Local Government

Local Government 04.27.23

Sand Lakers – Love Your Town! 

The Town of Sand Lake is seeking volunteers to actively participate on a number of Town committees including the Planning Oversight Committee (POC); Environmental, Open Spaces & Recreation; Parks & Beach; and Community, Marketing & Engagement (CME). The Planning Oversight Committee works with the Town Board to assist in the implementation of the Town’s Comprehensive Plan. The other committees work in conjunction with the Town Board and the POC to propose, implement, and maintain committee initiatives.  For more information, please email Stuart Nippes, Town Board Councilman, at stuart.nippes@nullgmail.com. 

From the Desk of Janice Hannigan Kerwin, North Greenbush Town Clerk

The Town of North Greenbush would like to announce the Wreath Placing Ceremonies on this Memorial Day morning, May 29, 2023. We would like to honor the heroes who have served our country by continuing the tradition of laying wreaths at the various memorial sites in town. 

The Wreath Placing Ceremonies will begin at 9:45 a.m. at the Bloomingrove Cemetery on Route 4 in Defreestville. To follow at the Bloomingrove Monument at the intersection of Winter Street Extension and Bloomingrove Drive, the Donald “Bucky” Egan Monument at the entrance to Twin Town Little League on Williams Road, at St. Jude’s on Brookside Avenue, at the American Legion on Main Avenue, and at the Evergreen Cemetery on Main Avenue. 

Our final ceremony will be immediately following the North Greenbush Memorial Day Parade at Town Hall on Main Avenue. We would be most honored if you could join us in showing respect for those who so bravely served our country.

If you should have any questions pertaining to the Wreath Ceremony, please do not hesitate to call the Town Clerk’s office at #518-282-4306 and I would be happy to assist in any way that I can.

From the Desk of the North Greenbush Town Clerk, Janice Hannigan Kerwin

New York State Fishing Licenses are available to purchase at the Town Clerk’s office, Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Please feel free to stop by town hall, 2 Douglas Street, Wynantskill, New York, to pick up the 2023 New York State Freshwater Fishing Regulations Guide. The guides are free and full of new updated information. 

DEC is offering free fishing days (no license required) on June 24-25, 2023, September 23, 2023, November 11, 2023, and February 17-18, 2024. Since no license is required, it’s the perfect time to take a friend or relative fishing.

Please do not hesitate to call the Town Clerk’s office if you have any questions, I may be reached at #518-283-4306. Stop by and get your license and get out and enjoy this wonderful spring weather. Hope to see you all soon in town hall.

Town of Brunswick- Summer Job Opportunties

We are now accepting application for our summer program. Camp counselors, maintenance workers, gate guards and Lifeguards. 

Applicants must be 15 years old by June 26, 2023 to work at the beach. 16 years old to be a camp counselor.

Lifeguards must be certified prior to beach opening. 

You can find the application on our website Townofbrunswick.org, under forms and documents. Any question, please call 518-279-3461 X 104.

Helpful Information from Ellen Pangburn, Town Clerk, and Michelle Eckler, Deputy Clerk

Town of East Greenbush curb side Spring Cleanup has begun, and will continue for the next 3 Mondays, through May 8th.  

New DMV is open at Rensselaer County Office Building, 99 Troy Rd. (Rt. 4), Monday-Friday 8:30-4:00.

Any questions, please call 518.749.0120.

NOTE:  EG Satellite Office is permanently closed.

NYSDEC Agent – Fishing licenses and new Fishing Regulations Guide available in our office.

Town Park Pond is now stocked with rainbow trout.

COURT questions?  Please call Justice Court Office at 518.477.5412.

Dog licenses and annual dog park tags are available at our office any time.  Any dog 4 months or older shall be licensed.  Dog must be licensed in order to purchase a dog park tag.  Dog Park is for residents only.

Getting married?  You may obtain your marriage license by appointment only.  Please email for Information Sheet, or call for further information.

Any other questions you may have, please contact our office as we’re here to help! 

Town Clerk’s Office: Office hours:  8:30-4:30, 518.477.7145. epangburn@nulleastgreenbush.org and/or meckler@nulleastgreenbush.org. Visit our website at: https://www.eastgreenbush.org/departments/town-clerk. 

Employment Applications Available Town Of Schodack Summer Recreation Program 2023

Applications for employment with the Town of Schodack Day Camp are now available for download at www.schodack.org under Youth Recreation. 

All applicants must be 16 years of age by the start of camp on July 10, 2023, and have a current working card, if applicable. Applicants must be available to work the duration of the camp which runs from July 10, 2023 through August 4, 2023. 

Completed applications must be returned to the Schodack Town Clerk’s Office no later than April 28, 2023. Please direct further questions to the Recreation Director Sheila Golden at youthdirector@nullschodack.org.

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