“An emergency order signed late Monday by Schenectady County Manager Rory Fluman prohibits municipalities and Schenectady County entities from entering into contracts to transport people seeking housing to the county without its permission. The emergency was issued after Schenectady County legislators met in a special public meeting Monday to discuss what the legislature’s chairman … [Read more…]
“” read the entire article Arnold, Chad. Schenectady Daily Gazette 19 July 2023.
“The Schenectady County Legislature is seeking input on a proposal to reopen the former Duanesburg YMCA for the first time in more than three years. A public hearing, scheduled for Wednesday, will address plans for a public-private partnership through which the county will purchase the property for $1.8 million and then sell it for … [Read more…]
“The Schenectady County Legislature rescheduled its regular monthly meeting for tonight due to a late winter storm that dumped more than a foot of snow in some spots. When lawmakers finally do meet this evening, they will have a busy agenda, including votes on approving an additional school resource officer for the Duanesburg Central … [Read more…]
“SCHENECTADY — Some members of local volunteer fire and ambulance companies residing in Schenectady County may soon qualify for an enhanced property tax exemption. The Schenectady County Legislature on Tuesday introduced legislation that would grant volunteer fire department and ambulance service workers with at least two years of service a 10% break on their … [Read more…]
“The Schenectady County Legislature voted on Tuesday to appoint Holly Vellano to fill the vacancy created when Legislator Brian McGarry passed away last month. Vellano was sworn-in after the vote and will represent the towns of Rotterdam, Princetown, and Duanesburg for the remainder of the term, which expires on Dec. 31, 2023.” read … [Read more…]
“McGarry represented the village of Delanson and towns of Duanesburg, Princetown and Rotterdam, where he lived, as a District 4 legislator since …” read the entire article Arnold, Chad. Schenectady Daily Gazette 12 September 2022.
“A proposal to reopen the now-shuttered Duanesburg YMCA is on hold while the Duanesburg Central School District continues to work out details to acquire the property without burdening tax payers. Superintendent James Niedermeier, during a school board meeting last week, said district officials are currently in conversations with Schenectady County and various community entities … [Read more…]
” A longtime public school teacher and Schenectady County legislator has died. Minority Leader Brian McGarry’s death was confirmed by county Legislature Chairman Anthony Jasenski on Saturday.” read the entire article DeMola, Pete. Albany Times Union 21 August 2022.
“Schenectady County took the first step in purchasing the shuttered Duanesburg YMCA with plans to donate the property to the Duanesburg Central School District, which hopes to once again turn the facility into a community hub. County lawmakers on Tuesday approved a resolution to authorizing the purchase of the 26,276-square-foot facility that sits on … [Read more…]