Monthly Report – January 2025

Opioid Settlement Funding: At the January monthly meeting a resolution was unanimously approved to authorize an agreement between the City of Troy and the Department of Mental Health to pass through the city’s opioid settlement portion received from OASAS. These funds are used for contracted services in the fight against opioid addiction.

Courthouse renovation: Two resolutions were approved to continue the renovation process at the historic County Courthouse. This year a public barrier to limit access to the Surrogate’s Court counter will be installed. These expenses are 100% reimbursable through the State of New York Unified Court System – Third Judicial District – Court Cleaning and Minor Repairs program.

Regional Workforce Development Board – Legislators also unanimously approved an agreement – funded through a federal grant – with The Arc of Rensselaer County for business workforce development services for individuals with disabilities, including individuals with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities, ages 18 and older.  The goal for the Disability Resource Coordinator is to more effectively deliver services and help individuals navigate and improve employment outcomes.

Legislator Gary Galuski – Won the November election to fill a vacancy and represents the City of Troy. He attended his first monthly meeting in January and will serve as a committee member on the Aging and Veterans and Youth committees. Welcome Aboard!

 

NEXT MEETING – Tuesday, February 11, 2025 in the Rensselaer County Chambers located at 99 Troy Road, East Greenbush, NY.

PUBLIC FORUM – Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

Residents are welcome to contact our office at 518 270-2890.

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