Town of East Greenbush

The Town Board discussed and approved various infrastructure and operational matters, including the procurement of professional consulting services for the ambulance district, the replacement of odor control carbon, and the rebuilding of grit and primary pumps for the wastewater treatment plant. Resolutions were passed to solicit bids for water line, sewer line, and pavilion deck improvements. Personnel actions included appointing a heavy equipment operator and a police dispatcher, as well as updating a job title within the police department. The board also approved appointments to the Conservation Advisory Council, authorized an updated fee schedule for ambulance services, approved cured-in-place pipe lining for sanitary sewer mains, accepted the 2025 Board of Ethics report, retained an independent auditor for the 2025 financial statements, approved the purchase of ultrasonic water meters, increased the budget for a police station feasibility study, authorized 2025 budget transfers, and approved the purchase of new server hardware.

The board meeting included the adoption of several resolutions. Key actions involved honoring a local citizen, Mandy McCord, on her 60th birthday and designating a special day in her honor. The board also authorized a change order for the Cross Street Pump Station upgrade project, specifically regarding the installation of gate valves. Additionally, approval was granted for the purchase of nineteen replacement computers and monitors for the police department and town offices.

The Town Board meeting focused on various municipal business items, including the scheduling of the 2026 organizational meeting and the approval of the 2026 animal shelter agreement. The board established 2026 fee schedules for the Community and Recreation Department and Summer Camp programs, and maintained existing permit fee schedules for water, sewer, and highway services. Several personnel actions were taken, including the appointment of part-time police dispatchers and a police department intern, and the acceptance of resignations. The board also reviewed and approved major site plans for the Clinton Heights Fire Department, CM Designs, and Town Center Phase 2, and accepted the dedication of infrastructure for the Carver Court subdivision. Additionally, the board authorized engineering task orders for pavilion modifications, water main replacements, and sewer line extensions, approved a telephone system upgrade, authorized a purchasing agreement for police body-worn cameras, and contracted with a new vendor for DPW drug testing services. Finally, the board granted authority to the New York State Department of Transportation for utility adjustments related to a highway project.

The Town Board meeting included the approval of several administrative and infrastructure-related resolutions. Key actions included scheduling the 2026 Organizational Meeting, entering into an animal shelter agreement for 2026 with Bob Guyer, and establishing 2026 fee schedules for the Community and Recreation Department and Summer Camp programs. Appointments were made for part-time police dispatchers and a part-time police department intern. The Board authorized a public auction of surplus police department equipment, accepted the resignations of a police dispatcher and a police officer, and approved major site plans for the Clinton Heights Fire Department, CM Designs project, and Phase 2 of the Town Center. Additionally, the Board authorized task orders for various engineering projects including Upper Pavilion building modifications, the Elliot Road water main replacement, and a sewer line extension on Railroad Avenue. Attendance was authorized for various staff at the New York Association of Towns Annual Meeting. Finally, the Board approved an upgrade to the town telephone system, the purchase of new body-worn cameras for the police department, a new contract for department of public works drug testing services, and authorized the State of New York to adjust utility infrastructure on US 9.

The Town Board approved the enactment of local laws to increase income-eligibility levels for senior-citizen and disabled-homeowner property tax exemptions. Additionally, the Board scheduled public hearings for the Meppen Senior Housing Major Site Plan and the 401 Columbia Turnpike Major Site Plan, which involves a mixed-use development project.