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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250902
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SUMMARY:Labor Day - Office Closed
DESCRIPTION:Office Closed
URL:https://www.rensselaercounty.org/event/labor-day-office-closed-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250908T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250908T090000
DTSTAMP:20260421T175445
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SUMMARY:September 2025 Honor A Deceased Veteran - Andrew J. Carras
DESCRIPTION:September 2025\nAndrew J. Carras\n1924-2017 \nFAMILY HISTORY:\nAndrew J. Carras was born on August 6\, 1924 in Albany\, New York. He was the son of the late George and Helen (Tenzar) Carras\, and brother to James\, William\, Catherine\, Peter\, John\, Francis\, Mary\, and Vincent \nEDUCATION:\nAndrew grew up in Albany\, New York\, and attended Phillip Livingston High School\, leaving before graduation to join the Navy.  He lied about his age so that he could serve\, his was not yet 18 years old.   Andrew later resided in East Greenbush\, New York \nHISTORY:\nIn 1941\, Andrew enlisted in the United States Navy.  Andrew was assigned to the destroyer USS Madison DD425 for the duration of the war.  He was the ships cook third class.  During his tour of duty\, the USS Madison was involved in a variety of conflicts.  Andrew was awarded the European African Eastern Area Campaign Medal\, European African Eastern Campaign Ribbon\, American Area Campaign Medal\, European African-Middle Eastern Campaign Ribbon\, and the World War II Victory Ribbon \n PERSONAL:\nAndrew married his wife\, Lois (Kearney) Carras on May 8\, 1946 in Albany. Together they had three children: Helen\, Linda\, Kennedy\, and Lillian; three grandchildren: Elizabeth\, Melissa\, and Brian; Four great grandchildren: Rachel\, Lauren\, Adam\, and Abigail; and one great great grandchild; Lincoln \nWORK EXPERIENCE:\nAfter his Honorable Discharge from the United States Navy on November 18\, 1945\, Andrew became employed by Tobin Packing Company in West Albany\, New York and worked in various positions until the plant closed in 1980.   After his retirement from Tobin Packing\, Andrew started working for the Town of East Greenbush Water Department from 1980 until 1986\, when he retired \n  \nCOMMUNITY ACTIVITIES/ORGANIZATIONS:\nAndrew was a member of East Greenbush Fire Company\, and Melvin roads American Legion.  He served on the East Greenbush Zoning Board of Appeals and as an East Greenbush Committeeman.  He loved to travel with his wife and family\, traveling to almost all of the 50 states.  He also enjoyed fishing\, gardening\, golfing and spending time with family and friends \nSadly\, on January 28\, 2017\, Andrew passed away and was laid to rest at Holy Sepulcher Cemetery in East Greenbush\, New York
URL:https://www.rensselaercounty.org/event/september-2025-honor-a-deceased-veteran/
CATEGORIES:Honor a Veteran
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250909T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250909T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T175445
CREATED:20250106T185453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T175834Z
UID:5988-1757440800-1757448000@www.rensselaercounty.org
SUMMARY:Regular Meeting September 2025
DESCRIPTION:Certified Packet 9-9-2025 \nSpecial Rules Packet \nMeeting Packet \nLegislative Meeting will be held in the Legislative Chambers located at 99 Troy Road\, East Greenbush\, NY 12061 . \nFor more information on the meeting\, please contact the office at 518-270-2880. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.rensselaercounty.org/event/regular-meeting-september-2025/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251014T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251014T090000
DTSTAMP:20260421T175445
CREATED:20250211T184021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T175454Z
UID:6125-1760430600-1760432400@www.rensselaercounty.org
SUMMARY:October 2025 Honor A Deceased Veteran - Dominic J. Pasinella\, Sr. (Beefy)
DESCRIPTION:October 2025 \nDominic J. Pasinella\, Sr. (Beefy)\n1944-2021 \nFAMILY HISTORY:\nDominic J. Pasinella\, Sr. (Beefy) was born on January 30\, 1944 in Troy\, New York. He was the son of the late Albert and Jennie (Merola) Pasinella\, and brother to Joseph\, Anthony\, Tina\, Anna Rose\, and Caroline \nEDUCATION:\nDominic grew up in South Troy and later resided in Lansingburgh\, New York where he attended St. Mary’s School\, graduating from La Salle Institute\, then furthing his education at Hudson Valley Community College \nHISTORY:\nIn 1963\, Dominic enlisted in the United States Army\, during the Vietnam War in the Infantry holding the rank as Direct Crewman. Throughout his time in the Army\, Dominic received the Marksman Badge\, Good Conduct Medal\, and the National Defense Service Medal \nPERSONAL:\nDominic married his wife\, Carol (Moran) Pasinella on March 30\, 1968 at the Sacred Heart Church. Together they had four children: Dominic Jr. Stephen\, Kristen\, and Jeffrey; six grandchildren: Tyler\, Samantha\, Halee\, Gabriele\, Kyly and Adriana: two great grandchildren; Max and Lennon.  