Category: Local Government

Constituent Report for January 2023 from Schodack Supervisor Charles Peter While January may have started off fairly mild, winter certainly … Continued

Town of Schodack Property Taxes Property Tax bills were mailed on December 29th. Taxes are due by January 31st without … Continued

Councilman Jack Rogers Reports to the Town of North Greenbush The North Greenbush Town Board held their yearly Organizational meeting, … Continued

Tracey Rex Reports to the People of Schodack I believe staying in touch with constituents is an important part of … Continued

Notice DeFreestville / North Greenbush A Public Hearing is scheduled for January 12, 2023, at North Greenbush Town Hall, Main … Continued

Poestenkill News Update from Sue Horton, Poestenkill Town Clerk: The following is an overview of the items discussed at the … Continued

North Greenbush 2023 Historical Calendars We have our new 2023 North Greenbush Historical Calendars available for purchase in the Town … Continued

Town of North Greenbush News Supervisor Bott would like to wish everyone a happy December as we enter this wonderful … Continued

Tracey Rex Reports to the People of Schodack I believe staying in touch with constituents is an important part of … Continued

Poestenkill Town Board Minutes Poestenkill Town Board – Meeting Minutes – Thursday, November 10, 2022 A representative of the Real … Continued

From the Desk of Janice Hannigan Kerwin, North Greenbush Town Clerk Please be informed that the Town of North Greenbush … Continued

Rensselaer County Legislature Minority Office – November 2022 Meeting Report Shop Local – December is ‘Shop Local Month’ in Rensselaer … Continued

Poestenkill Town Board Meeting Minutes Poestenkill Town Board – Meeting Minutes – Thursday, October 13, 2022 Councilwoman Butler asked the … Continued

Constituent Report for October 2022 from Schodack Supervisor Charles Peter Over the past two months, Town Department heads and my … Continued

From The Desk of Janice Hannigan Kerwin, North Greenbush Town Clerk Election Day is Tuesday, November 8, 2022. The hours … Continued

Rensselaer County Legislature Majority’s October Meeting Report After observing Columbus Day on Monday, the Legislature held its monthly Honor A … Continued

The Town of East Greenbush Department of Public Works Fall Cleanup will begin Monday, October 24th, 2022, and resume for the … Continued

Tracey Rex Reports to the People of Schodack I believe staying in touch with constituents is an important part of … Continued

Nassau Town Clerk’s Office The Nassau Town Clerk’s office will be closed on Thursday October 6, 2022. The office will … Continued

Rensselaer County Legislature Majority Highlights from the September Meeting The Rensselaer County Legislature continues to take steps to protect the … Continued

Councilman Jack Rogers Reports to the Town of North Greenbush The Friends of the North Greenbush Library Public Library Sale … Continued

Constituent Report for August 2022 from Schodack Supervisor Charles Peter After being forced to cancel in 2020 and running a … Continued

Poestenkill Meeting Minutes Poestenkill Town Board – Meeting Minutes – Thursday, August 11, 2021 Junkyard License Application – Motion by … Continued

From the Desk of Janice Hannigan Kerwin, North Greenbush Town Clerk The 2022-2023 Season for Licenses & Deer Management permits … Continued

Rensselaer County Minority Office – August 2022 Monthly Report HVCC Applied Technology Education Center (ATEC) – The legislature unanimously passed a … Continued

From the Desk of Janice Hannigan Kerwin, North Greenbush Town Clerk The 2022-2023 Season for Licenses & Deer Management permits … Continued

Constituent Report for July 2022 from Schodack Supervisor Charles Peter For the first time ever, we have extended our popular … Continued

Poestenkill Town Board – Meeting Minutes – Thursday, July 14, 2022 Several residents complained about a common noise problem in … Continued

North Greenbush Town Board Update Happy Summer and with that brings our exciting summer concert series to North Greenbush. Join … Continued

Honoring Sunhee’s Owner Jinah Ahn as a “40 Under 40” Albany Business Review 2022 Recipient The Rensselaer County Minority Legislature … Continued

From the Desk of Janice Hannigan Kerwin, North Greenbush Town Clerk North Greenbush Food Truck Night Is The Perfect Choice. … Continued

From The Desk of Janice Hannigan Kerwin, North Greenbush Town Clerk Please be informed that the town offices in the … Continued

