Mercury Solar Systems Headquarters in New Rochelle is hiring
SOURCE: MercurySolarSystems.com
OUR MISSION: To be the premier solar design and installation company in the Northeast, providing cost-effective solar energy systems for a clean energy future.
We are looking for a few highly motivated, highly qualified individuals to join the Mercury team. We offer an exciting, high-paced atmosphere in a rapidly-growing company where opportunity for advancement is available. To apply for any of the following positions, please respond via email to the appropriate contact person with a brief cover letter stating your interest in the position along with an updated resume including your contact information.
Mercury Solar Systems is located at 15 Coligni Avenue in New Rochelle. For a complete list of employment opportunities visit MercurySolarSystems.com.
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Thursday, April 30, 2009
verizon wholesale voice pricing analyst job opening
There is currently one open position at Verizon in Rye Brook. The website is http://www22.verizon.com/jobs/search/searchresults/searchresults.htm?q=&b=false,true,false,false,false&c=&l=US-NY-Rye%20Brook&i=false&cg=false
Category
03/27/2009 wholesale voice pricing analyst
US-NY-Rye Brook BUSINESS Other
Strong business skills/ good PC skills/good interpersonal skills in dealing with sales reps and destination managers.
Approve special pricing requests for all standard and MOR routed traffic. Look to build quality parameters to meet market demands of non premium product. Grow std and mor revenues from 5% of total US voice revenue to 25%.
Category
03/27/2009 wholesale voice pricing analyst
US-NY-Rye Brook BUSINESS Other
Strong business skills/ good PC skills/good interpersonal skills in dealing with sales reps and destination managers.
Approve special pricing requests for all standard and MOR routed traffic. Look to build quality parameters to meet market demands of non premium product. Grow std and mor revenues from 5% of total US voice revenue to 25%.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
HAPPENINGS AROUND GREENBURGH: great new website: www.RivertownsGuide.com
Recently, I became aware of a terrific new resource that should interest Greenburgh residents. It’s called www.RivertownsGuide.com. This is a free, online resource that focuses on the rivertowns & Greenburgh. The guide includes listings of events, happenings that are taking place around the community –big events and smaller events. Library programs, farmers’ markets, historical societies, not for profit arts groups, etc… take advantage of the new site to list and celebrate their events.
The RivertownsGuide was started by Jennifer Holiday and Howard Grossman, residents of Hastings on Hudson. If you are looking for fun events to take your family to –you’ll be pleased with this new guide. I trying visiting the site on a regular basis and have been impressed with the updates and constant additional helpful sections. We are lucky to have such a good community asset in town.
PAUL FEINER
Greenburgh Town Supervisor
The RivertownsGuide was started by Jennifer Holiday and Howard Grossman, residents of Hastings on Hudson. If you are looking for fun events to take your family to –you’ll be pleased with this new guide. I trying visiting the site on a regular basis and have been impressed with the updates and constant additional helpful sections. We are lucky to have such a good community asset in town.
PAUL FEINER
Greenburgh Town Supervisor
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
GREENBURGH TO USE FULL ELECTRIC CARS WITH NO ENGINES AT COST OF $10 A MONTH PER CAR
GREENBURGH TO RECEIVE FULL ELECTRIC CARS AT COST OF $10 PER MONTH PER CAR
Steve Stein of MINI of Westchester (which is located on Tarrytown Road in Greenburgh) appeared before the Greenburgh Town Board at our work session with a fantastic and exciting offer. The town will be working with MINI and will receive two or three full electric vehicles-- no engine. The cost to the town: $10 (yes, $10) a month.
These cars are capable of going up to 120 miles depending on driving habits. The more you step on the brake the further they go since they use regenerative brake power. Ideally we would like only one or two people as the primary drivers since feedback will be required each month.
MINI will provide the charging station box and installation costs.
This is a 1 year closed end lease. There are no extensions and the town will not have the opportunity to purchase. There are no mileage restrictions. The car does NOT have a back seat - that is where the batteries are located.
Every 3000 miles or 6 months the town will be required to bring the car in to us for inspection. Roadside assistance is included in the event of a failure. MINI may install a tracking/Lojack type device should the car get stolen.
Delivery would be in the late May/June timeframe.
I am very excited about this initiative. Greenburgh has been a leader in the field of energy conservation/green technology. We were the first locality in the Hudson Valley to create the post of Energy Conservation Coordinator. We were the first local government in New York State and the 2nd in the nation to mandate energy star in new residential construction. A proposal is under consideration to mandate LEEDS in new commercial construction. The Town Hall is partially powered with solar panels and the library uses geothermal energy.
It's my hope that Greenburgh will continue to lead by example. We plan to apply for stimulus grants for additional green technology.
PAUL FEINER
Greenburgh Town Supervisor
Steve Stein of MINI of Westchester (which is located on Tarrytown Road in Greenburgh) appeared before the Greenburgh Town Board at our work session with a fantastic and exciting offer. The town will be working with MINI and will receive two or three full electric vehicles-- no engine. The cost to the town: $10 (yes, $10) a month.
These cars are capable of going up to 120 miles depending on driving habits. The more you step on the brake the further they go since they use regenerative brake power. Ideally we would like only one or two people as the primary drivers since feedback will be required each month.
MINI will provide the charging station box and installation costs.
This is a 1 year closed end lease. There are no extensions and the town will not have the opportunity to purchase. There are no mileage restrictions. The car does NOT have a back seat - that is where the batteries are located.
Every 3000 miles or 6 months the town will be required to bring the car in to us for inspection. Roadside assistance is included in the event of a failure. MINI may install a tracking/Lojack type device should the car get stolen.
Delivery would be in the late May/June timeframe.
I am very excited about this initiative. Greenburgh has been a leader in the field of energy conservation/green technology. We were the first locality in the Hudson Valley to create the post of Energy Conservation Coordinator. We were the first local government in New York State and the 2nd in the nation to mandate energy star in new residential construction. A proposal is under consideration to mandate LEEDS in new commercial construction. The Town Hall is partially powered with solar panels and the library uses geothermal energy.
It's my hope that Greenburgh will continue to lead by example. We plan to apply for stimulus grants for additional green technology.
PAUL FEINER
Greenburgh Town Supervisor
Monday, April 27, 2009
assistant editor
Assistant Editor for Family of Biotech Newsletters
GenomeWeb News is seeking an assistant editor who will work closely with our senior editorial staff to support our family of weekly biotech trade newsletters. We are looking for an enthusiastic self-starter who will perform a variety of editorial duties, including proofreading, reporting, writing spot news and feature stories, and posting content to our website. There is ample opportunity for growth in this position.
WHO WE WANT: The ideal candidate will have some newsroom experience, with a proven ability to multitask and meet daily deadlines. The assistant editor will be responsible for covering a wide range of subjects for a trade audience, so applicants should have a strong willingness to learn and the ability to master new subjects quickly. A background in science and/or business reporting would be preferable, but is not required.
WHAT YOU’LL DO: Work closely with editors from our weekly specialty-focused newsletters on multiple assignments, including reporting and writing news briefs based on press releases, announcements, scientific papers, earnings reports, SEC filings, and other source material. You’ll also be assigned to cover conference calls as needed, conduct interviews for online updates, and assist the newsletter editors with feature writing and other editorial duties.
Interested candidates should e-mail a resume and several clips to btoner@genomeweb.com. No phone calls.
GenomeWeb (www.genomeweb.com) is an independent publishing company that covers genomic tools and technologies as well as other segments of the biotech market. We publish nine specialty-focused newsletters, a daily online news service, and a monthly magazine. Based in lower Manhattan, we offer a small-company environment with a focus on quality, high-value content.
GenomeWeb News is seeking an assistant editor who will work closely with our senior editorial staff to support our family of weekly biotech trade newsletters. We are looking for an enthusiastic self-starter who will perform a variety of editorial duties, including proofreading, reporting, writing spot news and feature stories, and posting content to our website. There is ample opportunity for growth in this position.
WHO WE WANT: The ideal candidate will have some newsroom experience, with a proven ability to multitask and meet daily deadlines. The assistant editor will be responsible for covering a wide range of subjects for a trade audience, so applicants should have a strong willingness to learn and the ability to master new subjects quickly. A background in science and/or business reporting would be preferable, but is not required.
WHAT YOU’LL DO: Work closely with editors from our weekly specialty-focused newsletters on multiple assignments, including reporting and writing news briefs based on press releases, announcements, scientific papers, earnings reports, SEC filings, and other source material. You’ll also be assigned to cover conference calls as needed, conduct interviews for online updates, and assist the newsletter editors with feature writing and other editorial duties.
Interested candidates should e-mail a resume and several clips to btoner@genomeweb.com. No phone calls.
GenomeWeb (www.genomeweb.com) is an independent publishing company that covers genomic tools and technologies as well as other segments of the biotech market. We publish nine specialty-focused newsletters, a daily online news service, and a monthly magazine. Based in lower Manhattan, we offer a small-company environment with a focus on quality, high-value content.
GREENBURGH NATURE CENTER HAS P/T JOB OPENING IN MARKETING
Job Title: Part-Time Marketing Manager
Scope of Position:
To create and execute a comprehensive marketing program for the Greenburgh Nature Center.
Responsibilities:
Develop and manage marketing strategies for new external and internal markets.
Improve all current marketing and communications functions, including advertising, public relations and the GNC website.
Create and execute a comprehensive marketing and communications plan with measurable goals and defined budgets.
Understand and articulate the Greenburgh Nature Center’s mission to promote environmental education, conservation and an appreciation of nature.
Work closely with the GNC Director and staff to understand the dynamics and goals of the organization to help drive and achieve strategic goals.
Qualifications:
Minimum of 5 - 8 years of marketing and communications experience, including supervisory roles.
Must be a self-starter who is able to manage multiple ongoing priorities and work collaboratively with staff, volunteers and external constituencies.
Strong creative writing, organizational and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of print and electronic media production.
College degree in marketing or business preferred.
Please email cover letter and resume to gnckhundgen@aol.com.
Scope of Position:
To create and execute a comprehensive marketing program for the Greenburgh Nature Center.
Responsibilities:
Develop and manage marketing strategies for new external and internal markets.
Improve all current marketing and communications functions, including advertising, public relations and the GNC website.
Create and execute a comprehensive marketing and communications plan with measurable goals and defined budgets.
Understand and articulate the Greenburgh Nature Center’s mission to promote environmental education, conservation and an appreciation of nature.
Work closely with the GNC Director and staff to understand the dynamics and goals of the organization to help drive and achieve strategic goals.
Qualifications:
Minimum of 5 - 8 years of marketing and communications experience, including supervisory roles.
Must be a self-starter who is able to manage multiple ongoing priorities and work collaboratively with staff, volunteers and external constituencies.
Strong creative writing, organizational and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of print and electronic media production.
College degree in marketing or business preferred.
Please email cover letter and resume to gnckhundgen@aol.com.
FREE CONCERT SERIES ON E HARTSDALE AVE BEGINS THIS JUNE
Greenburgh Town Clerk Judith Beville will be organizing the free East Hartsdale Ave summer music concert series. The concerts will be held at the farmer’s market on Saturday mornings in June, July, August & September between the hours of 10 AM to 2 PM.
This is the third year that E Hartsdale Ave will have a concert series. When the program was first started a bank had sponsored the event. Last year we failed to obtain funding for the concert series. Sixteen concerts were held in 2008—twice as many as the year before. Town Clerk Judith Beville invited local musicians to perform. The musicians have been donating their time –and the program has continued at no cost to the taxpayers.
If you have a band or would like to showcase your talent –please contact Town Clerk Judith Beville at 993-1504 or townclerk@greenburghny.com. Who knows…you could be discovered like Susan Boyle was!
FRIENDLY REMINDER: county, town, fire district taxes due Thursday, April 30th. You can pay on line (www.greenburghny.com).
PAUL FEINER
This is the third year that E Hartsdale Ave will have a concert series. When the program was first started a bank had sponsored the event. Last year we failed to obtain funding for the concert series. Sixteen concerts were held in 2008—twice as many as the year before. Town Clerk Judith Beville invited local musicians to perform. The musicians have been donating their time –and the program has continued at no cost to the taxpayers.
If you have a band or would like to showcase your talent –please contact Town Clerk Judith Beville at 993-1504 or townclerk@greenburghny.com. Who knows…you could be discovered like Susan Boyle was!
FRIENDLY REMINDER: county, town, fire district taxes due Thursday, April 30th. You can pay on line (www.greenburghny.com).
PAUL FEINER
Sunday, April 26, 2009
SWINE FLU INFO
I have been in contact with the Governor's office and have been advised that the NYS Department of Health has activated the Infectious Disease, Epidemiology, Laboratory, Disaster Preparedness and Health Systems Staff" for coordinated efforts across the state to monitor possible Swine Flu cases.
In addition, DOH is monitoring respiratory illness throughout the State by tracking emergency department visits for respiratory illnesses, as well as monitoring the volume of Medicaid prescriptions for Tamiflu and Relenza, which are used for treatment of flu.
DOH has also set up a toll-free number for New York State residents who have questions or concerns about swine flu. The hotline number is 1-800-808-1987. It will be available 24 hours a day, beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, April 26, 2009.
It is important to note that ordinary seasonal flu, which has symptoms similar to swine flu, is still active in New York State. Precautionary measures for both seasonal flu and swine flu include:
Washing your hands often with soap and warm water. Alcohol-based hand cleansers are also effective.
Avoiding people who are ill.
Staying home from work or school if you are sick.
