Notice of Spring Election: NOTICE OF SPRING ELECTIONTown of RichmondApril 2, 2024 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at an election to be held in the Town of Richmond, on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, the following offices are to be elected for a term of two (2) years to succeed the present incumbent listed, whose term will expire on April 15, 2024:.                         Office                                                               Incumbent                       Town Board Supervisor                                   Richard Berquist                       Town Board Supervisor                                   David Naser   NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that a town caucus for the purpose of nominating candidates to appear on the spring election ballot for the above listed offices will be scheduled between December 1st, 2023 and January 1st, 2024.  The caucus will be held on a date not sooner than January 2nd or later than January 21st.  Notice of the scheduled date of the caucus will be given at least five days before the caucus. Acceptable Photo ID will be required to vote at this election.  If you do not have a photo ID you may obtain a free ID for voting from the Division of Motor Vehicles. Done in the Town of Richmond,Published in Star Observer: November 23, 2023Posted Online: November 28, 2023Patrick Earley, Town Clerk

Emergency Broadband Benefit Now Available

The Federal Communications Commission has launched a temporary program to help families and households struggling to afford Internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic.  The Emergency Broadband Benefit provides a discount of up to $50 per month toward broadband service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers.

Eligible households can enroll through a participating broadband provider or directly with the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) using an online or mail in application.

You can learn more about the benefit, including eligibility and enrollment information, by visiting  www.fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit, or by calling 833-511-0311