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🌱 What’s in Rotterdam’s plan to close a $1.4M deficit?

Spotted on the Rotterdam calendar: Albany Job Fair: October 7, 2026 at Holiday Inn Latham

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Hello Rotterdam! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What's in Rotterdam's plan to close a $1.4M deficit?
  • How a missed audit could affect Rotterdam's 34% tax hike
  • When card collectors will pack Via Port Rotterdam this October

Also on today's calendar: Albany Job Fair: October 7, 2026 at Holiday Inn Latham.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: An a.m. shower; rather cloudy, with a high of 74 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Friday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 75, low: 50.
  • Saturday: Sunshine and less humid, with a high of 68 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• $1.4M budget deficit revealed in 2026 Rotterdam finances (news10.com) — Rotterdam officials say the town is grappling with an inherited $1.4 million budget deficit for 2026, driven by unaccounted loans, overtime, and technology costs. Supervisor John Polimeni reports the gap has been reduced but warns staying under the state tax cap will require tough choices, while a multi‑year recovery plan and regular updates on the town website aim to stabilize finances and rebuild reserves.
   

• Audit reveals lapses in Rotterdam's past financial reporting (dailygazette.com) — Rotterdam's finances are under scrutiny after a state comptroller audit found the town failed to complete required annual financial reports and audits, even as leaders propose a 34% property tax increase. Auditors flagged missing bank reconciliations, unrecorded cash receipts, and weak oversight by past boards, while current officials promise corrective actions, more training, and regular public financial reporting to rebuild transparency and trust.
   

• Capital Region Guide to October 2026 trading card shows (uticaphoenix.net) — Rotterdam collectors can mark their calendars for the free Schenectady Sports Card & TCG Show at Via Port Rotterdam on October 10–11, featuring sports cards, Pokémon, Magic, and more. The broader Capital Region schedule includes nearly every‑weekend events from Albany to Saratoga and Kingston, giving local families and hobbyists plenty of chances to browse, trade, and learn about card values all month long.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Northeast Grocery, Inc. posted a job opening for Quality Assurance and Sanitation Supervisor-Commissary in Schenectady. Apply here.
  • GE Vernova posted a job opening for Manufacturing Quality Leader - Region North America in Schenectady. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rotterdam here.

🗞 Nearby News

Scotia

  • Scotia GOP will not contest mayoral election after candidate drops out (dailygazette.com)
  • Local coffee houses welcome fall flavors for customers (dailygazette.com)

Schenectady

  • Schenectady native returns from L.A. with new memoir (dailygazette.com)
  • New Mexican restaurant to open in Schenectady (news10.com)
  • Albany, Schenectady face challenges as they prepare spending plans (cbs6albany.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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