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Registrations still being accepted for 2009 Rhythm and Rhymes Toddler Program PDF Print E-mail

The Town of East Greenbush Department for Community Services has completed the 2009 Rhythm and Rhymes Toddler Program. 

This program is designed to stimulate the minds of children who are walking to age 5 having not completed kindergarten.  The children learned to  interact with one another in a social situation.  Parent participation is required.  The Rhythm and Rhymes toddler program ran Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for 4 weeks, starting 7/13 and go to 8/7.  This program was held in Hampton Manor Park from 10 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The cost was $25/week per child (2nd child $15/week).   Each week had a theme with related stories, songs, crafts, snacks, motor and sensory activities and a special activity on Fridays.  The themes were as follows: summer fun, all about animals, the 5 senses & nursery rhyme time. 

For more information about the Rhythm and Rhymes, please contact the Youth Department at 477-4194 or via email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Thank you,
Lauren McCabe, Director
The East Greenbush Department for Community Services 
Last Updated on Wednesday, 12 August 2009 22:45
 
Do You Know an Outstanding East Greenbush Young Citizen? PDF Print E-mail

Nominate them for the The Town of East Greenbush "Spotlight on Youth Award.”

The Town of East Greenbush Youth Commission, Police Benevolent Association, and the Department for Youth Services and Recreation are looking for nominations for this year's "Spotlight on Youth Award."  Each year, we reach out to the community to help us identify our 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 Youth Services and Recreation at 477-4194 for a nomination form.  All entrants will be honored at a ceremony on Friday, May 29, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. in the East Greenbush Community Room in the Town Hall, located at 225 Columbia Turnpike.  Light refreshments will be served following the ceremony.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact The East Greenbush Youth Department at 477-4194
Thank you,
Lauren McCabe, Director
The East Greenbush Department for Youth Services and Recreation

Last Updated on Thursday, 18 June 2009 07:01
 
Planning Department News PDF Print E-mail

The Planning Department is pleased to announce that you may now  review the Following Documents

The Planning Department is pleased to announce that you may now review The Town of East Greenbush's complete Draft MS4 Annual Report for 2009,  its Final  Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS) and its Stormwater Management Program information in the the Documents/Download section of the website under the Planning Department.  For more Information about any of these documents you may contact:

James Moore, AIA, Director of Planning
Town Hall, 225 Columbia Turnpike
Rensselaer , NY 12144
tel. (518) 694-4011
fax (518) 477-2386

Draft MS4 Annual Report and Stormwater Management Program information for 2009 Now Available

The Planning Department has made available for review the Town’s Draft MS4 Annual Report for 2009 in the the Documents/Download section under the Planning Department.  Once finalized later this month, it will be replaced by the Final Report.  There are also a number of documents summarizing the Town's Stormwater Management Program available there as well, which can be accessed by clicking the following link: Documents/Download section under the Planning Department.

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Town of east Greenbush Final Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS) 

The project involves the preparation of a Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS) to evaluate the cumulative impacts of potential future development in the Town in order to plan for and mitigate impacts due to growth. A GEIS is an environmental assessment/planning tool available under the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA). A GEIS allows for the evaluation of broad land areas or developments affecting quality of life and/or the environment and is commonly used for the adoption of land use plans. 

Read more below and you can find the complete report in the Documents/Download section under the Planning Department.

Last Updated on Monday, 20 July 2009 14:54
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SPRING LEAF PICK UP Has concluded as scheduled PDF Print E-mail

 EAST GREENBUSH LEAF PICK UP Has concluded as scheduled

The Department of Public Works began spring leaf pick-up the week of April 27, 2009. Leaves were picked up every day during that week followed by the next two consecutive Mondays, on May 4th and 11th  and the last scheduled pickup occured on May 18.
Leaves must be placed in biodegradable paper bags (not plastic bags.) In addition to leaves, the Town will also accept MANAGEABLE SIZE bundles of tied brush not to exceed four-foot lengths.
The costs of bags are 3 for $1.00 and are available at the following locations:
Last Updated on Tuesday, 19 May 2009 06:37
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2008 Annual Water Quality Reports PDF Print E-mail

We are very pleased to provide you with the 2008 Annual Water Quality Reports.

These reports are an overview of last year's water quality for our two water districts. .Included are details about where your water comes from, what it contains, and how it compares to New York State standards.   Our constant goal is and always has been, to provide to you a safe and dependable supply of drinking water.  We want you to understand the efforts we make to continually improve the water treatment process and to protect our water resources.  We want our valued customers to be informed about their water service.

The  complete reports are available by clicking here Water Department which will bring you to the Water Dept section of the documents download section of the website.

If you have any questions concerning these reports or concerning your drinking water please contact: Mr. Kenneth M. Harting, Water Foreman, Town of East Greenbush, General Water District , 69 Gilligan Road,  East Greenbush, NY 12061; Telephone  (518) 477-6103.

Last Updated on Monday, 16 March 2009 06:09
 
The Easter Bunny is Coming to Town Park, April 4th, PDF Print E-mail

2009 Easter Egg Hunt,  Saturday, April 4th

The Town of East Greenbush Department for Community Services, in conjunction with the East Greenbush Youth Commission, presents the 2009 Easter Egg Hunt with support from Columbia High School.  This year's event will be held Saturday, April 4th at the East Greenbush Town Park, located on Elliot Road.  Starting at 10:30 a.m., East Greenbush residents may enjoy disk jockey music, provided by Brian Michaels, the whimsical antics of Brisky the clown, and may visit with the Easter Bunny.  The hunt begins at 11:00 a.m. and parking is limited, so participants should arrive at the Town Park no later than 10:50 a.m. as this hunt takes approximately twenty minutes to complete. 

This year, participants will be split into three hunt groups:  2-4 year-olds, 5-7 year-olds, and 8-10 year olds.  Each participant should be able to collect approximately 10 eggs each.  Eggs are stuffed with candy and small toys.  At least one egg from each hunt group will have a grand prize coupon.  Following the hunt, residents may enjoy light refreshments in our park pavilion.  Participants need to bring their own bags or baskets for egg collection. 

 For more information about this event, feel free to contact the Department for Youth Services and Recreation at 477-4194. 

Last Updated on Tuesday, 21 April 2009 02:42
 
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East Greenbush Marina SEQR Final Environmental Findings Statement

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