Thursday May 2, 2024 
Rensselaer County Minority Office – June 2023 Monthly Report
Department of Employment and Training – Due to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) program’s success, the Legislature unanimously approved an amended agreement with the department to increase the number of enrollees, that will provide employment and training services. This program and agreement is 100% supported through federal monies. It aims to reconnect eligible youth to the workforce by offering job training via apprenticeships and certificate programs, teaching standards in job searching, entry level professionalism, and financial literacy. The recruits would also receive stipends to incentivize attendance and completion of program.
The legislature also authorized the purchase of 300 Metric online learning licenses through New York Wired for Education for businesses to assist employers in the retention and upskilling of their current workforce.
23nd Annual Coats for Kids Campaign– Once again, the legislature unanimously voted to enter into a partnership with The Country Club of Troy to host their annual fundraiser and raise money to buy winter coats for underprivileged children. The County hopes for 140 golfers and are expecting to raise enough money to purchase 850-900 coats. The Golf tournament date for 2023 is September 12.
USDA Summer Food Program – The legislature unanimously voted to renew the annual county’s summer food program. The mission of the Summer Food Program is to ensure that all children under the age of 18 receive healthy meals during summer vacation.
NEXT MEETING – Tuesday, July 11, 2023 in the Rensselaer County Chambers located at 99 Troy Road, East Greenbush.
PUBLIC FORUM – Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
Residents are welcome to contact our office at 518 270-2890. www.rensselaercounty.org & follow us on Facebook: “Rensselaer County Legislature – Democratic Team”
East Greenbush Town Hall Helpful Information
NYS DEC FREE FISHING DAYS JUNE 24th & JUNE 25th (Sat. & Sun.)
No license required! Grab that hook, line and sinker for a chance to “REEL” in some fun with family and friends! If after a weekend of free fishing, you’d like to purchase a Fishing License, we are a NYSDEC Agent. Fishing licenses are available and can be purchased in our office. For further info: https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/fishing.html.
Please contact our office as we’re here to help!
We are located at 225 Columbia Tpke., (Rtes. 9 & 20)
Ellen Pangburn, Town Clerk and Michelle Eckler, Deputy Clerk . Office hours: 8:30-4:30 | 518.477.7145 | www.eastgreenbush.org.
Primary Day
Helpful PRIMARY DAY voting information from Ellen Pangburn, East Greenbush Town Clerk.
PRIMARY ELECTION – TUESDAY, JUNE 27TH, 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM at following polling locations:
Districts 1 & 8 – VFW
Districts 2 & 10 – EG Community Library
Districts 3 & 6 – Town Hall
Districts 4, 5, 9, & 12 – Melvin Roads American Legion
Districts 7 & 11 – Community Gospel Church
From The Desk of Janice Hannigan Kerwin, North Greenbush Town Clerk
PRIMARY DAY POLLING LOCATIONS for the Town of North Greenbush residents.
Primary Day is June 27, 2023.
All locations open @ 6:00 a.m. and close @ 9:00 p.m.
Districts 1,3,4 and 7, vote @ Town Hall, 2 Douglas Street.
Districts 2 & 6, vote @ Defreestville Fire House, 350 North Greenbush Road.
Districts 5 & 8, vote St. Michael’s Church, 175 Williams Road.