They all fondly called him Poppy \nWORK EXPERIENCE:\nAfter his Honorable Discharge from the Army\, Dominic returned home and was employed at the Red Front Restaurant\, Behr-Manning Company\, was a part time painter\, later retiring from the Watervliet Arsenal after many years of service \nCOMMUNITY ACTIVITIES/ORGANIZATIONS:\nIn his spare time\, Dominic enjoyed watching Lansingburgh football games on Friday nights\, cooking (especially Sunday dinners)\, coffee club with his cousins and best friends\, taking walks\, watching his grandkids play sports\, and rooting for the Dodgers\, Yankees\, Rangers\, Giants\, and the Knicks \nDominic coached Lansingburgh Little League and Lansingburgh Independent\, kept the scorebook for the Lansingburgh Royals (all three levels).  Dominic was honored and inducted into the sports Hall of Fame from the Friends of 112th Street\, a member of the Italian Community Center\, and he was a faithful communicant of St. Augustine’s Church in Lansingburgh \nSadly\, on November 8\, 2021\, Dominic passed away and was laid to rest at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery \n 
URL:https://www.rensselaercounty.org/event/october-2025-honor-a-deceased-veteran/
CATEGORIES:Honor a Veteran
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251014T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251014T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T175445
CREATED:20250106T185540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T191449Z
UID:5990-1760464800-1760472000@www.rensselaercounty.org
SUMMARY:Regular Meeting October 2025
DESCRIPTION:Certified Packet 10-14-25 \nMeeting Packet 10-14-25 \nOctober Sp. Rules \nLL – T-1 Disabilities (Rev. & Laid on Desks) \nLL – T-2 – Seniors (Rev. & Laid on Desks) \n  \nLegislative Meeting will be held in the Legislative Chambers located at 99 Troy Road\, East Greenbush\, NY 12061 . \nFor more information on the meeting\, please contact the office at 518-270-2880. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.rensselaercounty.org/event/regular-meeting-october-2025/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251105
DTSTAMP:20260421T175445
CREATED:20250106T191331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T191435Z
UID:6008-1762214400-1762300799@www.rensselaercounty.org
SUMMARY:Election Day - Office Closed
DESCRIPTION:Office Closed
URL:https://www.rensselaercounty.org/event/columbus-day-office-closed-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251110T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251110T090000
DTSTAMP:20260421T175445
CREATED:20250211T184224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T145103Z
UID:6128-1762763400-1762765200@www.rensselaercounty.org
SUMMARY:November 2025 Honor A Deceased Veteran - James A. Schaeffer
DESCRIPTION:James A. Schaeffer\n1943-2022 \nFAMILY HISTORY:\nJames A. Schaeffer was born on May 24\, 1943 in Pine Grove\, Pennsylvania. He was the son of the late Herbert. and Ethal (Reed Rumberger) Schaeffer\, and brother to Lenord and Rodney \nEDUCATION:\nJames grew up in Pine Grove\, Pennsylvania\, and received his education and graduated through the Pine Grove Central High School \nHISTORY:\nIn 1961\, James enlisted in the United States Army.  For his action against the enemy in Vietnam\, with no disregard for his own safety\, and for being the last man of his company to withdraw into the night\, he was awarded the Bronze Medal of Honor for Vietnam bravery.  A citation which accompanied the Medal read: “For the action on 24 April 1966.  While on Operation Birmingham\, Sgt. James A. Schaeffer RA13730638 Of Company C\, 1st Bn. 2nd Inf.\, 1st Division\, did so distinguish himself while under hostile fire\, by leading his rifle squad without hesitation toward the enemy.  With disregard to his own welfare\, he crawled within 5 meters of the intrenched enemy and killed two Viet Cong Snipers.  He was also the last man to withdraw into the night perimeter” \n PERSONAL:\nJames married his wife\, Patricia (Geiger) Schaeffer on April 10\, 1982 in Brunswick\, New York. Together they had seven children: Stacy\, Tamara\, James Jr.\, Cynthia\, Robert\, Susan and Deborah; and many grandchildren \nWORK EXPERIENCE:\nAfter his Honorable Discharge from the United States Army on October 14\, 1982\, James was the ROTC Instructor at Christian Brothers Academy in Colonie\, was employed at Albany RV as a RV Demonstration Technician \nCOMMUNITY ACTIVITIES/ORGANIZATIONS:\nJames was a member of the American Legion Post #1489 Wynantskill\, a communicant of St. Jude the Apostle Church and a volunteer at the Samuel Stratton VA Medical Center in Albany and Doors of Hope in West Sand Lake \nSadly\, on April 6\, 2022\, James passed away and was laid to rest at the Saratoga National Cemetery \n 
URL:https://www.rensselaercounty.org/event/november-2025-honor-a-deceased-veteran/
CATEGORIES:Honor a Veteran
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251112
DTSTAMP:20260421T175445
CREATED:20250106T191541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T191541Z