Primary Election locations for The Town of North Greenbush PRIMARY DAY is Tuesday, June 28, 2022. The hours of voting … Continued

Town of North Greenbush News It’s been a busy month here in North Greenbush. Supervisor Joe Bott would like to … Continued

Tracey Rex Reports to the People of Schodack I believe staying in touch with constituents is an important part of … Continued

Nassau Town Clerk The Nassau Town Clerk’s Office will close at 11am on Thursday June 2, 2022. We will reopen … Continued

Rensselaer County Legislature – Minority Office – May 2022 Monthly Report City of Troy targeted property tax abatement – The … Continued

Defreestville Fire Department May Update May is for mothers and so we say to all of you, Happy Mother’s Day! … Continued

Schodack Supervisor’s report for April 2022 While the forecast had threatened rain, an overwhelming crowd and the sun came out … Continued

From The Desk of Janice Hannigan Kerwin, North Greenbush Town Clerk I am pleased to announce that the Town of … Continued

Rensselaer County Legisalture Majority Reports April Meeting Highlights The Rensselaer County Legislature took the first step in purchasing the former … Continued

Poestenkill Town Board Meeting Minutes Poestenkill Town Board – Meeting Minutes – Thursday, March 10, 2022 Public comment – A … Continued

Tracey Rex Reports to the People of Schodack I believe staying in touch with constituents is an important part of … Continued

Poestenkill Spring Brush Clean Up The Town of Poestenkill Highway Dept will be around the week of April 25th to … Continued

My name is Adam Stewart and I am running for Averill Park Board of Ed.  I attended RPI back in … Continued

Councilman Jack Rogers Reports to the Town of North Greenbush The Town Board approved resolutions appointing a new town court … Continued

Poestenkill Town Board Meeting Minutes Public comment – Greg Pattenaude, town resident and member of CCCDW stated he felt that … Continued

Tracey Rex Reports to the People of Schodack I believe staying in touch with constituents is an important part of serving … Continued

Town of Nassau Board Update In addition to the regular financial reports and departmental reports, the Nassau Town Board discussed … Continued

February Meeting Update from Rensselaer County Legislature Majority The Rensselaer County Legislature held its February meeting last Tuesday. Chairwoman was … Continued

Schodack Supervisor Charles Peter’s Report for January 2022 Hello and Happy New year, albeit a month old already. For those … Continued

Important Town Of Nassau Tax Collection Information! Please take notice that the Tax Collector with the Town of Nassau will … Continued

North Greenbush Town Board News Happy New Year. We hope you enjoyed a happy and healthy holiday season. Thank you … Continued

Town of Nassau Tax Collection NASSAU – Taxes will be collected during the month of January. Monday-Thursday 12:00pm-2:00pm, Friday 12:00pm-1:00pm, … Continued

Town Hall Closes for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day SCHODACK – Debra L. Curtis, Schodack Town Clerk, wishes to remind … Continued

A Message from Toni Murphy, East Greenbush Receiver of Taxes EAST GREENBUSH – Tax Bills have been mailed. If you … Continued

North Greenbush Report from Councilwoman Mary Frances Sabo NORTH GREENBUSH – At the December 9, 2021 town board meeting, Bernie … Continued

Concerned Citizens For Clean Drinking Water Meets with Supervisor Hammond Poestenkill – On December 10, 2021, several members of Concerned … Continued

From the Desk of Janice Hannigan Kerwin, North Greenbush Town Clerk NORTH GREENBUSH – We are collecting new or homemade … Continued

From the Desk of Janice Hannigan Kerwin, North Greenbush Town Clerk NORTH GREENBUSH – We are collecting new or homemade … Continued

Town of East Greenbush Department of Public Works Appliance Pick-Up  EAST GREENBUSH – The Town of East Greenbush Department of … Continued

Town Hall Closes for Thanksgiving Holiday SCHODACK – Debra L. Curtis, Schodack Town Clerk, wishes to remind residents of Schodack … Continued

Rensselaer County Minority Office – November 2021 Meeting Highlights RENSSELAER COUNTY – Shop Local – December is ‘Shop Local Month’ … Continued

Town Hall Closes for Veterans Day SCHODACK – Debra L. Curtis, Schodack Town Clerk, wishes to remind residents that the … Continued

