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Agenda for May 28 Patagonia Town Council Meeting

2 weeks ago | patagoniaregionaltimes.org | Jay Babcock

Below is the two-page agenda for the May 28, 2025 6pm Patagonia Town Council Meeting. Note that the previously scheduled hearing regarding the proposed new T-Mobile antenna pole, which was to take place during this meeting, has been cancelled. As always, members of the public may attend the Council meeting in person or via Zoom: Meeting I.D. 957-511-4862 Password 338501
Patagonia Town Council Approves $4.3 Million Budget, Dissolves Library Advisory Board

3 weeks ago | patagoniaregionaltimes.org | Jay Babcock

The Patagonia Town Council voted 5-0 to adopt a $4.3 million budget for Fiscal Year 2026 at a one-hour meeting Wednesday evening attended by eight members of the public in person and four more on Zoom. The Council also voted 5-0 to dissolve the Patagonia Public Library Advisory Board, which has existed for decades, and replace it with a new “Library Operational Advisory Council,” whose members will be appointed by the Town Manager.
May 14 Patagonia Council Meeting Set to Include Hearing on Annual Budget

3 weeks ago | patagoniaregionaltimes.org | Jay Babcock

The Town of Patagonia will hold a regular Town Council meeting Wednesday, May 14 at 6pm in Town Hall Council Chambers at 310 McKeown Avenue. The meeting, which is open to the public, can also be attended via Zoom: meeting I.D. is 957-511-4862, password is 338501. Items on the agenda include:A public hearing on the proposed 2025-2026 fiscal year budget, which will include public comments and discussions by Town Council.
Patagonia Town Council Hears Broad Support for PVFR at 3-hour Meeting

1 month ago | patagoniaregionaltimes.org | Jay Babcock

Patagonia residents and volunteer firefighters passionately lobbied the Patagonia Town Council during a three-hour meeting last Wednesday to continue to contract with Patagonia Volunteer Fire & Rescue (PVFR) for the Town’s fire and emergency medical services. The special non-voting meeting, officially called a ‘workshop,’ featured presentations by PVFR Acting Fire Chief Zay Hartigan and Sonoita-Elgin Fire District (SEFD) chief Marc Meredith.
Patagonia, Sonoita-Elgin Fire Chiefs to Make Dueling Presentations at Patagonia Council Meeting

1 month ago | patagoniaregionaltimes.org | Jay Babcock

Chiefs for Patagonia Volunteer Fire & Rescue (PVFR) and Sonoita-Elgin Fire District (SEFD), who are in competition to provide fire and emergency services for the Town of Patagonia after PVFR’s one-year contract expires on June 30, will each make presentations and take questions from Town Council members and the public at a ‘Special Council Workshop’ on Wednesday, April 30 at 5pm.
Sheriff Claims Border Wall Construction in San Rafael Valley to Begin in May

1 month ago | patagoniaregionaltimes.org | Marion Vendituoli

Santa Cruz County Sheriff David Hathaway told the PRT in an interview Monday evening that the federal government will begin construction of a new, 25-mile border wall in the San Rafael Valley in May. Hathaway claimed that he had seen the full plan for the project, details of which he shared with the PRT.
Town May Cut Ties With PVFR

2 months ago | patagoniaregionaltimes.org | Marion Vendituoli

The Town of Patagonia has taken steps that could end its standing relationship with the 100-year-old Patagonia Volunteer Fire and Rescue (PVFR) department. Concerns about the threat of a major fire taking place in the town, especially after the devastation caused by recent fires in Hawaii and California, prompted Town officials to take a hard look at the Town’s firefighting resources. “The Town Council wants to make sure citizens are protected,” Patagonia Town Manager Ron Robinson said.
Patagonia Solicits Bids for Fire and Emergency Medical Services

2 months ago | patagoniaregionaltimes.org | Marion Vendituoli

The Town of Patagonia has taken steps that could end its longstanding relationship with the 100-year-old Patagonia Volunteer Fire and Rescue (PVFR).
Federal Funding Freeze Hurts Local Nonprofits

Mar 7, 2025 | patagoniaregionaltimes.org | Marion Vendituoli

Local nonprofits are looking at an uncertain future as they scramble to understand the impact of the January federal funding freeze imposed by the Trump administration on their programs. “Everything we do has some federal funding,” said Rodrigo Sierra, executive director of the Patagonia-based Borderlands Restoration Network (BRN). “Nobody has answers as to what is happening. It’s so murky.
Check It Out at the Library: Meet the New Librarian

Feb 7, 2025 | patagoniaregionaltimes.org | Summer Smith

Shawnie Kennedy, who recently moved to Patagonia from Mayer, AZ, has been hired as the new director of the Patagonia Public Library. Thirty years ago, Kennedy’s parents visited Patagonia, and the magic of the community never left them. When Kennedy’s mother, a retired librarian, learned that the town was looking for a library director, she encouraged Shawnie to apply for the position. It is obvious when speaking with her that Kennedy is excited about the library and the town.