UID:6012-1762819200-1762905599@www.rensselaercounty.org
SUMMARY:Veterans Day - Office Closed
DESCRIPTION:Office Closed
URL:https://www.rensselaercounty.org/event/veterans-day-office-closed-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251112T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251112T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T175445
CREATED:20250106T185842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T193839Z
UID:5992-1762970400-1762977600@www.rensselaercounty.org
SUMMARY:Regular Meeting November 2025
DESCRIPTION:Public Hearing – Canceled \nSpecial Rules Packet  \nNovember Meeting Packet \n  \nDue to the Legislature being closed in observation of the Veterans Day\, the meeting will be held on Wednesday\, November 12\, 2025. \nLegislative Meeting will be held in the Legislative Chambers located at 99 Troy Road\, East Greenbush\, NY 12061 . \nFor more information on the meeting\, please contact the office at 518-270-2880. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.rensselaercounty.org/event/regular-meeting-november-2025/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251112T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251112T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T175445
CREATED:20251003T131225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T201215Z
UID:6776-1762970400-1762977600@www.rensselaercounty.org
SUMMARY:Regular Meeting November 2025 * Wednesday due to the holiday *
DESCRIPTION:Certified Packet 11-12-25 \nMeeting Packet – 11-12-25 \nRESOLUTION CHANGING DATE FOR THE NOVEMBER 2025 MEETING\nOF THE RENSSELAER COUNTY LEGISLATURE \nWHEREAS\,  The regularly scheduled meeting of the Rensselaer County Legislature falls on Tuesday\, November 11\, 2025; and \nWHEREAS\,  This same date is Veterans Day; and \nWHEREAS\,  According to Rule No. 1 (B) of the Rules of the Rensselaer County Legislature when a regular monthly meeting falls on a legal holiday the meeting shall be held the day after at its’ regular designated time; now\, therefore\, be it \nRESOLVED\, That the November 2025 meeting of the Rensselaer County Legislature will be held on Wednesday\, November 12\, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. \n  \n  \nLegislative Meeting will be held in the Legislative Chambers located at 99 Troy Road\, East Greenbush\, NY 12061 . \nFor more information on the meeting\, please contact the office at 518-270-2880. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.rensselaercounty.org/event/regular-meeting-november-2025-wednesday-due-to-the-holiday/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251113T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251113T180000
DTSTAMP:20260421T175445
CREATED:20251003T132553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T200932Z
UID:6779-1763055000-1763056800@www.rensselaercounty.org
SUMMARY:Public Hearing
DESCRIPTION:NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING \n PLEASE TAKE NOTICE\, That pursuant to Section 5.03 B (3) 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\, November 13\, 2025\, at 5:30 p.m. regarding the 2026 Rensselaer County Tentative Budget. \n  ______________________________\nJessica L. Charette\, Clerk\nRensselaer County Legislature \n  \n   \nDated: October 21\, 2025 \n  \nState of New York   )\nCounty of Rensselaer)    SS: \n 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. \n IN WITNESS WHEREOF\, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the County Legislature of the County of Rensselaer\, this 21st October\, 2025. \n   \n ___________________________________ \nJessica L. Charette\, Clerk\nRensselaer County Legislature\nCounty of Rensselaer\nState of New York \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.rensselaercounty.org/event/public-hearing-7/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251120T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251120T180000
DTSTAMP:20260421T175445
CREATED:20251003T132952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T201316Z
UID:6782-1763659800-1763661600@www.rensselaercounty.org
SUMMARY:Public Hearing
DESCRIPTION:NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING \n PLEASE TAKE NOTICE\, That pursuant to Section 5.03 B (3) 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\, November 20\, 2025\, at 5:30 p.m. regarding the changes proposed by the Finance Committee of the Rensselaer County Legislature to the 2026 Rensselaer County Tentative Budget. \n ______________________________ \nJessica L. Charette\, Clerk\nRensselaer County Legislature \n  \n Dated: October 21\, 2025\nState of New York   )\nCounty of Rensselaer)    SS: \n 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. \nIN WITNESS WHEREOF\, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the County Legislature of the County of Rensselaer\, this 21st day of October\, 2025. \n  \n ___________________________________ \nJessica L. Charette\, Clerk\nRensselaer County Legislature\nCounty of Rensselaer\nState of New York \nPublic Hearing will be held in the Legislative Chambers located at 99 Troy Road\, East Greenbush\, NY 12061 . \nFor more information on the meeting\, please contact the office at 518-270-2880. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.rensselaercounty.org/event/public-hearing-8/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251129
