Brief Meeting for Margaretville Electronic Clock In, Attorney Fees, 150th Anniversary Discussed

MARGARETVILLE - The Margaretville Village Board briefly met for its regular meeting on April 15. The top subjects discussed included the system's electronic clocking-in, increased attorney fees, and the upcoming 150th anniversary.

150th Anniversary

Margaretville will turn 150 on May 8, 2025. The village was officially incorporated in 1875. In honor of the singing, trustees have moved the regular meeting to Thursday, May 8, at 5 p.m. A small celebration will commence just prior to the meeting at 4 p.m. Cake from Café Marguerite is expected.

Trustees are collaborating with the Central Catskills Chamber of Commerce and the Historical Society of the Town of Middletown to plan further celebratory events.

A historical presentation and talk is scheduled for Sunday, July 13, at 2 p.m. at the Middletown History Center. Visitors will explore the impact of railroads, wars, floods, and technology on Margaretville and its people.

If you prefer to celebrate with music, a block dance is scheduled for Saturday, July 26, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. along Main Street. Folks are invited to take place in a community portrait during the event, mimicking ones taken in 1979 and 2000.

For more information, visit villageofmargaretville.com or mtownhistory.org.

Electronic Clock

After a one-month trial period, trustees approved the use of an electronic clocking-in system for up to one year at a $17 monthly fee. The system is used by the village Department of Public Works staff. Employees can clock in on their phones or municipal computers. The system replaced paper punch cards. Vacation and sick time is tracked using the application.

Attorney Fees

Mayor John Hubbell announced the attorney fees had increased - partners $295, special council $270, associates $240, and paralegals $165. Hubbell said the fees did not change much and have been "pretty reasonable for everything we have used."

In another announcement, Hubbell expects street sweeping to take place in early May.