“We examined the Town’s financial condition, Justice Court operations, and controls over IT for the period January 1, 2010 to March 3, 2011. New York State Comptroller Case 2011M-253 The Board has not adopted a policy and Town officials have not developed procedures to govern the level of unexpended surplus funds1 to be maintained … [Read more…]
Town suing highway chief for going over budget
“Town officials have filed a legal action against Highway Superintendent Steve Perog in an attempt to void roughly $94,000 he spent over his budget for roadwork in 2010. The proceeding filed in Schenectady County Supreme Court claims that Perog entered into a number of contracts with area vendors between August and November, but didn’t … [Read more…]
Statutes of Limitations In Zoning Referral Cases
“Third Department’s View The Third Department has taken a difference view of the issue. For example, in Stankavich v. Town of Duanesburg Planning Bd., 7 the planning board of the upstate Town of Duanesburg granted a special use permit to Southwestern Bell Mobile Systems, doing business as Cellular One, which allowed it to construct … [Read more…]
LAND USE MORATORIA
“A land use moratorium is a local enactment which temporarily suspends a landowner’s right to obtain development approvals while the community considers and potentially adopts changes to its comprehensive plan and/or its land use regulations to address new circumstances not addressed by its current laws. A moratorium on development therefore preserves the status quo … [Read more…]
Kate Middleton, Britain’s princess-to-be
“Kate Middleton leaves Lacock Cyraiax Church for the wedding of Harry Lopes and Laura Parker-Bowles, daughter of Camilla Parker-Bowles, Duchess of Cornwall, May 6, 2006.” read the entire article Albany Times Union 21 November 2010.
Obituary: William M. Scranton
“William M. Scranton, 83, passed away at home on November 10, 2010, after a long courageous battle with cancer. Born in Altamont, NY, he was the son of the late Roy and Gertrude Gaige Scranton. He was educated in the Delanson schools. Bill served in the United States Army during WWII. He married his … [Read more…]
Esperance man charged for illegal debris burning
“The owner of a landscaping company has been charged with illegally burning plastic, foam insulation, sheetrock and other construction debris, the state Department of Environmental Conservation said Wednesday. Robert Vanderveen, 28, of Esperance, was charged with misdemeanor counts of illegal disposal of solid waste and illegal burning of refuse for allegedly burning debris at … [Read more…]
Conflicts of Interest of Municipal Officers and Employees
“As a municipal officer or employee, your job by its very nature places you in a position of public trust. You are responsible for ensuring that public resources are used in the best interests of the public. You also have a duty to use the limited public resources available to you as effectively and … [Read more…]
Fired Duanesburg worker put on leave pending probe
“Members of the Town Board placed a fired Highway Department worker on paid leave this week and hired a private attorney to conduct a probe into a disciplinary matter preceding his termination. The board passed a resolution that “stays all disciplinary action” against highway worker Henry Kingsland, “including but not limited to his termination … [Read more…]
Hackers raid school coffers for $3M
“” read the entire article D’Annibale, John Carl. Albany Times Union 6 January 2010.