December 2025 Honor A Deceased Veteran - Chester J. Carknard
2025-12-08 08:30 - 09:00 UTC
Chester J. Carknard
1924 – 1944
FAMILY HISTORY:
Chester J. Carknard was born on May 28, 1924 in Valley Falls, New York. He was the son of Chester and Eva (Carr) Carknard, and brother to Rita, Stephen, Vincent, Leroy, Shirley, Mari and Harold
EDUCATION:
Chester (Chet) grew up in the Village of Valley Falls, and received his education through the Valley Falls School
PERSONAL:
Chet had two years of high school, and he was also a truck driver for the Mohawk Paper Mill in Cohoes. He was also believed to be a part-time worker at Janet Stover Weber’s dad’s garage in the village of Valley Falls. Chet enlisted in the Army Air Corps in October of 1942. His enlistment record state he was a semi-skilled technician and repairman
HISTORY:
After about a year of training, Chester (Chet) was sent overseas in November, 1943. He was in the 8th Air Force, the 100th Bomb Group, the 351st Bomb Squadron. The 8th is known as “The Mighty 8th”, the 100th as “the Bloody Hundredth”. The 351st flew B-17 bombers, “Flying Fortresses”. It was based at Thorpe Abbotts, in Norfolk, England, about 100 miles Northeast of London
Beginning in March 1944, Chet flew about ten missions. The crew was led by 2nd Lieutenant Lucius Lacy, so the plane was named the “Luscious Lucy”. Chet began to fly just after “The Big Week” in February, where the Royal Air Force and the U.S. Army Air Corps cooperated in intensive bombing of German aircraft factories
Chet was a Technical Sergeant. He had a very demanding position, as he had two jobs: to take care of any operational problems while the plane was in the air, and to be the top turret gunner while the plane was in a bombing run, which placed his post in the middle of the plane, facing backwards in a small turret in the top of the plane. They flew daylight missions over Germany
Following these raids, the 351st, including Chester, were awarded the Air Medal and two Oak Leaf Clusters. The Air Medal was awarded for “meritorious service”, the clusters represented additional acts meriting the Air Medal. Chester did not want anyone to know about his medals
Sadly, on April 11, 1944, Chester J. Carknard, 19 years of age, of Valley Falls was killed in action during the European Theater of War and was laid to rest at Cambridge American Cemetery, Cambridge, England

Public Hearing- Ag Inclusion Request- Ag District #6
2025-12-09 17:30 - 18:00
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, That in accordance with Article 25-AA, section 303-b (3) of the State of New York Agriculture and Markets Law, a Public Hearing will be held in the Chambers of the Rensselaer County Legislature, located at the County Office Building, 99 Troy Road, East Greenbush, NY 12061 on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. to consider the following requests for inclusion:
Agricultural District 6 East Greenbush, Nassau, Sand Lake, Schodack, And North Greenbush:

Tax Map No.
Property Owner
Acres

190.-5-17
Coleman
3.28

______________________________
/s/ JESSICA L. CHARETTE, CLERK
RENSSELAER COUNTY LEGISLATURE

Dated: November 14, 2025
State of New York )
County of Rensselaer) SS:
I, JESSICA L. CHARETTE, being duly sworn, depose and say that the aforesaid Notice of Public Hearing is a true and accurate summary of the proceedings before the Rensselaer County Legislature in connection with the matter contained therein.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the County Legislature of the County of Rensselaer, this 14th day of November, 2025.

/s/ JESSICA L. CHARETTE, CLERK
RENSSELAER COUNTY LEGISLATURE
County of Rensselaer
State of New York
Public Hearing will be held in the Legislative Chambers located at 99 Troy Road, East Greenbush, NY 12061 .
For more information on the meeting, please contact the office at 518-270-2880.

