Ravena Village board sets March 18 polling place, approves $122,129 in vouchers and routine minutes
January 08, 2026 | Ravena Village, Albany County, New York
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The Ravena Village Board of Trustees on Jan. 6 adopted a resolution establishing the polling place and hours for the village’s next general election and approved several routine administrative items, including payment of audited vouchers totaling $122,129.19.
The board voted to set the polling place for the March 18, 2026 village election at the Ravena Municipal Building, 15 Mountain Road, Ravena, New York, with polling open from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., according to the resolution (Res. 1725) presented by the deputy clerk/treasurer. Board member (Speaker 2) read the resolution aloud; the document bears the deputy clerk/treasurer’s dated signature.
Why it matters: setting the polling place and hours is a procedural step the village board must take under state election law so that voters and election staff know where and when to vote. The board’s action puts local election logistics on record and confirms the administrative timeline ahead of March.
In financial business, Board member (Speaker 3) moved to pay audited bills under Abstract 8‑1‑26 — vouchers 8‑1 through 8‑35 — in the amount of $122,129.19. The motion was seconded and approved by the board. Earlier in the meeting the board also moved to approve minutes from the Dec. 16 board meeting and the Dec. 23 workshop.
The board announced the appointment of Eric Wallen as part‑time building inspector. Speaker 2 said Wallen is undergoing required training and will shadow Joe Burns before assuming duties. Staff discussed the expected training timeline for inspectors (roughly five to seven months with periodic online coursework).
The meeting concluded after brief reports from public works, the fire department and utility billing staff, and an adjournment motion carried.
Votes at a glance: Minutes approved (motion, approved); Election polling‑place resolution (Res. 1725) adopted (motion, approved); Voucher payment $122,129.19 approved (motion, approved); Appointment of Eric Wallen announced (appointment; training pending); Meeting adjourned (motion, approved).
The board voted to set the polling place for the March 18, 2026 village election at the Ravena Municipal Building, 15 Mountain Road, Ravena, New York, with polling open from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., according to the resolution (Res. 1725) presented by the deputy clerk/treasurer. Board member (Speaker 2) read the resolution aloud; the document bears the deputy clerk/treasurer’s dated signature.
Why it matters: setting the polling place and hours is a procedural step the village board must take under state election law so that voters and election staff know where and when to vote. The board’s action puts local election logistics on record and confirms the administrative timeline ahead of March.
In financial business, Board member (Speaker 3) moved to pay audited bills under Abstract 8‑1‑26 — vouchers 8‑1 through 8‑35 — in the amount of $122,129.19. The motion was seconded and approved by the board. Earlier in the meeting the board also moved to approve minutes from the Dec. 16 board meeting and the Dec. 23 workshop.
The board announced the appointment of Eric Wallen as part‑time building inspector. Speaker 2 said Wallen is undergoing required training and will shadow Joe Burns before assuming duties. Staff discussed the expected training timeline for inspectors (roughly five to seven months with periodic online coursework).
The meeting concluded after brief reports from public works, the fire department and utility billing staff, and an adjournment motion carried.
Votes at a glance: Minutes approved (motion, approved); Election polling‑place resolution (Res. 1725) adopted (motion, approved); Voucher payment $122,129.19 approved (motion, approved); Appointment of Eric Wallen announced (appointment; training pending); Meeting adjourned (motion, approved).
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