Using tissue when you cough, sneeze or spit, and dispose of the tissue in a covered trash bin.
Keeping hands away from your face. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
Cleaning shared space more often such as phone receivers, keyboards, steering wheels and office equipment.
Refraining from sharing personal items such as forks, spoons, toothbrushes and towels.
The public can obtain more information about swine flu and precautionary measures at DOH’s web site at www.nyhealth.gov.
PAUL FEINER
In addition, DOH is monitoring respiratory illness throughout the State by tracking emergency department visits for respiratory illnesses, as well as monitoring the volume of Medicaid prescriptions for Tamiflu and Relenza, which are used for treatment of flu.
DOH has also set up a toll-free number for New York State residents who have questions or concerns about swine flu. The hotline number is 1-800-808-1987. It will be available 24 hours a day, beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, April 26, 2009.
It is important to note that ordinary seasonal flu, which has symptoms similar to swine flu, is still active in New York State. Precautionary measures for both seasonal flu and swine flu include:
Washing your hands often with soap and warm water. Alcohol-based hand cleansers are also effective.
Avoiding people who are ill.
Staying home from work or school if you are sick.
Using tissue when you cough, sneeze or spit, and dispose of the tissue in a covered trash bin.
Keeping hands away from your face. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
Cleaning shared space more often such as phone receivers, keyboards, steering wheels and office equipment.
Refraining from sharing personal items such as forks, spoons, toothbrushes and towels.
The public can obtain more information about swine flu and precautionary measures at DOH’s web site at www.nyhealth.gov.
PAUL FEINER
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Online Media Coordinator, True North Inc.
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Saturday, April 25, 2009
Week of April 19th: Miscellaneous
The purpose of this Miscellaneous topic is to discuss any town related issues you feel are important that are not addressed in other topics. Please post any issues you wish to discuss in the comments section of this post. Thanks!
If you have any suggestions or comments regarding the blog, please contact me at 'mherman.gny@gmail.com'. Thank you for your input.
-Marc Herman
If you have any suggestions or comments regarding the blog, please contact me at 'mherman.gny@gmail.com'. Thank you for your input.
-Marc Herman
COPY OF LETTER FROM TOWN ATTY TO ATTY GENERALS OFFICE RE: SEWER DISTRICT
In recent months some bloggers have asked the town to seek an opinion from the Atty General re: sewer district. This letter was sent to the AG's office on Friday.
April 24, 2009
Kathryn Sheingold, Esq.
Appeals & Opinions Bureau
Office of the Attorney General
The Capitol
Albany NY 12224-0341
Dear Ms. Sheingold:
Pursuant to a request from a property owner who resides within the confines of Federally Assisted Sewer District #4, the Town Board is requesting an opinion from your office regarding the following issues:
Federally Assisted Sewer District #4 (“the District”) in the Town of Greenburgh was the subject of an audit by the Office of the State Comptroller (“OSC”) in June of 2008. (See Attached Exhibit “A”.) The audit examined the Town’s internal controls over construction costs for the District for the period of January 1, 1979 to September 13, 2007, and its results and recommendations have provided a resource from which the Town hopes to more efficiently manage its operations. Nevertheless, several legal issues remain in which the Town seeks your Office’s opinion and guidance.
The first issue relates to a second construction cost increase after 1982, from $1,060,500 to $1,276,728, required to complete the original sewer project. The Town acknowledges the OSC’s conclusion that, in failing to submit the approximately $220,000 second cost increase to OSC for approval, the Town Board in office in 1982 violated applicable General Municipal Law and that, in failing to conduct a public hearing and adopt an order relating to the second cost increase, the same Town Board violated applicable Town Law. The Town is now in the process of reviewing property assessments to determine if improvements to residents’ properties have taken place, updating benefit units assigned to reflect any subdivisions or improvements, and billing the second cost overrun to District residents who previously paid their shares in lump sum. The issue is whether the Town, in assigning benefit units of either 0.1 or 1.0 to lots created by subdivision after 1982, is also permitted to charge a “hook-in-fee,” or otherwise recover a capital cost contribution from the owners of these subsequently subdivided lots, so that the owners make the same capital contribution as the owners of lots that existed when the District was established.
Kathryn Sheingold, Esq.
April 24, 2009
Page Two
In examining the aforementioned issue, the Town is cognizant of the fact that Chapter 160 of its Town Code (See Attached Exhibit B) authorizes a “hook-in” fee that is intended to represent a proportionate share of the capital construction costs of establishing the sewer; we are also aware that New York State Comptroller Opinion No. 2001-7 (See Attached Exhibit C) may be in conflict with the Town’s Code. Opinion No. 2001-7 appears to authorize one-time sewer “entry fees” only if such fees are limited to costs incurred by the Town with respect to users connecting to the sewer and not when fees are used to defray prior District construction costs related to capital improvements made by original District property owners. Thus, the question related to the first issue raised is whether a circumstance exists when a town may authorize the imposition of a one-time “hook-in” or “entry fee” to be used to compensate original District property owners for their capital contributions in constructing or improving the sewer system, and, if so, whether owners of newly created lots in the District are required to make the same capital contribution as that required of the original owners who established the District.
The second issue relates to whether previous “hook-in” fees collected from new property owners who subsequently extended to the District that were never used to defray construction costs, must now be used to defray such costs, or used to offset Town expenses in inspecting user connections to the sewer or must be returned to the remitting property owners if they can be located.
Lastly, did a letter forwarded by the then Town Clerk to OSC as part of the District application process, advising OSC that the interest rate charged to residents in financing the District would not exceed 6%, preclude the Town from ever charging District residents an interest rate related to financing the District in excess of 6%. Similarly, are there circumstances which would have permitted the Town to charge District residents construction costs in excess of $334,000, when the same aforementioned letter forwarded by the Town Clerk to OSC advised that total construction costs would not exceed that amount? If the answer to either of these questions is yes, which body of taxpayers should be charged to make up the difference in actual costs?
Thank you for considering this matter. Should you have any questions please feel free to contact me at the above telephone number.
Very truly yours,
TIMOTHY W. LEWIS Town Attorney
TWL:mp
cc: Paul J. Feiner, Town Supervisor
Town Council
April 24, 2009
Kathryn Sheingold, Esq.
Appeals & Opinions Bureau
Office of the Attorney General
The Capitol
Albany NY 12224-0341
Dear Ms. Sheingold:
Pursuant to a request from a property owner who resides within the confines of Federally Assisted Sewer District #4, the Town Board is requesting an opinion from your office regarding the following issues:
Federally Assisted Sewer District #4 (“the District”) in the Town of Greenburgh was the subject of an audit by the Office of the State Comptroller (“OSC”) in June of 2008. (See Attached Exhibit “A”.) The audit examined the Town’s internal controls over construction costs for the District for the period of January 1, 1979 to September 13, 2007, and its results and recommendations have provided a resource from which the Town hopes to more efficiently manage its operations. Nevertheless, several legal issues remain in which the Town seeks your Office’s opinion and guidance.
The first issue relates to a second construction cost increase after 1982, from $1,060,500 to $1,276,728, required to complete the original sewer project. The Town acknowledges the OSC’s conclusion that, in failing to submit the approximately $220,000 second cost increase to OSC for approval, the Town Board in office in 1982 violated applicable General Municipal Law and that, in failing to conduct a public hearing and adopt an order relating to the second cost increase, the same Town Board violated applicable Town Law. The Town is now in the process of reviewing property assessments to determine if improvements to residents’ properties have taken place, updating benefit units assigned to reflect any subdivisions or improvements, and billing the second cost overrun to District residents who previously paid their shares in lump sum. The issue is whether the Town, in assigning benefit units of either 0.1 or 1.0 to lots created by subdivision after 1982, is also permitted to charge a “hook-in-fee,” or otherwise recover a capital cost contribution from the owners of these subsequently subdivided lots, so that the owners make the same capital contribution as the owners of lots that existed when the District was established.
Kathryn Sheingold, Esq.
April 24, 2009
Page Two
In examining the aforementioned issue, the Town is cognizant of the fact that Chapter 160 of its Town Code (See Attached Exhibit B) authorizes a “hook-in” fee that is intended to represent a proportionate share of the capital construction costs of establishing the sewer; we are also aware that New York State Comptroller Opinion No. 2001-7 (See Attached Exhibit C) may be in conflict with the Town’s Code. Opinion No. 2001-7 appears to authorize one-time sewer “entry fees” only if such fees are limited to costs incurred by the Town with respect to users connecting to the sewer and not when fees are used to defray prior District construction costs related to capital improvements made by original District property owners. Thus, the question related to the first issue raised is whether a circumstance exists when a town may authorize the imposition of a one-time “hook-in” or “entry fee” to be used to compensate original District property owners for their capital contributions in constructing or improving the sewer system, and, if so, whether owners of newly created lots in the District are required to make the same capital contribution as that required of the original owners who established the District.
The second issue relates to whether previous “hook-in” fees collected from new property owners who subsequently extended to the District that were never used to defray construction costs, must now be used to defray such costs, or used to offset Town expenses in inspecting user connections to the sewer or must be returned to the remitting property owners if they can be located.
Lastly, did a letter forwarded by the then Town Clerk to OSC as part of the District application process, advising OSC that the interest rate charged to residents in financing the District would not exceed 6%, preclude the Town from ever charging District residents an interest rate related to financing the District in excess of 6%. Similarly, are there circumstances which would have permitted the Town to charge District residents construction costs in excess of $334,000, when the same aforementioned letter forwarded by the Town Clerk to OSC advised that total construction costs would not exceed that amount? If the answer to either of these questions is yes, which body of taxpayers should be charged to make up the difference in actual costs?
Thank you for considering this matter. Should you have any questions please feel free to contact me at the above telephone number.
Very truly yours,
TIMOTHY W. LEWIS Town Attorney
TWL:mp
cc: Paul J. Feiner, Town Supervisor
Town Council
Friday, April 24, 2009
SMITH & HAWKEN SEEKING ASSOCIATE
Smith & Hawken is an outdoor living store that carries gardening products and other garden-inspired merchandise.
They are currently seeking a Part-Time Associate for our store. This position is a very physical one and the individual would need to have retail/sales experience, have a great work ethic and is self-motivated and shows initiative.
contact t 914-722-0690 and/or stop by the store at 696 White Plains Road, Scarsdale, NY to complete an application.,
Gabrielle Aviles
Store Manager
They are currently seeking a Part-Time Associate for our store. This position is a very physical one and the individual would need to have retail/sales experience, have a great work ethic and is self-motivated and shows initiative.
contact t 914-722-0690 and/or stop by the store at 696 White Plains Road, Scarsdale, NY to complete an application.,
Gabrielle Aviles
Store Manager
FORUM AT GREENBURGH LIBRARY SUNDAY
THE WESTCHESTER PROGRESSIVE FORUM
invites you to an important free public event AT the Greenburgh Library
For further information: ggkarp@optonline.net
understanding
today’s economy
IN THE U.S. AND THE WORLD
Sunday, April 26
2:30 – 4:30 pm
GREENBURGH PUBLIC LIBRARY
300 tarrytown rd (Rte. 119) at Rte. 100A
white plains, ny
speakers:
frank roosevelt
sarah lawrence college
farhad ameen
westchester community college
moderator:
harry phillips, III
new york state regent
invites you to an important free public event AT the Greenburgh Library
For further information: ggkarp@optonline.net
understanding
today’s economy
IN THE U.S. AND THE WORLD
Sunday, April 26
2:30 – 4:30 pm
GREENBURGH PUBLIC LIBRARY
300 tarrytown rd (Rte. 119) at Rte. 100A
white plains, ny
speakers:
frank roosevelt
sarah lawrence college
farhad ameen
westchester community college
moderator:
harry phillips, III
new york state regent
Thursday, April 23, 2009
WARC HAS A NUMBER OF JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Westchester Arc
The Gleeson-Israel Gateway Center
265 Saw Mill River Road
Hawthorne, NY 10532
914.949.9300
info@westchesterarc.org
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Employment Opportunities
Last Updated April 16, 2009
Assistant Residence Manager - Job# 019-09 - Scarsdale
Assist supervisors in overseeing all aspects of the residential program and all direct care staff. Ensures the residents’ physical, social, emotional, communication, safety, and independent living needs are properly addressed and all policies and regulations are adhered to in the residence. Ongoing, actively promote and reinforce choice making, valued outcomes, and person centered activities for consumers. Requires Bachelors Degree, a valid NYS driver’s license, supervisory experience in residential setting, plus 1 year experience working with MRDD population.
At-Home Residential Habilitation Aide P/T Job# 021-09 - New Rochelle
Work with a person with developmental disability in their home. Provide individual with assistance in acquiring and maintaining life skills that enable the individual to be independent. Activities are based on valued outcomes in accordance with the individual’s service plan. Requires HS Diploma.
Community Habilitation Specialist - Job#001-09 - Yonkers
Function as a consumer instructor. Develop and implement community/ in house based consumer programming in accordance with their needs, preferences and desires, as per their Individual Service and Habilitation Plan. Maintain health and safety standards within facility including physical plant. Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in human services or related fields, a valid NYS Driver’s License, experience with MRDD preferred. Reliable, independent worker, have good communication skills and the ability to evaluate program needs and make recommendations.
