“With the Duanesburg Volunteer Ambulance Corps switching to a fully-paid staff, the Schenectady County Legislature is considering donating a plot of land to the organization that officials say will bolster its ability to provide life-saving services. The legislature’s Committee on Public Safety and Firefighting on Wednesday advanced a proposal that would see the county … [Read more…]
“Foreclosed land and a house could become part of the Duanesburg Volunteer Ambulance Corps headquarters. The Schenectady County Legislature is considering transferring the tax-foreclosed property at 8374 Duanesburg Road to the agency, which is adjacent to the ambulance corps’ property at 130 Cole Road. The nearly two acres of property, which includes a house, … [Read more…]
“The Schenectady County Legislature will consider a resolution to transfer a tax foreclosed property to the Duanesburg Volunteer Ambulance Corps (DVAC). DVAC was founded in 1971 and until recently was the only fully-volunteer ambulance agency in Schenectady County. The parcel, which is adjacent to DVAC’s 130 Cole Road property in Delanson and includes a … [Read more…]
“The Duanesburg Town Board on Thursday voted unanimously to exceed the state’s 2% property tax cap for the upcoming fiscal year — marking the fifth time in six years lawmakers have taken such action. The town’s proposed $2.6 million proposed budget for the 2024 fiscal year calls for an 8.3% increase, or $206,141 in … [Read more…]
“Frisbee, Ronald “Ron” R. DELANSON – Ronald “Ron” R. Frisbee, 72, the husband of Jean (Farley) Frisbee, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at St. Peter’s Hospital. Born on December 28, 1950, in Albany, he was the son of the late Stanton and Florence Frisbee. Ron attended Colonie High School and graduated in … [Read more…]
“Following more than a decade without town funding, the Rotterdam Emergency Medical Services squad is on the verge of financial collapse, prompting concerns about disrupting an emergency response system that has faced increased strain in recent years. Dean Romano, director of Rotterdam EMS, or REMS, said without town support, the 50-person squad that responds … [Read more…]
“DUANESBURG – A coin collection was held in Duanesburg for their volunteer ambulance service. The collection was held at the intersection of routes seven and twenty. The front of the ambulance services building was ripped off by the strong winds during the storm on Thursday.” read the entire article Channel 6 News … [Read more…]
“When the wind ripped through Duanesburg Thursday, it stole the wall off of the Duanesburg Volunteer Ambulance Corps garage. “We’re glad that everyone is alive and well,” said Captain Peter Brodie. There is so much damage to the building that they can’t use it right now. Captain Brodie said two trucks were damaged as … [Read more…]
“After nearly a decade leading the town, Supervisor Rene Merrihew is ready to call it quits. The popular Republican incumbent who hasn’t had a challenger since she first ran for supervisor in 2004 acknowledged she won’t be seeking a sixth term this fall. In reaching her decision, Merrihew cited personal reasons and a desire … [Read more…]
“” read the entire article 13 August 2008.