EARLY RETIREMENT...HOTEL TAX REQUEST...ENERGY CONSERVATION...POLICE PROMOTIONS...ARDSLEY FIRE CONTRACT

The Greenburgh Town Board will be taking some action steps tonight to reduce the workforce. We will be voting on a resolution offering a targeted $15,000 cash retirement incentive to current full time town employees who retire from the town within 60 days provided that the retiring employee’s full time position within his/her department will not be replaced within the department. We will also be accepting a grant in the amount of $24,500 from NYS Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to perform a municipal energy conservation study for the town of Greenburgh. To generate additional revenue for the town, the Town Board will be voting on a resolution next week that would amend NYS law to permit towns and villages to impose a hotel room ‘occupancy tax’ on hotels receiving rental income from the rental of hotel rooms within the town, similar to the Hotel room Occupancy tax authorized b y NYS law for counties and cities. This could produce significant revenue for the town (probably six figures) and help reduce tax increases in the future.
The Board will be promoting Chris McNerney to Captain, Thomas Maguire to Lieutenant and Nick Reckson to Sergeant. Nick’s father Abe (who is currently retired) served as Sergeant over a dozen years ago! The Board will be holding a public hearing to consider an agreement between the town of Greenburgh & Ardsley to provide fire protection services to unincorporated area residents of south Ardsley and Chauncey Fire Protection districts for the year 2009. A vote is expected next week. I have been receiving calls from residents who expressed concern that the town would be contracting with a PAID fire district to replace the all volunteer Ardsley fire district. These calls are based on inaccurate rumors. Why would the town unnecessarily increase taxes by replacing an all volunteer fire dept with a paid dept? This would be ridiculous.
The Ardsley fire dept does a fantastic job of providing service to some residents of unincorporated Greenburgh. The volunteers are very dedicated and service is outstanding.
We will hold our 2nd budget hearing tonight at 7:30 PM. We expect the budget (to be modified after the hearing) to be approved sometime next week

FALSE RUMORS BEING CIRCULATED RE: ARDSLEY FIRE DEPT

I have received a number of calls from residents of Sprain Road, Hidden Glen expressing concern that they will no longer be served by the Ardsley Volunteer fire department. A rumor is circulating that the Town Board will be contracting with a paid fire district to serve these streets.
There is absolutely no chance that the town will contract with a paid fire department to serve streets that are currently served by the ALL VOLUNTEER Ardsley volunteer fire department. It would make no sense to replace an all volunteer department with a paid department--especially since the volunteers do a fantastic job. A paid department will cost more to run than a volunteer dept.
The members of the Town Board & I are pleased with the service we receive from the Ardsley fire department. We are pleased with the response time. We're getting great value for our tax dollars. The volunteers are very dedicated and professional. Contracting with a paid district would make no sense.
There is absolutely no interest on the part of the town government ending our relationship with the terrific Ardsley volunteer fire dept.

another job success story

From: Helene name deleted
Sent: Sunday, December 06, 2009 9:26 PM
To: Paul Feiner
Subject: RE: job opp


Paul,

It looks like I have a job starting on 1/4 so you can remove me from the list.

That said, I want to thank you for all of your notes this year. The work that you do, and the enthusiasm with which you do it, has been such a nice lifeline during this tough time.

I wish you and your family all the best for a wonderful (happy and healthy) holiday season and happy New Year!

Helene

FLOATING AN IDEA THAT CAN OPEN POOL TO RESIDENTS OF VILLAGES AND GENERATE REVENUE FOR TOWN THAT COULD BE USED TO OFFSET COSTS FOR POOL REPLACEMENT

In recent decades there has been much controversy re: opening up the AF Veteran pool to residents of the villages.

A suggestion was made to me by a resident of unincorporated Greenburgh that I think could work. I'd like to suggest that residents of the village who would like to see the pool open to VILLAGE residents consider this suggestion and provide members of the Town Board & Village Boards with your feedback.

The town would seek permission from Albany to amend the Finneran law to authorize the town to invite all the villages to use the pool. Each village government would make their own determination--whether or not they want to join the Greenburgh pool. If a village opts into the pool - all taxpayers in the village would be assessed a pool tax that is equivalent to the tax residents of unincorporated Greenburgh pay for the pool. If there are capital improvements made at the pool in future years villages that opt into the pool would share the expenses with residents of unincorporated Greenburgh.

