Hudson's new home in Schodack

@ Town Hall getting a license

The story begins with Rich and I watching the news of the three pups nailed to the railroad tracks.  We were horrified but glad that they were rescued by railroad workers and brought to the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society (MHHS).  All the puppies were treated for dehydration, malnutrition and infections caused by their wounds.   All the pups had severe wounds to their paws; one pup had a hole through her paw; the male pup's rear paw was completely removed; and the other female pup had two digits removed.  Sadly the smallest female pup with a hole in its paw did not survive.  Hudson, the puppy missing his back paw was fitted with a prosthetic paw at MHHS in November.  Hudson and Pearl were neutered and spayed and were now ready to be adopted and thus starts the happy beginning for Hudson and Pearl, "The Railroad Pups."

Community Budget Advisory Team

Schodack Central School District

The first meeting of this year's Community Budget Advisory Team will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 11 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. in the High School Library. Topics to be discussed include pension costs, state aid reductions and a community budget survey. 

Interested community members are encouraged to attend.

District to Start Charging Admission for Basketball Games

As part of the Schodack Central School district’s efforts to offset some of the costs of athletic programs, the district will start charging for regular season basketball games this year.

PIZZA Night

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

NOTICE is hereby given that the Town Board of the Town of Schodack, Rensselaer County, State of New York, invites sealed bid proposals for demolition and removal of the former Town Hall building

Veterans' Day @ MHMS

Take a Veteran to School Assembly at MHHS - Friday, 11/9 at 9 a.m.

Pizza Night!

Don't forget the 3rd Saturday of the month is Schodack Valley Pizza Night!

LOCAL REGISTRATION DAYS

During a Presidential Election Year, a Board of Elections conducts two local registration events in the Town of Schodack. Both will be in the main floor meeting room, Schodack Town Hall, 265 Schuurman Rd. If you have not yet registered to vote and would like to be eligible to do so, mark these dates.

Thursday, October 4th from 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 13th from 2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

You can also register to vote by mail. Applications must be postmarked not later than October 12th and received by the Board of Elections not later than October 17th in order to be eligible to vote in the General Election. Applications are available at the Town Clerk's Office or by going to Rensselaer County's web site or New York State's election site.

This Weekend!

Community Calendar

A welcome surprise!

Father and Daughter Reunited After Tour in Afghanistan

Second grader Natalie Deso received quite a surprise when she boarded the school bus to go home on Monday.

Waiting for her in the front seat was her father, who had just come home from his second tour in Afghanistan.

The stunned 6-year-old stood in disbelief for a moment before rushing to her father as the two embraced.

Read more... 
posted on SCSD website

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Food Drive Benefits the Anchor

The Schodack Democrats’ Annual Picnic was held at the Schodack Town Park off Route 150, Schodack on Saturday, Sept. 15 from noon to 5:00 p.m. 

The annual picnic is always a great time to socialize with friends and neighbors and it is a wonderful opportunity to meet the Democratic Candidates. As always, lots of food, music, a silent auction and more!  

The Schodack Democrats’ Annual Picnic is free and all are welcome. The group was also accepting donations of non-perishable food items that will be donated to The Anchor’s Food Pantry in Castleton.

Take a look at some photos of the event. Click here!

Ways you can help! It's easy!

Save Box Tops for Education to Help MHMS

Box Tops for Education, which help benefit MHMS, can be brought into the school's main office this summer or when school starts in September. For questions, please e-mail Brenda Nixon.

Price Chopper Tools for Schools Program Has Started for 2012-13 The Price Chopper Tools for Schools program has started for the 2012-13 school year. Shoppers who sign up for the program can earn money for school equipment whenever they use their advantage card. Visit the 

Tools for Schools website for more information and to enroll by clicking here.

Get Ready,classes start September 5

2012-13 District Calendar Now Available

The 2012-13 district calendar is now available in an easy to print format by clicking here…

Thomas W. Prevost Obituary

Prevost, Thomas W. CASTLETON Thomas W. Prevost, 67, of Castleton, died suddenly on Saturday, August 11, 2012 at his residence.

Soaring Stories with Regi Carpenter

Rensselaer County Shelter In Place Advisory

"Shelter in Place" order in effect because of toxins in the air because of a fire in Ghent. NO SUMMER DAY CAMP TODAY.  

Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino has issued a Shelter in Place advisory for the southern portion of the County due to the fire TCI Inc located in the Town Ghent in Columbia County. Due to this hazardous materials fire residents in the towns of Schodack, Nassau, and Stephentown are being advised to “SHELTER IN PLACE” and limit any outdoor exposure.

To shelter in place residents should:

• Close all windows and doors
• Shut of all air conditioners and fans that draw in outside air.
• Stay indoors as much as possible

Residents seeking additional information can call the County’s Emergency Operations Center at 518-266-7684 or 518-266-7686.

Due to the emergency condition at TCI, all persons living or working in the Towns of Nassau, Schodack, and Stephentown, should shelter within, close all windows, shut off all air conditioning units, and devices that draw in outside air. Residents should be prepared to shelter within for the next 12 hours, and are advised to spend as little time, if any, in the outside environment as possible.

Schodack Gets Their Very Own Theme Song

Schodack Gets Their Very Own Theme Song : Your Town Thursday [AUDIO]

By: Richie Phillips



Take a listen...

Roll over accident on Old Post Road

Caitlyn Main was first on the scene for a rollover on Old Post. 

Her mother Kelly asked her if she needed me to come until the ambulance gets there, her response "I got this. This is all in the training."

Caitlyn Main was at home on Maple Hill Road when around 8:00 p.m. she heard a loud bang from the area close to her friend's house and thought immediately that something must be wrong.  Trained as a fire fighter Castleton, Caitlyn is no stranger to emergencies.

5 hurt, Route 9J closed after serious crash in Schodack

UPDATE From NEWS10
The crash occurred around 11:30 p.m., near the intersection of Route 9J and Stony Point Road. Police say the car traveling southbound lost control and crashed into a ditch on the side of the road. The car was upside-down in the ditch when police first arrived on the scene.

A responding officer told NEWS10 that the five passengers, all said to be in their late-teens and early 20's, were all conscious when police arrived.
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 Video from News10

SCHODACK, N.Y. -- Authorities on scene tell NEWS10 that five people have been hospitalized following a serious one-vehicle crash in Schodack late Tuesday night.

The crash occurred around 11:30 p.m., near the intersection of Route 9J and Stony Point Road. A portion of Route 9J will be closed for several hours overnight.

A responding officer told NEWS10 that five people were removed from the vehicle and taken to Albany Medical Center. Their exact conditions are not known at this point.
Authorities have shut Route 9J down from County Routes 58 (East Greenbush) and 6 (Castleton), as a result of the crash. The DOT reports that 9J could reopen as soon as 6 a.m. Wednesday.
Posted: Jun 27, 2012 1:12 AM EDT