Public Hearing- Sewer District Improvements
2025-12-09 17:30 - 18:00
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the County Legislature of the County of Rensselaer, New York will meet in the Legislative Chambers, Rensselaer County Office Building, 99 Troy Road, East Greenbush, New York on December 9, 2025 at 5:30 PM, for the purpose of conducting a public hearing concerning the proposed Aeration Improvement Project for the Rensselaer County Sewer District No.1, together with any necessary site work and the acquisition and installation of furnishings, equipment, machinery and apparatus for the foregoing purposes, together with the preparation of planning, engineering and feasibility studies and review. The proposed work is detailed in the map and plan prepared by Ramboll f/k/a O’Brien & Gere Engineers, Inc., which is on file for inspection in the office of the Clerk of the County of Rensselaer located at 1600 Seventh Avenue in Troy, New York and 99 Troy Road, East Greenbush, New York. The estimated cost of the project is $17,983,806.00. The County intends to fund and finance the project through NYSEFC and bond issuance. At this time, the estimated annual cost to be assessed to properties for these improvements is $0.00. At such public hearing, the Rensselaer County Legislature will hear all persons interested in this matter.
Dated: November 14, 2025
State of New York )
County of Rensselaer) SS:
I, JESSICA L. CHARETTE, being duly sworn, depose and say that the aforesaid Notice of Public Hearing is a true and accurate summary of the proceedings before the Rensselaer County Legislature in connection with the matter contained therein.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the County Legislature of the County of Rensselaer, this 14th day of November, 2025.

/s/ JESSICA L. CHARETTE, CLERK
RENSSELAER COUNTY LEGISLATURE
County of Rensselaer
State of New York

Public Hearing will be held in the Legislative Chambers located at 99 Troy Road, East Greenbush, NY 12061 .
For more information on the meeting, please contact the office at 518-270-2880.

Public Hearing- Charter
2025-12-09 17:30 - 18:00
Local Law Charter Changes-Revised– Laid on the Desk, mailed and emailed 12/1/25
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, That pursuant to Sections 2.07 and 20.06 of the Rensselaer County Charter, a Public Hearing will be held in the chambers of the Rensselaer County Legislature at the County Office Building, 99 Troy Road, East Greenbush, New York on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. regarding a Local Law to Update the Charter of Rensselaer County. Copies of the Local Law are available online at the County Legislative Website or during normal business hours from the Office of the Clerk of the Legislature.

/s/ JESSICA L. CHARETTE, CLERK
RENSSELAER COUNTY LEGISLATURE
County of Rensselaer
State of New York

Dated: November 26, 2025
State of New York )
County of Rensselaer) SS:

I, JESSICA L. CHARETTE, being duly sworn, depose and say that the aforesaid Notice of Public Hearing is a true and accurate summary of the proceedings before the Rensselaer County Legislature in connection with the matter contained therein.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the County Legislature of the County of Rensselaer, this 26th day of November, 2025.

/s/ JESSICA L. CHARETTE, CLERK
RENSSELAER COUNTY LEGISLATURE
County of Rensselaer
State of New York

Public Hearing will be held in the Legislative Chambers located at 99 Troy Road, East Greenbush, NY 12061 .
For more information on the meeting, please contact the office at 518-270-2880.

Regular Meeting December 2025
2025-12-09 18:00 - 20:00
Certified Packet 12-9-25
Meeting Packet 12-9-25
Special Rules Packet
Legislative Meeting will be held in the Legislative Chambers located at 99 Troy Road, East Greenbush, NY 12061 .
For more information on the meeting, please contact the office at 518-270-2880.

Special Meeting
2025-12-18 18:00 - 20:00
Certified Packet 12-18-2025
Special Meeting Packet 12-18-25
Special Rules Packet 12-18-25
SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE, pursuant to Rule No. 1C of the Rules of the Rensselaer County Legislature and in accordance with the NYS Open Meeting Law, Section 104, a special meeting of the Rensselaer County Legislature will be held on: Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
The purpose of this meeting is to act upon Legislation filed in accordance with Rule 16C of the Rules of the Rensselaer County Legislature in the Legislative Chambers of the Rensselaer County Office Building, 99 Troy Road, East Greenbush, New York.
Please notify all members of the special meeting under the provisions of this rule.

Legislative Meeting will be held in the Legislative Chambers located at 99 Troy Road, East Greenbush, NY 12061 .
For more information on the meeting, please contact the office at 518-270-2880.