East Greenbush Board of Education Seeks Volunteers to Fill Vacant Position EAST GREENBUSH – The East Greenbush Central School District … Continued

East Greenbush Board of Education Seeks Volunteers to Fill Vacant Position EAST GREENBUSH – The East Greenbush Central School District … Continued

Rensselaer County Legislators Honor Hi-Way Recreation Bowl Owner Art Hoffmann RENSSELAER COUNTY – Vice Chair of the Legislature Kelly Hoffman … Continued

Public Notice – Best-Luther Fire District Meeting SAND LAKE – PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the regular meetings of the Best-Luther … Continued

Town of North Greenbush First Responders Community Day NORTH GREENBUSH – Supervisor Joe Bott invites you to the Town of … Continued

The Town of Poestenkill is Sponsoring an Electronics Recycling Program POESTENKILL – POESTENKILL TOWN RESIDENT’S ONLY…. Saturday, October 2, 2021, … Continued

Van Rensselaer Awardees Honored at Rensselaer County Regular Meeting RENSSELAER COUNTY – The Rensselaer County Legislature was pleased to present … Continued

Town of Schodack School Tax Collections SCHODACK – My office will collect School Taxes, for Schodack Central Schools and East … Continued

School Tax Payments – Town of Schodack SCHODACK – My office will collect School Taxes, for Schodack Central Schools and … Continued

Town Hall Closes for Labor Day Holiday SCHODACK – Debra L. Curtis, Schodack Town Clerk, wishes to remind residents that … Continued

North Greenbush Report by Councilwoman Mary Frances Sabo NORTH GREENBUSH – I am thrilled to announce that North Greenbush took … Continued

Stormwater Management: How can we reduce flooding? NORTH GREENBUSH – Here is information from the Stormwater Department of North Greenbush … Continued

The Town of Sand Lake is Sponsoring an Electronics Recyclying Program SAND LAKE – Sat & Sun, Aug 14 & … Continued

The Town of Sand Lake is Sponsoring an Electronics Recyclying Program SAND LAKE – Sat & Sun, Aug 14 & … Continued

Attention Poestenkill Residents, Did You Have Storm Damage? POESTENKILL – If you did, please send your name, address, details and … Continued

Celebration Postponed, Not Forgotten DEFREESTVILLE – The Defreestville Fire Department (DFD) decided to postpone its 75th anniversary related events until … Continued

Elections in the Town of Nassau NASSAU – The Town of Nassau will be holding elections in November for the … Continued

Nassau Town Clerk’s Office Closed Friday, July 9th NASSAU – The Nassau Town Clerk’s Office will be closed on Friday, … Continued

Rensselaer County Legislature Celebrates the New Curtis Lumber Building in Schodack SCHODACK – Curtis Lumber opened their brand new store … Continued

Nassau Town Clerk’s Office Closed Friday, July 9th NASSAU – The Nassau Town Clerk’s Office will be closed on Friday, … Continued

Working Families Party Supports Three for County Legislature RENSSELAER COUNTY – The Working Families Party (WFP) has enthusiastically endorsed three … Continued

Stephentown Community Survey STEPHENTOWN – Attention all Stephentown residents! Stephentown is conducting a survey to learn how you feel about … Continued

Poestenkill Democrats Seek Candidates POESTENKILL – The Poestenkill Democratic Committee is currently accepting resumes from residents interested in running for … Continued

Poestenkill Democrats Seek Candidates POESTENKILL – The Poestenkill Democratic Committee is currently accepting resumes from residents interested in running for … Continued

Town of Poestenkill Residents Recycling Day POESTENKILL – Recycling Day at Waste Management, corner of Rt 66 and Rt 351. … Continued

Town of Schodack Spring Clean-Up Days SCHODACK – Schodack residents please note the Town of Schodack is sponsoring Spring Clean-up … Continued

Rensselaer County Legislators Sponsor Earth Day Poster Contest RENSSELAER COUNTY – Vice Chair of the Rensselaer County Legislature Kelly Hoffman … Continued

Calling all Food Truck Vendor NORTH GREENBUSH – The Town of North Greenbush is looking for food truck vendors to … Continued

Town of Sand Lake Seeks Volunteers, Get Involved!   SAND LAKE – The Town of Sand Lake is seeking volunteers … Continued