The suggestion was made that this could be subject to either a mandatory or permissive referendum in unincorporated Greenburgh and in the impacted village. If there is a referendum, village residents would be given the opportunity to reflect on the merits and negatives of this additional recreation benefit and additional tax. There would be no timetable set. A village may not want to opt into the pool now --but a few years later they may change their mind. Or the opposite could occur. The town will not advocate that the village opt in or out of the agreement-- we will make this option available to each of the village governments.

It should be pointed out that we expect major renovations to take place at AF Veteran pool within the next 5-7 years. We have an aging pool and will have to build a new pool facility at AF Veteran park. These renovations could easily cost over $7 million dollars. I think residents of unincorporated Greenburgh (who objected to village residents having access to the pool in the past) might be receptive to this idea now because they would like to see more people share in the costs of the pool renovations and pool costs. If more than one village opts into the pool agreement and if we feel the existing pools can't accomodate the demand- the town might use the extra funds we raise to build a larger pool to accomodate needs of the community.

I am going to float this idea. What's nice about this concept is that the town won't stand in the way of a village governments desire to have access to the town pool. Each village would have to decide, for yourself, whether it's worth the extra assessment to be able to offer your residents pool privileges at AF Veteran park.

GHOST BICYCLE DEDICATED ON 119

Attended a sad ceremony on Route 119. A white ghost bicycle was dedicated in honor and in memory of Merrill Cassell. He was killed on his bicycle after he was sideswiped by a county bus. A law is being pushed for that would require motorists to give cyclists a 3 foot buffer when they pass. 14 states have similar bicycle safety laws. Mr. Cassell was a resident of Hartsdale and a dedicated environmentalist and former UNICEF budget director.
for info on the lobbying effort contact www.westchseterbikewalk.org.

7-11 ROBBER CAUGHT! fun activities this week...info on vaccine

Good news about 7-11 robberies: Last night we were able to develop enough information on a Yonkers resident to charge him with one of the 7-11 robberies on Central Ave. The Greenburgh police has a great reputation when it comes to catching the bad guys!





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- Gilda's Club Westchester Annual Holiday Boutique
- Hastings Friday Night LIVE
- Friends of the Dobbs Ferry Library Annual Holiday Used Book &
Vintage Jewelry Sale
- "You're a Good Man Charlie Brown" starring the Fourth Graders at Hillside Elementary School @ Hastings High School
- Jon and Lynn Perform
- Peak Performances Volume 2 CD Release Party @ LIFE, Ardsley
- "The Nutcracker" in Purchase and Peekskill
- Ardsley Education Foundation Party
- Comedy: Kevin Meaney Christmas Show
- The Subdudes Acoustic Tour presented By The Mainstage Concert Series
- Spuyten Duyvil
- Santa Breakfast, Sleepy Hollow High School
- Holiday Book - & Bake-tique!
- Cinderella: Presented By Clocktower Players Kids Troupe
- Family First Saturday: Masquerades, Myths & Movement
- St. Nicholas Celebration & Concert
- Performance by Skin Against Metal on instruments of recycled materials -
- A Fairy Tale Holiday @ Lyndhurst
- Annual Tree Lightings, Dobbs Ferry and Ardsley
- Annual Holiday Gathering Warner Library
- The Faculty Honors and Tribute Concert
- Milonga del Arte: An Evening of Argentine Tango @ Arts Exchange-
- Comedy: Jim Breuer
- Westchester Jazz Orchestra: Sax Masters: Music of Coltrane, Cannonball, Bird & More - Over The Top @ Pumpernickel, Ardsley
- Hanukkah Book Fair & Boutique @ Greenburgh Hebrew Center
- Free Arts Day throughout the County
- Holiday Book - & Bake-tique! @ Hastings Public library
- Trim the Nature Tree @ Greenburgh Nature Center
- “Sinterklaas in Tarrytown”
- Sonny Rollins Performs Benefit Concert for Clearwater! Presented by Jazz Forum Arts
- Westchester Klezmer Players @ The Warner Library-
- Cinderella: Presented By Clocktower Players Kids Troupe
- Slide Presentation: Visions for Dobbs Ferry Waterfront @ 145 Palisades Ave. Dobbs Ferry
Upcoming Films in the Area
Irvington Town Hall Theater
-- "The Nutcracker": Saturday, December 19 @ 11:30am
-- "L’Orfeo": Sunday, December 27 @ 1pm
-- "Leonard Cohen at The Isle of Wight (1970): "Wednesday, December 30 @ 8pm
-- "Don Carlo": Saturday, January 2 @ 11:30am
-- "The Conversation": Wednesday, January 6 @ 8pm
-- "I Puritani": Sunday, January 24 @ 1pm

