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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1976
Page
2
East Greenbush officials approved a divided duties plan clarifying tasks for the town comptroller and director of finance. The move follows a long running Democrat Republican feud over payroll, investments, auditing, and book-keeping.
In March a full account audit revealed VA overpayments split into separate bills from Minnesota and New York. The Sand Lake Historical Society thanks print media for assisting acquisitions. Troy Newchannels seeks a second town cable franchise with authority to operate by 1977.
East Greenbush officials approved a third sergeant position and will send eligibles list later. Public works notes praised road conditions with Castleton Avenue work done and plans for Hampton Avenue and Phillips Road. May 19 hearing set for Chinese restaurant on Columbia Turnpike. Memorial Day park openings and picnic scheduling urged. Polling place shift discussed. Market cleanup progress noted on Elliot Road. Parade invites issued for May 16 softball opener. Police car bids authorized. Community Garden Week proclaimed May 9 to 15. Auctions for four old town vehicles approved. Meter reader appointment made. Advertising bag issue being reviewed. Negotiation reps named for police and civil service employees. Civil service order removing Officer Lockman stands unresolved after Carey declined reversal.
The deadline for nomination petitions for Maple Hill School Board is Monday. Petitions may be obtained and filed in the Maple Hill High School Business office from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Two three year terms will be open, current incumbents J. Paul Vasnais and Gregory Illenberg seek reelection.
Rensselaer will develop a housing assistance plan to apply for federal funds under the Community Development Act. City planning consultant Art Brod outlined the groundwork at a workshop after the Common Council meeting for the upcoming public hearing and formal application.
Rensselaer Common Council approved advertising for bids to renovate the city library under plans by Dodge Chamberlin and Luzine Associates. The session also approved a sewer pipe crossing license with Consolidated Rail Corp and proclaimed May 9 to 15 as Community Gardening Week.
Thomas P. Murphy of 1243 Broadway posted 445 bail after a warrant issued by Judge Thomas Delaney tied to five unpaid fines from 1974 for no insurance driving while intoxicated no inspection bald tires and unregistered vehicle. He will reappear in court later.
East Greenbush school district music groups received superior ratings at a Columbia High School festival with more than 1,000 students. Blue Band 3 A and White Band 6 A led the high school entries under H Gerald Cohen and Donald Clair, while Al Deresiewski directed the orchestra which did not compete.
East Greenbush town board raised the Third Avenue Sewer District maximum cost from 900000 to 1100000 on the attorney’s recommendation. F Redmond Griffin estimated user costs may drop 20 to 30 percent with federal and state funds, but many figures remain guesstimates. Construction hinges on EPA and state funds.
The Senior Citizens of Nassau mark their 14th anniversary Friday with a Bicentennial play at Donald P. Sutherland school. The evening begins at 7 30 p.m. and features living pictures illustrating historical events.
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