From the Desk of Rick McCabe

 1) To the Residents fo East Greenbush who feel my last Supervisors Report may have been a bit political,   I will apologize.  I had no intent to make it political, and I do not believe this venue is the appropriate spot for that.  It will not happen again. With that being said: Any written or broadcast venue that questions the integrity of this office, myself or the staff who works for the town, PRESENT OR PAST will be  responded to quickly and clearly --- 

2) As some have heard, Officer Ed Miano was in a serious accident over the weekend.  I have received a report is stabile and improving.  I ask your  thoughts be with him and his family. 

3) I would like to congratulate the East Greenbush School District especially the Transportation Department for a great Winterfest held over the weekend. The crowds were great everyone was having a good time.

4) The next two weeks are the coldest of the winter, according to weather and climate records. Stay Warm.

Respectfully Submitted,

Rick McCabe                                                                                                                                                             Supervisor                                                                                                                                                                       Town of East Greenbush

All Town Hall offices, including the Department of Motor Vehicle, will be closed on Monday, February 15, 2010 in observance of Presidents Day.

Respectfully Submitted,

Linda Kennedy

Town Clerk

It’s NOT too late!  You may be eligible for an Exemption on your property – the deadline to file is March 1, 2010.

Residential STAR (Basic) is available to all property owners, regardless of age or income.  To be eligible, applicant must own and reside on the property, as of March 1, 2010.

 Proof of residency is required.

 Enhanced STAR (Senior) is available to those property owners, who are 65 years of age or older and for property owners who will be 65 years of age in 2010.  Single and combined incomes cannot exceed $74,700 on the 2008 Federal Adjusted Gross Income Tax Return. 

 Proof of residency is required.

Partial Tax Exemption of Aged Persons is available to those property owners, who are 65 years of age and for property owners who will be 65 years of age in the 2009 year.  Single and combined incomes of husband and wife cannot exceed a 2008 Gross Income of $37,400. (Income includes wages, pensions, and social security – contact your Department of Assessment for more details.)

 Proof of Residency is required.

Persons with Disabilities and Limited Incomes

No age requirement –income requirement is the same as the partial tax exemption of aged persons.  Proof of Residency is required. Proof of disability required is:  Benefit Letter from the Social Security Administration, Certificate from the State Commission for the Blind or Award letters from the US Postal Service, Railroad Retirement Board or Department of Veterans Affairs.

For further details on the above information or to inquire about other types of exemptions, please call Susan F. McCarthy, Assessor at 518-477-9710 

The Town Board has scheduled a public hearing on February 10, 2010, at 6:30pm at the Town Hall, to hear public input to consider the entry into a new contract between the Town Board and Best Luther Fire Company Inc., proposed in the amount of $91,740 for fire protection. A second public hearing will be held on February 10, 2010, at 6:45pm at the Town Hall, to hear public input to consider entry into a new contract with the Best Luther Fire Co. on behalf of the Third Ave. Fire Protection District, in the amount of $6,550.

By order of the Town Board,

Linda Kennedy                                                                                                                                                             Town Clerk

Your Property Tax bills are now available online

The Town  has made it possible for residents to access their tax bills online
by entering  the East Greenbush online Tax System. This system allows you to search
your property taxes from any computer with access to the
Internet by entering the following website links.

For Town of East Greenbush tax information click here:
http://egov.basny.com/EastGreenbush/

For East Greenbush Central School District tax information click here:
http://egov.basny.com/eastgreenbushcentralschool/

If you have any comments or questions, please call Toni Murphy,
Receiver of Taxes at 518-477-4810.