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 And the question of the day is....WHY??  Do any of you wonder why the Cristo and Taylor continue to beat the same drum OVER and OVER and OVER again?  Does anyone out there seriously think they are that enraged over the way salaries were allocated in the town?  It just doesn't add up. 
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> Let's look at this rationally.  The salaries in question are not inflated, unreasonable or illegal.  Seethruny reflects the actual amounts paid to all the town employees, including those who received the "secret" stipends.  It is difficult to understand how a salary dispensed on a public payroll can be termed "secret".  By giving out stipends, Rick McCabe followed a procedure put in place many moons before him.  A procedure followed by his predecessors, both Republican and Democrat.  Rick didn't question this practice and that is his mistake.  Thereafter, Toni Murphy committed the unspeakable crime of cashing her paycheck without first reviewing town law.  Who among you couldn't have innocently done the same? 
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> If you have a problem with what Rick and Toni have done, don't vote for them.  But why is it that Mike Cristo can call Toni a thief for merely accepting her paycheck, but will not acknowledge his own attempt to violate the law by holding concurrent seats on the Town Board and on the County Legislature?  Dare we give him proper credit and say that maybe Mike Cristo didn't know it would be a violation of the law to hold both seats?  And better yet, if he did, maybe he wouldn't have tried to do it?  Does this make him a criminal looking to "help himself" to our tax dollars? 
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> So why do they persist?  Is it for the good of the town, or is personal?  Sadly, it is personal anger and venom driving that train (you know the one they claim is chugga chugga choo chooing into Town Hall?).  As far as Ann Taylor is concerned, she won't accept the fact that she lost two elections because she is rude and unlikeable.  The people of this town just don't want a nasty, vindictive person like her on the board.  But, instead of looking within, Ann is blogging away and blaming everyone in Town Hall.  It is almost as if she's angry that she can't have the job she wanted, but would somehow feel a whole lot better if Corinne Sheldon were to unseat Toni Murphy.  That seems healthy, doesn't it?  
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> The Cristo interest in perpetuating the vitriol is just as blatant.  They refuse to distinguish (political) business from personal matters.  Instead of taking the political hit when the lawsuit was filed, maintaining their decent reputation, and waiting for the County to change the law, Mike and his mom took up the charge of insulting the crap out of anybody and everybody who didn't swing the sword on their behalf.  Aside from uniting the town in a cry of ABC-FEG, what did they accomplish?  A shorter Christmas card list?
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> In sum, rational people recognize that the "secret stipend" issue is not nearly as exciting as it seems.  There is no FBI investigation, no attorney general investigation, no OSC investigation.  If there were something there, the public would have heard about it by now.  Despite what Ann's imaginary friends (you know, Kate et al) would have you believe, Democrats in Albany have enough to worry about and certainly aren't spending valuable time quashing investigations into East Greenbush.  This is a dead issue folks.


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HELPING OUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS

The 2nd Annual Witko Cup Softball Tournament is being held today (starting at 8:00AM) and tomorrow (starting at 9:00AM) at the East Greenbush Girls Softball League on Gilligan Road.  Proceeds benefit the Families of Fallen Officers and the Families of the EGGSL.

A dinner buffet will be held at 7:00PM this evening at the EGFD Pavillion at 68 Phillips Rd.

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Flood-ravaged Schoharie village has Top 10 reasons to love Letterman for support
By PAUL GRONDAHL

Times Union

Saturday, September 24, 2011

Read more: http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/Flood-ravaged-Schoharie-village-has-Top-10-2186444.php#ixzz1YrwJeAff

HOW TO HELP  To make a tax-deductible donation to assist flood rebuilding efforts, send a check to:

The Schoharie Recovery Fund

P.O. Box 111
Schoharie, NY 12157

PRELIMINARY PRIMARY RESULTS

According to the Rensselaer County Board of Elections, following are the results of yesterday's Primary Races. http://www.rensco.com/pdfs/election-results/PrimaryVoteReport.html 

Please be mindful of the fact that Write-In and Absentee Ballots must be talllied manually.

EG Talks thanks all those who voted yesterday and congratulates all the candidates on their Primary Campaigns and wishes them well in November.

