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🌱 East Greenbush approaches a vote on Flock cameras

East Greenbush, New York Patch AM: a 4 min read

Greetings East Greenbush! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • East Greenbush approaches a vote on Flock cameras
  • Human remains found in East Greenbush await identification
  • Proposed county sewer increases draw questions about costs

Also on today's calendar: English as a New Language and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Intervals of clouds and sun, with a high of 55 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Thursday: Cooler with rain, temps: high: 47, low: 37.
  • Friday: Cold with rain, with a high of 39 and low of 35 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Initiatives for stricter Flock camera guidelines continue (news10.com) — East Greenbush is set to vote November 18 on ending its use of Flock license plate readers, with a Deflock meeting scheduled for November 11 at 6 p.m. The debate centers on access to camera data and privacy protections, while Flock says customers control their data and the company does not sell it.
   

2. East Greenbush police await autopsy after Elliott Road remains (wnyt.com) — East Greenbush police are awaiting autopsy results after a walker discovered human remains near Elliott and Waters roads Monday. The discovery could help answer questions about Joseph Viola, who disappeared from his home in April 2024, but the remains have not been identified.
   

3. Rensselaer County lawmakers to consider three-year sewer rate increase (wnyt.com) — A proposed Rensselaer County sewer rate schedule would raise charges about 18% in 2027 and roughly 33% over three years. The district cites rising costs and debt service, while Troy Indivisible wants a clearer accounting. Lawmakers were scheduled to consider the proposal Tuesday in East Greenbush; no outcome is reported.
   

4. Rensselaer County 4-H Celebrates a Successful Year in Cattle Programs (morningagclips.com) — Rensselaer County 4-H members earned recognition for cattle care, judging and showmanship at a year-end banquet at the North Hoosick Firehouse. Devin DeLaMater received the Rosekrans Memorial Award for leadership as a graduating senior, while Aaron Cipperly and Merritt Cropsey received memorial awards for breeding and beef judging achievements.
   

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    Thursday November 12
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    East Greenbush Community Library, 10 Community Way, East Greenbush
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Missing cat?
    This car was caught on our webcam Sunday night on Route 150 between Best and Luther roads. @ (Nextdoor Sand Lake)
  • Saint Mary's Hospital posted a job opening for Food Service Worker I - Per Diem Afternoon/Evenings - Hawthorne Ridge - East Greenbush, NY in East Greenbush. Apply here.
  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Shift Leader in East Greenbush. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near East Greenbush here.

Ok East Greenbush! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in East Greenbush

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in East Greenbush

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.