Looking for the H1N1 Vaccine?
Contact: Urgent Care of Westchester, 155 White Plains Road, Suite 101 Tarrytown, NY 10591. 372-7171 or http://www.ucofwestchester.com

Save the Date . . . . .
- Thursday, December 10 -- Think Globally, Sing Locally, Take Me to the River Children's Community Chorus Sing with Legendary Folk Singer Pete Seeger | South Presbyterian Church, Dobbs Ferry
- thru December 13 -- Exhibit Jean Duquoc, “Poetic Land” @ Canfin Gallery, Tarrytown
- Wednesday, December 16 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Inter-Village Continuing Education Business & Social Networking On The Hudson | Blu Riverfront Bar & Bistro, Hastings
info

www.thehudsonindependent.com-- great website with info about our community.



Greenburgh: Named by MONEY MAGAZINE in 2008 as “ONE OF THE BEST PLACES TO LIVE” IN AMERICA (#80)

TOWN TO MAKE DECISION ON WATERWHEEL PROPERTY ON DEC 15

This letter is being sent to developers who have expressed interest in the waterwheel property. Others are also invited to submit letters of intent. A final decision will be made on Dec 15th.
I understand from staff, that you have expressed an interest in purchasing the property known as the “Waterwheel”. As you are aware, the property is comprised of four lots known on the official tax maps in the Town of Greenburgh, as the following:

Parcel I.D. Account
6.20-3-10 6165320
6.20-3-09 6166600
6.20-3-08 6166605
6.20-3-07 6166620

The Town is selling this property as one economic unit for a minimum price of $1,210,000.

If you are in fact, interested in the acquisition of the above noted economic unit, please forward a letter of intent to me, including an acquisition offer and any conditions. The Town will consider this offer as firm and final. The Town Board will be meeting on December 15, 2009 to discuss the offers received pertaining to this property.

We will be choosing the best offer received. This could include, but not limited to, purchase price, amount of downpayment and other conditions. Please note we are selling the property “as is”, and we make not claims or representations to the property. Consequently, prior to extending your offer it is expected you would perform your due diligence.

The letter of intent, must be received no later than December 14, 2009 at 12:00pm.

PAUL FEINER
Greenburgh Town Supervisor

GOVERNOR'S ANNOUNCEMENT ON REGENERON

GOVERNOR PATERSON ANNOUNCES REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. TO INVEST NEARLY $40 MILLION AND CREATE 300 NEW JOBS

New York’s Largest Biotech Company Continues Expansion in Westchester County


Governor David A. Paterson today announced that Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc., will move forward with an expansion that will invest close to $40 million and will create 300 new jobs in New York. Regeneron will add a third building to its research facility at BioMed Realty Trust Inc.’s, The Landmark at Eastview campus in Greenburgh, Westchester County.

Regeneron already occupies approximately 390,000 square feet at the site, which houses its corporate headquarters and research facilities. The biotech company employs close to 1,000 people at its two facilities in New York State, with more than 700 jobs in Greenburgh and more than 200 in Rensselaer.

“As New York’s largest biotech company, Regeneron is an excellent example of the type of investment that will revive our economy and expand opportunities for all New Yorkers,” Governor Paterson said. “With key green initiatives in BioMed’s Landmark at Eastview campus, Regeneron’s state-of-the-art facilities will help its scientists focus on their work as the company continues to grow, securing hundreds of New York jobs. I would like to acknowledge Empire State Development, the Westchester County Industrial Development Agency and the Town of Greenburgh for their successful economic development efforts. Investments like Regeneron show promise for the economic outlook of New York State.”

Regeneron discovers, develops and commercializes medicines for the treatment of serious medical conditions including cancer, gout, and retinal and other diseases. They will use the new facility for additional research laboratories and administrative offices. The nearly $40 million additional investment in the state-of-the-art complex in the Town of Greenburgh, represents a major commitment to the county and State by Regeneron and BioMed.

Regeneron’s decision to expand in New York rather than a competing state was encouraged by a $2.125 million capital grant, provided by Empire State Development. The Westchester County IDA will provide sales tax abatement and payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) incentives to Regeneron estimated to be worth $1.5 million in tax savings. The PILOT for the third building establishes a fixed assessment and annual payment schedule, which increases from 2012 to full assessment in the 11th year.

Empire State Development Chairman & CEO designate Dennis M. Mullen said: “For more than two decades Regeneron has grown right here in New York, achieving enormous success in life science research and development while investing millions into the New York economy and exceeding all of our expectations and job commitments. Along with Governor Paterson, we pledge to continue our efforts across the State to make smart investments and utilize our assets in order to assist businesses and encourage economic investment and prosperity for the state.”