Community Program Habilitation Coordinator - Job# 153-08 - Hawthorne, NY
Under the direction of the Director of Day Habilitation Services Program, supervise daily operations of multiple community based Day Habilitation program locations. This includes maintaining program standards in accordance with OMRDD regulations and agency policy, mission and philosophy. BA required, MA degree preferred in a related field. Minimum of 5 year’s experience with MR/DD, with 2 year’s supervisory experience; Valid NYS Driver’s License
Habilitation Instructor/Primary Driver - Job# 007-09 - Ossining
Function as a consumer instructor. Assist in developing and implementing community based/in house consumer programming in accordance with the needs, preferences and desires as per their individuals Service & Habilitation Plan. Maintain health and safety standards within facility including physical plant. Requires H.S Diploma, NYS Driver’s License, successful completion of OMRDD approved SCIP training, medication certification and CPR/first aid certification.
Job Developer - Job #018-09 - Hawthorne
Locates and secures suitable community-based employment opportunities for consumers who are referred from Westchester Arc’s Vocational and Community Service Departments as well as from external agency programs. Requires HS Diploma, BA with Marketing/Sales experience preferred. Valid NYS Driver’s License and a reliable car. Ability to work effectively with employers, families, interdepartmental staff and other community and corporate contacts.
One-to-One Aide - Job#161-08 - Hawthorne Pre-School
Responsible for providing the necessary assistance for a designated child in a self contained class or a community nursery school to facilitate
The child’s full participation in the program. Ability to work under the direction of the classroom teacher. Assist child with dressing, preparing
Lunch, and one to one activities upon teachers request. H.S. diploma required. Experience with young children desirable. Ability to work in a
Collaborative environment and follow directions, essential.
Part-Time Substitute, One to One Classroom Aide - Job# 099-07 - Hawthorne
Assist the teacher in carrying out all activities of the day. Structures and implements activities of self care for 6-8 developmentally delayed preschoolers. HS Diploma and some experience with young children required.
Pediatric Occupational Therapist - Job # 124-06 - Hawthorne
Evaluation, direct therapy and consult therapy to children as specified in their IEP or IFSP. BA degree, NYS Occupational Therapy License and experience with children required.
Pediatric Physical Therapist - Job # 175-08 - Hawthorne
Evaluation, direct therapy and consultant therapy to children as specified in their IEP or IFSP. BA degree, NYS Physical Therapy License and experience with children required.
Registered Nurse - Job#020-09 - Yonkers
Under the direction of the Medical Director and Clinic Administrator, the Registered Nurse applies the nursing process to the needs of individuals with a particular diagnosis. Ensures regulatory compliance of both residential program and Clinic. Requires Graduation from an accredited college or university nursing program, Bachelors degree preferred; current NYS license as a Professional Registered Nurse; experience working as a nurse in OMRDD approved program preferred.
Residence Counselors - County Wide
Provide direct support to individuals in a residential setting. GED/HS diploma and a NYS Drivers license for 3 years.
Residence Manager for Medically Enhanced Services
Job# 017-09 - Mohegan Lake
Supervise the operation of the medically enhanced program. Ensure the residents’ physical, social, medical, emotional, communication, safety, recreational, and independent living needs are addressed. Promote health and wellbeing independence, interests and choices, productivity and community inclusion. Assist the residence Registered Nurse with duties including supervising AMAP staff and ensuring medical follow up. Requires RN (NYS license) plus supervisory experience or Bachelors Degree in human services field and LPN with at least one year experience working with MR/DD population. Requires Bachelors Degree, a valid NYS driver’s license, 3 years supervisory experience in residential setting, plus 1 year experience working with MRDD population.
Residential Services Director - Job #110-08 - Hawthorne
Work affectively with individuals, families, other department directors, and staff as well as individuals and groups in the community and organizations. Ensure services are provided and documented as per regulations and agency policy and billing requirements are met. Participate in strategic planning and accomplishments. Promote self advocacy, choices and empowerment of individuals living in each. Assigned residential setting. Must have Master’s Degree in psychology, social work, or related human services. Or Registered Nurse Licensure plus significant previous supervisory and clinical experience.
Speech Pathologist MS - Job #183-08 - Hawthorne
Provides diagnostic, evaluative and therapeutic services for a broad spectrum of speech disorders for developmentally disabled adults. Participates in completing and updating the Comprehensive Functional Assessment. Provide in service training to staff as needed/requested and or assigned. Must have car and NYS drivers’ license. Must have considerable knowledge of OMRDD regulations. Professional- Graduation from an accredited College or University with a Bachelors or Masters degree in Speech Pathology. Licensed and currently registered as a speech Pathologist by New York State Department of Education as a person eligible for licensure by virtue of holding a certificate of clinical competence.
Download Employment Application Form (PDF)
For further information please e-mail positions@westchesterarc.org.
Fax your application and/or resume to Human Resources Department,
914.428.2504, or mail to:
Westchester Arc
Human Resources Department
The Gleeson-Israel Gateway Center
265 Saw Mill River Road
Hawthorne, NY 10532
Or email resume with cover letter and salary requirements to positions@westchesterarc.org.
Westchester Arc is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.
Westchester Arc
The Gleeson-Israel Gateway Center
265 Saw Mill River Road
Hawthorne, NY 10532
914.949.9300
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Assistant Residence Manager - Job# 019-09 - Scarsdale
Assist supervisors in overseeing all aspects of the residential program and all direct care staff. Ensures the residents’ physical, social, emotional, communication, safety, and independent living needs are properly addressed and all policies and regulations are adhered to in the residence. Ongoing, actively promote and reinforce choice making, valued outcomes, and person centered activities for consumers. Requires Bachelors Degree, a valid NYS driver’s license, supervisory experience in residential setting, plus 1 year experience working with MRDD population.
At-Home Residential Habilitation Aide P/T Job# 021-09 - New Rochelle
Work with a person with developmental disability in their home. Provide individual with assistance in acquiring and maintaining life skills that enable the individual to be independent. Activities are based on valued outcomes in accordance with the individual’s service plan. Requires HS Diploma.
Community Habilitation Specialist - Job#001-09 - Yonkers
Function as a consumer instructor. Develop and implement community/ in house based consumer programming in accordance with their needs, preferences and desires, as per their Individual Service and Habilitation Plan. Maintain health and safety standards within facility including physical plant. Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in human services or related fields, a valid NYS Driver’s License, experience with MRDD preferred. Reliable, independent worker, have good communication skills and the ability to evaluate program needs and make recommendations.
Community Program Habilitation Coordinator - Job# 153-08 - Hawthorne, NY
Under the direction of the Director of Day Habilitation Services Program, supervise daily operations of multiple community based Day Habilitation program locations. This includes maintaining program standards in accordance with OMRDD regulations and agency policy, mission and philosophy. BA required, MA degree preferred in a related field. Minimum of 5 year’s experience with MR/DD, with 2 year’s supervisory experience; Valid NYS Driver’s License
Habilitation Instructor/Primary Driver - Job# 007-09 - Ossining
Function as a consumer instructor. Assist in developing and implementing community based/in house consumer programming in accordance with the needs, preferences and desires as per their individuals Service & Habilitation Plan. Maintain health and safety standards within facility including physical plant. Requires H.S Diploma, NYS Driver’s License, successful completion of OMRDD approved SCIP training, medication certification and CPR/first aid certification.
Job Developer - Job #018-09 - Hawthorne
Locates and secures suitable community-based employment opportunities for consumers who are referred from Westchester Arc’s Vocational and Community Service Departments as well as from external agency programs. Requires HS Diploma, BA with Marketing/Sales experience preferred. Valid NYS Driver’s License and a reliable car. Ability to work effectively with employers, families, interdepartmental staff and other community and corporate contacts.
One-to-One Aide - Job#161-08 - Hawthorne Pre-School
Responsible for providing the necessary assistance for a designated child in a self contained class or a community nursery school to facilitate
The child’s full participation in the program. Ability to work under the direction of the classroom teacher. Assist child with dressing, preparing
Lunch, and one to one activities upon teachers request. H.S. diploma required. Experience with young children desirable. Ability to work in a
Collaborative environment and follow directions, essential.
Part-Time Substitute, One to One Classroom Aide - Job# 099-07 - Hawthorne
Assist the teacher in carrying out all activities of the day. Structures and implements activities of self care for 6-8 developmentally delayed preschoolers. HS Diploma and some experience with young children required.
Pediatric Occupational Therapist - Job # 124-06 - Hawthorne
Evaluation, direct therapy and consult therapy to children as specified in their IEP or IFSP. BA degree, NYS Occupational Therapy License and experience with children required.
Pediatric Physical Therapist - Job # 175-08 - Hawthorne
Evaluation, direct therapy and consultant therapy to children as specified in their IEP or IFSP. BA degree, NYS Physical Therapy License and experience with children required.
Registered Nurse - Job#020-09 - Yonkers
Under the direction of the Medical Director and Clinic Administrator, the Registered Nurse applies the nursing process to the needs of individuals with a particular diagnosis. Ensures regulatory compliance of both residential program and Clinic. Requires Graduation from an accredited college or university nursing program, Bachelors degree preferred; current NYS license as a Professional Registered Nurse; experience working as a nurse in OMRDD approved program preferred.
Residence Counselors - County Wide
Provide direct support to individuals in a residential setting. GED/HS diploma and a NYS Drivers license for 3 years.
Residence Manager for Medically Enhanced Services
Job# 017-09 - Mohegan Lake
Supervise the operation of the medically enhanced program. Ensure the residents’ physical, social, medical, emotional, communication, safety, recreational, and independent living needs are addressed. Promote health and wellbeing independence, interests and choices, productivity and community inclusion. Assist the residence Registered Nurse with duties including supervising AMAP staff and ensuring medical follow up. Requires RN (NYS license) plus supervisory experience or Bachelors Degree in human services field and LPN with at least one year experience working with MR/DD population. Requires Bachelors Degree, a valid NYS driver’s license, 3 years supervisory experience in residential setting, plus 1 year experience working with MRDD population.
Residential Services Director - Job #110-08 - Hawthorne
Work affectively with individuals, families, other department directors, and staff as well as individuals and groups in the community and organizations. Ensure services are provided and documented as per regulations and agency policy and billing requirements are met. Participate in strategic planning and accomplishments. Promote self advocacy, choices and empowerment of individuals living in each. Assigned residential setting. Must have Master’s Degree in psychology, social work, or related human services. Or Registered Nurse Licensure plus significant previous supervisory and clinical experience.
Speech Pathologist MS - Job #183-08 - Hawthorne
Provides diagnostic, evaluative and therapeutic services for a broad spectrum of speech disorders for developmentally disabled adults. Participates in completing and updating the Comprehensive Functional Assessment. Provide in service training to staff as needed/requested and or assigned. Must have car and NYS drivers’ license. Must have considerable knowledge of OMRDD regulations. Professional- Graduation from an accredited College or University with a Bachelors or Masters degree in Speech Pathology. Licensed and currently registered as a speech Pathologist by New York State Department of Education as a person eligible for licensure by virtue of holding a certificate of clinical competence.
Download Employment Application Form (PDF)
For further information please e-mail positions@westchesterarc.org.
Fax your application and/or resume to Human Resources Department,
914.428.2504, or mail to:
Westchester Arc
Human Resources Department
The Gleeson-Israel Gateway Center
265 Saw Mill River Road
Hawthorne, NY 10532
Or email resume with cover letter and salary requirements to positions@westchesterarc.org.
Westchester Arc is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.
"Greenburgh Library Offers online job tip seminar
GREERNBURGH LIBRARY OFFERING ONLINE JOB TIP SEMINAR FOR LIBRARY CARDHOLDERS
/Resume Tips & Tricks via the Web
//on Monday, May 11, at 10:30 a.m.
/*/Let us help you find out how the Web can improve your resume.
Registration is required, and limited to Greenburgh Library cardholders.
Please call 721-8232 to register./
FOR JOB OPPORTUNITIES--please visit www.linkedin.com (greenburgh jobs group) or e mail pfeiner@greenburghny.com. I have been posting job opportunities/resources almost daily.
PAUL FEINER
/Resume Tips & Tricks via the Web
//on Monday, May 11, at 10:30 a.m.
/*/Let us help you find out how the Web can improve your resume.
Registration is required, and limited to Greenburgh Library cardholders.
Please call 721-8232 to register./
FOR JOB OPPORTUNITIES--please visit www.linkedin.com (greenburgh jobs group) or e mail pfeiner@greenburghny.com. I have been posting job opportunities/resources almost daily.
PAUL FEINER
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
WJCS WILL OFFER FREE SERVICES TO UNEMPLOYED
From: Rosenbaum, Lenore [LRosenbaum@wjcs.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, April 21, 2009 3:15 PM
> To: Paul Feiner
> Subject: mail alerts and job postings
>
> HI Paul-
> In my work as Director of the Westchester Self-Help Clearinghouse,at
> Westchester Jewish Community Services, I have the opportunity to
> help people out of work to locate resources and support groups.
I applaud your efforts in helping people caught
> in this economic downturn.
> You can also e-mail me here at the
> office at lrosenbaum@wjcs.com
> My office is at :
> WJCS
> 845 North Broadway
> White Plains, NY l0603
> 914-761-0600 ext. 308
>
> Sent: Tuesday, April 21, 2009 3:15 PM
> To: Paul Feiner
> Subject: mail alerts and job postings
>
> HI Paul-
> In my work as Director of the Westchester Self-Help Clearinghouse,at
> Westchester Jewish Community Services, I have the opportunity to
> help people out of work to locate resources and support groups.
I applaud your efforts in helping people caught
> in this economic downturn.