Town of Sand Lake Seeks Volunteers, Get Involved!   SAND LAKE – The Town of Sand Lake is seeking volunteers … Continued

Thank You We’d like to thank all the residents who came out to vote thereby preventing the possible tax increase … Continued

Town of East Greenbush Department of Public Works Spring Cleanup EAST GREENBUSH – Spring Cleanup will begin Monday, April 12th, … Continued

Poestenkill Ambuluance Q & A Session POESTENKILL – Stan Pettibone, 911 Dispatcher and Chief of the Berlin Fire Department and … Continued

Voting Info on Upcoming Poestenkill Ambulance Taxing District Referendum to Answer Current Questions POESTENKILL – The Ambulance District Referendum will … Continued

Town of Schodack 2021 Tax Collection SCHODACK – NYS mandated second notice reminder letters were mailed on March 5th to … Continued

North Greenbush Completes Climate Smart Resiliency Assessment NORTH GREENBUSH – The Town of North Greenbush is pleased to announce the … Continued

Town of Schodack Tax Collections SCHODACK – All tax payments made between February 2 and March 1 2021 must include … Continued

Town of Schodack Tax Collections SCHODACK – All tax payments made between February 2 and March 1 2021 must include … Continued

Rensselaer County Legislature Welcomes New Business RENSSELAER COUNTY – Robert Loveridge, Chair of Finance of the Rensselaer County Legislature stopped … Continued

Tracey Rex Reports to the People of Schodack SCHODACK – I believe staying in touch with constituents is an important … Continued

Notice From Town Of Nassau Tax Collector NASSAU – Please take notice that the office of the Town of Nassau … Continued

Defreestville Fire Department 2020 Recap and First Update of 2021 DEFREESTVILLE – Last year brought many changes to our world. … Continued

Town Hall Closes for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day SCHODACK – Debra L. Curtis, Schodack Town Clerk, wishes to remind … Continued

Poestenkill Democrats Donate in Honor of Inauguration Day POESTENKILL – The Poestenkill Democratic Committee invites Democrats and friends to join … Continued

Town of Nassau 2021 Tax Collection Information NASSAU – Taxes will be collected during the month of January starting on … Continued

It’s Official, Biden Won! Let’s Dance – Virtually SAND LAKE – Celebrate the inauguration of Joseph Biden as President and … Continued

Town Clerk’s Office Closed for the Holidays NASSAU – Sandra Rings, the Nassau Town Clerk, would like to wish everyone … Continued

Town of Poestenkill Recycling Day POESTENKILL – Recycling Day at Waste Management for Town of Poestenkill Residents – Saturday, December … Continued

Notice – Town Of Nassau Residents NASSAU – New 2021 transfer station permits are now available! Rates have remained the … Continued

Rensselaer County Office of the Minority – November 2020 Highlights RENSSELAER COUNTY – Shop Local – December is ‘Shop Local … Continued

Thank You SAND LAKE – I’d like to thank the residents of Sand Lake for providing me the opportunity to … Continued

Rensselaer County Legislature Majority Announces Budget Public Hearings RENSSELAER COUNTY – The Rensselaer County Legislature has begun the review process … Continued

Poestenkill Town Board Meeting Minutes POESTENKILL – Poestenkill Town Board – Meeting Minutes – Thursday, October 15, 2020 Goewey Farm … Continued

From The Desk of Janice Hannigan Kerwin, North Greenbush Town Clerk NORTH GREENBUSH – Election Day, November 3, 2020 Notice … Continued

Excerpts from Letter Asking Legislature and County Executive to Address Structural Racism RENSSELAER COUNTY – We, the undersigned residents of … Continued

Drug Take Back and Document Destruction Events in the City of Rensselaer RENSSELAER – Rid your home of unwanted, unused … Continued

Poestenkill Town Board Meeting Minutes POESTENKILL – Poestenkill Town Board – Meeting Minutes – Thursday, September 17, 2020 Due to … Continued

Averill Park CSD Tax Rate Information AVERILL PARK – We’ve recently received inquiries about why the tax rate in Poestenkill … Continued

Town of Nassau Democratic Committee Bi-Annual Meeting NASSAU – The Town of Nassau Democratic Committee will be holding their bi-annual … Continued

