April 21, 2011
Schodack Cuts Spending for Third Year in a Row
EG Adopts a Budget
East Greenbush Central School District
Board of Education Adopts 2011-2012 School BudgetThe East Greenbush CSD Board of Education adopted a budget for the 2011-2012 school year at its April 13th Board meeting. The budget totals $84,730,093 and represents a 0.52 percent reduction in spending from the current year’s budget. Despite school officials cutting spending, the 2011-2012 budget carries a 2.8 percent tax levy increase, due largely to a $4.7 million loss in NY State operating aid.
Ugh!
It's here - $4 gas...
$4 A Gallon Gas Prices: Who's To Blame?
Gasoline prices are closing in on $4 a gallon. Department of Energy data show the average price for regular gas in the U.S. is $3.84 per gallon. That's 98 cents higher than a year ago, and just an "average." In California, the average price is $4.20 per gallon.
$4 A Gallon Gas Prices: Who's To Blame?
Gasoline prices are closing in on $4 a gallon. Department of Energy data show the average price for regular gas in the U.S. is $3.84 per gallon. That's 98 cents higher than a year ago, and just an "average." In California, the average price is $4.20 per gallon.
Earth Day April 22, 2011
Recycle old electronics at Taft Furniture Saturday, April 23
The ninth annual Electronics Recycling Day will take place 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Taft Furniture, 1960 Central Avenue.
Not much to do?
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| Gregory Ruth, a 53-year-old employee of OGS |
Gregory Ruth, 53, an Office of General Services employee for 36 years, was suspended without pay from his $83,954-a-year job pending the outcome of the case and an internal investigation.
In Ruth's interview, he told investigators he is often bored at work and "there's a lot of people sitting up there doing nothing."
April 19, 2011
Schodack School Budget
Board Adopts 2011-12 Budget
Spending Reduced for Third Straight Year
The Board of Education adopted the 2011-12 budget at its meeting Thursday, April 14. The $20,125,047 budget reduces spending for the third straight year.
Leave a comment about the Budget.
Annual Highway Clean-up
The Schodack Area Land Trust is having their annual highway clean-up on Saturday, April 30th.
April 16, 2011
Like Lions at Bogie's on 4/20/11
UPRISING ENTRAINMENT:
(http://www.facebook.com/UpAprlil 20, 2011-Doors open at 6:00 P.M.-Show starts at 7:00 P.M.
Tickets: $10 Door only Sales!
PIZZA NIGHT
Schodack Valley Pizza Night Saturday, April 16
Schodack Valley Pizza Night is scheduled for Saturday, April 16 from 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.
April 15, 2011
Free Museum Pass
Hancock Shaker Village Museum Pass
The library has a museum pass to the Hancock Shaker Village! It is available for checkout at the circulation desk. The pass is loaned for three days and entitles bearer to free admission for two adults and two children (13-17); children 12 and under are always free.
(This pass was purchased for the library by the Friends of the Castleton Public Library) –Thank you!
April 14, 2011
Castleton Kids 4th Annual Golf Tournament
May 14, 2011
Registration deadline MAY 6
Proceeds will benefit Castleton Kids after school and summer programs.
Castleton Kids has been serving our community for 28 years!
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April 13, 2011
Schodack BOE needs Members
How to Run for the School Board
Schodack Central School District encourages community members to run for the Board of Education.Interested residents must present petitions with signatures and addresses of at least 25 qualified voters of the school district to the District Office by Monday, April 18, 2011 by 5 p.m.
Petitions can be downloaded here or you can have one mailed to you by calling the District Office at 732-2297.
April 12, 2011
Letter to Superintendent Horan
COMMUNITY BUDGET ADVISORY TEAM
Bob,
I just wanted to thank you and Sherri for the presentation this evening. (She will be missed.) The discussion did go on much longer than planned, but the opportunity to speak afforded the small group who gathered there, time to continue. It was frank and heartfelt.
Free Cone Day at Ben & Jerry's April 12, 2011
The F Word
Don't forget that free cone day at Ben & Jerry's is Tuesday, April 12, 2011. No
Caslteton Public Library
Castleton Public Library
Director Amy Peker is looking for volunteers for the April Break. If you can help, please email friendsofcastletonlibrary@yahoo.com
Director Amy Peker is looking for volunteers for the April Break. If you can help, please email friendsofcastletonlibrary@yahoo.com
Budget Meeting Tonight
2011-12 COMMUNITY BUDGET ADVISORY TEAM
Tuesday April 12, 2011
Maple Hill High School Library 6:00 – 7:30p.m.
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Community Budget Advisory Team Meeting notes from Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Q&A
Tuesday April 12, 2011
Maple Hill High School Library 6:00 – 7:30p.m.
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Community Budget Advisory Team Meeting notes from Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Q&A
April 11, 2011
Rainy Day Reserves?
