Rensselaer County
National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
Courtesy of Rensselaer County
Thank you to all who participated in the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day in Rensselaer County. The county health department partnered with six locations across Rensselaer county to provide a safe place to dispose of unwanted prescription drugs.
Proper disposal of unused prescription and over-the-counter medications is important to protect both people and the environment. Unused prescription and over-the-counter medications that remain in the home can cause serious harm to people if they are taken accidentally, intentionally misused, or inappropriately given to someone else. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including the home medicine cabinet. Unused medications that are flushed down the toilet or poured down the sink can enter the water supply, harming fish and other wildlife and posing a potential risk to people. For more information on the program, please visit https://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug disposal/takeback/index.html.
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October 27th, 2023 Edition
McLaughlin Unveils 2024 Proposed Budget
Submitted by Rensselaer County
Rensselaer County taxpayers will see the sixth consecutive property tax decrease under a 2024 budget recently introduced by County Executive Steve McLaughlin, bringing the county average tax rate to a level comparable to the mid-1990s.
Under the proposed 2024 budget, the average county tax rate will decrease by nearly 10 percent, meaning a county property tax reduction of nearly 37 percent over the last several years.
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October 20th, 2023 Edition
Honoring a Local Hero
Courtesy of Rensselaer County
Rensselaer County has vowed to never forget the service and sacrifice of our veterans and their families. On Tuesday, October 10th, veterans, friends, family, and elected officials came together to honor the life and service of Richard E. Santspree.
Richard enlisted in the U.S. Army in October 1967 during the Vietnam War. He served as a cargo handler, helping transfer and deliver supplies needed by troops across the world. Richard’s efforts helped supply troops in Vietnam and throughout the Pacific.
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October 13th, 2023 Edition
October 6th, 2023 Edition
Annual Emergency Services Memorial
Courtesy of Rensselaer County
On Sunday, October 1st, Rensselaer County came together to remember the work and service of first responders who passed away during the previous year at the annual Emergency Services Memorial.
The Memorial Service recognized 73 fire, police, and ambulance members, whose names will be added to the county memorial at the Public Safety complex in Troy.
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