East Nassau

by Denise Wright
The East Nassau Board of Trustees met on June 12th and discussed climate and highway issues. The meeting opened with Old Chatam attorney and Troy public defender Robert Linville introducing himself to the board and requesting information to fully understand the process to assist his client, who owns a local Citgo. The board's attorney agreed to communicate with Linville to obtain the necessary information to begin the process for his client to get signage for his business. Linville plans to present information to the board at the next meeting.

by Denise Wright
The May 8th meeting was busy as the new village mayor, Elisa Martin, navigated through village business.

After the treasurer's report and the April minutes were approved, attorney Joseph Catalano reported that the registration requirements for the ARPA funds had been filed. A property on Dunham Hollow Road has a new purchaser who will also be working on cleaning up the property. Catalano discussed the possibility of amending the accessory structure draft. As Mayor Martin stated, "Do we add new rules, or do we let the rules do what they’re supposed to do?" The board did decide to allow the zoning law to stand at this time until it needs to be amended.

by Denise Wright
The February 14th meeting of the East Nassau Board of Trustees was full of exciting changes for 2024 in the village. After the board approved the minutes from the January 2024 meeting, Treasurer Ruth Whaley reported to the board that she had completed the New York State Insurance Fund Payroll Verification forms. Now that these forms have been completed, the village's insurance premiums will be reduced from approximately $3,000 monthly to $1,400, a significant savings. Mayor Root stressed his appreciation for Ruth's handling of the books. The annual financial reports to the comptroller have also been completed. Whaley said she feels a little better about how the books stand.

by Denise Wright
Resolutions and finances were a highlight of the January 10th meeting of the East Nassau Village Board of Trustees. 

Treasurer Ruth Whaley reviewed the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) expenses by fiscal year with the board. According to Whaley, at this time all ARPA funds have been spent. Mayor Root and Whaley have been working on balancing accounts and funds while ensuring monies have been appropriately designated. In the past, ARPA funds have been placed in the general operating budget. Whaley and Root have been working diligently to correct that situation. Whaley is also working on reviewing and submitting payroll verification reports. 

by Denise Wright
The December 13th Board of Trustees meeting was busy and full of updates about upcoming projects for 2024.

The meeting began with Bernadine Wiesen, executive director of Cornell Cooperative Extension, presenting on behalf of the Climate Smart Committee about the New Village Disaster Preparedness Guide. After her presentation, the board approved the draft of the guide and hoped to have it published on the village website.

The treasurer reported that she had submitted the controller's report for 2023 and has been reviewing village procedures for paychecks and insurance. She also hopes to attend a training on electronic mailing to ensure more efficiency.

by Denise Wright
The October 11th meeting of the East Nassau Board of Trustees was only a little over an hour in length but was packed full of business.

The meeting began with a thank you correspondence from Dave Flemming for donating to the Murdoch Road Bridge. Supervisor Root mentioned that the price for the use of digital towpath will increase by $100 a year. Some updates will provide the village with more modern, up-to-date website management.

It was mentioned that one resident has expressed a concern about speeding on Garfield Road. Supervisor Root will follow up.

The Columbia NE Repair Café and the Climate Smart Committees of Chatham, New Lebanon, Austerlitz, and the Village of East Nassau, have collaborated to host a repair café on Saturday, September 23rd, from 10 am to 2 pm, at the Hoags Corners Firehouse, 7237 NY 66.

A repair café event is a free, volunteer-run event for the whole community. Whether you have a broken lamp, a bike with a flat tire, or a chair leg that needs mending, a repair café helps to divert items from the landfill, teaches valuable fixing skills, and brings neighbors together to help one another. We encourage visitors to engage with our experts to learn more about repair. There will be refreshments and plenty of socializing. While the event is free, donations are welcomed to help us with future events and supply costs.