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STATE OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF RENSSELAER
PRIMARY ELECTION
13-Sep-11
Rensselaer County
East Greenbush
Supervisor (WOR) (Vote for 1)
2 out of 2 election district(s) reported.
CANDIDATE	VOTES RECEIVED	PERCENTAGE	LEADING
Richard J. McCabe	16	55.17%	X
Write-in	13	44.83%
TOTAL	29	100.00%
Supervisor (IND) (Vote for 1)
2 out of 2 election district(s) reported.
CANDIDATE	VOTES RECEIVED	PERCENTAGE	LEADING
Keith A. Langley	108	42.69%
Write-in	145	57.31%	X
TOTAL	253	100.00%
Supervisor (CON) (Vote for 1)
2 out of 2 election district(s) reported.
CANDIDATE	VOTES RECEIVED	PERCENTAGE	LEADING
Keith A. Langley	93	56.02%	X
Write-in	73	43.98%
TOTAL	166	100.00%
Town Council (WOR) (Vote for 2)
2 out of 2 election district(s) reported.
CANDIDATE	VOTES RECEIVED	PERCENTAGE	LEADING
Philip J. Malone	18	31.58%	X
Suzanne H. Mangold	15	26.32%
Write-in	24	42.11%	X
TOTAL	57	100.00%
Town Council (IND) (Vote for 2)
2 out of 2 election district(s) reported.
CANDIDATE	VOTES RECEIVED	PERCENTAGE	LEADING
Daniel Fiacco	114	22.80%	X
Edward J. Gilbert	96	19.20%
Write-in	290	58.00%	X
TOTAL	500	100.00%
Town Council (CON) (Vote for 2)
2 out of 2 election district(s) reported.
CANDIDATE	VOTES RECEIVED	PERCENTAGE	LEADING
Daniel Fiacco	101	31.08%	X
Edward J. Gilbert	82	25.23%
Write-in	142	43.69%	X
TOTAL	325	100.00%
Receiver of Taxes (WOR) (Vote for 1)
2 out of 2 election district(s) reported.
CANDIDATE	VOTES RECEIVED	PERCENTAGE	LEADING
Antonette L. Murphy	17	58.62%	X
Write-in	12	41.38%
TOTAL	29	100.00%
Receiver of Taxes (IND) (Vote for 1)
2 out of 2 election district(s) reported.
CANDIDATE	VOTES RECEIVED	PERCENTAGE	LEADING
Corine C. Sheldon	102	40.80%
Write-in	148	59.20%	X
TOTAL	250	100.00%
Receiver of Taxes (CON) (Vote for 1)
2 out of 2 election district(s) reported.
CANDIDATE	VOTES RECEIVED	PERCENTAGE	LEADING
Corine C. Sheldon	84	50.00%	Tie
Write-in	84	50.00%	Tie
TOTAL	168	100.00%
District Attorney (Vote for 1)
37 out of 39 election district(s) reported.
CANDIDATE	VOTES RECEIVED	PERCENTAGE	LEADING
Joel E. Abelove	248	42.47%
Richard J. McNally	325	55.65%	X
Write-in	11	1.88%
TOTAL	584	100.00%
County Sheriff (Vote for 1)
37 out of 39 election district(s) reported.
CANDIDATE	VOTES RECEIVED	PERCENTAGE	LEADING
Jack Mahar	498	47.84%
Gary K. Gordon	532	51.11%	X
Write-in	11	1.06%
TOTAL	1,041	100.00%

EAST GREENBUSH INDEPENDENCE AND CONSERVATIVE PARTY VOTERS:

Tomorrow, September 13, 2011, IS Primary Election Day. Enrolled IndependenCE and Conservative PARTY voters have the option to choose PROVEN, EXPERIENCED LEADERS:

► RICK McCABE for Town Supervisor;

► TONI MURPHY for Receiver of Taxes;
► PHIL MALONE for Councilperson; and
► SUE MANGOLD for Councilperson.

Enrolled IndependenCEand Conservative PARTY voters may vote at the following Polling Places between the hours of 12:00 Noon and 9:00PM:

Holy Spirit School: Districts 1, 2, 8 and 10.

Town Hall: Districts 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11 and 12.

You will be required to write in the names of the above candidates, but do not let this deter or silence you. You may bring this posting with you to assist you in voting.

Your vote DOES COUNT!!! Make your voice heard loud and clear. 

 

SUPPORT McCABE, MALONE, MANGOLD AND MURPHY ON PRIMARY DAY.

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INDEPENDENCE VOTERS: Also support RICH McNALLY for DISTRICT ATTORNEY.