DTSTAMP:20260421T175445
CREATED:20250106T191742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T191742Z
UID:6014-1764201600-1764374399@www.rensselaercounty.org
SUMMARY:Thanksgiving - Office Closed
DESCRIPTION:Office Closed
URL:https://www.rensselaercounty.org/event/thanksgiving-office-closed-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251203T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251203T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T175445
CREATED:20251006T171733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T201529Z
UID:6778-1764784800-1764792000@www.rensselaercounty.org
SUMMARY:Special Meeting to Adopt the Budget
DESCRIPTION:12-3-25 Budget Meeting Packet \nRensselaer County Budget Link: https://www.rensco.com/Archive.aspx?AMID=74 \nPLEASE TAKE NOTICE\, That pursuant to Rule No. 1C of the Rules of the Rensselaer County Legislature\, I hereby call a special meeting of the Rensselaer County Legislature to be held on Wednesday\, December 3\, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the Legislative Chambers of the Rensselaer County Office Building\, 99 Troy Road\, East Greenbush\, New York. \nThe purpose of the meeting is to act upon: \n A Resolution to Adopt a Budget for the County of Rensselaer for the Fiscal Year Beginning on January 1\, 2026 and any legislation filed in accordance with Rule 16C of the Rules of the Rensselaer County Legislature. \nPlease notify all members of the special meeting under the provisions of this rule. \nJessica L. Charette\, Clerk\nRensselaer County Legislature \n  \nLegislative Meeting will be held in the Legislative Chambers located at 99 Troy Road\, East Greenbush\, NY 12061 . \nFor more information on the meeting\, please contact the office at 518-270-2880. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.rensselaercounty.org/event/special-meeting-to-adopt-the-budget-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251208T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251208T090000
DTSTAMP:20260421T175445
CREATED:20250211T184327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T201422Z
UID:6130-1765182600-1765184400@www.rensselaercounty.org
SUMMARY:December 2025 Honor A Deceased Veteran - Chester J. Carknard
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nChester J. Carknard\n1924 – 1944 \nFAMILY HISTORY:\nChester 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 \nEDUCATION:\nChester (Chet) grew up in the Village of Valley Falls\, and received his education through the Valley Falls School \nPERSONAL:\nChet 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 \nHISTORY:\nAfter 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 \nBeginning 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 \nChet 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 \nFollowing 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 \nSadly\, 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
URL:https://www.rensselaercounty.org/event/december-2025-honor-a-deceased-veteran/
CATEGORIES:Honor a Veteran
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251209T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251209T180000
DTSTAMP:20260421T175445
CREATED:20251007T150709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T182557Z
UID:6796-1765301400-1765303200@www.rensselaercounty.org
SUMMARY:Public Hearing- Ag Inclusion Request- Ag District #6
DESCRIPTION:NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING \n 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: \nAgricultural District 6 East Greenbush\, Nassau\, Sand Lake\, Schodack\, And North Greenbush: \n  \n\n\n\nTax Map No.\nProperty Owner\nAcres\n\n\n190.-5-17\nColeman\n3.28\n\n\n\n  \n______________________________ \n/s/ JESSICA L. CHARETTE\, CLERK\nRENSSELAER COUNTY LEGISLATURE \n  \nDated:  November 14\, 2025\nState of New York   )\nCounty of Rensselaer)         SS: \nI\, 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. \nIN 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. \n  \n/s/ JESSICA L. CHARETTE\, CLERK\nRENSSELAER COUNTY LEGISLATURE \nCounty of Rensselaer\nState of New York \nPublic Hearing will be held in the Legislative Chambers located at 99 Troy Road\, East Greenbush\, NY 12061 . \nFor more information on the meeting\, please contact the office at 518-270-2880. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.rensselaercounty.org/event/public-hearing-9/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251209T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251209T180000
DTSTAMP:20260421T175445
CREATED:20251126T160737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T123159Z
UID:6975-1765301400-1765303200@www.rensselaercounty.org
SUMMARY:Public Hearing- Sewer District Improvements