With just four employees when it opened its research laboratories at The Landmark at Eastview in 1989, Regeneron now has nearly 1,000 employees at two New York locations. Regeneron’s full-scale manufacturing facility is in Rensselaer. In October, Regeneron and BioMed hosted a celebration for the completion of two new buildings developed for Regeneron on the 116-acre Landmark campus.

Westchester County Executive Andy Spano said: “Regeneron’s creation of new jobs and expansion to the third new building at BioMed’s Landmark campus attests to Westchester’s and New York State’s continuing commitment to the biotechnology industry. I applaud Governor Paterson's efforts to make this project a reality.”

Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner said: “I am pleased that Regeneron has chosen Greenburgh as their home and that they are expanding in the town. This exciting news helps Greenburgh in our efforts to attract additional biotech companies. We are pleased that our town is becoming a biotech center for the region. There are many positives to this deal: more jobs, prestige. This is good for our tax base. We thank Governor Paterson and the state and county governments for partnering with us.”

Pocantico Hills Central School District Interim Superintendent Jay Scotto-Friedman said: “On behalf of the Pocantico Hills Board of Education I would like to take this opportunity to express our appreciation for the efforts of Governor Paterson, Empire State Development, Town Supervisor Paul Feiner, The Greenburgh Town Board and the Westchester County Industrial Development Agency for developing a plan to provide for industrial growth within the Pocantico Hills Central School District. This plan will ultimately benefit our residents and students.”

EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT --WHITE PLAINS HOSPITAL AND GREENBURGH HEALTH CENTER TO PARTNER IN NEWBORN DELIVERIES

Earlier today I attended an exciting announcement at White Plains Hospital. OB patients receiving care at Greenburgh Health Center (GHC) — a primary health care facility located at 330 Tarrytown Road in White Plains — will have their babies delivered at White Plains Hospital Center. The change will make it more convenient for expectant mothers in the greater White Plains area to deliver their babies closer to home. They previously delivered at Sound Shore Medical Center in New Rochelle.
In addition, to help provide healthcare services to the approximately 300 new patients and their newborns who will be cared for at White Plains Hospital Center each year, GHC’s five OB/GYN specialists and four pediatricians have joined the Hospital’s medical staff. The Hospital’s William & Sylvia Silberstein Neonatal & Maternity Center is one of the busiest in Westchester with nearly 2,000 births last year.
GHC is one of two satellite sites of Mt. Vernon Neighborhood Health Center, Inc. (MTVNHC), a Federally Qualified Community Health Center.
Today, representatives from MTVNHC, GHC and White Plains Hospital Center joined in announcing the new healthcare relationship that will benefit a segment of the White Plains community. Originally, OB patients at GHC delivered at St. Agnes Hospital, White Plains. But after St. Agnes closed in 2003, the patients were directed to Sound Shore Medical Center to deliver.
“This is a significant development in the history of our network in providing a high level of health care for so many individuals and families throughout Westchester,” said Carole Morris, CEO and Founder of the Mt. Vernon Neighborhood Health Center. “It means that Greenburgh Health Center’s OB patients and their children will have access to the most advanced obstetrical and pediatric care located conveniently in their community.”
Judith Watson, GHC Executive Director, said: “We are very pleased to expand our affiliation with White Plains Hospital Center, where our internal medicine physicians already have admitting privileges. The outstanding care and technology available to our moms and newborns, and the maternity center’s convenient location, will be greatly beneficial to the patients who use our Greenburgh center.”
Jon B. Schandler, White Plains Hospital Center President and CEO, stated: “We are pleased to welcome Greenburgh Health Center to our hospital family. We look forward to providing the new OB patients and their newborns with expert care and personalized attention that have become synonymous with the White Plains Hospital Center name.” He added: “In the William & Sylvia Silberstein Neonatal & Maternity Center we have created a unique place where families can celebrate the birth of a child in a soothing, safe and welcoming environment.”
The Hospital opened the new $5.5 million, 30,000- square- foot William & Sylvia Silberstein Maternity Center in 2001, featuring labor and delivery suites, a maternity pavilion and a neonatology pavilion that all have comprehensive state-of-the-art medical equipment and 24-hour coverage by board-certified neonatologists and neonatal-trained registered nurses.
It also includes a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), one of the most advanced in the region, for babies born prematurely or with complications. Level III is the highest level of care awarded by the NY State Department of Health that a community hospital can receive for caring for premature or at-risk infants.
In addition, GHC’s patients and their families will benefit from other related services at White Plains Hospital Center including its team of highly experienced gynecologic surgeons, and state-of-the-art technologies including the daVinci® robotic surgical system to help perform minimally invasive gynecologic procedures.
Accredited by the Joint Commission, GHC’s team of 80 bilingual board certified physicians, specialists, nurses and clerical staff provides primary care, dental and specialty services for more than 19,000 registered patients, resulting in more than 92,000 patient visits annually. In addition, the Center—which was established 40 years ago— offers enabling and support services such as social work, transportation, patient advocacy, the Reach out and Read program for children, and the WIC program, as well as facilitated enrollment into Medicaid plans. It also provides care for the homeless at the Coachman Family Center in White Plains and Grasslands Homeless Shelter in Valhalla.