CONSERVATIVE VOTERS: Also support GARY GORDON for SHERIFF.

Citizens Fiscal Advisory Committee Meeting

The Citizens Fiscal Advisory Committee has scheduled a meeting for Thursday, September 15, 2011 at 7:00 p.m.  The meeting will be held in the Community Room at Town Hall.

REMEMBER TO FLY THE FLAG!!

Update:  According to Melvin Roads American Legion Post #1231 website, their ceremony is scheduled for this Sunday at 1:00PM not 12:00 Noon as posted below.  http://www.melvinroads1231.org/

East Greenbush Town Board Joins September 11 Remembrance

Ten years ago this Sunday, on September 11, 2001, America was attacked.  Each and every one of us remembers where we were when we first heard of the attacks.  We remember the shock, confusion and fear that we felt at that very moment.  This all pales in comparison to what the passengers aboard the planes and the workers in the buildings felt. 

• Two planes were flown into New York City's World Trade Center, killing 2,753 people, including 343 firefighters, 60 police officers and 8 private emergency medical technicians and paramedics.
• A third plane was flown into the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia where 184 people perished.
• A fourth plane, believed to be targeting either the Capitol Building or the White House, crash

No one survived any of the flights.

The east greenbush town board, As a memorial and tribute to those who perished so needlessly at the hands of cowards, asks that all businesses and residents of east greenbush PROUDLY DISPLAY 'OLD GLORY' ON SEPTEMBER 9, 10 AND 11. 

The east greenbush town BOARD ALSO asks that we REMEMBER THOSE WHO WORKED TIRELESSLY IN THE RESCUE AND SADLY, the RECOVERY EFFORTS FOLLOWING THE ATTACKS.

show the victims and survivors of that tragic day, as well as their families, that they are not and will not be forgotten.

Memorial Observances:

Melvin Roads American Legion Post #1231 (200 Columbia Turnpike, East Greenbush) will be conducting a Memorial Service at 12:00 Noon on Sunday, 9/11/11.  The public is welcome.

The Church of St. Mary at Clinton Heights (163 Columbia Turnpike, East Greenbush) will be hosting an area-wide Memorial Fire of Remembering at the plaza of the Church (http://www.stmaryny.org/) which will burn throughout the day. 

• Civic and other groups will be able to utilize the plaza fire for their own memorial activities between 4:00PM and 6:45PM.
• A Mass & Ritual Memorial will be held at 7:00PM

Other Information:

The NYS Museum (Monday - Saturday, 9:30AM - 5:00PM) has FDNY Engine 6, which was among the first responders to answer the call on 9/11, on permanent exhibit.  Engine 6 was specially designed to pump water through standpipes to fight fires in skyscrapers, particularly the World Trade Center.  The FDNY donated Engine 6 to the State Museum in early 2002.  http://www.nysm.nysed.gov/wtc/rescue/pumper.html

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Help for Communities Impacted by Hurricane Irene

The First United Methodist Church of East Greenbush (Hays Rd & Gilligan Rd) is conducting a "Help for Communities Impacted by Hurricane Irene" drive. 

The Church is collecting "Cleaning Buckets" and "Health Buckets" and accepting monetary donations. 

For more information, please see the Church's web site:

http://www.gbgm-umc.org/egumc/ or 

Help for Communities Impacted by Hurricane Irene

If you know of anorther organization seeking donations for Irene impaceted communities, please submit a comment to this posting.

From the Troy Record "Latest round of flooding prompts continued, more road closures in Rensselaer County"

http://www.troyrecord.com/articles/2011/09/08/news/doc4e685d9831b0a759812834.txt?viewmode=fullstory

Library Vote Today

Just a quick reminder to vote for JENNIFER O'BRIEN for Library Trustee today, Thursday September 8, 2011 from 9AM-9PM at the East Greenbush Library. 

DISASTER RECOVERY CENTER OPEN IN RENSSELAER COUNTY / / / UPDATE ON IRENE RECOVERY EFFORTS IN RENSSELAER COUNTY / / / GOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES FEDERAL DISASTER AID APPROVED FOR NASSAU, WESTCHESTER AND RENSSELAER COUNTIES

Subject: Disaster Recovery Center Open in Rensselaer County
Troy- The Federal Emergency Management Agency(FEMA) has opened a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) located at the Rensselaer County Department of Social Services Administration Building, 127 Bloomingrove Dr. in the Town of North Greenbush. The DRC is open 7 days a week from 8 am to 8 pm until further notice.

