East Greenbush Employees' Pay Freeze

East Greenbush CSEA union members have agreed to freeze pay schedules for the upcoming fiscal year.

A collective-bargaining agreement between the East Greenbush Central School District and the Civil Service Employee Association (CSEA) calls for a one year contract extension with no increases to incremental pay scales for 2011-2012.

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Maple Hill Swing Choir Performance

The Maple Hill Swing Choir will perform with The Hendrick Hudson Male Chorus on Friday, May 20 at 7:30 p.m. for a concert at St. Paul’s Church on Carney Road in Castleton. 

Tickets may be purchased at the door; $8 for adults and $5 for students and senior citizens. This is a great opportunity for the students to perform in the community. Please come out and show your support.

 

Posted at Schodack CSD site 5/11/11.

Wildcats Tennis!

Congratulations to the Maple Hill High School boys varsity tennis team which won the Patroon Conference!

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TU got it wrong!

Error in Times Union Story on School Budgets

The Times Union ran a story on Sunday, May 15 about school budgets that contained an error. Schodack CSD is not considering closing Castleton Elementary School. The newspaper admitted the error and is running a correction.  

Posted 5/15/11 on the Schodack CSD site.

BOE Battle at ICC

At least 5 seek 3 seats in Ichabod Crane District

Written by Staff

Friday, 13 May 2011

KINDERHOOK – Five candidates are running for three seats on the Ichabod Crane School Board of Education. The three candidates with the highest number of votes will win the seats, which are for three-year terms.

Running for no reason!

RENSSELAER -- Police said the ill-informed man who ran from officers and jumped into the Hudson River after a traffic stop Wednesday is Nicholas S. Volmer, 21, of Albany.

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Mimi's Kids Club

Mimi's is the Place to be...ask your kids!

By Catherine Sager
EAST GREENBUSH



"I think when someone sees an empty store front they just can't help but think 'wouldn't it be great if...'  I had always dreamed of owning a play based business and seemed to see potential everywhere," says Becky Bell, the creator of Mimi’s Kids Place it the Price Chopper Plaza.

the SCENE: Moonlight Memory Walk

the SCENE: Moonlight Memory Walk

Third Annual Hoops for Hunger

Friday, May 20 at the Maple Hill High School

Schodack CSD will hold its 3rd Annual Hoops Against Hunger event on Friday, May 20 at 7:00 p.m. in the MHHS gym. 

Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast

Castleton Kiwanis Club Pancake Breakfast

 The Castleton Kiwanis Club will be holding a pancake breakfast before the Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 30, to raise monies for its community service programs.  

Free at the Castleton Public Library

Movie Night at Castleton Public Library

The library will once again be hosing a FREE MOVIE Night. 

There will be a 6:30pm showing of Yogi Bear  Friday, May 13.

Snacks will be provided courtesy of the Friends of the Library

Schodack Valley Pizza Night Saturday, May 21

Schodack Valley Pizza Night Saturday, May 21

Schodack Valley Pizza Night is scheduled for Saturday, May 21, from 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Walk for Suicide Prevention

 
Thursday, May 26 at 6:00pm at Maple Hill High School Track
 
"We will break silence and bring the issues of depression and suicide into the light." 


In Memory of Kimberly Santore and Nollan Tryon

Community Advisory Committee Meeting on Consolidation/Merger Study - May 12 from 6 to 9 p.m.

Ichabod Crane and Schodack Central School District will hold their first joint Community Advisory Committee Meeting for the Consolidation/Merger Study on Thursday, May 12 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Ichabod Crane High School library. 

Meet the Candidates for Schodack BOE

Budget Public Hearing and Meet the Candidates Night - Tuesday, May 10

Schodack CSD will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2011-12 school budget followed by a Meet the Candidates Night on Tuesday, May 10 at 7:00 p.m. in the High School library

Moonlight Memory Walk

Community Moonlight Memory Walk - Thursday, May 12

The 2nd Annual Community Moonlight Memory Walk in memory of Chris Beebe and Kyle Koch was held on Thursday, May 12 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. 

Strawberry Festival and Budget Vote May 17

Budget Vote on Tuesday, May 17; Budget Newsletter Available

The district has cut spending for the third year in a row with its 2011-12 proposed budget, which totals $20,125,047. 