> You can also e-mail me here at the
> office at lrosenbaum@wjcs.com
> My office is at :
> WJCS
> 845 North Broadway
> White Plains, NY l0603
> 914-761-0600 ext. 308
>
GREENBURGH TO MANDATE LEEDS -ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN NEW COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION
Members of the Greenburgh Town Board (Francis Sheehan, Diana Juettner, Sonja Brown, Kevin Morgan and I) are seeking a change in the town law to mandate that new commercial construction be energy efficient (meet LEED –NC rating standards). This will provide owners and occupants of new commercial and multi family buildings with the economic benefits of energy and water savings, good indoor air quality and healthy surroundings.
Greenburgh was the first community in New York State and the second in the United States to mandate that residential buildings comply with energy star standards. The town mandated energy star in 2001. About 70 new homes have been built since 2001, complying with the energy STAR regulations. Energy STAR only deals with residential construction. Since 2001 the town has been discussing a similar mandate for commercial construction. The new legislation, which is being introduced today, could be approved in May – after a public hearing is held.
In addition to the above actions – the Greenburgh Town Hall has been partially powered with solar panels since 2006. The new library uses geothermal energy. Greenburgh was the first local government in the Hudson Valley to have an energy conservation coordinator. Allegra Dengler is our energy conservation coordinator, replacing Nikki Coddington. Deann Cartwright is our energy conservation outreach coordinator.
A copy of the proposed law requiring commercial construction follows.
PAUL FEINER
Greenburgh Town Supervisor
Local Law No. /2009
A local law amending the Greenburgh Town Code by adding a new Chapter 233 entitled, “Green Building Initiative and Energy Conservation Construction Standards” pursuant to New York State Constitution Article IX and Municipal Home Rule Law § 10.
§ 1. Enactment of new Chapter 233, Entitled “Green Building Initiative and Energy Conservation Construction Standards.”
A. § 233-1. Legislative Findings and Intent.
B. § 233-2. Green Building Rating System.
C. § 233-3. Applicability.
D. § 233-4. Standards for Green Building Projects.
E. § 233-5. Compliance and Enforcement.
§ 2. Severability.
§ 3. Effective Date.
§ 1. Enactment of new Chapter 233, Entitled “Green Building Initiative and Energy Conservation Construction Standards.”
§ 233-1. Legislative Findings and Intent.
The Town of Greenburgh is committed to minimizing the short-term and long-term negative impacts construction has on the environment. The intent of this article is to provide owners and occupants of new commercial buildings, offices, industrial buildings, mixed use building, multiple residences and senior citizen multiple residences with the economic benefits of energy and water savings, good indoor air quality and healthy, pleasant and productive surroundings. A further intent of this article is to benefit the community by having buildings constructed that are resource-efficient and conserve energy.
§ 233-2. Green Building Rating System.
A. The Town of Greenburgh hereby adopts, in principle, the U.S. Green Building Council's (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for New Construction (LEED-NC) Rating System, Version 2.2, and, further, automatically adopts any future versions promulgated by the USGBC. For the first six months after adopting an amended version, applicants may apply under the preexisting version.
B. The LEED-NC system establishes several levels of environmental achievement from a "Certified" rating to a "Platinum" rating. The ratings are attained by earning LEED points in the categories of Sustainable Sites, Water Efficiency, Energy & Atmosphere, Materials & Resources, Indoor Environmental Quality and Innovation & Design Process.
§ 233-3. Applicability.
This local law shall be applicable to all new construction of a commercial building, office building, industrial building, mixed use building, multiple residence or senior citizen multiple residence equal to or greater than 4,000 square feet, and the provisions of this article are mandatory for any application received by the Town.
§ 233-4. Standards for Green Building Projects.
A. Every applicant who files an application for site plan review for construction of a new commercial building, industrial building, office building, mixed use building, multiple residence or senior citizen multiple residence shall make a good faith effort to achieve LEED certification by providing a completed LEED-NC checklist or an equivalent standard including but not limited to Green Globes USA design standards or the local variant of a green building project checklist acceptable to the Commissioner of the Department of Community Development and Conservation or his/her designee. The Commissioner of the Department of Community Development and Conservation or his/her designee shall provide for an exemption for any building if a written analysis finds that the cost of such compliance significantly outweighs the benefits.
B. Every applicant shall pay a fee of $0.03 per square foot of the project, not to exceed $15,000, to the Town of Greenburgh Green Building Fund. An applicant who achieves LEED-certified status shall have this fee refunded.
§ 233-5. Compliance and Enforcement.
A. No site plan application will be deemed complete unless the LEED-NC review documentation or documentation under an equivalent standard including but not limited to Green Globes USA design standards or the local variant of a green building project checklist acceptable to the Commissioner of the Department of Community Development and Conservation or his/her designee demonstrates that the developer of the proposed building shall make a good faith effort to attain LEED-certification or certification under an equivalent standard.
B. The design professional shall determine whether the requirements under the pre-permitting documentation have been implemented at each stage of construction, including at the foundation inspection, framing inspection, prior to issuance of a final certificate of occupancy.
§ 2. Severability. If any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, section or part of this chapter or the application to any person or circumstance shall be adjudged by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unconstitutional, such order or judgment shall not affect, impair or invalidate the remainder thereof, but shall be confined in its operation to the clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, section or part of this chapter, or its application to the person or circumstance directly involved in the controversy in which such order or judgment shall be rendered.
§ 3. Effective Date. This law shall take effect six months after filing with the Secretary of State.
Greenburgh: Named by MONEY MAGAZINE in 2008 as “ONE OF THE BEST PLACES TO LIVE” IN AMERICA (#80)
JOB E MAIL LIST---I am trying to help unemployed Greenburgh residents find work. If your company/business has any job openings please e mail me at pfeiner@greenburghny.com. If you are out of work and want to be advised of job openings please advise.
Greenburgh was the first community in New York State and the second in the United States to mandate that residential buildings comply with energy star standards. The town mandated energy star in 2001. About 70 new homes have been built since 2001, complying with the energy STAR regulations. Energy STAR only deals with residential construction. Since 2001 the town has been discussing a similar mandate for commercial construction. The new legislation, which is being introduced today, could be approved in May – after a public hearing is held.
In addition to the above actions – the Greenburgh Town Hall has been partially powered with solar panels since 2006. The new library uses geothermal energy. Greenburgh was the first local government in the Hudson Valley to have an energy conservation coordinator. Allegra Dengler is our energy conservation coordinator, replacing Nikki Coddington. Deann Cartwright is our energy conservation outreach coordinator.
A copy of the proposed law requiring commercial construction follows.
PAUL FEINER
Greenburgh Town Supervisor
Local Law No. /2009
A local law amending the Greenburgh Town Code by adding a new Chapter 233 entitled, “Green Building Initiative and Energy Conservation Construction Standards” pursuant to New York State Constitution Article IX and Municipal Home Rule Law § 10.
§ 1. Enactment of new Chapter 233, Entitled “Green Building Initiative and Energy Conservation Construction Standards.”
A. § 233-1. Legislative Findings and Intent.
B. § 233-2. Green Building Rating System.
C. § 233-3. Applicability.
D. § 233-4. Standards for Green Building Projects.
E. § 233-5. Compliance and Enforcement.
§ 2. Severability.
§ 3. Effective Date.
§ 1. Enactment of new Chapter 233, Entitled “Green Building Initiative and Energy Conservation Construction Standards.”
§ 233-1. Legislative Findings and Intent.
The Town of Greenburgh is committed to minimizing the short-term and long-term negative impacts construction has on the environment. The intent of this article is to provide owners and occupants of new commercial buildings, offices, industrial buildings, mixed use building, multiple residences and senior citizen multiple residences with the economic benefits of energy and water savings, good indoor air quality and healthy, pleasant and productive surroundings. A further intent of this article is to benefit the community by having buildings constructed that are resource-efficient and conserve energy.
§ 233-2. Green Building Rating System.
A. The Town of Greenburgh hereby adopts, in principle, the U.S. Green Building Council's (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for New Construction (LEED-NC) Rating System, Version 2.2, and, further, automatically adopts any future versions promulgated by the USGBC. For the first six months after adopting an amended version, applicants may apply under the preexisting version.
B. The LEED-NC system establishes several levels of environmental achievement from a "Certified" rating to a "Platinum" rating. The ratings are attained by earning LEED points in the categories of Sustainable Sites, Water Efficiency, Energy & Atmosphere, Materials & Resources, Indoor Environmental Quality and Innovation & Design Process.
§ 233-3. Applicability.
This local law shall be applicable to all new construction of a commercial building, office building, industrial building, mixed use building, multiple residence or senior citizen multiple residence equal to or greater than 4,000 square feet, and the provisions of this article are mandatory for any application received by the Town.
§ 233-4. Standards for Green Building Projects.
A. Every applicant who files an application for site plan review for construction of a new commercial building, industrial building, office building, mixed use building, multiple residence or senior citizen multiple residence shall make a good faith effort to achieve LEED certification by providing a completed LEED-NC checklist or an equivalent standard including but not limited to Green Globes USA design standards or the local variant of a green building project checklist acceptable to the Commissioner of the Department of Community Development and Conservation or his/her designee. The Commissioner of the Department of Community Development and Conservation or his/her designee shall provide for an exemption for any building if a written analysis finds that the cost of such compliance significantly outweighs the benefits.
B. Every applicant shall pay a fee of $0.03 per square foot of the project, not to exceed $15,000, to the Town of Greenburgh Green Building Fund. An applicant who achieves LEED-certified status shall have this fee refunded.
§ 233-5. Compliance and Enforcement.
A. No site plan application will be deemed complete unless the LEED-NC review documentation or documentation under an equivalent standard including but not limited to Green Globes USA design standards or the local variant of a green building project checklist acceptable to the Commissioner of the Department of Community Development and Conservation or his/her designee demonstrates that the developer of the proposed building shall make a good faith effort to attain LEED-certification or certification under an equivalent standard.
B. The design professional shall determine whether the requirements under the pre-permitting documentation have been implemented at each stage of construction, including at the foundation inspection, framing inspection, prior to issuance of a final certificate of occupancy.
§ 2. Severability. If any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, section or part of this chapter or the application to any person or circumstance shall be adjudged by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unconstitutional, such order or judgment shall not affect, impair or invalidate the remainder thereof, but shall be confined in its operation to the clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, section or part of this chapter, or its application to the person or circumstance directly involved in the controversy in which such order or judgment shall be rendered.
§ 3. Effective Date. This law shall take effect six months after filing with the Secretary of State.
Greenburgh: Named by MONEY MAGAZINE in 2008 as “ONE OF THE BEST PLACES TO LIVE” IN AMERICA (#80)
JOB E MAIL LIST---I am trying to help unemployed Greenburgh residents find work. If your company/business has any job openings please e mail me at pfeiner@greenburghny.com. If you are out of work and want to be advised of job openings please advise.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
p/t grant writer for federal stimulus fund applications sought....
The Greenburgh Town Board is interested in reviewing proposals from grant writers to assist the town in our efforts to take advantage of grant opportunities available via the federal stimulus funding that is available to local governments. The part time grant writer will assist the town in our efforts to obtain energy conservation stimulus funds available through the Department of Energy and other sources. We are interested in applying for other federal stimulus grants that we are eligible for. The grants writer will work with Winsome Gordon, our grants coordinator and appropriate department heads.
The grant writer should have a proven record in winning grant funds. In addition, he/she should have knowledge of the current stimulus funding available and experience dealing with state and federal agencies. The p/t writer should be available immediately to ensure that funding deadlines of May 26 and June 25 are met.
Contacts with federal/state agencies, officials could be a plus.
E mail townboard@greenburghny.com with a bio and proposal if you are interested in applying for the position.
PAUL FEINER
Greenburgh Town Supervisor
The grant writer should have a proven record in winning grant funds. In addition, he/she should have knowledge of the current stimulus funding available and experience dealing with state and federal agencies. The p/t writer should be available immediately to ensure that funding deadlines of May 26 and June 25 are met.
Contacts with federal/state agencies, officials could be a plus.
E mail townboard@greenburghny.com with a bio and proposal if you are interested in applying for the position.
PAUL FEINER
Greenburgh Town Supervisor
www.riversidehealth.org--jobs at St John's Hospital, community hospital at dobbs ferry
Dear Mr. Feiner,
Our C.E.O., Jim Foy, has forwarded your letter regarding job postings to me. We would be happy to include you as a resource in filling our vacancies. We e-mail a list of our vacancies to interested parties Tuesday and Thursday each week. Please send me appropriate contact information and we will ensure you are made aware of all openings throughout Riverside Health Care. www.riversidehealth.org.
Our C.E.O., Jim Foy, has forwarded your letter regarding job postings to me. We would be happy to include you as a resource in filling our vacancies. We e-mail a list of our vacancies to interested parties Tuesday and Thursday each week. Please send me appropriate contact information and we will ensure you are made aware of all openings throughout Riverside Health Care. www.riversidehealth.org.
jobs in higher education
I thought this one is also good. Jobs in higher education you can search by state, college, type of job,.. etc
www.higheredjobs.com
www.higheredjobs.com
Monday, April 20, 2009
SHOULD ITEM PRICING BE DISCONTINUED -- share your thoughts
COUNTY LEGISLATOR ABINANTI WANTS TO KNOW IF YOU SUPPORT CONTINUATION OF ITEM PRICING...
I support Tom's position on this consumer protection matter---think that retail stores should mark prices on each item.
County Considers Fee in Lieu of Item Pricing
The Board of Legislators is considering changing the County’s consumer protection law that requires retail stores to mark a price on each item in addition to having a shelf label at its meeting on Monday, April 27, 2009.
