Town of Schodack, NY Home Page

Schodack is located (detailed town map) in the southwestern corner of Rensselaer County, New York. It's part of New York's Capital Region, about 15 miles by Interstate from downtown Albany.

Town Board
26 Jan 12: Draft Agenda

Most Recent Resolutions: 12 Jan 12
2012 Resolutions: 2012 Resolutions (includes links to prior years)

Schodack's 2012 Adopted Budget (.pdf, 0.5MB)
Budgets since 2008 may be found in the Archives.

Schedule of 2012 Town Board Meetings

Transfer Station:
2012 Transfer Station Rules
Please note: brush and logs accepted ONLY until 30 minutes before closing times

Planning

23 Jan: Draft Planning Bd Agenda
Planning Board Schedule and minutes, as available

CANCELLED! Planning Board workshop meeting (Mon., Jan. 30).
Dollar Tree has suspended its application for 30 days.
Dollar Tree Letter from County Executive Jimino, 19 Jan 2012

10a.m., 8 Feb 12: The Rensselaer County IDA will hold a Public Hearing at the Town Hall on a proposed land acquisition and sewer construction project in Schodack. Details are in the Legal Notice.

In order to present information about the Dollar Tree Distribution proposal to Schodack's residents, the Planning Department -- in cooperation with its Engineering consultants -- has created a page of links to information about the project. We'll post documents such as environmental and engineering reports there.
Other information will be found in the Planning Board Minutesstarting at 5 Dec 11.

2011 Revision, Schodack's Comprehensive Plan

Zoning Board of Appeals:
16 Feb: Draft Agenda, when available (if there is business)
Schedule for 2012 and Minutes, as available

Tax Collector
How to review your tax bill.

Town Clerk
Passport Photo Service
For more information about this or other services, please call the Town Clerk's Office at 477-7590.

DMV Satellite Office
Open in the Town Hall, Tuesdays, except holidays, 9a-3p

Other Info & Events

New, 17 Jan 12: Youth and Recreation has posted informationabout Pee Wee Wrestling, which starts 6 Feb. See the document for details. Also, see Y&R's announcement of this year's Summer Day Camp and employement.

* People ask "What does the new NYS "tax levy increase cap" mean for my tax bill? How does it relate to my 'tax rate' and my actual tax bill?" The State Association of Government Finance Officers prepared an explanation.

* Information from the Assessor's Office about applying for or renewing STAR exemptions for 2012 and thereafter.

* NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL
In accordance with section 516 of the New York State Real Property Tax Law, notice is hereby given that the 2011 Final Assessment Roll for the Town of Schodack has been completed and a certified copy thereof has been filed in the office of the Schodack Town Clerk for public inspection.

* Carbon Monoxide Detectors now required in most homes:

* Dewey Loefel Update (Dec 2011) EPA update
Earlier Info can be found in Archives

* WERC (Women's Employment and Resource Center) Free computer training for women at Workforce Development Institute, Albany and Troy.

Archives (index)

Schodack has a population of some 12,500. At 63 square miles, it is the largest municipality in the county and is bounded on the north by the towns of East Greenbush and Sand Lake, on the west by the Hudson River, on the east by the Town of Nassau and on the south by Columbia County.

This site provides a gateway to town services and municipal information. The links on the left side and at the bottom of each page provide quick access to information and services. And here's a virtual tour of our attractions, our past and future, and additional services to residents.