Here's the link to the final draft for the Code of Ethics. Have at it....
http://www.eastgreenbush.org/document-downloads/board-of-ethics
Thursday, August 18, 2016
Wednesday, August 3, 2016
Supervisor's Report and Notice of Special Meeting
We
had to declare a local state of emergency for Hydor Drive due to the
occurrence of a third sinkhole in the last five months. The bottom of
the stormwater pipe is corroded and water is causing erosion of the soil
to the point where small sections of the road are collapsing. We’re
using cones to prevent residents from driving on the affected side of
the road and are negotiating with firms that can repair the stormwater
pipe as soon as possible. We thank the people on Hydor Drive for their
patience. We will solve this problem.
Road paving has been postponed due to scheduling issues with the company that will be paving our roads. Paving is now tentatively scheduled to begin on August 22nd.
Our Music in the Park concert series starts tomorrow night (August 2nd) at 6:00 p.m. in Onderdonk Park. Music will be provided by Band of Gold.
On August 6th, there will be a volunteer community weed pull and clean-up at Hanpton Manor Lake from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. This event is sponsored by the newly-formed Hampton Manor Action Group. See their Facebook page for more information on the group and this event.
The Town Festival will be held on Saturday, August 20th starting at noon and ending with fireworks over the lake at 8:00 p.m. This is a great event put together by our Town Services Coordinator Jessica Lansing.
The Town Board of the Town of East Greenbush will hold a Special Meeting on August 4, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. at Town Hall, 225 Columbia Turnpike, Rensselaer, NY 12144 for the purpose of scheduling a public hearing on a Local Law to waive the residency requirement for the Commissioner of Public Works.
Road paving has been postponed due to scheduling issues with the company that will be paving our roads. Paving is now tentatively scheduled to begin on August 22nd.
Our Music in the Park concert series starts tomorrow night (August 2nd) at 6:00 p.m. in Onderdonk Park. Music will be provided by Band of Gold.
On August 6th, there will be a volunteer community weed pull and clean-up at Hanpton Manor Lake from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. This event is sponsored by the newly-formed Hampton Manor Action Group. See their Facebook page for more information on the group and this event.
The Town Festival will be held on Saturday, August 20th starting at noon and ending with fireworks over the lake at 8:00 p.m. This is a great event put together by our Town Services Coordinator Jessica Lansing.
| Public Notice: Special Meeting |
The Town Board of the Town of East Greenbush will hold a Special Meeting on August 4, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. at Town Hall, 225 Columbia Turnpike, Rensselaer, NY 12144 for the purpose of scheduling a public hearing on a Local Law to waive the residency requirement for the Commissioner of Public Works.
Wednesday, July 6, 2016
Amended East Greenbush Ethics Code
Here's a link to the amended Ethics Code on the East Greenbush Town website, followed by a comment by Supervisor Jack Conway:
http://www.eastgreenbush.org/news/964-notice-of-public-hearing-code-of-ethics-
http://www.eastgreenbush.org/news/964-notice-of-public-hearing-code-of-ethics-
"We're very proud of the amended Code of Ethics. It was redrafted
by the Board of Ethics and completed by the Town Board. Thanks to
Kathleen Luria and the Board of Ethics for their skill and dedication.
The entire Code has been reviewed and major changes
have been made to tighten up the requirements for financial disclosure,
and rewrite the rules on nepotism and political activity on the part of
Town officials. The amended Code also includes a section on the
grounds for removal of a member of the Board of
Ethics. That section is designed to protect members from removal for
political reasons. Overall, the amended Code of Ethics helps fulfill
East Greenbush First's promise to take politics out of our Town
government. Please review and bring your thoughts and
comments to the Public Hearing.
Thanks, Jack"
Tuesday, June 28, 2016
From Supervisor Jack Conway....June 27, 2016
After six months in office, it’s time to take a look at some of what has been achieved by the new Town Board.