The proposed change would permit some stores to avoid having to put a price on individual items. These stores would be required to pay a fee and, in some cases, install scanners in their stores for use by the public. For example, retail stores over 30,000 square feet would be required to install 3 scanners. Stores under 1,500 square feet would be exempt from the scanner requirement, but customers will be able to have their item scanned upon request.
Proponents say the change will reduce costs to businesses and still protect consumers.
Those who want to preserve item pricing say scanners are not viable substitutes for prices on individual items. Eliminating prices on individual items will require shoppers to rely on shelf labels and a limited number of scanners, and will make it more difficult for shoppers to compare prices within and between stores and to catch checkout pricing errors.
I have concerns about the proposed changes to a law that has served Westchester consumers well for the past 34 years. I would like to hear from consumers.
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Please share your thoughts by clicking on one of the links below.
I find having the price on the item that I am purchasing useful. The practice should continue.
I do not care if the price is on the item. The price on the shelf is enough.
I support Tom's position on this consumer protection matter---think that retail stores should mark prices on each item.
County Considers Fee in Lieu of Item Pricing
The Board of Legislators is considering changing the County’s consumer protection law that requires retail stores to mark a price on each item in addition to having a shelf label at its meeting on Monday, April 27, 2009.
The proposed change would permit some stores to avoid having to put a price on individual items. These stores would be required to pay a fee and, in some cases, install scanners in their stores for use by the public. For example, retail stores over 30,000 square feet would be required to install 3 scanners. Stores under 1,500 square feet would be exempt from the scanner requirement, but customers will be able to have their item scanned upon request.
Proponents say the change will reduce costs to businesses and still protect consumers.
Those who want to preserve item pricing say scanners are not viable substitutes for prices on individual items. Eliminating prices on individual items will require shoppers to rely on shelf labels and a limited number of scanners, and will make it more difficult for shoppers to compare prices within and between stores and to catch checkout pricing errors.
I have concerns about the proposed changes to a law that has served Westchester consumers well for the past 34 years. I would like to hear from consumers.
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Please share your thoughts by clicking on one of the links below.
I find having the price on the item that I am purchasing useful. The practice should continue.
I do not care if the price is on the item. The price on the shelf is enough.
CON ED JOB INFO...
Last week I sent major Westchester companies a note asking about job opportunities. I received this e mail from the Vice Presidents office at Con Ed. Hope it is helpful. PAUL FEINER
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In response to your letter to Tim Cawley regarding job openings at Con Edison, please see the attached link: http://apps.coned.com/careers/
Any current openings can be found on our corporate website, under career opportunities. Thanks for writing.
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In response to your letter to Tim Cawley regarding job openings at Con Edison, please see the attached link: http://apps.coned.com/careers/
Any current openings can be found on our corporate website, under career opportunities. Thanks for writing.
JOBS: www.travelers.com
Received this e mail. Hope this is helpful. PAUL FEINER
Just wanted to give you a heads up on some possible career opportunities within Travelers:
Go to the following website:
Shortcut to: http://www.travelers.com/
Select:
Careers/ job search/search current job opportunities/location: NY-White Plains, all job functions/search. There are two jobs listed: auto appraiser and claim representative.
Also over the weekend I noticed a help wanted sign in Community Mutual Bank on 119 in the K-Mart shopping center. When I inquired they stated that the job may be at any one of there other locations.
Just wanted to give you a heads up on some possible career opportunities within Travelers:
Go to the following website:
Shortcut to: http://www.travelers.com/
Select:
Careers/ job search/search current job opportunities/location: NY-White Plains, all job functions/search. There are two jobs listed: auto appraiser and claim representative.
Also over the weekend I noticed a help wanted sign in Community Mutual Bank on 119 in the K-Mart shopping center. When I inquired they stated that the job may be at any one of there other locations.
Federal Stimulus Package to be discussed Saturday at Greenburgh Library at 10 AM
I am pleased that Greenburgh was selected as the forum for an important community meeting this Saturday morning at 10 AM at the Greenburgh Public Library. State Senator Malcolm Smith, Senator Andrea Stewart Cousins, the regional congressional delegation and Westchester State Senate delegation will provide details of the massive federal stimulus package.
The Senate Majority’s local members will host a variety of state agencies that will explain how New Yorkers will benefit from these funds. As I am sure you are aware our country is currently experiencing some of the most difficult financial times that we have seen in decades. Unfortunately as the credit market has tightened, foreclosures on homes and massive layoffs have become a reality for many New Yorkers.
Seeking to remedy the effects of this economic downturn, the Federal government recently passed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Our State was able to secure $24.1 billion of the stimulus money.
How will this impact the average New Yorker?
The funds will be spent in a variety of ways that seek to preserve healthcare and education funding, stabilize our economy through job creation and green energy initiatives, provide continued support for our most vulnerable citizens and improve infrastructure and transportation.
This will mean the creation of new jobs and the infusion of money into public agencies. It will provide assistance to homeless shelters, more financial aid to college students and childcare for low-income workers. Some funds are specifically intended to clean our drinking water supply and make our public buildings more energy efficient. The potential benefit to our communities is enormous and it is essential that New Yorkers understand how this money will impact them.
SENATE MAJORITY TOWN HALL ON FEDERAL STIMULUS PACKAGE
Saturday, April 25th
10AM-12PM
Greenburgh Public Library
300 Tarrytown Road
Elmsford, New York
Paul Feiner, Greenburgh Town Supervisor
The Senate Majority’s local members will host a variety of state agencies that will explain how New Yorkers will benefit from these funds. As I am sure you are aware our country is currently experiencing some of the most difficult financial times that we have seen in decades. Unfortunately as the credit market has tightened, foreclosures on homes and massive layoffs have become a reality for many New Yorkers.
Seeking to remedy the effects of this economic downturn, the Federal government recently passed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Our State was able to secure $24.1 billion of the stimulus money.
How will this impact the average New Yorker?
The funds will be spent in a variety of ways that seek to preserve healthcare and education funding, stabilize our economy through job creation and green energy initiatives, provide continued support for our most vulnerable citizens and improve infrastructure and transportation.
This will mean the creation of new jobs and the infusion of money into public agencies. It will provide assistance to homeless shelters, more financial aid to college students and childcare for low-income workers. Some funds are specifically intended to clean our drinking water supply and make our public buildings more energy efficient. The potential benefit to our communities is enormous and it is essential that New Yorkers understand how this money will impact them.
SENATE MAJORITY TOWN HALL ON FEDERAL STIMULUS PACKAGE
Saturday, April 25th
10AM-12PM
Greenburgh Public Library
300 Tarrytown Road
Elmsford, New York
Paul Feiner, Greenburgh Town Supervisor
Sunday, April 19, 2009
www.studentjobs.gov is not only for students--postings of great gov jobs
This is another great resource. Hope this is helpful. PAUL FEINER
: http://www.studentjobs.gov/.
The name is misleading. The site is a listing of government jobs in the United States. It is an excellent site with many well paying jobs in the tri-state area.
REMINDER: JOB CLUB MONDAY 2 PM Greenburgh Town Hall
www.linkedin.com (greenburgh jobs group)
: http://www.studentjobs.gov/.
The name is misleading. The site is a listing of government jobs in the United States. It is an excellent site with many well paying jobs in the tri-state area.
REMINDER: JOB CLUB MONDAY 2 PM Greenburgh Town Hall
www.linkedin.com (greenburgh jobs group)
Saturday, April 18, 2009
GREENBURGH WILL HOST ONE OF 10 NATIONWIDE CLIMATE ACTION MEETINGS THIS WEDNESDAY AT THE LIBRARY
CLIMATE ACTION MEETING AT GREENBURGH LIBRARY WEDNESDAY (EARTHDAY)
3pm-6pm Speakers & Program
6-8pm Networking
Greenburgh Public Library, 300 Tarrytown Rd--GREENBURGH NAMED ONE OF 10 COMMUNITIES IN THE NATION TO HOST MEETINGS ON CLIMATE ACTION
Greetings-
Earth Day is approaching quick and thank goodness so is spring weather!
The town was selected as one of 10 communities in the United States to host a climate action coversation on Wednesday, April 22nd.
As a reminder, the major theme of this event is the importance of Town Wide COLLABORATION for resource sharing and complementing each others hard work without redundancy.
The goal is to access as much funding as possible for energy efficiency to save your municipality $$, taxpayer dollars, promote economic growth, improve operations and upgrade infrastructure.
There will be for updates on energy & conservation initiatives and any other (brief!) environmental related updates.
An interactive discussion on how we can collaborate quickly with distinguished sustainability experts will follow.
Who should attend? Anyone who has a pulse on energy/environmental issues.
YOU!! Conservation Board/Committee members; grant writers, administrators, DPW employees, engineers
Environmental Civic Activists
Email or call with any questions.
Remember, the Greening Greenburgh movement is about taking maximum advantage of what already works and exists within the County, State and beyond. Fostering critical connections can lead to continual information sharing and stronger cooperation that will lead to a healthier and more sustainable Greenburgh. Please visit http://events.climateconversation.org/main/events/show/8965 to reserve your space. Deann Cartwright is our energy conservation outreach coordinator. Allegra Dengler is our energy conservation coordinator.
Greenburgh is One of 10 communities chosen by ICLEI nationwide as a Spotlight Conversation on Climate Action on April 22nd! For more info & to reserve your space: http://events.climateconversation.org/main/events/show/8965
Hope to see you on Wednesday at the Greenburgh Library.
PAUL FEINER
Greenburgh Town Supervisor
3pm-6pm Speakers & Program
6-8pm Networking
Greenburgh Public Library, 300 Tarrytown Rd--GREENBURGH NAMED ONE OF 10 COMMUNITIES IN THE NATION TO HOST MEETINGS ON CLIMATE ACTION
Greetings-
Earth Day is approaching quick and thank goodness so is spring weather!
The town was selected as one of 10 communities in the United States to host a climate action coversation on Wednesday, April 22nd.
As a reminder, the major theme of this event is the importance of Town Wide COLLABORATION for resource sharing and complementing each others hard work without redundancy.
The goal is to access as much funding as possible for energy efficiency to save your municipality $$, taxpayer dollars, promote economic growth, improve operations and upgrade infrastructure.
There will be for updates on energy & conservation initiatives and any other (brief!) environmental related updates.
An interactive discussion on how we can collaborate quickly with distinguished sustainability experts will follow.
Who should attend? Anyone who has a pulse on energy/environmental issues.
YOU!! Conservation Board/Committee members; grant writers, administrators, DPW employees, engineers
Environmental Civic Activists
Email or call with any questions.
Remember, the Greening Greenburgh movement is about taking maximum advantage of what already works and exists within the County, State and beyond. Fostering critical connections can lead to continual information sharing and stronger cooperation that will lead to a healthier and more sustainable Greenburgh. Please visit http://events.climateconversation.org/main/events/show/8965 to reserve your space. Deann Cartwright is our energy conservation outreach coordinator. Allegra Dengler is our energy conservation coordinator.
Greenburgh is One of 10 communities chosen by ICLEI nationwide as a Spotlight Conversation on Climate Action on April 22nd! For more info & to reserve your space: http://events.climateconversation.org/main/events/show/8965
Hope to see you on Wednesday at the Greenburgh Library.
PAUL FEINER
Greenburgh Town Supervisor
Friday, April 17, 2009
MORE JOB OPPORTUNITIES FROM A FRIEND
New York Life (Town of Rye)
Bob's Discount Furniture (coming to Central Ave. SOON!!! May 2009)
BJ"S Food Warehouse (opening in Pelham Manor)
Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultants ALWAYS hiring (I am a MK Beauty Consultant). Anyone interested in skin care/cosmetics sales, please contact Darnell Waters (914) 761-3146
New York Life (Town of Rye)
Bob's Discount Furniture (coming to Central Ave. SOON!!! May 2009)
BJ"S Food Warehouse (opening in Pelham Manor)
Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultants ALWAYS hiring (I am a MK Beauty Consultant). Anyone interested in skin care/cosmetics sales, please contact Darnell Waters (914) 761-3146
Thursday, April 16, 2009
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR NYS CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYERS
The New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (“NYSACDL”) is seeking an Executive Director. The NYSACDL is a statewide membership bar association of approximately 800 members. We are an affiliate of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. The Executive Director’s responsibilities will include forwarding the mission of the Association through implementing Board policies and recommending actions the Association can take to forward its agenda. Day-to-day operation of the Association by the Executive Director will include
• Coordinating and assisting in planning CLE programs
• Interacting with members and recruiting new members
• Public relations work, including drafting written positions for approval by the Board or President and developing strategies to educate the public regarding pressing issues in the criminal justice system
• Organizing the records of the Association
• Organizing and updating the website
• Obtaining grants
• Coordinating weekend events, including a possible Trial College
• Working with the Legislative Committee and lobbyist to assist in commenting on legislation
• Maintaining relationship with NACDL
• Supervising administrative staff
Applicants must have knowledge and experience dealing with criminal justice issues from a defense-oriented perspective. It is not required that applicants have a law degree, but we encourage attorneys to apply.
The position may be full-time or part-time depending upon the applicant.
Applications should be sent by email to EmploymentCommittee@nysacdl.com.
• Coordinating and assisting in planning CLE programs
• Interacting with members and recruiting new members
• Public relations work, including drafting written positions for approval by the Board or President and developing strategies to educate the public regarding pressing issues in the criminal justice system
• Organizing the records of the Association
• Organizing and updating the website
• Obtaining grants
• Coordinating weekend events, including a possible Trial College
• Working with the Legislative Committee and lobbyist to assist in commenting on legislation
• Maintaining relationship with NACDL
• Supervising administrative staff
Applicants must have knowledge and experience dealing with criminal justice issues from a defense-oriented perspective. It is not required that applicants have a law degree, but we encourage attorneys to apply.
