The Piermont Library held its annual election on December 11, 2024.  The following three trustees were elected to a three year term:  Mitch Eiss, Len Hunt and Anne O’Brien.  The 2024-2025 fiscal year budget was also approved.

Legal Notice for Piermont Library 2024 Elections

PIERMONT LIBRARY TO HOLD ANNUAL ELECTION DECEMBER 11, 2024

On Wednesday, December 11th, 2024, Piermont voters will be asked to elect three trustees for the Dennis P. McHugh Piermont Public Library. The vote will take place at the library, 25 Flywheel Park West.  Polls will be open from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM. 

At present there are three known candidates for three trustee positions:

Mitch Eiss

Mitch has been a Library trustee for seven years and is seeking a third term. He has been a resident of Rockland County for 25 years and resided in Piermont for the past 7 years. Mitch retired from the financial services industry after a 33-year career.

Len Hunt

Len Hunt is a lifelong Piermont resident who has been on the board for the past 6 years.  He started his own business “Rockland County Home Improvement Corp” in 1989 and has served Piermont and the surrounding residents for over 36 years.  He and his son also own and run the L&M Iron Railing Company which was started in Piermont in 1975.  Len is an avid reader and lifelong learner and will be seeking his 3rd term as a Piermont Library Trustee.  

Anne O’Brien 

Anne O’Brien is seeking her first full term after serving as an interim board member for just over a year.  She has been a Piermont resident for 12 years and has lived in Rockland County for most of her life. She is a retired elementary teacher from the South Orangetown Central School District where she taught for 30 years. Anne has served as a board member on the Piermont Rowing Club and has been actively involved in several community activities and organizations including Grace Church’s Midnight Run for the Homeless, the SOCSD Food Pantry, and Keep Rockland Beautiful.

Any registered Piermont voter may run for election as a trustee.  Potential candidates are required to submit a petition signed by twenty-five eligible Piermont voters.  Blank Petitions are available at the library and must be returned to the library by December 2, 2024.

Voters will be asked to approve an increase to the annual Piermont Library tax levy from $301,720 to $307,754. This represents a 2% increase or an average annual tax increase of $4.90 for the average Piermont taxpayer. The Fiscal Year 2025 total budget starting July 1, 2024, is $474,920.

This increased funding will help pay for costs associated with live and virtual programming, and existing library services including the purchase of new releases of adult and children’s books, movies, music as well as e-books, digital audiobooks, and downloadable music services.

The library has continued to serve the Piermont community and continues to add new resources and programming to our offerings. The library continues to seek new ways to serve our patrons and welcomes any ideas the public may have. 

The library offers a wide range of programs for all ages, free film showings, canasta and mahjong lessons and open play, exhibits by local artists, book talks, game nights, local history exhibits, student art exhibitions, concerts, cultural events, adult summer reading programs, and much more. Information about the library, its services and the election are available at www.piermontlibrary.org.

Library Activity Statistics, 2023-2024

• Of 2,495 Piermont residents 1,303 hold library cards

• 329 programs offered with a total of 5,933 people attending.

• 14,258 holdings circulated, 7,320 physical items (this number reflects 9 months) and 6,938 e-books, digital audiobooks, and other digital content.

• 27,258 visitors to the library

Join us in welcoming Jackie White and her debut novel, A KIDNAPPING IN NEW YORK, on Sunday, December 15th, from 3:00 – 4:00 pm.

Jackie will discuss becoming an author, including finding an agent and her journey to find a publisher. She’ll discuss how she developed the idea for her book as well as the many detours to publication. Plus, she’ll answer any questions you might have about her new psychological thriller!

Come meet your neighbors and enjoy refreshments and discussion. A limited number of books will be available at a discount, proceeds to the Piermont Fire Department.

Stop by the library anytime for our Annual Holiday Gift of Art Show! This special group show of local artists presents beautiful and affordable works of art that are perfect for holiday gift giving or to brighten your home for the holidays.  All artists donate 1/3 to 100% of sale prices to the library. Thank you for supporting our library!

Image by Trine Giaever

Register today for “Holiday Appetizers!” with Caitlin Rulli, on Tuesday, December 10th, from 6:00 – 7:00 pm. We will discuss healthy holiday habits and make some delicious appetizers to ring in the season. Register on our website events calendar or call us at 845-359-4595.