We implemented a difficult and long overdue sewer rate increase after intensive analysis and a series of public hearings. We’ve overhauled the planning department with a series of excellent appointments and an emphasis on the use of in-house resources instead of expensive consultants. We created a formal system for tracking and spending Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS) fees so that infrastructure issues can be addressed and our parks revitalized. Efforts to improve the Hampton Manor Park have included a volunteer cleanup, new playground equipment, the return of the gazebo, a new mural and rebuilt chimney for the Lakehouse, and a developing plan for a new walkway. We’re seeking grants to improve the Town Park and are investigating the possibility of restoring swimming to the pond in the Park.
We restored the question and answer format to Town Board meetings and added public comment to pre-Board meetings. We’ve established an Honor a Veteran Program. We’ve held several meetings with residents of Hampton Manor concerning the drinking water in the Manor. Efforts to revitalize Columbia Turnpike include a Rapid Action Plan that will incentivize redevelopment of small businesses, redrafting of the Town’s Building Code and Zoning Ordinance to facilitate a stronger code enforcement program, and working with landowners to improve appearances. The Weathervane is gone. We signed a new contract with our Police Officers and hope to do the same soon with our DPW employees and the Bruen Rescue Squad. We’ve modernized the information technology in Town Hall by replacing our obsolete servers and purchasing new computers.
What’s next? We’re preparing for an independent audit of the Town’s finances for 2015.
Our summer camp opens on July 5th and once again it is fully enrolled. Road paving is scheduled for July 25-27. In August we’ll pass a new Code of Ethics, one that will further remove politics from the business of our Town government. We’re researching accounting software for the Town Comptroller and new designs for our website. There’s much to be done but we’re excited about what has been achieved to date.
We implemented a difficult and long overdue sewer rate increase after intensive analysis and a series of public hearings. We’ve overhauled the planning department with a series of excellent appointments and an emphasis on the use of in-house resources instead of expensive consultants. We created a formal system for tracking and spending Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS) fees so that infrastructure issues can be addressed and our parks revitalized. Efforts to improve the Hampton Manor Park have included a volunteer cleanup, new playground equipment, the return of the gazebo, a new mural and rebuilt chimney for the Lakehouse, and a developing plan for a new walkway. We’re seeking grants to improve the Town Park and are investigating the possibility of restoring swimming to the pond in the Park.
We restored the question and answer format to Town Board meetings and added public comment to pre-Board meetings. We’ve established an Honor a Veteran Program. We’ve held several meetings with residents of Hampton Manor concerning the drinking water in the Manor. Efforts to revitalize Columbia Turnpike include a Rapid Action Plan that will incentivize redevelopment of small businesses, redrafting of the Town’s Building Code and Zoning Ordinance to facilitate a stronger code enforcement program, and working with landowners to improve appearances. The Weathervane is gone. We signed a new contract with our Police Officers and hope to do the same soon with our DPW employees and the Bruen Rescue Squad. We’ve modernized the information technology in Town Hall by replacing our obsolete servers and purchasing new computers.
What’s next? We’re preparing for an independent audit of the Town’s finances for 2015.
Our summer camp opens on July 5th and once again it is fully enrolled. Road paving is scheduled for July 25-27. In August we’ll pass a new Code of Ethics, one that will further remove politics from the business of our Town government. We’re researching accounting software for the Town Comptroller and new designs for our website. There’s much to be done but we’re excited about what has been achieved to date.
Wednesday, June 1, 2016
From Supervisor Jack Conway.....
The demolition of the Weathervane began today. It should take 3 or 4
days to complete the demolition and site clean up. That building stood
for almost 75 years but has been vacant the last 8. This Town Board
was adamant that the building had to be taken
down but we got a great response from the property owners, who agreed
that it was an important first step in revitalizing Columbia Turnpike.
It's going to take a lot of cooperation between the public and private
sector to make things happen and today showed
the promise and possibility of getting that done.
Today was noteworthy for several other reasons. It marks the END
of the decline of Columbia Turnpike. It is the opening salvo in a major
code enforcement push on 9&20. And it lays the groundwork for a
Rapid Action Plan that will provide significant incentives
for redevelopment on that corridor. This Town Board has made code
enforcement and the revitalization of 9&20 very high priorities.
