East Greenbush Chess Club

Times Union
Friday, July 15, 2011

The scholastic team of the East Greenbush Chess Club was awarded first place in the Capital Region for the 2010-11 school year on June 29.

More than 30 teams competed in a series of 10 monthly chess tournaments held in locations throughout the area. The tournaments were sponsored by the Make The Right Move organization, the Capital Region's chapter of The Right Move, which is dedicated to providing free chess tournaments for youth.

The members of the team come from elementary, middle and high schools. The team is trained by coach, Bill Matters, who also received the Coach of the Year award.

The East Greenbush Chess Club's mission is to promote chess in Rensselaer County. The club meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays in the Sunshine Day Care building at 14 Hayes Road in East Greenbush. The club provides chess activities including weekly classes and monthly tournaments.

The club invites people of all ages to join and membership is free. People with an interest in chess are encouraged to browse the club's website at www.eastgreenbushchessclub.org. Individuals can also contact Matters at 477-2820 for more information.

- - - Congrats to the members, their families and Coach Bill Matters on their accomplishments!!!  EGTalks

Town Board Announcements

Pre-Board Meeting
The Town Board will hold its Pre-Board Meeting at 4:30 P.M. on Thursday, July 14, 2011.

Couse Corners Informational Meeting
The Town Board will hold an informational meeting about the Couse Corners intersection construction on Wednesday, July 20. 2011 at 6:30 p.m. prior to the Town Board meeting.

Town Board Meeting
The Town Board will hold its regular Meeting at 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, July 20, 2011.

Special Meeting, 6/29/11

The Town Board will hold a Special Meeting on Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at 4 p.m. to authorize the Supervisor to award the contract for construction of the Couse Corners Roundabout.

Town of East Greenbush announces Music in the Park

Each summer, the Community & Recreation Department organizes a concert series that takes place every Tuesday night in August from 6-8 pm. The concerts are held at Onderdonk Memorial Park, located on Hampton Avenue across from the Lake.

This concert series encourages friends, families and neighbors together in celebrating the summer season by enjoying the music, the outdoors and the company.

 

The schedule is as follows:

   • August 2nd Band of Gold
   • August 9th White Water
   • August 16th Gelvis (rendition of Elvis)
   • August 23rd Bow Riders
   • August 30th Carmine Dio
 
Teagans will be providing hot dogs, hamburgers & sausage and peppers for a minimal fee.

For further info, you may call 477-4775

WATER ADVISORY & WATER RESTRICTION LIFTED

Due to a break in a Water Distribution Main, many residents within the East Greenbush water district are currently without water service. The Distribution Main is being worked on and will hopefully be repaired by this evening. Once the repair is complete, there is a possibility for low water pressure and discoloration.


All residents within the General Water District are under a Boil Water Advisory for 48 hours. This Advisory entails that residents boil any water prior to consumption for the next 48 hours. Residents of Hampton Manor and the Hampton Manor Water District are not affected by this.


- - from the Town Web Site

The town of East Greenbush Water Department has issued a water usage restriction in additon to a boil water advisory for the next 48 hours.

According to David VanWormer, the town’s commissioner of public works, residents are asked to refrain from any unnecessary water use, including watering lawns and/or gardens and washing cars.

- - from the 7/6/11 Troy Record

The town has lifted its boil water advisory and water restrictions that resulted from a main break Tuesday at Troy and Luther roads, the water department announced Thursday afternoon.

Normal use can continue.

- - from the Times Union, July 7, 2011