Wright Shifts Court Schedule

GALLUPVILLE — The Town of Wright held its last board meeting of 2024 on Monday night. The tone was not one of reflection on the past year so much as it was about setting expectations for 2025. Supervisor Alex Luniewski predicts a tight year for the Wright budget and foresees a need to remain frugal to avoid overburdening taxpayers, especially with some big-ticket items looming. An inventory of local road signs revealed roughly 35 signs in need of replacement in order to meet safety standards set by the Department of Transportation. Repairs are required at Town Hall, and one of the Highway Department’s trucks is due for replacement in 2026. Citing concerns about estimated lead times on new highway vehicles, Highway Superintendent Keith Kearney advised the town to place an order with a “Letter of Intent” to prevent delays. However, the board agreed to revisit the discussion in mid-2025. 

Other notable items include the alteration to the Wright Court’s schedule. Beginning in January, the court will be open at 4:00 pm on the third Thursday of each month. With Christmas and New Year’s Day each falling on a Wednesday, reminders that the transfer station will be closed for the holidays will be posted in Town Hall. On Tuesday, December 17, the Wright Planning Board will meet at 7:30 pm for a public hearing on the controversial Dollar General project. It will likely be the last opportunity for residents to voice their opinions on the matter for 2024.