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Ex-Trustee: New City Library Board Holds Questionable Closed Session
The Open Meetings Law lists eight categories eligible for executive sessions but the board action does not appear to comply with any of them.

Prior to joining New City Patch as local editor, I worked in various communications fields. My experience includes newspaper journalist in Rockland County and Bergen County, NJ, radio broadcaster public relations manager, public relations consultant and traffic reporter. I received a bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism from Boston University and an MBA from Fairleigh Dickinson University.
I have lived in Rockland County for more than 15 years and have served as a little league and Boy and Girl Scout troop volunteer.
The Open Meetings Law lists eight categories eligible for executive sessions but the board action does not appear to comply with any of them.

Author of a letter to state education department about the East Ramapo School District was disappointed that Gov. Andrew Cuomo did not address the situation during his speech in Nanuet on Tuesday.
Clarkstown residents and officials got the opportunity to ask for specifics on the new Tappan Zee Bridge Project
United Water customers on Ledge, Bush Avenue and Route 17/Orange Turnpike are under a boil water order.
Family Best Bets of the Week!
Spring program of Student Activists Ending Dating Abuse announced for March.
Town looks to stem the repeat reappearance of double and triple utility poles
Stony Point Planning Board holds a scoping hearing on the proposed gasification plant for Holt Drive on Wednesday, Feb. 20.
Rockland legislators will vote on asking the state for Home Rule Legislation and to amend NY SAFE regarding magazine rounds
The region's major headlines on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013.
Briarcliff Manor Girl Scout to share her environmental interests in Wales and England.
Clarkstown Town Board approved updated official town map
Joint legislative panel will hold a public hearing on Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s budget on Thursday
Special advisor brings open forum on bridge project to the Clarktown town board workshop tonight.
Resident questions rate of pay for Bingo inspector, director of finance and others
Inaugural morning drive radio show features Rockland native and rock legend Darlene Love on Wednesday
Rockland, Westchester and Putnam county Girl Scouts share their environmental interests with Girl Guides in Wales and England. Kalila Shapiro of Scarsdale is taking part.
Saint Augustine Parish responds to Pope Benedict XVI’s announcement.
School board approves purchase and installation of 16 SmartBoards for $64,000
Rockland, Westchester and Putnam county Girl Scouts share their environmental interests with Girl Guides in Wales and England.