Today is only the beginning.
Monday, May 23, 2016
From the East Greenbush Town Website
Commissioner of Public Works Position Opening
COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS
The Town of East Greenbush, New York is seeking a Commissioner of Public Works. The candidate must have a strong knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering, and the design and construction of water mains, sanitary sewers, storm sewers, highways, buildings and other public works facilities, including water and wastewater treatment plants. The candidate performs work of considerable complexity and difficulty, including supervision of a large department and project management.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree and five (5) years of experience in the construction and maintenance of infrastructure and related public works activities, of which four (4) of the years shall have been in a responsible supervisory capacity, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
A Professional Engineer’s license issued by the State of New York at time of appointment is highly preferred, but an otherwise exceptional candidate without such a license will be considered.
The position is an appointment of the Town Board, with a residency requirement that can be waived at Board discretion.
Please email cover letter, resume, list of references and salary requirements by July 1, 2016 to Lisa O’Brien, Administrative Assistant to the Supervisor, at lobrien@eastgreenbush.org. To learn more about the Town of East Greenbush, visit our website at www.eastgreenbush.org.
COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS
The Town of East Greenbush, New York is seeking a Commissioner of Public Works. The candidate must have a strong knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering, and the design and construction of water mains, sanitary sewers, storm sewers, highways, buildings and other public works facilities, including water and wastewater treatment plants. The candidate performs work of considerable complexity and difficulty, including supervision of a large department and project management.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree and five (5) years of experience in the construction and maintenance of infrastructure and related public works activities, of which four (4) of the years shall have been in a responsible supervisory capacity, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
A Professional Engineer’s license issued by the State of New York at time of appointment is highly preferred, but an otherwise exceptional candidate without such a license will be considered.
The position is an appointment of the Town Board, with a residency requirement that can be waived at Board discretion.
Please email cover letter, resume, list of references and salary requirements by July 1, 2016 to Lisa O’Brien, Administrative Assistant to the Supervisor, at lobrien@eastgreenbush.org. To learn more about the Town of East Greenbush, visit our website at www.eastgreenbush.org.
Tuesday, April 12, 2016
We dodged a bullet
This study was just brought to my attention. Looks like East Greenbush would have had a major problem if that Casino Thingy had been permitted to go forward as desired by the all-knowing insiders. They should be ashamed of themselves for what they tried to dump on their neighbors.
11:13 a.m. | Apr. 12, 2016
As four casinos push to open their doors early next year, a report from the Rockefeller Institute of Public Policy found minimal growth in gambling revenue for states over the last decade and intangible costs associated with increased wagering options.
According to the report, which is funded by former ambassador Harry Blinken, state revenue from gambling grew by 1.8 percent between 2008 and 2015 — largely attributable to new casinos in Maryland and Ohio. Additionally, gambling revenue (including lottery revenue) declined slightly in 2015 for the second consecutive year.
"State officials considering expansion of existing gambling activities or legalization of new activities should weigh the pros and cons carefully," study author Lucy Dadyan wrote.
Here is the study: http://bit.ly/1Q4InFx
Institute report finds low growth in gambling revenue
By Jimmy Vielkind11:13 a.m. | Apr. 12, 2016
As four casinos push to open their doors early next year, a report from the Rockefeller Institute of Public Policy found minimal growth in gambling revenue for states over the last decade and intangible costs associated with increased wagering options.
According to the report, which is funded by former ambassador Harry Blinken, state revenue from gambling grew by 1.8 percent between 2008 and 2015 — largely attributable to new casinos in Maryland and Ohio. Additionally, gambling revenue (including lottery revenue) declined slightly in 2015 for the second consecutive year.
"State officials considering expansion of existing gambling activities or legalization of new activities should weigh the pros and cons carefully," study author Lucy Dadyan wrote.
Here is the study: http://bit.ly/1Q4InFx
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