Daily Freeman – 9.6.13 – by William J. Kemble – “Voters on Thursday gave 27-2 approval to a $196,538 West Hurley Library budget for 2014, carrying a 2.38 percent increase of $4,578. Under the spending plan, there would be a $185,888 property tax levy, representing a 2.54 percent increase of $4,598. Incumbent Trustees Jennifer O’Connor and Bruce Ladenheim received 29 and 28 votes, respectively, to win two-year terms. The third two-year board seat was won by Dan Smith with eight write-in votes.”