DESCRIPTION:NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING \nNOTICE 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. \nDated:  November 14\, 2025\nState of New York   )\nCounty of Rensselaer)         SS: \nI\, 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. \nIN 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. \n  \n/s/ JESSICA L. CHARETTE\, CLERK\nRENSSELAER COUNTY LEGISLATURE\nCounty of Rensselaer\nState of New York \n  \nPublic Hearing will be held in the Legislative Chambers located at 99 Troy Road\, East Greenbush\, NY 12061 . \nFor more information on the meeting\, please contact the office at 518-270-2880. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.rensselaercounty.org/event/public-hearing-sewer-improvements/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251209T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251209T180000
DTSTAMP:20260421T175445
CREATED:20251126T162000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T194530Z
UID:6979-1765301400-1765303200@www.rensselaercounty.org
SUMMARY:Public Hearing- Charter
DESCRIPTION:Local Law Charter Changes-Revised– Laid on the Desk\, mailed and emailed 12/1/25 \nNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING \nPLEASE 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. \n  \n/s/ JESSICA L. CHARETTE\, CLERK\nRENSSELAER COUNTY LEGISLATURE\nCounty of Rensselaer\nState of New York \n  \nDated:  November 26\, 2025\nState of New York      )\nCounty of Rensselaer) SS: \n  \nI\, 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. \nIN 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. \n  \n/s/ JESSICA L. CHARETTE\, CLERK\nRENSSELAER COUNTY LEGISLATURE\nCounty of Rensselaer\nState of New York \n  \nPublic Hearing will be held in the Legislative Chambers located at 99 Troy Road\, East Greenbush\, NY 12061 . \nFor more information on the meeting\, please contact the office at 518-270-2880. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.rensselaercounty.org/event/public-hearing-charter/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251209T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251209T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T175445
CREATED:20250106T185929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T220721Z
UID:5994-1765303200-1765310400@www.rensselaercounty.org
SUMMARY:Regular Meeting December 2025
DESCRIPTION:Certified Packet 12-9-25 \nMeeting Packet 12-9-25 \nSpecial Rules Packet \nLegislative Meeting will be held in the Legislative Chambers located at 99 Troy Road\, East Greenbush\, NY 12061 . \nFor more information on the meeting\, please contact the office at 518-270-2880. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.rensselaercounty.org/event/regular-meeting-december-2025/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251218T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251218T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T175445
CREATED:20251006T165941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T151107Z
UID:6780-1766080800-1766088000@www.rensselaercounty.org
SUMMARY:Special Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Certified Packet 12-18-2025 \nSpecial Meeting Packet 12-18-25 \nSpecial Rules Packet 12-18-25 \nSPECIAL 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.   \nThe 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. \nPlease notify all members of the special meeting under the provisions of this rule. \n  \nLegislative Meeting will be held in the Legislative Chambers located at 99 Troy Road\, East Greenbush\, NY 12061 . \nFor more information on the meeting\, please contact the office at 518-270-2880. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.rensselaercounty.org/event/special-meeting-9/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251226
DTSTAMP:20260421T175445
CREATED:20251020T183133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T183133Z
UID:6831-1766620800-1766707199@www.rensselaercounty.org
SUMMARY:Christmas - Office Closed
DESCRIPTION:Office Closed
URL:https://www.rensselaercounty.org/event/christmas-office-closed-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260102
DTSTAMP:20260421T175445
CREATED:20251120T142233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T142233Z
UID:6902-1767225600-1767311999@www.rensselaercounty.org
SUMMARY:New Years Day - Office Closed
DESCRIPTION:Office Closed
URL:https://www.rensselaercounty.org/event/new-years-day-office-closed-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260103
DTSTAMP:20260421T175445
CREATED:20251020T183238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T183238Z
UID:6833-1767225600-1767398399@www.rensselaercounty.org
SUMMARY:New Years Day - Office Closed
DESCRIPTION:Office Closed
URL:https://www.rensselaercounty.org/event/new-years-day-office-closed/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260107T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260107T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T175445
CREATED:20251007T154619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T172706Z
UID:6799-1767808800-1767816000@www.rensselaercounty.org
SUMMARY:Special Meeting - Organization