The position may be full-time or part-time depending upon the applicant.
Applications should be sent by email to EmploymentCommittee@nysacdl.com.
ONE DOWN...HUNDREDS TO GO --a letter that offers hope to the unemployed
From: A___
Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2009 10:22 PM
To: Paul Feiner
Subject: jobs
Paul, I just wanted to thank you for all your hard work and encouraging e-mails. I landed a job just today in the ____ in White Plains through the Civil Service Exams. I am thrilled and will be starting on Monday, April 20th. You can remove me from your mailing list and check me off as "one down and many more to go". I think what you're doing is wonderful and it is so helpful to know that someone is doing everything they can to help friends in need! I will keep my ears open if anything comes my way, I will forward to you too. Thanks again for all your help and good luck . . . I hope one by one, everyong gets checked off!
Ann
Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2009 10:22 PM
To: Paul Feiner
Subject: jobs
Paul, I just wanted to thank you for all your hard work and encouraging e-mails. I landed a job just today in the ____ in White Plains through the Civil Service Exams. I am thrilled and will be starting on Monday, April 20th. You can remove me from your mailing list and check me off as "one down and many more to go". I think what you're doing is wonderful and it is so helpful to know that someone is doing everything they can to help friends in need! I will keep my ears open if anything comes my way, I will forward to you too. Thanks again for all your help and good luck . . . I hope one by one, everyong gets checked off!
Ann
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
THURSDAY, APRIL 16--CAREER NETWORKING GROUP AT TEMPLE BETH ABRAHAM
Temple Beth Abraham
Career Networking Group
Upcoming Meetings
Thursday, April 16th at 7:30pm
Speaker: Carol Barlia, Career and Employment Counselor, Westchester Community College
Topic: Practical tips on interviewing your way to your next job.
- Pre-interview preparation
- The actual interview
- Post-interview follow-up.
Location: Temple Beth Abraham, Tarrytown, NY
Wednesday, April 22nd at 7:30pm
Speaker: Jean Chatzky, NBC, Journalist, bestselling author and motivational speaker
Topic: “How Anyone Can Thrive In Even The Toughest Times.”
Location: Temple Beth Abraham, Tarrytown, NY
Wednesday, May 6th at 7:30pm
Speaker: Rick Misrok, from The National Network of Accountants
Topic: “What to Expect When You're Ejecting”
A guide to the benefits-related issues that arise when you leave an employer (for any reason)
· What employee benefits do you have (i.e. health, dental, life, disability, long term care insurance, and retirement plans),
· how to keep them intact,
· how to navigate COBRA,
· your options and the associated tax consequences regarding your retirement account.
Location: Temple Beth Abraham, Tarrytown, NY
Wednesday, May 20th at 7:30pm
Speaker: Stefani Cohen, Social Worker at JCC on the Hudson
Topic: “Dealing with the emotional ups and downs of the current economic situation”
Location: Temple Beth Abraham, Tarrytown, NY
All are welcome to join us. Feel free to invite friends. Email Sherri at wshello@optonline.net or call 914-909-2666 for more information
Career Networking Group
Upcoming Meetings
Thursday, April 16th at 7:30pm
Speaker: Carol Barlia, Career and Employment Counselor, Westchester Community College
Topic: Practical tips on interviewing your way to your next job.
- Pre-interview preparation
- The actual interview
- Post-interview follow-up.
Location: Temple Beth Abraham, Tarrytown, NY
Wednesday, April 22nd at 7:30pm
Speaker: Jean Chatzky, NBC, Journalist, bestselling author and motivational speaker
Topic: “How Anyone Can Thrive In Even The Toughest Times.”
Location: Temple Beth Abraham, Tarrytown, NY
Wednesday, May 6th at 7:30pm
Speaker: Rick Misrok, from The National Network of Accountants
Topic: “What to Expect When You're Ejecting”
A guide to the benefits-related issues that arise when you leave an employer (for any reason)
· What employee benefits do you have (i.e. health, dental, life, disability, long term care insurance, and retirement plans),
· how to keep them intact,
· how to navigate COBRA,
· your options and the associated tax consequences regarding your retirement account.
Location: Temple Beth Abraham, Tarrytown, NY
Wednesday, May 20th at 7:30pm
Speaker: Stefani Cohen, Social Worker at JCC on the Hudson
Topic: “Dealing with the emotional ups and downs of the current economic situation”
Location: Temple Beth Abraham, Tarrytown, NY
All are welcome to join us. Feel free to invite friends. Email Sherri at wshello@optonline.net or call 914-909-2666 for more information
A few job opportunities posted by the county
FIRE MUTUAL AID COORDINATOR
Department of Emergency Services – Valhalla: Incumbents provide assistance in fire management services and technical expertise in an assigned area of fire services and communications, mutual aid, fire cause and origin, fire training, and other public emergency response services requiring the services of firefighters. These are part time positions,
REQUIRED: Possession of a high school or equivalency diploma and five years experience as a firefighter, three years of which must been at the supervisory level.
:
Vicki Duval
Administrative Assistant
Department of Emergency Services
4 Dana Road
Valhalla, New York 10595
NOTE: AN APPLICATION FEE IS NOT REQUIRED AT THIS TIME. PLEASE SUBMIT AN APPLICATION (XD10) AND/OR RESUME ONLY.
MAINTENANCE LABORER (UTILITY)
IV
NC
Located in the Department of Environmental Facilities – Under supervision, incumbents perform a variety of recurring light and heavy manual laboring activities in grounds maintenance, building maintenance or at other County facilities. Work involves the performance of unskilled or semiskilled manual tasks that are readily learned on the job. . This class differs from the class of Maintenance Worker (Utility), which requires higher-level technical and mechanical skills, more frequent use of complex tools and greater understanding of the scope of work to be performed.
REQUIRED: Either: (a) a high school or equivalency diploma; or (b) one year of experience in grounds maintenance or general maintenance and repair work; or (c) one year of experience in the operation of automotive equipment such as a tractor, truck or related equipment*; or (d) a satisfactory equivalent combination of the foregoing training and experience as defined by the limits of (a), (b) and (c).
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (1) Depending on work assignment, must meet standards of OSHA regulation 1910.134 Respiratory Protection, and will be required to meet Federal, State and local standards with respect to health and safety. (2) Depending on work assignment must possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.
* MAINTENANCE LABORER (UTILITY)
IV
NC
CONT’D
SALARY:
$33,145 - Starting Salary
$39,605 - Maximum reached in four additional steps
TO:
Patricia Kaley
Director of Program Development II (Personnel)
Department of Environmental Facilities
270 North Avenue, 6th Floor
New Rochelle, New York 10801
Department of Emergency Services – Valhalla: Incumbents provide assistance in fire management services and technical expertise in an assigned area of fire services and communications, mutual aid, fire cause and origin, fire training, and other public emergency response services requiring the services of firefighters. These are part time positions,
REQUIRED: Possession of a high school or equivalency diploma and five years experience as a firefighter, three years of which must been at the supervisory level.
:
Vicki Duval
Administrative Assistant
Department of Emergency Services
4 Dana Road
Valhalla, New York 10595
NOTE: AN APPLICATION FEE IS NOT REQUIRED AT THIS TIME. PLEASE SUBMIT AN APPLICATION (XD10) AND/OR RESUME ONLY.
MAINTENANCE LABORER (UTILITY)
IV
NC
Located in the Department of Environmental Facilities – Under supervision, incumbents perform a variety of recurring light and heavy manual laboring activities in grounds maintenance, building maintenance or at other County facilities. Work involves the performance of unskilled or semiskilled manual tasks that are readily learned on the job. . This class differs from the class of Maintenance Worker (Utility), which requires higher-level technical and mechanical skills, more frequent use of complex tools and greater understanding of the scope of work to be performed.
REQUIRED: Either: (a) a high school or equivalency diploma; or (b) one year of experience in grounds maintenance or general maintenance and repair work; or (c) one year of experience in the operation of automotive equipment such as a tractor, truck or related equipment*; or (d) a satisfactory equivalent combination of the foregoing training and experience as defined by the limits of (a), (b) and (c).
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (1) Depending on work assignment, must meet standards of OSHA regulation 1910.134 Respiratory Protection, and will be required to meet Federal, State and local standards with respect to health and safety. (2) Depending on work assignment must possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.
* MAINTENANCE LABORER (UTILITY)
IV
NC
CONT’D
SALARY:
$33,145 - Starting Salary
$39,605 - Maximum reached in four additional steps
TO:
Patricia Kaley
Director of Program Development II (Personnel)
Department of Environmental Facilities
270 North Avenue, 6th Floor
New Rochelle, New York 10801
TOWN COLLECTS MORE PARKING TICKETS THAN MOST OTHER COMMUNITIES--NEW LAW TO AUTHORIZE CAR IMPOUND FOR THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN ISSUED 3+ PARKING TICKETS
The Greenburgh Town Board met with Complus yesterday afternoon—the company that administers the towns scofflaw program. This meeting took place as a follow up to a report from the comptroller’s office that there were $2.7 million in outstanding tickets (this includes penalties)—many tickets going back to the early 1990s. We were advised at the meeting that in 2007 the town collected 93% of all parking tickets. The national average is 69%, according to Stephen Hittman, Chief Operating Officer of Complus.
Prior to the meeting Police Chief Kapica conducted his own review of our collection and issued the following report to the Board: re: the issue of outstanding parking tickets and Complus.
FROM CHIEF JOHN KAPICA…
A further review of the scofflaw information provided me by Complus indicates that some of the most grievous violators received their tickets in the early 1990s. For example, the biggest scofflaw with 115 tickets totaling $6,940 in fines received summonses between 1993 and 1997. This person may have died or moved out of state making it unlikely that any of these funds will be collected. Others have similar circumstances. Of course, our new law will prevent this from recurring. The responsibilities of Complus are to input all parking tickets written by officers from both the Hartsdale Parking Authority and Greenburgh Police Department. Between 15,000 and 20,000 are written annually. The Police department forwards its hard copy tickets to Complus by mail while the Hartsdale Parking Authority downloads its tickets from electronic ticket writers. Complus provides and maintains the electronic ticket writing equipment and instructs Parking Authority personnel in their use. The Complus database is accessible by Court personnel and when a payment is entered, it is automatically updated. Complus also forwards up to five (5) delinquent notices to the registered owners of vehicles with overdue tickets. They also submit the vehicle registration to DMV to bar the owner from reregistering any vehicle which has 3 or more outstanding tickets within an 18 month period. Vehicles with 20 or more outstanding tickets are also reported and the registrations of these vehicles are suspended. The administration of this portion of the Scofflaw program relieves Court personnel from performing these functions ensuring that data entry and notices are forwarded in an expeditious manner. Although there is currently $2.7 million in outstanding tickets (many of these are from the 1990s), the overall collection rate is 91.5% of the total tickets issued. According to a 2003 audit by the office of the New York State Comptroller, an effective system should recover 85% of parking fines, excluding tickets that were dismissed and voided and adjusted for fines that were reduced. Among the eleven municipalities audited by the Comptroller collection rates were between 60% and 90%. Only one, however,had a collection rate of over 85%. So it seems that our collection rate is on the high side notwithstanding the outstanding balance, which incidentally dates back as much as 18 years. We did discuss our new program and some suggestions for improving the program.
NEW LEGISLATION TO BE INTRODUCED NEXT WEEK TO AUTHORIZE THE POLICE CHIEF TO IMPOUND VEHICLES AGAINST WHICH THREE OR MORE PARKING SUMMONSES HAVE BEEN ISSUED, IF THREE OR MORE OF THE SUMMONSES HAVE NOT BEEN ANSWERED WITHIN 45 DAYS OF THE APPEARANCE DATE. Vehicles will be released to the owner upon: payment of all towing, storage and administrative fees, the payment in full of all fines and penalties. We believe that many people who do not pay their fines are persistent violators or have out of state registration –and are able to evade existing enforcement measures.
The new law, if adopted, should result in an even greater collection rate for the town and additional revenue.
PAUL FEINER
Prior to the meeting Police Chief Kapica conducted his own review of our collection and issued the following report to the Board: re: the issue of outstanding parking tickets and Complus.
FROM CHIEF JOHN KAPICA…
A further review of the scofflaw information provided me by Complus indicates that some of the most grievous violators received their tickets in the early 1990s. For example, the biggest scofflaw with 115 tickets totaling $6,940 in fines received summonses between 1993 and 1997. This person may have died or moved out of state making it unlikely that any of these funds will be collected. Others have similar circumstances. Of course, our new law will prevent this from recurring. The responsibilities of Complus are to input all parking tickets written by officers from both the Hartsdale Parking Authority and Greenburgh Police Department. Between 15,000 and 20,000 are written annually. The Police department forwards its hard copy tickets to Complus by mail while the Hartsdale Parking Authority downloads its tickets from electronic ticket writers. Complus provides and maintains the electronic ticket writing equipment and instructs Parking Authority personnel in their use. The Complus database is accessible by Court personnel and when a payment is entered, it is automatically updated. Complus also forwards up to five (5) delinquent notices to the registered owners of vehicles with overdue tickets. They also submit the vehicle registration to DMV to bar the owner from reregistering any vehicle which has 3 or more outstanding tickets within an 18 month period. Vehicles with 20 or more outstanding tickets are also reported and the registrations of these vehicles are suspended. The administration of this portion of the Scofflaw program relieves Court personnel from performing these functions ensuring that data entry and notices are forwarded in an expeditious manner. Although there is currently $2.7 million in outstanding tickets (many of these are from the 1990s), the overall collection rate is 91.5% of the total tickets issued. According to a 2003 audit by the office of the New York State Comptroller, an effective system should recover 85% of parking fines, excluding tickets that were dismissed and voided and adjusted for fines that were reduced. Among the eleven municipalities audited by the Comptroller collection rates were between 60% and 90%. Only one, however,had a collection rate of over 85%. So it seems that our collection rate is on the high side notwithstanding the outstanding balance, which incidentally dates back as much as 18 years. We did discuss our new program and some suggestions for improving the program.
