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Federal Income Tax News
Once again, we would like to remind ALL Village of Colonie property owners are entitled to a deduction, in accordance with the Internal Revenue Service regulations, Section 13267 – Regulations 1.164-4, “Taxes for Local Benefit.”
At the December 24, 2007 meeting of the Village Board of Trustees, the Board approved this year’s deduction of 77% of Village sewer bills can be applied to your Federal Income Tax Report on 2007 Federal tax returns for sewer charges paid. For a Single Family Residential home, the dollar amount would be $96.25. This is a valid deduction – please take advantage of it!
Mayor Leak Receives Statewide Award
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the Mayor was honored with an award signifying his participation in a variety of continuing education classes offered by the Association over the past fifteen years. Classes cover a wide variety of subject areas including the law concerning firefighters, election law, economic development, employee relations, insurance and health benefits, audit and fiscal fules and regulations regarding the expenditure of public funds and municipal practices.
One of the few elected officials in the State who has made this fifteen year commitment, the Association honored him for his efforts to remain knowledgeable about issues affecting constituents, his commitment to governmental excellence and his overall dedication to public service.
South Colonie Launches "Stuff The Bus" With Toys For Tots Campaign
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Village resident Kathy Ogborn, a South Colonie bus driver for more than 20 years, came up with the idea to get the district involved in Toys For Tots. “It’s such a great cause and one that the entire South Colonie family really wanted to be a part of,” said Ogborn, who chairs the “Stuff The Bus” planning committee of school, town, village, and area business leaders.
Week of December 10th: Each of the district’s five elementary schools will designate one day during this week for students to bring in a toy for the “Stuff The Bus” campaign. Collection boxes will also be at the two middle schools and Colonie High School during the week.
Elementary donation days are as follows:
Monday, December 10 — Saddlewood School
Wednesday, December 12 — Veeder and Forest Park Schools
Thursday, December 13 — Shaker Road and Roessleville Schools
The campaign will officially conclude on December 14. If you would like to get involved, contact Kathy Ogborn at the South Colonie Transportation Department — 869–8527.
You can drop off new unwrapped toys at the Family Center up to and including December 17th, 2007 when the Village of Colonie will give the collected toys to the Marines.
A Message from the Village’s Department Of Public Works
SNOW REMOVAL
Now that the winter season is upon us, we would like to remind everyone
that during and immediately following major snow storms, it is EXTREMELY important that ALL motor vehicles are off Village streets so that snow removal crews can do their job. Snow removal plows must be able to clear BOTH sides of EACH street to facilitate optimum snow removal. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
SNOW PLOWING
DID YOU KNOW that shoveling, snow blowing or plowing snow into the roadway is a violation of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law? Section 1219(a) of the law states: No person shall throw or deposit upon any highway any glass bottle, glass, nails, tacks, wire, cans, snow or any other substance likely to injure any person, animal or vehicle upon such highway.
In addition to the issuance of a summons by the Colonie Police Department, if an accident is caused by your actions, you may be held responsible for the injuries or damage caused.
The Village of Colonie takes great pride in maintaining your roadways. We are asking for your cooperation in this matter. Please help the DPW in keeping the Village roadways a safe place for those who use them.
Edward F. Sim
Asst. Superintendent of Public Works
2008 Street Improvement
The street improvement work for 2007 is complete and the work for 2008 has been identified and includes Oak Circle, Peter Drive (Marini Court to Sand Creek Road and Broderick Street.
Plans will be prepared over the winter months for bidding next Spring. As always, repairs will be made to the water, sewer and storm sewer utilities in these streets prior to completing the street repair.
Sewer System Evaluation 2008
In order to determine what repairs are required in the streets to be improved under the Street Improvement Program, the sanitary sewers and storm sewers are cleaned and televised so that any deficiencies can be cataloged and included for repair next year. The cleaning and televising work bids were opened on November 28, 2007 and will be awarded at a future Village Board Meeting. Once the administrative work is complete, the street work is scheduled to begin in late December or after the first of the year.
2007 Annual Mayor's Cup Results
5K Overall
Tony Giuliano 16:05
Shannon Finnegan 20:34
14 and Under
Jordan Johnson 19:45
Amy Becker 22:38
15 & 16
Joe Hollner 19:32
Katelyn Choiniere 22:29
20 - 29
Darren Legere 16:19
Molly Hawthorne 27:07
30 - 39
Andrew Sattinger 20:27
Maryann Reilly Johnson 21:29
40 - 49
Jon Rocco 18:56
Pea Marsh 30:48
50 - 59
Paul Forbes 21:18
Cynthia Finnigan 23:02
60 - 69
Bob Knouse 25:21
70 and Over
Win Westman 40:56
Mary Nagle 37:06
Fun Run
Ryan Mulson 5:51
Jillian Carr 7:10
Messages From The Village Hall...
National Grid has been taking down trees in the Village and we have received many telephone calls regarding the removal of numerous trees and the fact that the cuttings have been left for the homeowners to deal with. Please contact Ms. Jackie Butler, 433–3399, at National Grid who will assist you with your complaints and/or claims.
Verizon has been digging in the Village since last Fall for installation of fiber optic cables for their FiOS Service. If you have any concerns regarding this installation, please contact Verizon representatives — either Ginny DeMark at 471–5634 or Kevin Percy at 436–1420.
Water Bills. We receive several complaints every time we send a water bill because many people know people in the Town of Colonie that use more water but appear to have a lower bill. In the Town of Colonie, only the water usage fee is billed as a water bill. The remainder of the water bill is billed on their January Town Tax Bill. Because we are a village and because we purchase our water but own the transmission lines, we do not have the authority to separate our water bills.
Bright Horizons Social Center
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In the fall of 2005, Colonie Senior Service Centers and Pine Grove United Methodist Church trustees met for the first time to discuss the possibility of a project. They worked together over many months to ensure that everyone’s needs were met, from the members of the Church as well as Colonie Senior Service Centers and the members of Bright Horizons and their families. The missions of both organizations have much in common, and together they will now have a positive impact on the everyday lives of seniors and their families. CSSC is grateful for the vision of Tom Ebert, President of the Board of Trustees, Pastor Bill Patterson and the Board of Trustees for their support.
Bright Horizons supports the needs of
seniors to age-in-place and remain independent in the community they
know and love. Since 1983, Bright Horizons has helped hundreds of seniors
and their families in need of a supportive social center where members
can socialize with friends and neighbors enjoy delicious healthy meals
and spend the day. Activities on a typical day may include exercise,
reminiscence activities, arts and crafts, music and entertainment, field
trips, parties and celebrations and more. All of these activities help
members stay mentally and physically active, while giving their caregivers
time for themselves so they will be able to better care for their loved
one.
The program is an invaluable resource
for caregivers, especially if they are able to access its benefits early
in their care giving experience. Call Barbara Collins, Site Director
at Bright Horizons Pine Grove (690–1299) for further information.
Draft Streetscape Guidelines and Architectural Design Standards
The Village of Colonie Streetscape Guideline and Architectural Design Standards Committee has recently completed a set of draft guidelines and standards for public review and comment.
The guidelines and standards are intended to be a tool to be used by the Village and those wishing to develop or redevelop property within the Central Avenue and Wolf Road corridors within the Village of Colonie. They set certain standards concerning site development configuration and architectural design and materials.
The purpose of the meeting is to outline what the various guidelines and standards entail and to solicit public comments.
View a copy of the standards by clicking
below:
Draft Streetscape Guideline and Architectural
Design Standards
Village Hall / 2 Thunder Road / Albany, New York 12205 / 518-869-7562