Town of Nassau Democratic Committee Bi-Annual Meeting NASSAU – The Town of Nassau Democratic Committee will be holding their bi-annual … Continued

Barnes Road Area Neighborhood Association Hearing SAND LAKE – The Town of Sand Lake Planning Board is holding a public … Continued

Town of Sand Lake Closed for Labor Day SAND LAKE – The Town of Sand Lake will be closed Monday … Continued

Village of East Nassau September Election Information EAST NASSAU – Village of East Nassau Elections have been Rescheduled for Tuesday, … Continued

Village of East Nassau September Election Information EAST NASSAU – Village of East Nassau Elections have been Rescheduled for Tuesday, … Continued

Poestenkill Tries to Pass Resolution Paving the Way to Large Tax Increase POESTENKILL – At the July 16 Town Board … Continued

Rensselaer County Legislature Majority Highlights from the July meeting RENSSELAER COUNTY – The July meeting of the Rensselaer County Legislature … Continued

Sand Lake FYI SAND LAKE – I hope everyone is having a happy and safe summer.  At our June 10th … Continued

Schodack Supervisor’s Report for June 2020 SCHODACK – As the capital region enters Phase 4 of reopening and more of … Continued

Town of Schodack Tax Receiver Office SCHODACK – Public access to the town hall is still limited due to Covid-19. … Continued

Town Hall Closes for 4th of July SCHODACK – Debra L. Curtis, Schodack Town Clerk, wishes to remind residents that … Continued

Councilman Jack Rogers Reports on his First Six Months in Office on the Town of North Greenbush Board NORTH GREENBUSH … Continued

TEAM North Greenbush District 1 Update Democratic voters in North Greenbush have likely received information regarding the upcoming election-scheduled for … Continued

June Update from the Rensselaer County Legislature Majority RENSSELAER COUNTY – The members of the Rensselaer County Legislature Majority have … Continued

Averill Park Central School District Budget Vote & Board Of Education Election AVERILL PARK – The Averill Park Central School … Continued

Town Offices Closed For Memorial Day SCHODACK – Debra L. Curtis, Schodack Town Clerk, wishes to remind residents that the … Continued

Defreestville Fire Department May Update DEFREESTVILLE – The Defreestville Fire Department opens our May monthly update with the somber duty … Continued

Candidates for North Greenbush Democratic Committee Announced NORTH GREENBUSH – The current pandemic reminds us of the importance of good … Continued

Candidates for North Greenbush Democratic Committee Announced NORTH GREENBUSH – The current pandemic reminds us of the importance of good … Continued

North Greenbush Report from Councilwoman Mary Frances Sabo NORTH GREENBUSH – I hope that everyone who celebrates enjoyed a safe … Continued

Defreestville Fire Department April report DEFREESTVILLE – Typically, this update begins with a (hopefully) clever comment. Let’s be direct instead: … Continued

Schodack Town Board GOP report SCHODACK – The COVID-19 outbreak has caused widespread changes to how we all go about … Continued

A Note to Our Sportsmen and Women from the Nassau Town Clerk’s Office NASSAU – I am hoping that everyone … Continued

Stephentown Historical Society is creating Welcome To Stephentown package STEPHENTOWN – Welcome to Stephentown! We can help you with that! … Continued

North Greenbush Report from Councilwoman Mary Frances Sabo NORTH GREENBUSH – These are very uncertain and unsettling times. But the … Continued

Sand Lake FYI SAND LAKE – Happy Spring to all Sand Lakers! We have officially announced our 2020 Butler Park … Continued

County Legislature Discusses the Burning of PFAS at Norlite in Cohoes RENSSELAER COUNTY – The Rensselaer County Legislature held their … Continued

The Vision of the Town of North Greenbush NORTH GREENBUSH – The Comprehensive Plan currently in effect contains a Community … Continued

Town of Nassau Democratic Committee News NASSAU – All enrolled Town of Nassau Democrats are cordially invited to attend our … Continued

Town of Schodack 2020 Tax Collection SCHODACK – The 2020 Tax Bills have been mailed. The Tax Office will be … Continued

Town of Schodack 2020 Tax Collection SCHODACK – The 2020 Tax Bills have been mailed. The Tax Office will be … Continued

