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Coming Out of Retirement: Michele Moran applications, communications, and other services more accessible online. These
Announces Candidacy for New Hartford Town Clerk are just a few of the many improvements she envisions for the future of the Clerk’s
Office.
After a fulfilling career in municipal service and several years of retirement, New Hartford is where Michele raised her two sons, Cullen and Tyler, alongside
Michele Moran is stepping forward once again—this time with a heartfelt decision her husband. It’s where she spent years in the stands at hockey rinks and baseball and
to return to public service as a candidate for New Hartford Town Clerk. soccer fields, volunteering, cheering, and connecting with other families. Whether
A long-time resident of New Hartford and a familiar name and face to many, it’s a community fundraiser, a school event, or just a neighborly chat during a
Michele brings with her more than 30 years of experience serving the town and morning walk, Michele has always found joy in the small, meaningful moments
surrounding communities. For 27 of those years, she was a Records Clerk for the that build a town's spirit.
New Hartford Police Department, retiring in 2020. Since 1990, she has also served In retirement, she’s found time for gardening, refinishing old furniture, and
as the Criminal Court Clerk for the Village of New York Mills—a position she still enjoying the quiet beauty of upstate sunsets at camp—but the call to return to
holds—and previously served two decades as the Associate Village Justice there. Her service has grown louder.
seasonal work preparing taxes for a local CPA firm rounds out a lifetime dedicated “I love this town. It’s not just where I live—it’s who I am. The relationships I’ve
to public trust and responsibility. made over the years are irreplaceable, and I’m looking forward to continuing to give
Michele’s deep knowledge of local laws, town processes, and court operations back in the way I know best.”
makes her uniquely suited for the administrative responsibilities of the Town Clerk's With her deep roots, practical experience, and unwavering dedication, Michele
office. But for her, this decision is about more than professional qualifications—it’s Moran is excited about the possibility of once again serving the Town of New
about community. Hartford and it’s residents —not just in title, but in spirit.
If given the opportunity to return to Town Hall, Michele plans to prioritize the
core responsibilities of the Clerk’s office and the people it serves. Her goal is to
ensure that all inquiries—whether by phone, email, or in person—are responded to
promptly and courteously. She believes that the day-to-day duties of the office and
the needs of residents should always come first, with special interests and personal
projects taking a backseat to service. Michele also hopes to introduce designated
non-traditional office hours to accommodate residents who are unable to visit
during regular business hours. She is committed to implementing an online tax
payment system that is user-friendly and free from excessive fees. Looking forward, Oneida County Pride Alliance Hosts Third
Michele will focus on modernizing and streamlining operations—making forms, Annual Pride Festival at Utica University

In honor of Pride Month, the Oneida County Pride Alliance (OCPA) is bringing
back its annual Pride Festival on Saturday, June 7th from 10am - 4pm at the Utica
University campus. The free, family-friendly event will have something for everyone,
with over 75 vendor booths and informational tables, food trucks, performances, a
Pride Walk through campus, and more!
In addition to fun activities and food, the Pride Festival is also an important cultural
event. This year marks the 56th anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising, a key turning
point in the contemporary LGBTQIA+ rights movement. Utica’s Pride Festival aims
to bring the local LGBTQIA+ community and allies together in celebration as well
as in solidarity around work that still needs to be done.
Applications for businesses, community organizations, performers, and volunteers
interested in participating are open through May 15th at https://tinyurl.com/pride-
signup-2025. More details about the festival, as well as participating vendors and
performers, will be announced later this month. For updates or questions about
the event, visit Oneida County Pride Alliance on Facebook or contact us at info@
oneidacountypridealliance.org. Summer
About OCPA:
The Oneida County Pride Alliance (OCPA) is a local non-profit organization that
connects, supports, and empowers the LGBTQIA+ community and their allies in 2025
Oneida County by addressing community needs, providing information about
and access to resources, and coordinating both an annual Pride Celebration and
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