Christmas - Office Closed
2025-12-25
Office Closed

New Years Day - Office Closed
2026-01-01, 2026-01-01 - 2026-01-02

Special Meeting - Organization
2026-01-07 18:00 - 20:00
Meeting Packet 1-7-26
Certified Packet
SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE, pursuant to Rule No. 1C of the Rules of the Rensselaer County Legislature and in accordance with the NYS Open Meeting Law, Section 104, a special meeting of the Rensselaer County Legislature will be held on: Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
The purpose of this meeting is to conduct the Organization for a Legislative Term pursuant to Section 2.05 of the Rensselaer County Charter and applicable law(s), and any other legislation filed in accordance with Rule 16C of the Rules of the Rensselaer County, in the Legislative Chambers of the Rensselaer County Office Building, 99 Troy Road, East Greenbush, New York.
Jessica L. Charette, Clerk
Rensselaer County Legislature

January 2026 Honor A Deceased Veteran - Angelo Thomas DeGenero
2026-01-12 08:30 - 09:00
Angelo Thomas DeGenero
1931 – 2025
FAMILY HISTORY:
Angelo Thomas DeGenero was born on November 17, 1931 in Troy, New York. He was the son of the late Sergio and Rosaria (LaGrasta) DeGenero, and brother to Ignatius, Carrado, Joseph, Lucia, Martha, Rosaria, Angeline and Anna
EDUCATION:
Angelo grew up in Troy, and received his education through the Troy Central School District
HISTORY:
After graduating from Troy High School, Angelo proudly enlisted in the United States Navy on April 7, 1952 in Albany, New York, where he was assigned to the U.S.S Markav (AD-21), was a Hamul-class destroyer tender named for Markab, the third-brightest star in the constellation Pegasus where he carried out his duties as Produce Man. Angelo later went on to be awarded the Good Conduct Medal and the National Defense Service Medal
PERSONAL:
Angelo married his wife, Dolores (Dobert) DeGenero on June 11, 1960 at the St. Jude Apostle Church in Wynantskill, New York. Together they had five children: Dolores, Maureen, Jeanne, Jacqueline and David; and ten grandchildren: Jaime, Jessica, Jeremy, Patrick, Kathryn, Christopher, Kevin, Theodore, Brian and David: and nine great grandchildren
WORK EXPERIENCE:
After his Honorable Discharge from the United States Navy on April 6, 1956, Angelo was later employed at the A&P supermarket in Wynantskill, New York for 20 years and later as the Produce Manager and store clerk for Price Chopper for 20 years
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES/ORGANIZATIONS:
Angelo loved spending time with his family. He shared a special bond with his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed his bowling leagues at Hi-Way Recreation in Wynantskill, and more recently, at Hilltop Bowl in Speigletown. He was an avid golfer at Burden Lake Country Club, and often looked forward to Tuesday night family scrambles that were held there.
Angelo also enjoyed traveling to Florida and Las Vegas. He cherished his Wednesday family pizza nights, Sunday morning breakfasts, and special moments with his great grandchildren. Angelo created a strong family legacy that will live on in all of them
Sadly, on March 31, 2025, Angelo passed away and was laid to rest at the St. Mary’s Cemetery in Troy, New York

Regular Meeting January 2026
2026-01-13 18:00 - 20:00
Meeting Packet 1-13-26
Special Rules Packet 1-13-26
Certified Packet 1-13-2026
Legislative Meeting will be held in the Legislative Chambers located at 99 Troy Road, East Greenbush, NY 12061 .
For more information on the meeting, please contact the office at 518-270-2880.

Martin Luther King Day - Office Closed
2026-01-19

February 2026 Honor A Deceased Veteran- Neil M. Manchester
2026-02-09 08:30 - 09:00
HONOR-A-DECEASED-VETERAN
February 2026
Neil M. Manchester
1927 – 2011
FAMILY HISTORY:
Neil M. Manchester was born on July 10, 1927 in Hoosick Falls, New York. He was the son of the late Martin and Millicent (Vincent) Manchester, and brother to Edwin, Hugh, Lynn and Lynda
EDUCATION/HISTORY:
While attending high school, Neil proudly enlisted in the United States Navy on July 31, 1944 serving with the Seabees at the rank of Machinist Mate 3rd class until 1946. Neil was awarded the American theatre medal, Victory medal Asiatic-Pacific medal, and Navy Unit Commendation
PERSONAL:
Neil married his wife, Lois (Case) Manchester on February 11, 1951 in Hoosick Falls, New York. Together they had three children: Amy, Beth, (the late) Gregory; and two grandchildren: (the late) Darel and Corey: and one great grandchild; Allie
WORK EXPERIENCE:
After his Honorable Discharge from the United States Navy on June 2, 1944. Neil went on to carry out his promise to his mother by going back to high school and was a member of the first graduating class of 1947 of the “new” Berlin High School.
After graduation Neil was employed as a Wholesale Florist for Seagrott’s Roses for 25 years. He then ran the North Petersburgh Country Store for 15 years and retired from the Troy Housing Authority
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES/ORGANIZATIONS:
Neil was a grand master of the Petersburg F & AM, a member of the Taconic Valley American Legion Post #937, a member of the Petersburg Fire Department, Petersburg Baptist Church, served as town justice from, Chairman of the Board of Assessors, Deputy Town Supervisor, Town Supervisor, Chairman Civic Council, and a former Town Highway Supervisor.
He was co-founder with his cousin Roger on the Petersburgh Veterans Honor Roll Monument dedicated in November of 2007. Up to the time of his passing, Neil served as Town Veteran’s Service Officer. Neil also loved to hunt and fish
Sadly, on December 4, 2011, Neil passed away and was laid to rest at the Meadow Lawn Cemetery, Petersburgh, New York

