From the desk of:

        Keith A. Langley, Supervisor

                               Town of East Greenbush



I am happy to announce the beginning of the Town’s Sewer Rehabilitation Project.  The first project will consist of an effort to mitigate what is commonly known as I & I, or Inflow and Infiltration.

The Inflow aspect of I & I was chosen to kick the project off. A sample of homes has been identified as having a sump pump outlet connected to the Sanitary Sewer system. The sump pump outlets will be diverted from the sanitary sewer system to the stormwater drainage system. Current sump pump connections to the sanitary sewer system cause an unnecessary burden on the Town’s wastewater treatment plant, thus this project will prove to be an effective mitigation measure.

A special thanks goes to the residents of Massachusetts Avenue for their cooperation in the project. Their participation demonstrates a commitment to their community and an important change for East Greenbush.

Other good news is the May grand opening of the new Subway Shop at the intersection of Route 4 and 9& 20.  The revitalization of 9 & 20 a high priority for our Town and we appreciate Subway’s contribution. Subway has established a very attractive presence on that site, increasing the size of their store as well as the size of their commitment to our Town. Stop by and see them, the food is great!

Finally, it is with great pride that I invite you to join me in congratulating Vincent Memole upon his promotion to Lieutenant Colonel in the US Army Reserve.  Lt Col Memole is a native son of East Greenbush, an employee of the Town Highway Department for 19+ years and has served the Clinton Heights Fire Department for 22 years. East Greenbush is fortunate to be the home of this distinguished patriot. I thank him for his service.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, in accordance with Article 2, Section 202 of the New York State Eminent Domain Procedure Law, notice is hereby given of a public hearing for the PIN 1757.99, US Route 4 & Mannix Road Intersection Improvement Project, Town of East Greenbush (Town), Rensselaer County on May 15, 2012 at 7:00 pm at the Town of East Greenbush Town Hall, 225 Columbia Turnpike, Rensselaer, NY 12144

The purpose of this hearing is to outline the project purpose, its proposed location, and to provide other pertinent information, including maps and property descriptions of the properties to be acquired and adjacent parcels. The project is located within the Town of East Greenbush.  The project is considering two alternatives to reconstruct the US Route 4 & Mannix Road intersection.  The two alternatives being considered are the installation of a traffic signal and the construction of a two-lane roundabout.  Further details will be available at displays areas manned by staff familiar with the project.  Graphic displays will be available for viewing, one-half hour before the hearing.  Any questions should be referred to staff members attending the displays. 

A Draft Design Report has been completed for this action which assesses the effect of the project on: noise, air quality, water quality, property impacts, cultural and historic resources, hazardous waste, ecosystems, threatened species, visual resources, and environmentally sensitive lands.  Beginning on May 7, 2012, copies of the Draft Design Report are available for public examination and copying during business hours at the following locations:

Town of East Greenbush Planning Department; 225 Columbia Turnpike, Rensselaer, NY 12144
East Greenbush Community Library, 10 Community Way, East Greenbush, NY 12061

Persons may appear in person or by agent and will be given the opportunity to present oral or written statements and to submit other documents concerning the PIN 1757.99, US Route 4 & Mannix Road Intersection Improvement Project, Town of East Greenbush, Rensselaer County. 

Any property owners who may subsequently wish to challenge the condemnation of their property by judicial review may do so only on the basis of issues, facts, and objections raised at the hearing.

Questions regarding the hearing may be addressed to: 

            Stephan Godlewski, PE                                               
            Project Manager                                                
            Creighton Manning Engineering, LLP                                               
            2 Winners Circle                                               
            Albany, NY  12205

Please advise Mr. Godlewski (518-446-0396) if a sign language interpreter, assistive listening system or any other accommodation will be required to facilitate your participation in this public hearing.

Do You Know an Outstanding East Greenbush Young Citizen? Nominate Them For The Town of East Greenbush “Spotlight on Youth Award”

The Town of East Greenbush Department for Community and Recreational Services are looking for nominations for this year's "Spotlight on Youth Award." Each year, we reach out to the community to help us identify some outstanding young citizens who, through a single act of kindness or multiple accomplishments, have contributed to the quality of life in East Greenbush. Nominees must be 11-18 years of age and live in the Town of East Greenbush. Individuals cannot be nominated by their parent or guardian.

If you know someone who meets the above criteria, please contact the Department for Community and Recreational Services for a nomination form by emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or by printing off the form below. All entrants will be honored at a ceremony on Wednesday, June 20th , 2012 at 5:00 p.m. in the East Greenbush Town Hall, located at 225 Columbia Turnpike. Light refreshments will be served.

Spotlight on Youth Award Nomination Form

If you have any questions please feel free to contact The Department at 477-4194

The Citizens Fiscal Advisory Committee has scheduled a meeting for Monday, May 14, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Community Room at Town Hall and is open to the public.

The City of Rensselaer and the Town of East Greenbush will join together on Saturday, May 19^th, 11a.m. to 1p.m. at the East Greenbush Town Hall, 225 Columbia Turnpike to host a document shredding day.

The East Greenbush and Rensselaer Police Departments encourage all residents to help prevent identity theft by bringing unwanted papers containing personal information to be shred. It is open to Town of East Greenbush and City of Rensselaer residents and is free of charge. No businesses.

• Only documents containing personal identifying information will be accepted (i.e. bills, bank statements, old checks).
• Please do not bring books, magazines or newspapers and other recyclables.
• Staples and paper clips do not need to be removed.
• Please remove all metal from hanging file folder and spiral bound notebooks.
• Please limit the amount of items to be destroyed to 2-3 file boxes.
• You will need to dispose of any boxes, cartons, etc. used to transport your items to be shredded. These items will not be shredded or disposed of by the Town.

For more info, contact:

Angelina Cadena – Town of East Greenbush
(518) 477-5842

Richard Berhaupt – City of Rensselaer
(518) 462-2251