NEW LEGISLATION TO BE INTRODUCED NEXT WEEK TO AUTHORIZE THE POLICE CHIEF TO IMPOUND VEHICLES AGAINST WHICH THREE OR MORE PARKING SUMMONSES HAVE BEEN ISSUED, IF THREE OR MORE OF THE SUMMONSES HAVE NOT BEEN ANSWERED WITHIN 45 DAYS OF THE APPEARANCE DATE. Vehicles will be released to the owner upon: payment of all towing, storage and administrative fees, the payment in full of all fines and penalties. We believe that many people who do not pay their fines are persistent violators or have out of state registration –and are able to evade existing enforcement measures.
The new law, if adopted, should result in an even greater collection rate for the town and additional revenue.
PAUL FEINER
Monday, April 13, 2009
NURSE FOR EARLY INTERVENTION WANTED
Hi Paul,
WCEED is looking for an LPN to function as a school nurse with our Early Intervention and Preschool Program in Valhalla.
Can you help us by posting this?
Thank you
Sue Sonkin
ssonkin@wceed.com/(914) 593-0593 x226
WCEED is looking for an LPN to function as a school nurse with our Early Intervention and Preschool Program in Valhalla.
Can you help us by posting this?
Thank you
Sue Sonkin
ssonkin@wceed.com/(914) 593-0593 x226
job opening at ymca
Please share this list with family, friends, colleagues, etc. We have had some good interviews and I am looking to have a second and final round of interviews next week. If you know of anyone who is interested please have them forward their resume to me by Tuesday, April 14th.
I am looking for individuals with large scale youth academic and sports program development and management and the ability to market and represent the program in the community.
Thanks,
Shawyn
Shawyn Patterson Howard
Shawyn Patterson Howard
Chief Executive Officer
YMCA of Yonkers
17 Riverdale Avenue
Yonkers, NY 10701
(914) 963-0183 ext. 11
ShawynH@yoymca.org
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I am looking for individuals with large scale youth academic and sports program development and management and the ability to market and represent the program in the community.
Thanks,
Shawyn
Shawyn Patterson Howard
Shawyn Patterson Howard
Chief Executive Officer
YMCA of Yonkers
17 Riverdale Avenue
Yonkers, NY 10701
(914) 963-0183 ext. 11
ShawynH@yoymca.org
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NEW LITERACY IDEA READING, WALKING, NATURE TRAIL-- WHAT DO YOU THINK?
A great idea from Vermont: STORY WALK---combines fitness, literacy and fun. Pages of a childrens book are placed on a stake and the childrens book is spaced equidistantly along the length of a bike path or wooded trail. Each complete story walk consists of no fewer than 30 stakes The first story walk was installed at Montpeliers Hubbard park in Vermont. This would be a great initiative at town parks, or at the Greenburgh Nature Center.
What do you think of this idea?
What do you think of this idea?
Sunday, April 12, 2009
GENOMEWEB has opening for business manager
Howdy, Paul..... once again you are doing where many others are talking. Here's a help-wanted post (available AFAIK) to pass along:
My current employer, GenomeWeb recently advertised a business manager job on a web site that requires registration... But here's the job posting:
Business Manager
Publication or Company GenomeWeb
Industry B2B Publishing, Finance/Real Estate/Legal, Internet/Online/New Media
Benefits 401K/403B, Health
Job Duration Full Time
Job Location New York, NY USA
Job Requirements GenomeWeb is seeking to fill a finance and operations management position with a self starter with a background in publishing, preferably online.
Key skills required:
• Financial management and reporting
• Cost control and operations improvement
• Ad trafficking and sales support management
• Circulation and database management
• Human resource management and benefits administration
Responsibilities:
• Finance, accounting, and cash management.
1. Prepare and analyze monthly and annual financial reports.
2. Monitor expenses, propose efficiencies to reduce them.
3. Manage billing and collections.
4. Assist with budget preparation.
5. Payroll
6. Maintain relationship with company banks, including credit card processing and cash management.
7. Prepare cash flow analyses as necessary.
8. Liaise with auditors on annual audits.
• Operations, database management, and sales support
1. Management of both online and print ad trafficking with one direct report
2. Preparation of magazine print orders and monthly labels
3. Management of Quickfill subscriptions database and renewal marketing efforts
4. Coordinate booth needs at the events we attend.
5. Provide support to both the ad sales and the subscription sales departments
• General Administrative
1. Administer benefits and evaluate vendors (health insurance, life insurance, 401k)
2. General office management
Required Background:
• college degree with extensive background in accounting and finance
• proven track record in working well with an management team
• ability to propose solutions to problems
• excellent interpersonal and communication skills
About Our Company Since 1997, GenomeWeb has served the global audience of scientists, technology professionals, and executives who use and develop the latest advanced tools in molecular biology research.
GenomeWeb's editorial mission is to serve readers with exclusive, in-depth coverage of the technology, institutions, and scientists that make up the worldwide research enterprise of molecular biology. We operate the largest online news organization focused on advanced research tools in genomics, proteomics, and bioinformatics. Our expert editors report and write with precision and clarity.
GenomeWeb comprises three parts:
* Genome Technology - a magazine with print and digital editions and Genome Technology Online - reaches a global audience of active scientists working in pharmaceutical and biotech companies, universities, and biomedical research institutions. Genome Technology Magazine is a free service for qualified subscribers and is supported by advertising. Genome Technology Online is a free Web service supported by advertising.
* GenomeWeb Daily News is an opt-in online service edited in the GenomeWeb newsroom and providing twice-daily news updates on the technology and business of molecular biology. GenomeWeb Daily News is a free service supported by advertising.
* Our ten Application-Focus Newsletters provide exclusive, behind-the-scenes news reports on specific research and technology areas, including microarrays, bioinformatics, pharmacogenomics, RNA interference, and proteomics. (Click here for detailed descriptions.) Application-Focus Newsletters are paid-subscription services.
GenomeWeb readers can be found in major scientific organizations around the world, including biopharmaceutical companies, important research universities, biomedical institutes, and government laboratories. Our advertisers include leading suppliers of research tools, analytical instruments, and information technology.
My current employer, GenomeWeb recently advertised a business manager job on a web site that requires registration... But here's the job posting:
Business Manager
Publication or Company GenomeWeb
Industry B2B Publishing, Finance/Real Estate/Legal, Internet/Online/New Media
Benefits 401K/403B, Health
Job Duration Full Time
Job Location New York, NY USA
Job Requirements GenomeWeb is seeking to fill a finance and operations management position with a self starter with a background in publishing, preferably online.
Key skills required:
• Financial management and reporting
• Cost control and operations improvement
• Ad trafficking and sales support management
• Circulation and database management
• Human resource management and benefits administration
Responsibilities:
• Finance, accounting, and cash management.
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GREAT JOB HUNTING TOOL- www.twitterjobsearch.com
A facebook friend advised me of a terrific job search engine. One can obtain information about job opportunities by job category and by location. THis is a terrific site. I hope it will help pepole find jobs. A special thank you to friends who have been sharing information that can be helpful to constituents. You have been terrific.
http://www.twitterjobsearch.com/
http://www.twitterjobsearch.com/
Saturday, April 11, 2009
jobs: westchestergov.com (gov jobs are posted weekly)
Westchestergov.com Departments Human Resources
Looking for a rewarding career in public service? The Westchester County Department of Human Resources administers civil service examinations for jobs at the County of Westchester, its local jurisdictions, and Westchester Medical Center. You can find out about our current job openings, and jobs in demand for which there is an urgent need to fill. As part of our commitment to helping Westchester County residents find the right job, we provide a list of on-line job search resources.
If you are already a County employee or are interested in becoming one, you can get valuable information about benefits, including education, retirement, the Westchester County Telework program, and employee discounts.
The Westchester County Department of Human Resources administers civil service for 121 local jurisdictions, including cities, towns, villages, school districts and libraries. For your convenience, we have provided a list of these local agencies with links to their web sites, and job descriptions for positions in the local civil divisions.
Job Seekers
Looking for a rewarding career in public service? The Westchester County Department of Human Resources administers civil service examinations for jobs at the County of Westchester, its local jurisdictions, and Westchester Medical Center. You can find out about our current job openings, and jobs in demand for which there is an urgent need to fill. As part of our commitment to helping Westchester County residents find the right job, we provide a list of on-line job search resources.
If you are already a County employee or are interested in becoming one, you can get valuable information about benefits, including education, retirement, the Westchester County Telework program, and employee discounts.
The Westchester County Department of Human Resources administers civil service for 121 local jurisdictions, including cities, towns, villages, school districts and libraries. For your convenience, we have provided a list of these local agencies with links to their web sites, and job descriptions for positions in the local civil divisions.
Job Seekers
WE AGREE-- BIKE RACKS ON BUSES!
The County Executive and I have disagreed on some policy issues in the past. I was very pleased to read the quote in Sunday's Westchester section of the NY TIMES that the County Executive will support placing bike racks on buses.The County Executive made his comments at a bicycle summit held at the county center this past week. Bike racks are inexpensive, will encourage more people to use public transportation. Many municipalities have them.
It's my hope that County Executive Andrew Spano will take steps to make this happen in 2009. It's also my hope that NYC will follow Westchester County's lead. Placing bike racks on buses in the city will reduce traffic congestion and make it safer for cyclists in NYC.
This has been a major goal of mine for many years. The following are summaries of statements that I made on this subject from previous issues of the NY TIMES.
Belson.com Bike Racks on Buses, As an Aid to Cyclists
Bike racks on buses are inexpensive to install and would encourage cyclists to use public transportation on busy ... Paul Feiner. Greenburgh town supervisor ...
August 17, 2003
New Bike Racks, Courtesy of David Byrne - City Room Blog
NYC needs to place bike racks on buses. Many municipalities around the nation have bike racks ... PAUL FEINER Greenburgh, NY Town SUpervisor. — PAUL FEINER ...
August 19, 2008 - City Room
A Cyclist's Wish
In Seattle, a Sportwork rack mounts on the front of the bus and costs only $516. ... Last year, I participated in the Boston to New York bike ride to raise funds to combat AIDS. ... PAUL FEINER Greenburgh, N.Y.. Town Supervisor ...
May 29, 1997
New Bike Racks, Courtesy of David Byrne - City Room Blog
... bike racks on buses. Many municipalities around the nation have bike racks on buses. ... PAUL FEINER. 20. August 19, 2008 10:10 pm Link ...
August 19, 2008 - City Room
Exploring Other Ways To Make Bicycling Safe
Bike racks on buses exist all over the nation. They're inexpensive and encourage people to use public ... PAUL FEINER Greenburgh town supervisor ...
May 27, 2001
M.T.A. Shows Off New Hybrid Buses - City Room Blog
Hybrid buses are great. Placing bike racks on the back of buses would do more to promote energy conservation. PAUL FEINER Greenburgh Town Supervisor ...
September 5, 2008 - City Room
A Cyclist's Wish
In Seattle, a Sportwork rack mounts on the front of the bus and costs only $516. The process is simple. ... PAUL FEINER. Greenburgh, N.Y.. Town Supervisor ...
It's my hope that County Executive Andrew Spano will take steps to make this happen in 2009. It's also my hope that NYC will follow Westchester County's lead. Placing bike racks on buses in the city will reduce traffic congestion and make it safer for cyclists in NYC.
This has been a major goal of mine for many years. The following are summaries of statements that I made on this subject from previous issues of the NY TIMES.
Belson.com Bike Racks on Buses, As an Aid to Cyclists
Bike racks on buses are inexpensive to install and would encourage cyclists to use public transportation on busy ... Paul Feiner. Greenburgh town supervisor ...
August 17, 2003
New Bike Racks, Courtesy of David Byrne - City Room Blog
NYC needs to place bike racks on buses. Many municipalities around the nation have bike racks ... PAUL FEINER Greenburgh, NY Town SUpervisor. — PAUL FEINER ...
August 19, 2008 - City Room
A Cyclist's Wish
In Seattle, a Sportwork rack mounts on the front of the bus and costs only $516. ... Last year, I participated in the Boston to New York bike ride to raise funds to combat AIDS. ... PAUL FEINER Greenburgh, N.Y.. Town Supervisor ...
May 29, 1997
New Bike Racks, Courtesy of David Byrne - City Room Blog
... bike racks on buses. Many municipalities around the nation have bike racks on buses. ... PAUL FEINER. 20. August 19, 2008 10:10 pm Link ...
August 19, 2008 - City Room
Exploring Other Ways To Make Bicycling Safe
Bike racks on buses exist all over the nation. They're inexpensive and encourage people to use public ... PAUL FEINER Greenburgh town supervisor ...
May 27, 2001
M.T.A. Shows Off New Hybrid Buses - City Room Blog
Hybrid buses are great. Placing bike racks on the back of buses would do more to promote energy conservation. PAUL FEINER Greenburgh Town Supervisor ...