Regular Meeting February 2026
2026-02-10 18:00 - 20:00
Certified Packet 2-10-26
Meeting Packet 2-10-26
Special Rules Packet
Legislative Meeting will be held in the Legislative Chambers located at 99 Troy Road, East Greenbush, NY 12061 .
For more information on the meeting, please contact the office at 518-270-2880.

President's Day - Office Closed
2026-02-16

March 2026 Honor A Deceased Veteran - William Charles Roy
2026-03-09 08:30 - 09:00
HONOR-A-DECEASED-VETERAN
March 2026
William Charles Roy
1947 – 2025

FAMILY HISTORY:
William Charles Roy was born on August 16, 1947 in Cohoes, New York. He grew up in Waterford, New York and later lived in Troy, and Niskayuna, New York. He was the son of the late Charles and Eva (Gabriel) Roy, and brother to Joseph and Mary Lou
EDUCATION/HISTORY:
After attending Shenendehowa Central School District, William proudly enlisted in the United States Army on October 12, 1966 during a pivotal moment in American History. He served with honor throughout the Vietnam era, earning the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with three bronze service stars, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Ribbon with device and the Sharpshooter Badge with Rifle Bar in recognition of his dedication and sacrifice
PERSONAL:
William married his wife, Dorthy (Butler) Roy on September 7, 1966 in South Carolina. Together they had three children: William, Tracy, and Nicole; and six grandchildren: Connor, Devin, Madison, Mathew, Cole and Sofie
WORK EXPERIENCE:
After his Honorable Discharge from the United States Army on October 10, 1969, William went to work for Freihofer’s Bakery in 1970, from which he retired with pride in 1997
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES/ORGANIZATIONS:
Outside of work, William embraced life with enthusiasm and simple pleasures. He was an avid golfer, bowler, and fisherman – pastimes that reflected his love of camaraderie, the outdoors, and friendly competition
William was also a proud member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH) and the Disabled American Veterans (DAV), organizations that aligned with his values of service, heritage, and community
Sadly, on July 2, 2025, William passed away and was laid to rest at the Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville, New York

Regular Meeting March 2026
2026-03-10 18:00 - 20:00
Meeting Packet 3-10-26
Certified Packet 3-10-26

Legislative Meeting will be held in the Legislative Chambers located at 99 Troy Road, East Greenbush, NY 12061 .
For more information on the meeting, please contact the office at 518-270-2880.

Public Hearing & Special Meeting - Charter Change
2026-03-26 18:00 - 20:00
Meeting Packet
Certified Packet Sp Mtg 3-26-26
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, That pursuant to Sections 2.07 and 20.06 of the Rensselaer County Charter, a Public Hearing will be held in the chambers of the Rensselaer County Legislature at the County Office Building, 99 Troy Road, East Greenbush, New York on Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. regarding a Local Law to Update the Charter of Rensselaer County. Copies of the Local Law are available online at the County Legislative Website or during normal business hours from the Office of the Clerk of the Legislature.

SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE, pursuant to Rule No. 1C of the Rules of the Rensselaer County Legislature and in accordance with the NYS Open Meeting Law, Section 104, a special meeting of the Rensselaer County Legislature will be held on: Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
The purpose of this meeting is to act on legislation filed in accordance with Rule 16C of the Rules of the Rensselaer County, in the Legislative Chambers of the Rensselaer County Office Building, 99 Troy Road, East Greenbush, New York.

