Public hearing for school budget and board member elections on May 5, 2026.
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What You Should Do Next
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Attend the Public Hearing
Join the public hearing on May 5, 2026, at 6:30 PM at Keene Central School.
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Vote on May 19
Participate in the voting on May 19, 2026, between 12 noon and 8:00 PM.
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Request Absentee Ballot
Submit your absentee ballot application to Jennifer Whitney by May 12, 2026.
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File Petitions for Board Candidates
File petitions for Board of Education candidates by April 20, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the date of the public hearing for the Keene Central School District?
- The public hearing is scheduled for May 5, 2026, at 6:30 PM.
- When is the voting for the school budget?
- Voting will take place on May 19, 2026, from 12 noon to 8:00 PM.
- How can I obtain an absentee ballot?
- Absentee ballot applications can be obtained from the District Clerk until May 12, 2026.
- What are the hours for early mail ballot applications?
- Early mail ballot applications are available during school business hours starting April 20, 2026.
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Full Notice Text
ESSEX COUNTY LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE ANNUAL SCHOOL DISTRICT PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Public Hearing (takes the place of the Annual Meeting) of the Keene Central School District, Essex County, New York will be held for the inhabitants qualified to vote at such meeting in said district at the school in Keene Valley on Tuesday, May 05, 2026 at 6:30 PM for the purpose of presenting a budget for the school year 2026 - 2027. Voting for said budget and two(2)school board members, will be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, between the hours of 12 noon and 8:00 PM at Keene Central School, 33 Market Street, Keene Valley, NY 12943. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that copies of the proposed budget including an estimate of the amount of money which will be required for school purposes, exclusive of public monies, may be obtained during the seven(7) days immediately preceding the Annual Meeting/Vote except Saturdays, Sundays, or Holidays, at the Keene Central School from 9AM to 3PM, or viewed on our website, www.keenecentralschool.org. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that applications for absentee ballots can be obtained and must be submitted to the Clerk of the District, Jennifer Whitney, no later than May 12, 2026 if ballot is to be mailed OR no later than May 18, 2026 if ballot is to be acquired in person. The Clerk may accept absentee ballots until 5 PM only, May 19, 2026. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that applications for early mail ballots will be obtainable during school business hours from the District Clerk, applications will be accepted by the District Clerk beginning April 20, 2026; completed applications must be received by the District Clerk at least seven (7) days before the election if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the election, if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter. Early mail ballots must be received by the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, on May 19, 2026. A list of persons to whom early mail ballots are issued will be available for inspection to qualified voters of the District in the office of the District Clerk through May 19, 2026, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on weekdays prior to the day set for the annual election and on May 19, 2026. AND FURTHER NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN, that the petitions nominating the candidates for the office of the Board of Education must be filed with the Clerk of the District not later than April 20, 2026. Petition forms are available at the office of the Superintendent. The following vacancies are to be filled on the Board of Education: EXPIRED TERM - incumbent, Eugene Chin. Term of 3 years, expires on 6/30/29. incumbent, Lauren Crowl. Term 3 years, expires on 6/30/2029 The petitions must be directed to the Clerk of the District, Jennifer Whitney, must be signed by at least twenty-five (25) qualified voters of the district, and must state the name and residence of the candidate. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION Jennifer Whitney, Clerk of the District Dated: March 16, 2026 Publication Dates: April 3, April 18, May 4, May 12