Minisink Town Republican Committee

10/08/2026

The Minisink Town Republican Committee met Monday evening and made plans to support our 2026 GOP slate achieve success on Election Day

The committee has endorsed the following individuals to represent our party on the November ballot.

JACKIE AURINGER, United States House of Representatives, 18th CD.

JENNIFER FIGUEROA, New York State Senate, 42nd SD.

KARL BRABENEC, Incumbent, New York State Assembly, 98th AD.

PAUL ARTETA, Incumbent, Orange County Sheriff.

BARBARA CLIFFORD, Incumbent, Minisink Supervisor.

SALLY CRAWFORD, Incumbent, Minisink Town Clerk.

JAMES BOOTH, Minisink Town Justice.

STACEY DRAKE, Incumbent, Minisink Tax Collector.

JAMES LAIN, Incumbent, Minisink Superintendent of Highways.

Each of these individuals has volunteered to serve our community and contribute to its continued excellence.

09/30/2026

Below is a link to the sample ballot for the 2026 election here in the Town of Minisink.

Minisink voters will be casting ballots for:
N.Y.S. Governor/Lt.Governor
N.Y.S. Comptroller
N.Y.S. Attorney General
United States Representative, 18th Congressional District
N.Y.S. Senator, 42nd State Senatorial District
N.Y.S. Assemblyman, 98th State Assembly District
Orange County Sheriff
Minisink Supervisor
Minisink Town Clerk
Minisink Tax Collector
Minisink Supt. of Highways
N.Y.S. Supreme Court Justices, 9th Judicial District
Minisink Town Justice

Please note that our Town Justice candidate, James Booth, appears at the end of the ballot, grouped with the other judicial candidates rather than with the other Minisink town candidates. This is due to new ballot design rules. Please remember to vote Row B all the way to the end.

Early voting starts on Saturday, October 24th. General Election Day is Tuesday, November 3rd.

To see the ballot, click here:

09/23/2026

If you are interested in having lawn signs for any of the state GOP candidates running for office this year delivered to you, please fill out this online form, and your signs will be delivered by the Orange County Republican Committee (New York)

Fill out this form to get signs from your favorite Orange County Republican candidates!

09/21/2026

The Orange County Board of Elections is actively seeking election day workers. Election day workers provide a critical public service that keeps polling locations in Minisink and across the county running on Election Day.

This is a great chance to play a role in American democracy and get paid for it.

To learn more about working the polls during election season, please visit the link below.

https://www.orangecountyny.gov/798/Election-Inspectors

09/17/2026

Putting this out there because it is OK to not be OK. Help is always available for everyone here in Orange County. You are not alone. It is free and confidential. Please share with your family and friends.

Our community is heartbroken today as we mourn the tragic loss of a young soul. Our thoughts and prayers are with her loved ones, her friends, and everyone affected by this profound loss.
Please remember that you are never alone. If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available. Please reach out. We are here for you.
— Sheriff Paul Arteta

09/11/2026

There will be a remembrance of the 25th anniversary of the attacks of September 11, 2001, this evening on the town hall grounds.

A new monument to all who were lost that day will also be dedicated.

Please see below for more details.

Join the Town of Minisink and the Town of Minisink Heritage Commission tonight, September 11, at 6:30pm for the unveiling of the 9/11 Memorial as we honor, remember, and never forget. The event will take place at the Minisink Town Hall, 20 Roy Smith Drive, Westtown.

09/08/2026

FYI:

If you receive an emergency text alert tomorrow from Orange County Government, IT IS ONLY A TEST.

The county will be conducting an emergency preparedness drill tomorrow, and a test of the text messaging system will take place.

THIS IS ONLY A DRILL

🚨 REMINDER - ORANGE COUNTY EMERGENCY EXERCISE TOMORROW, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9

Tomorrow, Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus and the Orange County Department of Emergency Services will conduct a large-scale emergency exercise simulating a significant flooding event across Orange County.

⚠️THIS IS ONLY A TEST.
County departments and emergency response partners working together in the Emergency Operations Center will be on hand to test how we coordinate, communicate, manage resources, and respond during a major emergency.

📱 Residents may also receive a TEST emergency alert as part of the exercise.

Orange County will be testing its Countywide Emergency Alert System during the exercise. Compatible mobile devices within the targeted area may automatically receive the test message - no registration is required.

⚠️ If you receive an emergency alert on September 9 as part of this exercise, THIS IS ONLY A TEST. There is no emergency, and no action is required.

September is National Emergency Preparedness Month, making it the perfect time to test the systems, plans, and partnerships we rely on when a real emergency happens.

08/24/2026

Voting is one of our most sacred rights. Make a plan to exercise it this fall. There are several ways to cast your ballot for our team. Listed below are some important deadlines relative to the upcoming election.

07/22/2026

The Minisink Town Republican Committee is excited to announce our 2026 ticket. This is the first town election to take place under New York's new even-year election calendar.

Here is our 2026 ticket in ballot order:

BARBARA CLIFFORD is seeking her third term as Town Supervisor. Barbara has been working hard to improve town services and communication with town residents. Enhancements have been made to the town website, and periodic mailings have been sent out to inform residents of upcoming events. Barbara has hosted town meetings to gather feedback from residents on issues of concern as part of the ongoing comprehensive plan committee process. She works hard with the other members of the town board to keep expenses and town taxes under control.

SALLY CRAWFORD is seeking a new term as our Town Clerk. Sally works hard to ensure effective record-keeping, and she is often the person you will deal with when seeking assistance navigating town government. She looks forward to serving you for another two years as clerk.

JAMES BOOTH is the newcomer to the town ticket as a candidate for Town Justice. However, Jim is not new to serving the Town of Minisink. He is currently on the Comprehensive Plan Committee, which is working to create a blueprint for the future of our town in the years to come. Jim brings an extensive resume of over 30 years of service in local government in Orange County. Jim has always had a strong interest in the law and pledges to be a fair and impartial jurist while serving on the bench.

STACEY DRAKE is seeking a new term as our Tax Collector. No one likes paying taxes, but Stacey works incredibly hard to ensure your experience paying them goes smoothly. She looks forward to serving you for another 2-year term.

JAMES LAIN, our incredibly capable Highway Superintendent, seeks a new term to continue his work ensuring our town roads are in the best shape they can be. (Please don't blame him for Route 284; he has no control over its condition) Many roads have been recently resurfaced, and when it snows, we can count on Jim's team at the Highway Garage to keep our roads clear.

This is your 2026 team of dedicated, experienced, and involved leaders who seek your support to lead our great town.

General Election Day - Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Voting Hours on Election Day - 6am to 9pm at Town Hall.
Early Voting: October 24 - November 1. (More details forthcoming.)
Absentee/Vote By Mail Info: https://www.orangecountygov.com/793/Absentee-Early-Ballot-by-Mail-Voting

01/06/2026

Congratulations to our own County Legislator, Paul Ruszkiewicz, on being chosen the leader of the Republican Caucus in the Orange County Legislature.