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Rensselaer County Legislature

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Large Crowds Disappointed By County Inaction

by Tyler Sawyer

Like the previous monthly meeting, when the legislature replaced their leadership by selecting a new chairman, the October regular meeting was far from a normal meeting. For the second time in less than a week, the chambers of the Rensselaer County Legislature were packed with concerned residents predominantly from the towns of Stephentown, Nassau, Sand Lake and Schodack.  They all were there for one reason: to plead with the legislature to adopt legislation that would help in protecting their drinking water from possible damage from the proposed Kinder-Morgan gas pipeline that will be located in their towns if approved. [Read more…] about Rensselaer County Legislature

The Hoosick Hootenanny Raises Needed Funds For The Center

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by Deb Alter

The Hoosick Hootenanny was successful in raising much needed funds for The Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, Hoosick Falls. The event was sponsored by the The Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports the Center in numerous ways. Funds raised at The Hootenanny will help the Center with necessary upgrades and the purchase of new beds and equipment, among other things.  [Read more…] about The Hoosick Hootenanny Raises Needed Funds For The Center

Grafton Town Board Action

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$150,000 NYS Grant Money For New Grafton Ambulance

By Doug La Rocque

Grafton Town Supervisor Frank Higgins told the Monday night meeting of the Town Board that the New York State Dormitory Authority has authorized a grant to the Grafton Rescue Squad to purchase a new ambulance to replace the current vehicle.  The Squad’s current unit is pretty old, and has had many problems, particularly electrical,  which have taken it out of service for repairs.  [Read more…] about Grafton Town Board Action

Hoosick Town Board Action

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Board Adopts Preliminary 2016 Budget, Shows Tax Increase Of Just Under 6%

Budget-Related Public Hearings Set For October 22 And November 5

by Deb Alter

At its meeting on Thursday, October 15, the Hoosick Town Board passed a motion to adopt the 2016 Preliminary Budget, which will exceed the property tax cap instituted by New York State. It was not feasible to stay under the tax cap for the upcoming year because the Town will begin paying off a bond incurred for the work on the pool, will be purchasing two trucks (one new, one used) for the Highway Department, and will begin setting aside funds this year for the cost of a property revaluation.  [Read more…] about Hoosick Town Board Action

Stephentown Town Board Action

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Town Budget Currently At 3.89% Tax Increase – Not Final Yet

by David Flint

The Stephentown Town Board has been discussing the 2016 Budget for the past several weeks. There was a public workshop on October 12 and the Board’s regular workshop meeting the following week. Town Supervisor Larry Eckhardt said at the Board meeting on October 19 that the tax levy increase in the tentative budget now stands at 3.89%. [Read more…] about Stephentown Town Board Action

New Lebanon Town Board Action

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The Board Learns That New Tennis Courts Are Expensive

by Thaddeus Flint

New Lebanon’s “beaten to death” tennis courts will get beaten a little more to death before they are brought back to life, it was more or less decided at last Tuesday’s monthly Board meeting.

Obviously if this is the highlight of a Town meeting, things in Town aren’t all that bad. However for those hoping to perfect their fluffy yellow ball chasing on a brand new court before the year ends, it’s not going to happen. [Read more…] about New Lebanon Town Board Action

Village Of Hoosick Falls Board Action

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Engineer’s Report: Village Highway Garage Needs Work; 

American House Demolition Process Moving Forward

by Deb Alter

An engineering report on the Highway Garage recently received from an independent engineer indicated that it needs significant work. Two proposals were offered, one that involves repairing the old garage (at a cost of about $900,000), and another in which the building would be torn down and a new one built ($1,000,000). Mayor David Borge said that they would be looking for grant money to do this project when the time comes. “The discussion about which option makes the most sense and how the Village should proceed will be on next month’s agenda,” the mayor said. [Read more…] about Village Of Hoosick Falls Board Action