Residents who have sustained damage to their home, apartment, or property are urged to seek assistance at the DRC.

Agencies represented at the DRC include:

FEMA
State Emergency Management Office (SEMO)
NYS Office of Family and Children's Services
NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance
NYS DMV
NYS Homes and Community Renewal
NYS Insurance Department
NYS Department of Health
NYS Office of Mental Health
U.S. Small Business Administration
NYS Department of Labor
Social Security Administration
Salvation Army
Rensselaer County Department for Aging

Information for that location can be found by calling 518- 833-6130.

Once again residents who sustained damage to their homes, apartments, or property are strongly encouraged to register with FEMA by calling 1-800-621-3362, online at www.fema.gov or by visiting the DRC where you can also register for FEMA assistance.

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Update on Irene Recovery Efforts in Rensselaer County

Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino is again urging all residents who sustained damage to their homes to register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) by calling 1-800-621-3362 or by registering online at www.fema.gov. All homeowners and renters who sustained property damage or loss should register. In addition to registering with FEMA residents are urged to contact their town or city to let them know of their property damage.

“It is extremely important that residents impacted by the storm register so that they don't miss out on any assistance that may become available to help them recover. FEMA is already working in Rensselaer County and we want to make sure that everyone receives all the help they are entitled to,” said Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino.

To assist residents in the clean up from the storm the American Red Cross has provided clean up kits. Each kit includes a rake, shovel, mop, broom, gloves, mask, cleaning solution, and cooler. The kits are being distributed by the County and Red Cross to the heavily damaged neighborhoods throughout the County. The kits are also available for pick up at the Averill Park High School Bus Garage located on Tremont Way in the Town of Averill Park. The kits will be available at the bus garage until 6 pm today and from 10 am to 6 pm tomorrow.‬ 

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State of New York | Executive Chamber

Andrew M. Cuomo | Governor
For Immediate Release: September 1, 2011

GOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES FEDERAL DISASTER AID APPROVED FOR NASSAU, WESTCHESTER AND RENSSELAER COUNTIES

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that federal disaster assistance is now available for homeowners, renters and small businesses in Nassau, Westchester and Rensselaer counties as a result of damages incurred by Hurricane Irene.

“I am pleased that FEMA is moving quickly to further assess the damages and needs of New Yorkers impacted by Hurricane Irene,” Governor Cuomo said. “I urge residents and small businesses who suffered losses to take the first step on the road to recovery by calling FEMA’s registration number – 1-800-621-3362. If you think you may be eligible you must register with FEMA and you should make that call today.”

Residents and small businesses in a total of 11 counties are now eligible to apply for the following assistance: the Individuals and Households Program, Crisis Counseling, Disaster Unemployment Assistance, USDA food coupons and distribution, USDA food commodities, Disaster Legal Services, the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, and Small Business Administration disaster loans.

At the Governor’s request, President Obama approved an expedited major federal disaster declaration on Wednesday. The counties currently eligible for assistance are as follows:

Individual Assistance (Assistance to individuals and households): Albany, Delaware, Dutchess, Essex, Greene, Nassau, Rensselaer, Schenectady, Schoharie, Ulster and Westchester counties.

Public Assistance (Assistance for debris removal, emergency protective actions and the repair or replacement of disaster-damaged facilities): Albany, Bronx, Clinton, Delaware, Dutchess, Essex, Greene, Montgomery, Nassau, New York, Queens, Rensselaer, Richmond, Rockland, Schoharie, Suffolk, Ulster, Warren, and Westchester Counties. Direct federal assistance is authorized.

Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (Assistance for actions taken to prevent or reduce long term risk to life and property from natural hazards): All counties in the State of New York are eligible to apply for assistance under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.

Residents and business owners who sustained losses in the designated counties can begin applying for assistance by registering online at http://www.DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling 1-800-621-3362. Disaster assistance applicants, who have a speech disability or hearing loss and use TTY, should call 1-800-462-7585 directly; for those who use 711 or Video Relay Service (VRS), call 1-800-621-3362. The toll-free telephone numbers will operate from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. (local time) seven days a week until further notice.

Additional counties may be made eligible for federal assistance as ongoing damage assessments are completed.

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