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Packet 1-7-26\nCertified Packet \nSPECIAL 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.   \n 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. \nJessica L. Charette\, Clerk\nRensselaer County Legislature \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.rensselaercounty.org/event/special-meeting-organization/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260112T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260112T090000
DTSTAMP:20260421T175445
CREATED:20251223T175112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T170628Z
UID:7079-1768206600-1768208400@www.rensselaercounty.org
SUMMARY:January 2026 Honor A Deceased Veteran - Angelo Thomas DeGenero
DESCRIPTION:  \nAngelo Thomas DeGenero\n1931 – 2025 \nFAMILY HISTORY:\nAngelo 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 \nEDUCATION:\nAngelo grew up in Troy\, and received his education through the Troy Central School District \nHISTORY:\nAfter 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 \nPERSONAL:\nAngelo 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 \nWORK EXPERIENCE:\nAfter 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 \nCOMMUNITY ACTIVITIES/ORGANIZATIONS:\nAngelo 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. \nAngelo 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 \nSadly\, on March 31\, 2025\, Angelo passed away and was laid to rest at the St. Mary’s Cemetery in Troy\, New York
URL:https://www.rensselaercounty.org/event/january-2026-honor-a-deceased-veteran-angelo-thomas-degenero/
CATEGORIES:Honor a Veteran
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260113T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260113T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T175445
CREATED:20251120T151016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T204021Z
UID:6928-1768327200-1768334400@www.rensselaercounty.org
SUMMARY:Regular Meeting January 2026
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Packet 1-13-26\nSpecial Rules Packet 1-13-26 \nCertified Packet 1-13-2026 \nLegislative Meeting will be held in the Legislative Chambers located at 99 Troy Road\, East Greenbush\, NY 12061 . \nFor more information on the meeting\, please contact the office at 518-270-2880. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.rensselaercounty.org/event/regular-meeting-january-2026/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260120
DTSTAMP:20260421T175445
CREATED:20251120T142403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T142418Z
UID:6904-1768780800-1768867199@www.rensselaercounty.org
SUMMARY:Martin Luther King Day - Office Closed
DESCRIPTION:Office Closed
URL:https://www.rensselaercounty.org/event/martin-luther-king-day-office-closed-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260209T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260209T090000
DTSTAMP:20260421T175445
CREATED:20251223T175305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T152008Z
UID:7081-1770625800-1770627600@www.rensselaercounty.org
SUMMARY:February 2026 Honor A Deceased Veteran- Neil M. Manchester
DESCRIPTION:HONOR-A-DECEASED-VETERAN \nFebruary 2026 \nNeil M. Manchester\n1927 – 2011 \nFAMILY HISTORY:\nNeil 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 \nEDUCATION/HISTORY:\nWhile 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 \nPERSONAL:\nNeil 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 \nWORK EXPERIENCE:\nAfter 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. \nAfter 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 \nCOMMUNITY ACTIVITIES/ORGANIZATIONS:\nNeil 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. \nHe 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 \nSadly\, on December 4\, 2011\, Neil passed away and was laid to rest at the Meadow Lawn Cemetery\, Petersburgh\, New York \n 
URL:https://www.rensselaercounty.org/event/february-2026-honor-a-deceased-veteran/
CATEGORIES:Honor a Veteran
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260210T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260210T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T175445
CREATED:20251120T151518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T150135Z
UID:6932-1770746400-1770753600@www.rensselaercounty.org
SUMMARY:Regular Meeting February 2026
DESCRIPTION:Certified Packet 2-10-26\nMeeting Packet 2-10-26 \nSpecial Rules Packet \nLegislative Meeting will be held in the Legislative Chambers located at 99 Troy Road\, East Greenbush\, NY 12061 . \nFor more information on the meeting\, please contact the office at 518-270-2880. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.rensselaercounty.org/event/regular-meeting-february-2026/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260217
DTSTAMP:20260421T175445
CREATED:20251120T142532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T142532Z
UID:6907-1771200000-1771286399@www.rensselaercounty.org
SUMMARY:President's Day - Office Closed
DESCRIPTION:Office Closed
URL:https://www.rensselaercounty.org/event/presidents-day-office-closed-3/
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