District Presents Third Draft of Budget
School officials presented the third draft of the 2011-12 budget to the Board of Education on March 31, agreeing to a number of options that would cut spending by $238,437 over the 2010-11 budget. The district is considering further cuts to reduce the impact on taxpayers. The Board is scheduled to adopt a budget on Thursday, April 14.
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Points to consider:
April 9, 2011
Cabaret Saturday 2 p.m.
Albany High School's award-winning Theatre Ensemble will present four performances of the Broadway hit musical "Cabaret" April 7 to 10.The play's backdrop is 1931 Berlin as the Nazis rise to power. Two relationships are key: one between an American writer and a British nightclub singer, the other between a German boardinghouse owner and her Jewish beau.
Sherri Fisher Leaving Schodack
Sherri Fisher Leaving Schodack After Decade as Business Official
Assistant Superintendent for Business and Support Services Sherri Fisher will be leaving Schodack CSD at the end of June after accepting a position with the South Colonie Central School District.
April 8, 2011
Bethlehem Salary Freeze
Governor Cuomo scoffed at the salaries of school administrators last week as he unveiled his budget proposal Salary freeze in Bethlehem
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April 7, 2011
East Greenbush Budget Work shop re-scheduled
The BOE budget workshop meeting, originally scheduled for April 4th, has been moved. The budget workshop will now be held Monday, April 11, at 7:30 p.m. in the Goff Middle School cafeteria.
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The F Word - another Freebie
Free Fragrance from Lacoste
Get a sample of free fragrance from Lacoste when you sign up to receive emails from Lacoste.
April 6, 2011
Schodack School Budget Information
District Presents Third Draft of Budget
If community members have questions about the proposed budget, they are encouraged to attend the Community Budget Forum on Wednesday, April 6 at 7:00 p.m. in the High School library.
See the Power Point here April 5, 2011
Earth Day April 22, 2011
The F Word
Frugal is not a dirty word
Earth Day exclusive: On April 17, 2011, we'll be giving
away free reusable bags in stores (with purchase) to our
first one million guests. Limit one per guest. Last year,
most stores ran out within a few hours. So get yours while
supplies last.
Frugal is not a dirty word
Free Reusable Bag for Earth Day From Target
Earth Day exclusive: On April 17, 2011, we'll be givingaway free reusable bags in stores (with purchase) to our
first one million guests. Limit one per guest. Last year,
most stores ran out within a few hours. So get yours while
supplies last.
When you use a Target reusable bag ten times, you’ll
keep 25 plastic bags out of landfills. Start saving now,
and shop our exclusive collection of reusable bags.
keep 25 plastic bags out of landfills. Start saving now,
and shop our exclusive collection of reusable bags.
Woodland Hill Montessori School
Woodland Hill Montessori School nurtures a child’s love of learning and sense of social and personal responsibility using the child-centered Montessori philosophy.
Woodland Hill Montessori School, one of the oldest Montessori schools in the nation, brings the innovative philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori to New York’s Capital Region. The century-old Montessori method nurtures a child’s natural love of learning and supports each child’s journey toward independence, self-actualization, and personal excellence.
April 3, 2011
EG Board Meetings
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Cheer up Charlie
Charlie Sheen Booed During Detroit Show, Audience Demands Refund
Huffington Post Linked on the left of the homepage
Castleton Public Library
The Upper Hudson Library System (UHLS) has announced a boycott of all future electronic content purchases from HarperCollins publishers in response to the company’s policy change in the sale of e-book titles that would require library’s to re-purchase titles after 26 patron check-outs.
- The Friends Annual Meeting is set for Wednesday, April 13 at 6:30 p.m.
- The Saturday, March 19 Book Sale raised more than $200.
- One board seat, that of Carol Dratch-Kovler, is up for election in June.
- Library Director Peker is researching a new copy machine/fax/printer to be more cost and space efficient.
- A new library logo is underway, and three preliminary possibilities were viewed by the board. All of the design work is being done gratis by a donor.
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CMOST Nano
CMOST and the College of Nancoscale Science & Engineering (CNSE)
in a celebration of Nano Days
Sponsored by College of Nanoscale Science & Engineering
DWI Memorial
Rensselaer County D.W.I. Memorial, April, 2011 @ 10 a.m.
Congress & 13th. Street
Scared Straight: Drunk Driving Victims Speak To Westchester DWI Offenders
CBS New York
Scared Straight: Drunk Driving Victims Speak To Westchester DWI Offenders
CBS New York
Goodbye To Childhood
'Stand by Me' at 25 -- The Stars' Oral History of Their Beloved Classic
'Stand by Me' was an immediate success, touching a nerve with audiences young and old. To celebrate the film's 25th anniversary, Moviefone spoke with director Rob Reiner and several of the film's stars: Wil Wheaton, Corey Feldman, Casey Siemaszko (the bullying Billy Tessio). They shared their memories on the once-in-a-lifetime Oregon shoot, the adventures they had off-camera and the global impact of 'Stand by Me.'
