Lorna Cherot Littleway is reporting for The Columbia Paper the Hillsdale Town Board conducted its regular monthly meeting remotely via teleconference, Tue., Apr. 14. In his county update Supervisor Peter Cipkowski announced the requirement for essential government employees and workers to wear face masks covering nose and mouth when in public and on work sites. The board discussed other COVID-19-related changes due to social distancing recommendations and anticipated reduced revenues. State support to municipalities through the state CHIPs program will likely be reduced by 20 to 33 percent because of shortfalls in sales tax revenue. Roadwork will be limited to patching this year. Other cost-cutting measures include cutting the grass less often. Board member Robina Ward reported there is no forfeiture revenue from the local court because it is not convening. Hillsdale’s share of traffic ticket revenue accounts for roughly $18,000 in revenue every year. Town Clerk Kathi Doolan reported there have been no requests for pet licenses, but she is still issuing marriage licenses. Other likely changes, according to Cipkowski, may include alternative arrangements for Tax Grievance Day on May 29, and the status of summer camp programs is also in limbo,.Cipkowski said, notwithstanding the current challenges, the town's finances are in good shape. He does not expect to furlough employees, but said the town board would “really need to be mindful of our spending going forward.” Read the full story in The Columbia Paper.