sales rep job opening

sales rep
State Sales Representative Commercial Roofing Systems
Position Summary
NY, Provides leadership and direction for the development and implementation of strategy, goals, objectives and plans that provide for the continuing success of sales efforts within each state for a National Roofing Company.

Position Responsibilities

This individual will drive the strategic plan to grow overall revenue by developing relationships at the C level and delivering service and value to targeted customers. Candidate must have experience in the development and execution of successful account management and service programs. Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.

The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated, fast learner and enjoy working in a developing, dynamic and fast-paced environment. This person should have demonstrated the ability to prospect, manage projects, and manage internal and external relationships. Prior account management experience is preferred. A minimum of 2 years experience in outside sales is required. Additional requirements associated with this position include the ability to communicate at all levels within a customer's organization and the ability to create, articulate and implement value-added concepts. A 4 year college degree is required. Travel required within state. 4-6 weeks training at corporate office is required.

Other Requirements
• Able to pass a background check/drug screening
• Valid driver’s license/clean driving record
• Available for interviews 3-5 December 2009
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of state school systems, hospitals, jails, and other local government organizations
• Ability to work from home office
• Military experience is a plus

35k base + commission

Email resumes to dfrick@alliance-careers.com

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job opening homecare agency

From: angiehalstead@aol.com [mailto:angiehalstead@aol.com]
Sent: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 3:58 PM
To: Paul Feiner
Subject: Caregivers Needed

Hi Paul,

We are a homecare agency located in Greenburgh and are seeking compassionate homehelpers. Applicants can be either hourly or live-in but all must have a valid drivers license. No certification required but must be experienced working with seniors.

Home Instead Senior Care (914)997-0400

OVERPAYMENT ACCOUNT ON TOWN WEBSITE

The town of Greenburgh and other large municipalities in the state have an overpayment and duplicate payment account. At times overpayments of taxes occur. The town is posting a 256 page long listing of people who may be owed money on our website from 1996 to the present: www.greenburghny.com. As you will note from the message below from the Receiver of Taxes documentation is required before a refund check will be issued. It is possible that the name on the account will not be entitled to the refund.
PAUL FEINER
This account will be updated on a regular basis and will remain on the town website.
TOWN OF GREENBURGH OVERPAYMENT AND DUPLICATE PAYMENT
ACCOUNT
HOW DO OVERPAYMENTS HAPPEN?
There are several ways in which an overpayment can occur, ranging from the simple
inversion of a number to a bank paying on a wrong account. For example, the bank
believes it is paying on property located at 12 Main Street in Hastings when in fact it is
paying on 12 Main Street in Tarrytown. Often at a closing or a refinance, both the title
company and the bank pay the same tax. Also, if you sell your property the new deed is
not placed on our records for several months and the new homeowner may be the party
entitled to the refund. Even though the seller’s name still appears on the account, they
may not be the party entitled to the refund.
If you believe you are entitled to the refund, then I will need the following documentation
to satisfy our auditors and meet the requirements of the law.
IF YOU PAID YOUR TAXES DIRECTLY TO US AT THE TIME OF THE
PAYMENT IN QUESTION
If a duplicate payment was made, please submit a copy of either of the cancelled checks.
If a simple overpayment was made, please submit a copy of that particular check. Please
be sure to indicate in your request, that you are the person entitled to the refund.
IF YOUR BANK PAID YOUR TAXES AT THE TIME OF THE PAYMENT IN
QUESTION
Please ask your bank to submit to my office a copy of the cancelled check, or provide
documentation that they paid the tax either in error, or more than once on your account.
They should also specify whether the funds are to be returned to your escrow account, or
mailed to you directly.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact my office at 914-993-1512.
Respectfully,
David C. Dwinell
Receiver of Taxes