The regular sessions of the Rensselaer County Legislature are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in:
Legislative Chambers, Second Floor
99 Troy Road
East Greenbush, NY 12061
For additional information, please contact the Majority Office at 518-270-2880
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November 2020
November 2020 Honor A Deceased Veteran
Honor A Deceased Veteran Ceremony will be held in the Legislative Chambers of the Rensselaer County Legislature. For questions or application information, please contact the Legislature at 518-270-2880.
Find out more »December 2020
December 2020 Honor A Deceased Veteran- Canceled
Honor A Deceased Veteran Ceremony will be held in the Legislative Chambers of the Rensselaer County Legislature. For questions or application information, please contact the Legislature at 518-270-2880.
Find out more »January 2021
January 2021 Honor A Deceased Veteran- Canceled
Honor A Deceased Veteran Ceremony will be held in the Legislative Chambers of the Rensselaer County Legislature. For questions or application information, please contact the Legislature at 518-270-2880.
Find out more »February 2021
February 2021 Honor A Deceased Veteran- Canceled
Honor A Deceased Veteran Ceremony will be held in the Legislative Chambers of the Rensselaer County Legislature. For questions or application information, please contact the Legislature at 518-270-2880.
Find out more »March 2021
March 2021 Honor A Deceased Veteran
Due to COVID this event may need to be rescheduled. Honor A Deceased Veteran Ceremony will be held in the Legislative Chambers of the Rensselaer County Legislature. For questions or application information, please contact the Legislature at 518-270-2880.
Find out more »April 2021
April 2021 Honor A Deceased Veteran
Due to COVID this event may need to be rescheduled. Honor A Deceased Veteran Ceremony will be held in the Legislative Chambers of the Rensselaer County Legislature. For questions or application information, please contact the Legislature at 518-270-2880.
Find out more »May 2021
May 2021 Honor A Deceased Veteran
Due to COVID this event may need to be rescheduled. Honor A Deceased Veteran Ceremony will be held in the Legislative Chambers of the Rensselaer County Legislature. For questions or application information, please contact the Legislature at 518-270-2880.
Find out more »June 2021
June 2021 Honor A Deceased Veteran – Howard A. Richards
HOWARD A. RICHARDS 1922-1987 https://youtu.be/Mg-zpGhQRL8 FAMILY HISTORY: Howard A. Richards was born on January 16, 1922 in Nassau, New York to Charlotte (Hutchinson) and Abram Richards. He was the brother of Henry, Everette, Irene and Dorothy. EDUCATION: He attended Martin Van Buren High School in Valatie, New York, and graduated with the class of 1939. HISTORY: Howard enlisted in the United States Army on November 11, 1942. During World War II, he served as a Sergeant and supervised 16 men
Find out more »July 2021
James J. Connell, Jr. July 2021 Honor A Deceased Veteran
JAMES JOSEPH CONNELL, JR. 1951-2019 FAMILY HISTORY: James “Jim” Joseph Connell Jr. was born on October 28, 1951 in Albany, New York to the late James Joseph Connell Sr. and Alice Merhige Connell. He was the brother of Deborah Connell Renfrew, Jean Connell Seney, Michael Patrick Connell Sr. and the late Amelia. EDUCATION: Jim attended Columbia High School, where he graduated with the class of 1971 with a Regents Diploma. After graduating from high school, he went on to attend
Find out more »August 2021
John Russell Reitano August 2021 Honor A Deceased Veteran
John Russell Reitano 1926-2005 https://youtu.be/ED1W63AAajg FAMILY HISTORY: John Russell Reitano was born on February 6, 1926 in Troy, New York to the late Mary (Marvelli) and Anthony Reitano. He was the brother of Kay, Antoinette and Angeline. John grew up in Troy and later resided in Colonie, New York and then Mechanicville, New York. EDUCATION: He attended St. Peter’s School in Troy from 1930-1938, Troy High School from 1939-1942, and later went on to attend Troy Business School. HISTORY: John
Find out more »Special sessions may also be convened at the request of the Chairperson.
The agenda for a regular session is available on the Thursday preceding the meeting. Members of the public have the opportunity to speak on issues contained in the agenda for one-half hour prior to the opening of the meeting.
We also have a Public Forum night; this is a great opportunity for the Public to make comments to the full Legislative Body. It is held on the Wednesday of the week preceding our regular monthly meeting in Chambers beginning at 6:00 p.m.
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