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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1976
Page
2
In Grafton New York lake properties face assessed values far above land values sparking complaints. Local official William Miller questions fairness while town conflicts over assessor choices and potential 100 percent revaluation loom with costs around 30000 dollars and state county timing unclear.
A reader from Mechanicville describes delays in Railroad Disability Benefits after her husband’s herniorrhaphy The couple received a $458.60 check for four weeks then no further payments The Times Record notes a miscommunication delayed benefit mailing and staff worked to resolve the issue, urging clarity on ongoing payments and urging readers to share experiences with the system.
Inquiries from readers seek over radiator covers that sit atop radiators not full enclosures. Requests include 17, 30, 32 and 50 inch long radiators all 10 inches wide, plus a blue lens for a Sireno roof signal light and a brandy glass from Ireland.
Horace Z. Kramer proposes that New York tax assessors publish full value 100 percent assessments on next rolls. He argues converting current values by state equalization rates would let owners see full value, compare with neighbors, and track yearly changes, while not altering tax or borrowing power. He says it is an interim reform to ease grievances and spot underassessed properties.
The Rensselaer Police Benevolent Association votes 15 of 17 to accept a one year contract retroactive to July 31. Mayor Mink will seek council approval of the factfinder Dale Beach report which recommends a five step salary schedule and a 6.7 percent total pay increase. Overtime moves to time and a quarter, uniform allowance stays $225, and negotiations resume in about two months.
Six people were hospitalized after a Tuesday crash at Routes 9 and 20 in Schodack. Margot Trizna, 73, remained in serious condition with facial injuries. six month old Amy Musiker and mother Annette Musiker were treated with various injuries. Ira Musiker received a red light violation ticket and was released along with his brother and Trizna.
RENSSELAER A Christmas program will highlight the December meeting of the Rensselaer Mothers Club tonight at 8 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Louis Van Dyk 220 Lindbergh Ave. Mrs. Van Dyk and Mrs. Donald Cole will be in charge of the program. The club will continue its custom of providing individual fruit cakes for the Christmas dinner of residents at Van Rensselaer Manor. New officers elected in November are Mrs. Sewall Smith president Mrs. J Kenneth Fraser first vice president Mrs. Stuart Patterson second vice president Mrs Lawrence Friend treasurer and Mrs Van Dyk secretary. Committees include Mrs Van Dyk and Mrs Patterson program Mrs Frank Ashe and Mrs Henry Peters annual dinner Mrs Ralph Parry sunshine Mrs Edmund Henk and Mrs Cole membership and Mrs Fraser publicity.
A Christmas Ball to benefit Nassau Free Library will be held December 11 at 9 p.m. at St. Mary's Church. Bicentennial and Christmas themes will feature a tree with old fashioned ornaments and music by Spirit of '76 Fife and Drum Corps, with dancing to Harry Vincent and his orchestra. Tickets available from the library or committee members Bonnie Waters, Debbie Romer, Lucy Gaskell, Mary Davis, Mabel Pruden, Joyce Reischuck, Alice Balfe, and Mary Morris.
Bruce Halse of Latham was rescued early Monday by bloodhounds and Taborton Fire Company personnel after spending over 18 hours outside in sleet and snow near the Berlin Mountains Fish and Game Club. He was treated at a Troy hospital for a cut and bruises. He planned to meet hunters at the lodge at noon Sunday but slept outside, and was found about a mile from the lodge in a swamp.
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