Jessica L. Charette, Clerk
Rensselaer County Legislature

Legislative Meeting will be held in the Legislative Chambers located at 99 Troy Road, East Greenbush, NY 12061 .
For more information on the meeting, please contact the office at 518-270-2880.

April 2026 Honor A Deceased Veteran
2026-04-13 08:30 - 09:00
HONOR-A-DECEASED-VETERAN
April 2026

James R. Welcome
1914 – 1968
FAMILY HISTORY:
James R. Welcome was born on April 18, 1914 in Troy, New York. He grew up in Troy, New York and later lived in Pico Rivera, California. He was the son of the late Joseph and Bridget (Daley) Welcome, and brother to Charles, Lena, Ethel and Gertrude
EDUCATION/HISTORY:
After attending St. Jeans Baptiste School, Troy New York, James proudly enlisted in the United States Army on October 10, 1940 until July 11, 1945 and reenlisted on March 17,1949 until his second separation from the United States Army on August 18,1954 with the rank of Master Sergeant
During an attack against the enemy, the leader of the platoon of which Technical Sergeant Welcome was a member, was seriously wounded and had to be evacuated. Welcome immediately assumed command of the platoon. Demonstrating outstanding courage, repeatedly exposed himself to intense hostile fire to supervise the evacuation of the wounded. Under his courageous leadership the platoon continued to press home its attack and seized the objective
James was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in action, World War II Pacific Campaign Medal, 2 Bronze Stars, American Defense Medal, Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, Philippine Liberation Ribbon, Glider Badge, Combat infantryman Badge, Commendation Ribbon and Good Conduct Medal
PERSONAL:
James married his wife, Theresa Eva (Herold) Welcome in the year 1931, in Las Angeles where he was employed as a meat cutter and went on to have two children: Carl and Mary Joan
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES/ORGANIZATIONS:
Sadly, on June 2, 1968, James passed away and was laid to rest at the Resurrection Cemetery, Montebello, Los Angeles, California

Regular Meeting April 2026
2026-04-14 18:00 - 20:00
Certified Packet 4-14-26
Meeting Packet 4-14-26-
Special Rules Packet
Legislative Meeting will be held in the Legislative Chambers located at 99 Troy Road, East Greenbush, NY 12061 .
For more information on the meeting, please contact the office at 518-270-2880.

Public Forum May 2026
2026-05-06 18:00 - 19:00
Public Forum will be held in the Legislative Chambers located at 99 Troy Road, East Greenbush, NY 12061 .
Public Forum Speakers Pursuant to Rule No. 9 (D). Pursuant to Resolution P/51/02 the public may address the County Legislature regarding any subject matter at a special public forum to be held on the Wednesday of each month, preceding the regular meeting, in the Chambers of the Rensselaer County Legislature, beginning at 6:00 p.m. This Public Forum is open to all interested members of the public and the media. The Chairperson of the Legislature has set the rules for Public Forum to: No more than three (3) persons shall be permitted to address the Legislature on the same subject and no person shall speak for more than five (5) minutes on such subject without the permission of the Chairperson. The length of meeting will be determined by the number of people speaking.
All Speaker must be a resident of Rensselaer County!
No signs allowed in the chambers.
No yelling or argumentative behavior.
Please be respectful.
If you fail to follow these rules you will be asked to leave!

For more information on the meeting, please contact the office at 518-270-2880.

