“Duanesburg has always been known for hardball politics, and that goes a long way toward explaining why the town’s new highway superintendent, Democrat Steve Perog, seems to be getting so much trouble from Republican officials for basically being a nice guy. Perog is a former Republican who changed parties and squeaked into the job … [Read more…]
“Steve Perog was driving through the Duanesburg Elementary School parking lot recently, when a giant pot hole nearly swallowed the tire of his Toyota Prius. The town’s first-year highway superintendent was worried another vehicle might hit the depression and possibly injure a child or teacher. So without being asked, he took it upon himself … [Read more…]
“” read the entire article O’Connor-Brosnan, Carrie. Schenectady Daily Gazette 27 April 2009.
“Duanesburg Four Corners has seen better days. Once a hub of activity in the town, the small hamlet at the bustling intersection of Western Turnpike and Duanesburg Road is now characterized by shabby buildings and vacant store fronts. But over the next few years, a collaborative effort between business owners, local leaders and county … [Read more…]
“Members of the Town Board unanimously agreed to repeal a law that prevented grocery stores, markets and other businesses from selling booze. The change means the town’s tipplers will no longer be relegated to hotels, restaurants and beer gardens for their libation. “Prohibition is lifted in Duanesburg,” proclaimed Supervisor Rene Merrihew last week. Not … [Read more…]
“A smelly, orangish stream flows into the Normans Kill near the former Duanesburg landfill. “It’s really hard to miss,” remarked Corey Arndell, a senior from Duanesburg High School, pointing to a photo of the substance leaking from the creek bed’s rock. Arndell is among a group of 20 area high school students from the … [Read more…]
“Ethics Generally • Defining Ethics • Guidance – Primary Sources Article 18 of the General Municipal Law • Pinpointing Potential Conflicts • Disclosure Requirements • Public Official Actions Subject to Legal Code/Laws Common Law Conflicts Results of Interested Contracts Municipal Checklist” read the entire article New York State Department of State 2008 … [Read more…]
“Just as above-average snowfall started to blanket snowmobile trails throughout the Capital Region, a forecast for warm weather and the chance of rain is expected to wash it all away. “Right now, with as cold as it was [Thursday], there’s a real good base sitting out there,” said Erie Mead, president of the Town … [Read more…]
“The Quaker Street Post Office in Duanesburg may be closed and its operations consolidated with nearby post offices, a U.S. Postal Service spokeswoman said Wednesday. “This is the beginning of a process to determine what to do with the facility,” said spokeswoman Maureen Marion. The Postal Service will hold a public meeting at 6:30 … [Read more…]
“The Quaker Street Post Office in the town of Duanesburg may be closed and its operations consolidated with nearby post offices, a U.S. Postal Service spokeswoman said today. “This is the beginning of a process to determine what to do with the facility,” said spokeswoman Maureen Marion. The postal service will hold a public … [Read more…]