Columbia's Student Athletes

Columbia High School announced that four of its student athletes have made official announcements as to where they will attend college in the fall. 

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What To Do

There is plenty happening in and around Schodack this weekend.  Check out the SCENE's What To Do Page and make some plans!

• Tulip Fest
• Ringling Brothers 
• Clean Up Caslteton
• Mother's Day
• Basketball Tournament
• Princess Project

Princess Project

 
Saturday May 7 - Come browse the formal wear in the Maple Hill High School gymnasium from 5 – 7 pm

The Princess Project is a formal wear recycling program designed especially for the Schodack community. Formal Dress costs are at an all time high in today’s economy and it’s sometimes difficult to afford or find dresses that you love. We want you to feel glamorous and confident without spending a fortune come find gently used dresses, shoes, and accessories.

Mother's Day

Mother's Day Tomorrow Check out What to Do for some great ideas

• Castleton Ambulance Mother's Day Breakfast and Plant Sale
• Hoffay's Harvest House Sheer Road Free regular sized cone for Mom 
• May 8 Kay's Pizza is Open on Mother's Day
• Mother's Day Brunch aboard the Captain J.P.

Basketball Tournament Today at Maple Hill

Arthritis Foundation 4 on 4 Basketball Tourney. Stop by and  grab a bite to eat or a cool drink. 

Rescue at Schodack Island

 

Schodack Rescue

At approximately 1:12 PM, a New York State Thruway employee, working on the Castleton Bridge, observed a person who appeared to be stuck and struggling in waist deep mud on the eastern shore of the Schodack Island State Park.

"Lets Move Together"

The Arthritis Foundation of Northeastern NY is taking registrations for the "Lets Move Together" Arthritis Walk, which starts at noon on May 22 at The Crossing of Colonie.

Castleton Volunteer Community Clean Up Day

              

The Village of Castleton will hold a Community Clean Up Day on  Saturday, May 7 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.   

Blotter

Schodack Blotter
3/23-4/4/2011

Maybe Abbottabad needs a Neighborhood Watch

Osama Bin Laden's Abbottabad Neighbors Noticed Unusual Things

By NAHAL TOOSI and ZARAR KHAN

"That house was obviously a suspicious one," said Jahangir Khan, who was buying a newspaper in Abbottabad. "Either it was a complete failure of our intelligence agencies or they were involved in this affair."

Smarty Pants

Osama bin Laden Found in 2009? 

UCLA Geography Class Project Was on Right Track

 

Class Project Turns 'CSI'

The bin Laden tracking idea arose during conversations between Professors Thomas Gillespie and John Agnew in the UCLA geography department in 2009. 

In 2009, former CIA officer John Kiriakou, an ABC News consultant, said the paper was a "really interesting starting point." A CIA official who had not seen the report said only, "Take it with a huge grain of salt, huge."  

ABC News 

Sony PS3 firmware hacked again

Security breach of staggering proportions 

Playstation was hacked...again!  77  Million gamers may have had their personal information breached! 

What bin Laden's Death Means to America

9 Years, 234 Days Later: What bin Laden's Death Means to America

 Andy Ostroy Huffington Post

 

King of the Hill May 23

King of the Hill is a fundraiser for the Chris Beebe Scholarship Fund. Schodack residents are encourage to attend. Admission is just $2.

MHHS Alumni

Waste Watchers: Double Dippers take state jobs

Double dippers. Government retirees back to work. Collecting a paycheck and a pension. Some even get special "211" waivers so they can make top dollar. It's a practice that one of the public employee unions said deprives regular employees of chance to move up.

In state government alone, more than 2300 retirees are back on the job, pulling down an annual payroll of $51.5-million-dollars.

No one is stealing. Double dipping is completely legal.

  

Huffington Post

Osama Bin Laden Killing 'Good Day For America,' Obama Says 

A U.S. official says Osama bin Laden went down firing at the Navy SEALs who stormed his compound.

"Today we are reminded that as a nation there is nothing we can't do," Obama said of the news bound to lift his political standing and help define his presidency. He hailed the pride of those who broke out in overnight celebrations as word spread around the globe. 

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Geronimo E-KIA

Osama Bin Laden Operation Ended With Coded Message 'Geronimo-E KIA'

Counterterrorism chief John Brennan told reporters that while bin Laden had vowed to go down fighting, in his last moments alive the master terrorist hid behind a woman. 