All You Can Eat Breakfast
Castleton Fire Company All You Can Eat Breakfast Sunday, April 3, from 8 - noon (11 Green Avenue, Castleton, NY). Plenty of folks stopped in for some great food. Eggs cooked to order, home fries, pancakes, bacon, sausage, french toast, toast, coffee, tea and orange juice!
See photos here...
April 2, 2011
Tax Relief...who knew?
Beginning April 1, 2011, we won't pay state sales tax on clothing and shoes that cost $55 or less, for the next year. No fooling!
The State of New York will once again exempt its share of sales tax (4%) on clothing and shoes. This exemption will apply to items under $55 in value until April 1, 2012, when it will apply to clothing and shoes under $110.
The State of New York will once again exempt its share of sales tax (4%) on clothing and shoes. This exemption will apply to items under $55 in value until April 1, 2012, when it will apply to clothing and shoes under $110.
A majority of lawmakers lifted the clothing tax exemption last fall to help close the state's budget gap.
South Schodack Friday Fish Fry
The South Schodack Volunteer Fire Company on Bame Road in Castleton will hold Fish Fry Nights every Friday night from February 10 to March 26, 2016. Eat in or take out.
April 1, 2011
Schodack Budget Information
State Aid Cut Reduced to $761,126
The New York State budget adopted March 31 will restore $118,790 in aid for the district, resulting in a $761,126 cut in state aid for the 2011-12 school year. Over the last two years, state aid has been cut by nearly $1.9 million. District officials will present a fourth draft of the 2011-12 budget at the Board of Education meeting on April 14 at 7:00 p.m. in the High School library
Schodack 04/01/2011
Schodack BOE needs Members
How to Run for the Board of Education
Schodack Central School District encourages community members to run for the Board of Education. Interested residents must present petitions with signatures and addresses of at least 25 qualified voters of the school district to the District Office by Monday, April 18, 2011 by 5 p.m.Petitions can be downloaded here or you can have one mailed to you by calling the District Office at 732-2297.
March 30, 2011
SCSD needs Community Input
Schodack
District Presents Second Draft of Budget
The Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Thursday, March 31 at 6:00 p.m. in the High School library to discuss a third draft of the 2011-12 budget.
March 28, 2011
Student Artists from Schodack
Students From Schodack Schools Honored for Artwork
Students from all three Schodack Students posed for photos with family members alongside their artwork which was selected for the exhibit, held at the Legislative Office Building in Albany. Assemblyman Steve McLaughlin also met with students and congratulated them on their work.
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Posted on Schodack's website 3/17/2011
March 27, 2011
Advertise on the SCENE
The SCENE was designed to be a geographically focused site for residents in and around Schodack and Castleton. If you own a business here, you already know... your neighbors make the best customers.
If you'd like to catch the attention of visitors to the SCENE, consider placing an ad. The site is still new but attracting more followers every day.
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March 26, 2011
Castleton Fire Company
The Castleton Fire Company hosted the graduation of firefighters from companies in and around Schodack.
March 23, 2011
29 Libraries Boycott Harber Collins
UHLS to Boycott Major Publisher’s E-books
Albany, NY - The Upper Hudson Library System (UHLS) announced today that the 29 public libraries serving Albany and Rensselaer Counties have decided to boycott all future electronic content purchases from HarperCollins Publishers, one of the world’s largest publishing houses. The decision to boycott is in reaction to a recent HarperCollins policy change in the sale of their e-book titles that establishes a license limit of 26 checkouts per title on all e-books purchased for library use.
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Albany, NY - The Upper Hudson Library System (UHLS) announced today that the 29 public libraries serving Albany and Rensselaer Counties have decided to boycott all future electronic content purchases from HarperCollins Publishers, one of the world’s largest publishing houses. The decision to boycott is in reaction to a recent HarperCollins policy change in the sale of their e-book titles that establishes a license limit of 26 checkouts per title on all e-books purchased for library use.
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Schodack's BOE Special Meeting Scheduled
District Presents Second Draft of Budget
Two meetings this week.
Tuesday, March 29, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Community Budget Advisory Committee Meeting #4
March 22, 2011
East Greenbush Budget Development
EAST GREENBUSH
East Greenbush Board of Education hears from parents.
Cutting Kindergarten is not an option.
Wednesday's Board of Education's Budget Workshop has been moved from the Administration Center's conference room to the Genet Elementary School's Auditorium. The meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m.
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East Greenbush Board of Education hears from parents.
Cutting Kindergarten is not an option.
Wednesday's Board of Education's Budget Workshop has been moved from the Administration Center's conference room to the Genet Elementary School's Auditorium. The meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m.
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