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In a recent letter from Thomas A. Beilein, Chairman of the New York State Commission of Correction, adressed to Sheriff Peter Meskill, Chairman Beilein indicated that the Commision of Correction reviewed the Sheriff's application for an extension of the variance to house additional inmates in the Tompkins County Jail and the variance was approved and extended for another six months until July 1, 2010.

"I am pleased that the Chairman and Commision have extended the variance for housing additional inmates for another six months," Meskill  said.  "The extension of the variance will save county taxpayers at least $250,000 annually.  I am thankful for the Chairman's willingness to assist the county and help the county reduce expenses, especially in this difficult economic time."



"The exetension of the varaince will also create additional savings and reduce expenses for the County Probation Departmnet, County DSS and the County Assigned Council Program because more inmates will be housed localy instead of being housed in other county jails," he added.

Meskill also said "that additional benefits include inmates being able to access other county services and various jail programs that are designed to educate and assist inmates with re-entry back into the community upon their release from jail.

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