Brennan called this operation a "defining moment" in war against terrorist groups where they "decapitated the head of the snake." 

President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden, along with members of the national security team, receive an update on the mission against Osama bin Laden in the Situation Room of the White House, in this May 1, 2011 handout photo.

 

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Osama bin Laden Killed, Says Obama

It's been confirmed. We have his body! 

President Barack Obama made a huge announcement tonight that Osama bin Laden is dead at about 11pm EST. The President called for a late-night press conference Sunday night to relay the information.

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Best Water in Rensselaer County!

“Congratulations to the Town of Schodack who now holds the title of County’s best tasting water.  I also want to thank the other municipalities who participated in this event and work day in and day out to ensure a safe water supply to the residents of Rensselaer County,” said County Executive, Kathy Jimino in a statement.

 

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Driver flips after a minor accident

Rollover suspect flees

Police are searching for a man who fled after he crashed his car and injured two friends.

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Communities collect drugs for 'Take Back Day'

A number of communities around the region are hosting a "Drug Take Back Day" on Saturday.

Track Invitation Saturday

Maple Hill Track Invitational this Saturday  

April 30^th – 19 schools are going to be participating.  Come join the excitment!  It's a great way to get out and show our support.

Schodack School Board Reveals Budget

Schodack 2011-12 School Budget Information

On Tuesday, May 17, community members can vote on the 2011-12 school budget from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the high school gymnasium.

See the Power Point Presentation here. 

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Castleton Breakfast

Castleton Fire Company All You Can Eat Breakfast is Sunday, May 1st from 8 - noon. 

Come down for some great food. Eggs cooked to order, home fries, bacon, sausage, french toast, pancakes, toast, coffee, tea and OJ!! Stop in to see some of Castleton's hotties!!! 

This is the last breakfast of the season! We'll see you in October!!

Schodack Town Board

Town Board

• 28 Apr 2011: Draft Agenda
• 2011 Meeting Dates: in Resolution 2011-002
• Most Recent Resolutions: 24 Mar and 14 Apr 11
• All 2011 Resolutions: 2011 Resolutions (includes links to prior years) 
• Schodack's 2011 Adopted Budget (.pdf, 3.5 MB)

EG Board Meeting

EAST GREENBUSH Board Meeting Tonight

BOE Meeting April 25th- Posted April 14, 2011
There will be a Board of Education Meeting - Executive Session on Monday, April 25 at 6:30 p.m. in the Administration Center.  

EG Buses go GREEN

“Green” School Bus Hits the Road 

The East Greenbush Central School District is proud to announce the addition of a plug in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) to our fleet of buses. The new 66-passenger bus entered service on April 15, bringing students to and from Columbia High School and Genet Elementary.

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The Circus is in Town

Ringling Bros. And Barnum & Bailey Circus

Wednesday, May 4 - 7:00 pm at the

Times Union Center

51 South Pearl Street, Albany, NY, 12207

(518) 487-2000 - Venue Website

Electronic Recycling Day Success

Cars began arriving at the Taft Furniture parking lot in Colonie just after dawn with motorists hauling outdated and obsolete tvs, computers, and other appliances. Four thousand cars stopped by to unload 250 tons of electronics, enough to fill twenty tractor trailers.

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Prisoner Transplant

Prisoner who raped teen may get transplant

Taxpayers would pay if Kenneth L. Pike, an inmate at Coxsackie Correctional Facility, is first inmate in New York state to get new heart.  An official for Mercy Flight Central, a nonprofit medical air services company, confirmed that they flew Pike, 55, to Strong Memorial from Albany Medical Center on Monday. 

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Rainy Day - put it to good use!

Welcome to the National Safety Council site for GEICO customers and prospective GEICO customers

Pepper Jack's

 
Expires on 10/25/2011
Limit 1 per customer, may purchase 2 additional as gifts. Entire voucher must be used in one visit. Cannot be combined with other offers. Limit 1 per table. Tax & gratuity not included. This voucher has no cash value. Valid for dine-in & delivery only.

192 North Allen Street
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 426-5505

the SCENE: Earth Day April 22, 2011

the SCENE: Earth Day April 22, 2011