not able to attend last night’s voting results.