May 2026 Honor A Deceased Veteran - Felix E. Etman
2026-05-11 08:30 - 09:00
Felix E. Etman
1923 – 1994
FAMILY HISTORY:
Felix E. Etman was born on September 2, 1923 in Berlin, New York. He grew up in East Grafton, New York. He was the son of the late Albert and Viola (Weeden) Etman, and brother to: Franklin, Kia, Norma, Arthur, Shirley, Raymond, Patricia and Artell
EDUCATION/HISTORY:
Felix attended a one-room schoolhouse in East Grafton and Berlin High School until 10th grade. He registered in the United States Navy in 1942 due to his work at the Troy Chain Works.
Felix did not enter the Navy until September 7, 1944, in Albany, New York. He was assigned to the Naval Training Center, Naval Advanced Tactical Training, Norman Oklahoma Naval Station 3149. Felix held the rank of Coxswain and was a Duck Boat Operator preparing for invasion of Japan. Duck boats carried Troops and supplies from ship to shore. Felix was awarded the Philippine Liberation Ribbon, Asiatic Pacific Medal, American Theater Medal and Victory Medal
PERSONAL:
Felix married his wife, Margaret (Clancy) Etman on August 3, 1944 at the St. Georges R.C. Church, Pittstown, New York. Together they had five children: Margaret, Franklin, Joanne, Estella and Timothy; and Thirteen grandchildren
WORK EXPERIENCE:
After his Honorable Discharge from the United States Navy on March 24, 1946, Felix worked the family farm. He than worked for Troy Chain Company in the production of submarine netting and anchor chain. After World War II, Felix was a self-employed logger until 1966. From 1966 until his retirement in 1985, he was a physical plant operator for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES/ORGANIZATIONS:
Outside of work, in his younger years Felix loved hunting, fishing, gardening, where he loved to watch things grow, and paid a lot of attention to town politics and was quick to give his opinion to the Town Board and his representatives
He was a communicant of St. Francis De Sales Church in Troy, New York and a charter member of Carner-Etman-Smith Post, and Veterans of Foreign Wars
Sadly, on April 8, 1994, Felix passed away and was laid to rest at the Meadowlawn Cemetery in Petersburg, New York

Regular Meeting May 2026
2026-05-12 18:00 - 20:00
Certified Packet 5-12-26
Meeting Packet 5-12-26
Special Rules Packet
Legislative Meeting will be held in the Legislative Chambers located at 99 Troy Road, East Greenbush, NY 12061 .
For more information on the meeting, please contact the office at 518-270-2880.

Memorial Day - Office Closed
2026-05-25

Public Forum June 2026
2026-06-03 18:00 - 19:00

June 2026 Honor A Deceased Veteran- Charles Edward Veltman
2026-06-08 08:30 - 09:00
June 2026
Charles Edward Veltman
1921 – 1997
FAMILY HISTORY:
Charles Edward Veltman was born on November 14, 1921 in Albany, New York. He was the son of the late Frederick and Ida (Neely) Veltman, and brother to: George and Herbert Veltman
EDUCATION/HISTORY:
Charles attended school in Albany, New York and later as an adult he resided in East Greenbush, New York. He Enlisted in the United States Army in Albany, New York in 1944
Charles held the rank of Staff Sergeant with the AAF, 66th Bombardment Squadron, 44th Bombardment Group. Charles military assignments were the Army Air Corps/Pilot, Top Turret Gunner on B-29 and was awarded the American Theater Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, and the Victory Ribbon
PERSONAL:
Charles married his wife, Alice (Eckman) Veltman on June 1, 1945 at the Greenbush Reformed Church in East Greenbush, New York. Together they had nine children: Ingrid, Mark, Dana, Kevin, Leslie, Scott, Lynn-Erin, Brett and Cory; and Twelve grandchildren: Ethan, Vale, Erin, Jeremy, Adrian, Vince, Jim, Jessica, Martin, Nathan, Ryan and Morgan
WORK EXPERIENCE:
From 1943 to 1944 Charles worked with the American Meter Company as a bookkeeper. After his Honorable Discharge from the United States Army on June 25, 1946, Charles returned to his employment with the American Meter Company until 1948 when Charles began employment with the Reportorial Correspondent Adjunct to Albany Legislation with the Cuyler News Agency. Charles retired as comptroller in 1986 from the New York State Automobile Dealers Association
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES/ORGANIZATIONS:
Outside of work, Charles was a member and President of the Board of Education for the East Greenbush Central School District, and would often submit articles for local newspaper such as the Greenbush Area News “GAN” under the pen-name of “John Charles George” and was a Columnist for the North Port Sun Herald in Florida
Charles enjoyed photography, fly fishing, singing in church and community choirs, and with Capital Community Voices, he loved to write, especially poetry and newspaper articles and played cello with the Albany Symphony Orchestra
Sadly, on July 24, 1997, Charles passed away and was laid to rest at Venice Memorial Gardens in Venice, Florida

Regular Meeting June 2026
2026-06-09 18:00 - 20:00
June Certified Packet
Special Rules Packet w-
Meeting Packet 6-9-26
Legislative Meeting will be held in the Legislative Chambers located at 99 Troy Road, East Greenbush, NY 12061 .
For more information on the meeting, please contact the office at 518-270-2880.

Juneteenth - Office Closed
2026-06-19

Independence Day (observed)- Office Closed
2026-07-03
