Road Study Approved
by Doug La Rocque
Two of the more important takeaways from the Monday, April 11 meeting of the Hoosick Town Council both involved transportation. First, Supervisor Mark Surdam was notified shortly before the meeting that the Town’s application to the Capital District Transportation Committee (CDTC) for funding to complete an Assessment Management Plan to address the long-term needs of the Town’s roads has been approved. The second also involves CDTC, with Supervisor Surdam announcing he has been appointed to serve on that committee, one of only two Town and Village voting members.
No Need to Say It Twice
Many of the announcements and presentations that took place at this meeting were repeated at the following night’s Village Board meeting. To read about these, please see the Village Board report.
Other News
The meeting saw a brief presentation from Jackie Berry about a feral cat program that includes trapping and adoption. Portions of the Town and the Village have been experiencing a feral cat problem. Information about the program will be put on the Town’s website.
There will be an Armed Forces Day ceremony on May 21 at Liberty Park at noon. The Board approved a request from the North Hoosick Fire Department to use the athletic fields for a fireworks show on July 3.
Highway Superintendent Paul Hoag said there is no word on when a previous Chip’s payment may come in. The Town has received their most current payment. There was also discussion about if the Town should pay all or a portion of a Highway Department employee’s CDL training. No decision was made at this meeting.
Hoosick is looking for summer camp counselors and lifeguards. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age. Please contact the Town Clerk’s office for applications.
The Hoosick Housing Authority is looking for a member. They meet on the third Thursday of the month at 4 pm at Hoosick Meadows. Lisa Saunders was re-appointed to a five-year term on the Board of Assessment Review.