Town of Schodack 2020 Tax Collection SCHODACK – The 2020 Tax Bills have been mailed. The Tax Office will be … Continued

Town of Schodack 2020 Tax Collection SCHODACK – The 2020 Tax Bills have been mailed. The Tax Office will be … Continued

Run Once East Greenbush December 18th Town Board Meeting by Councilor Bridget Fritz All were unanimously adopted – Councilor Kennedy … Continued

Run Once Notice of Tax Collecting Town of Nassau Take Notice, that I Heather Werner, the undersigned Collector of Taxes … Continued

11/14/2019 – 12/19/2019 North Greenbush Historical Calendars Available The 2020 North Greenbush Historical Calendar is now available. It contains old … Continued

11/14/2019 – 12/19/2019 North Greenbush Historical Calendars Available The 2020 North Greenbush Historical Calendar is now available. It contains old … Continued

11/14/2019 – 12/19/2019 North Greenbush Historical Calendars Available The 2020 North Greenbush Historical Calendar is now available. It contains old … Continued

Run Once North Greenbush Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Celebration On Saturday December 7, 2019 the Town of North Greenbush … Continued

Run Once North Greenbush Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Celebration On Saturday December 7, 2019 the Town of North Greenbush … Continued

Run Once Shop Small! Shop Local! As we kick-off the holiday season, most of us will be doing more retail … Continued

Run Once Shop Small! Shop Local! As we kick-off the holiday season, most of us will be doing more retail … Continued

10/24/2019 – 11/14/2019 East Greenbush Fall Pick up The 2019 Fall Leaf Pick up will begin on Monday, October 28, … Continued

Run Once Town Hall Closes for Veterans Day Debra L. Curtis, Schodack Town Clerk, wishes to remind residents that the … Continued

Run Once Legislators deliver funding for flags at Snyder’s Lake Vice Chair of the Rensselaer County Legislature Kelly Hoffman and … Continued

Run Once North Greenbush Report from Councilwoman Mary Frances Sabo The arrival of fall means that it is time for … Continued

Run Once North Greenbush Halloween Costume Parade On Saturday, October 26th at 6:00 pm the Town of North Greenbush and … Continued

Update on Ambulance in Poestenkill What happens if an ambulance is needed in Poestenkill? Based on the April 1 to … Continued

Update on Ambulance in Poestenkill What happens if an ambulance is needed in Poestenkill? Based on the April 1 to … Continued

Update on Ambulance in Poestenkill What happens if an ambulance is needed in Poestenkill? Based on the April 1 to … Continued

County Legislators Remember September 11th at Melvin Roads American Legion Legislature Remembers September 11, 2001. Members of the Rensselaer County … Continued

East Greenbush Town Council Meeting All were unanimously adopted 155-2019 Approving Meeting Minutes 156-2019 Scheduling Special Meeting for Town Clerk … Continued

Tracey Rex Reports to the People of Schodack I believe staying in touch with constituents is an important part of … Continued

Rensselaer County Legislature Office of the Minority August meeting highlights: Local Law: This month, the Legislators unanimously passed amendments for … Continued

Rensselaer County Legislature Office of the Minority August meeting highlights: Local Law: This month, the Legislators unanimously passed amendments for … Continued

Thank you, Sand Lakers! WOW! What a great night. Our first concert was a huge success. The community’s support was … Continued

Supervisor Desso Announces 2019 North Greenbush Concert Series The Town of North Greenbush in conjunction with the Youth Makes a … Continued

Update from Councilman Andy Bulmer The Town of Sand Lake is hosting a summer concert at Butler Park featuring WHISKEY … Continued

Supervisor Desso Announces 2019 North Greenbush Concert Series The Town of North Greenbush in conjunction with the Youth Makes a … Continued

Sand Lake FYI Happy Summer to all Sand Lakers!   On July 9th, the Town Board sponsored a Community Forum … Continued

East Greenbush Supervisor’s Report – July 1, 2019 Last Friday we said farewell to Chief of Police Chris Lavin who … Continued

Nassau Town Clerk Sandra Rings, the Nassau Town Clerk, would like to wish everyone a safe and awesome summer! The … Continued

Satellite DMV Summer Schedule Rensselaer County Satellite DMVs will operate on a normal schedule this summer with the following exceptions, … Continued