September 5, 2008 - City Room
A Cyclist's Wish
In Seattle, a Sportwork rack mounts on the front of the bus and costs only $516. The process is simple. ... PAUL FEINER. Greenburgh, N.Y.. Town Supervisor ...
Friday, April 10, 2009
EARTH DAY CALENDAR APRIL 22
On Wednesday, April 22nd (Earth Day), Greenburgh will be one of just 10 communities selected out of hundreds of participants nationwide to host an ICLEI Local Governments for Sustainability Spotlight Conversation on Climate Action. The theme is Greening Greenburgh- thinking systematically and acting collaboratively.
Alll six Mayors from the villages are expected to attend, as well as Town Supervisor Paul Feiner and County Executive Andy Spano.
http://events.climateconversation.org/main/events/show/8965
April 22nd Wednesday- EARTH DAY!
Time: Program 3-8pm
Place: Greenburgh Public Library, 300 Tarrytown Rd, Elmsford
Moderators: Robert Funicello Westchester County Environmental Project Director & Deann Cartwright Greenburgh’s Conservation Outreach Coordinator
Confirmed speakers: County Executive Andy Spano Board Member ICLEI, Tria Case Executive Director for the Center for Sustainable Energy (CSE) located at Bronx Community College, Kristin Marcell Special Projects Coordinator NYS DEC Hudson River Estuary Program, Edna Sussman serves on the NYC Panel of Climate Change, John Rice- Sustainable Design Engineer, Tom Abinanti Chair Westchester County Board of Legislators Committee on Environment & Energy, Elyssa Rothe Westchester/Bronx Energy $mart Communities Coordinator, Greenburgh’s Climate Action Task Force
The band Solar Punch will be welcoming guests. They use solar energy and music to help spread positive ideas about renewable energy, environmental awareness and climate action
The program is sponsored by (ICLEI) Local Governments for Sustainability USA, the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, AmericaSpeaks and Earth Day Network.
Alll six Mayors from the villages are expected to attend, as well as Town Supervisor Paul Feiner and County Executive Andy Spano.
http://events.climateconversation.org/main/events/show/8965
April 22nd Wednesday- EARTH DAY!
Time: Program 3-8pm
Place: Greenburgh Public Library, 300 Tarrytown Rd, Elmsford
Moderators: Robert Funicello Westchester County Environmental Project Director & Deann Cartwright Greenburgh’s Conservation Outreach Coordinator
Confirmed speakers: County Executive Andy Spano Board Member ICLEI, Tria Case Executive Director for the Center for Sustainable Energy (CSE) located at Bronx Community College, Kristin Marcell Special Projects Coordinator NYS DEC Hudson River Estuary Program, Edna Sussman serves on the NYC Panel of Climate Change, John Rice- Sustainable Design Engineer, Tom Abinanti Chair Westchester County Board of Legislators Committee on Environment & Energy, Elyssa Rothe Westchester/Bronx Energy $mart Communities Coordinator, Greenburgh’s Climate Action Task Force
The band Solar Punch will be welcoming guests. They use solar energy and music to help spread positive ideas about renewable energy, environmental awareness and climate action
The program is sponsored by (ICLEI) Local Governments for Sustainability USA, the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, AmericaSpeaks and Earth Day Network.
TOWN BD WORK SESSION AGENDA FOR TUESDAY
Town of Greenburgh
Work Session Agenda of the Greenburgh Town Board
Tuesday – April 14, 2009 – 2:00PM
(All Work Sessions are Televised Live on Cablevision Channel 76, Verizon 35 and are streamed live. Work Sessions and Town Board Meetings will be aired each Friday, Saturday and Sunday starting at 7:02am and 4:45pm. Each segment will run for approximately 6 to 7 hours, depending upon the length of the two meetings.)
2:00p.m.: Dave Dwinell/Paul Feiner – proposed local law authorizing Receiver of Taxes to take less than full amount due in April and remainder of tax obligation later in year – beginning 2010 (County, Town and Fire District). Currently, Receiver must accept 100% of the taxes owed. If the above suggestion is approved town taxpayers would only be charged interest on the unpaid amount. Other tax collection issues should be discussed—including asking the county to change the collection date of county, town, fire district taxes to another month so taxpayers don’t have to pay local taxes same month as federal, state taxes.
2:15p.m. July/August Board Meeting Dates
2:20p.m.: Leaf Blower Proposal
2:30p.m.: Use of Town Hall (Requests for routine (weekly) meetings)
3:00p.m.: COMPLUS & Chief of Police – Parking Ticket Collection
3:30p.m.: GHA
3:45p.m. Executive Session (GHA – Interview Soccoro, TDYCC- Bill Carter)
4:30p.m.: Executive Session (con’t) – Boards/Commissions: Interviews: Ethics Board (4:30), CAC (5:00)
5:30p.m. Adjourn
KNOW ANYONE WHO IS UNEMPLOYED? Invite them to visit our new website: www.linkedin.com (greenburgh jobs).
Job Club Monday, April 20th at 2 PM, Town Hall
Outdoor meeting to discuss traffic safety issue with residents of E Hartsdale Ave 4:15, Monday April 20th (Wilson & E Hartsdale Ave)
Wed, April 22 3 PM to 8 PM EARTH DAY EVENT at Greenburgh Library—Greenburgh was selected as one of just 10 communities out of hundreds of participants nationwide to host an ICLEI Local Governmetns for Sustainability Spotlight Conversation on Climate Change. The theme: Greening of Greenburgh
Work Session Agenda of the Greenburgh Town Board
Tuesday – April 14, 2009 – 2:00PM
(All Work Sessions are Televised Live on Cablevision Channel 76, Verizon 35 and are streamed live. Work Sessions and Town Board Meetings will be aired each Friday, Saturday and Sunday starting at 7:02am and 4:45pm. Each segment will run for approximately 6 to 7 hours, depending upon the length of the two meetings.)
2:00p.m.: Dave Dwinell/Paul Feiner – proposed local law authorizing Receiver of Taxes to take less than full amount due in April and remainder of tax obligation later in year – beginning 2010 (County, Town and Fire District). Currently, Receiver must accept 100% of the taxes owed. If the above suggestion is approved town taxpayers would only be charged interest on the unpaid amount. Other tax collection issues should be discussed—including asking the county to change the collection date of county, town, fire district taxes to another month so taxpayers don’t have to pay local taxes same month as federal, state taxes.
2:15p.m. July/August Board Meeting Dates
2:20p.m.: Leaf Blower Proposal
2:30p.m.: Use of Town Hall (Requests for routine (weekly) meetings)
3:00p.m.: COMPLUS & Chief of Police – Parking Ticket Collection
3:30p.m.: GHA
3:45p.m. Executive Session (GHA – Interview Soccoro, TDYCC- Bill Carter)
4:30p.m.: Executive Session (con’t) – Boards/Commissions: Interviews: Ethics Board (4:30), CAC (5:00)
5:30p.m. Adjourn
KNOW ANYONE WHO IS UNEMPLOYED? Invite them to visit our new website: www.linkedin.com (greenburgh jobs).
Job Club Monday, April 20th at 2 PM, Town Hall
Outdoor meeting to discuss traffic safety issue with residents of E Hartsdale Ave 4:15, Monday April 20th (Wilson & E Hartsdale Ave)
Wed, April 22 3 PM to 8 PM EARTH DAY EVENT at Greenburgh Library—Greenburgh was selected as one of just 10 communities out of hundreds of participants nationwide to host an ICLEI Local Governmetns for Sustainability Spotlight Conversation on Climate Change. The theme: Greening of Greenburgh
Thursday, April 09, 2009
FIELD OPERATIONS AGRICULTURE SPECIALIST
FIELD OPERATIONS AGRICULTURE SPECIALIST
SALARY RANGE: 30,772.00 - 60,612.00 USD per year
OPEN PERIOD: Monday, April 06, 2009 to Tuesday, April 28, 2009
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0401-05/09
POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time Federal Career Intern
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 11
DUTY LOCATIONS: Many vacancies - Washington State, WA, North Dakota, ND, Arizona, AZ, California Southwest Border, CA, Los Angeles, CA, Miami, FL, Michigan, MI, Laredo, TX, Idaho, ID, Oregon, or New York, NY
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: United States Citizens
For more information, visit the link below:
http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=80203290&AVSDM=2009%2D04%2D06+21%3A38%3A17&Logo=0&lid=376&FedEmp=N&jbf574=HSBD&brd=3876&vw=d&ss=0&FedPub=Y&caller=/a9custom.asp&SUBMIT1.x=81&SUBMIT1.y=19
For information about the study materials for the exam visit the link below:
http://cbpnet.cbp.dhs.gov/xp/cbpnet/hrm/career_center/
SALARY RANGE: 30,772.00 - 60,612.00 USD per year
OPEN PERIOD: Monday, April 06, 2009 to Tuesday, April 28, 2009
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0401-05/09
POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time Federal Career Intern
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 11
DUTY LOCATIONS: Many vacancies - Washington State, WA, North Dakota, ND, Arizona, AZ, California Southwest Border, CA, Los Angeles, CA, Miami, FL, Michigan, MI, Laredo, TX, Idaho, ID, Oregon, or New York, NY
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: United States Citizens
For more information, visit the link below:
http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=80203290&AVSDM=2009%2D04%2D06+21%3A38%3A17&Logo=0&lid=376&FedEmp=N&jbf574=HSBD&brd=3876&vw=d&ss=0&FedPub=Y&caller=/a9custom.asp&SUBMIT1.x=81&SUBMIT1.y=19
For information about the study materials for the exam visit the link below:
http://cbpnet.cbp.dhs.gov/xp/cbpnet/hrm/career_center/
job opening..media planner
Freelance Media Planner position in Valhalla via The Forum Group
Immediate opening for an experienced Media Planner with 3+ years of media planning and buying including: Broadcast Radio and TV (cable and syndicated), Out of Home, Digital/Internet Display, Search, and Emerging Media. Candidates should be able to demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of all types of media and research. Excellent computer proficiency in Excel and strong organizational, analytic skills, bachelor’s degree required.
For more information, contact Diana Blancone at dblancone@forumgrp.com
Immediate opening for an experienced Media Planner with 3+ years of media planning and buying including: Broadcast Radio and TV (cable and syndicated), Out of Home, Digital/Internet Display, Search, and Emerging Media. Candidates should be able to demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of all types of media and research. Excellent computer proficiency in Excel and strong organizational, analytic skills, bachelor’s degree required.
For more information, contact Diana Blancone at dblancone@forumgrp.com
HEALTH CARE JOBS
Best Choice Home Health Care, a member of the Beth Abraham Family of Health Services, is a licensed home health care provider serving the 5 boroughs of New York City and Westchester. Best Choice now offers free Home Health Aide training in their Bronx location. Classes begin the first Monday of every month and last for three weeks. Graduates are given certificates and guaranteed employment at Best Choice. Belinda will discuss the services offered by Beth Abraham Family of Health Services, the Best Choice Home Health Aide training school, and the shift into a career in healthcare.
Additional Info: For more information on Beth Abraham family of Health Services,
Best Choice Home Health Care and the Home Health Aid training
school, listeners can call 718-944-2255, visit www.bethabe.org and
click on Best Choice Home Health Care or e-mail
info@bethabe.org
Additional Info: For more information on Beth Abraham family of Health Services,
Best Choice Home Health Care and the Home Health Aid training
school, listeners can call 718-944-2255, visit www.bethabe.org and
click on Best Choice Home Health Care or e-mail
info@bethabe.org
more job openings..college of mt st vincent
Some openings at college of mount saint vincent: in the riverdale section of the Bronx.. about 30 minute drive from greenburgh
http://www.mountsaintvincent.edu/318.htm
http://www.mountsaintvincent.edu/318.htm
abolish county gov movement expands to Buffalo...
Readers know that I have advocated a study exploring the possibility of abolishing county government. This commentary appeared in a Buffalo blog...
From the BP: Abolish County Government
March 18, 2009 by Buffalopundit
Filed under: News
Originally posted on February 15, 2005:
The current Erie County budget fiasco has underscored a very evident truth. County government is redundant. We don’t need it. It’s wasteful and inefficient. Right now, county taxpayers are leading a revolt against higher sales taxes. Our sales tax already ranks among the highest in the nation. People have had enough. Our property taxes are 72% higher than the national average. For what? There is not one service that county government provides that cannot be administered at the state or municipal level.
Parks? Revert to the State or town in which they’re situated. Libraries? Revert to the municipalities in which they’re situated. School Nurses? How obvious. Administration by the local board of ed. Medicaid? Let the state pay for its own mandates. Health Services? Why is county government in that business to begin with?
As for the Sheriff: the deputies become State employees. The Sheriff him self is elected from within the physical boundaries of the county he’ll administer, but he becomes a State employee, too. County Clerk elected from Erie County by Erie County, but the office and staff are de jure NYS employees. Ditto the D.A.’s office: elected from Erie County by Erie County, but the office and staff are NYS employees. Roads? State DOT appoints a regional infrastructure administrator who oversees local plowing, repairs, etc. These would be state employees, as well.
The upshot? No more 15 legislators, with their $150,000 in pork spending, and their staffs. No more county executive playing politics, and turning the area into an even bigger laughingstock. No more Ray Dusza telling me to put up with one more “lousy penny.” No more Chuck Swanick and his stupid sweater. No more Al DeBenedetti smiling for the camera. No more Mike Bogulski telling me to can it because taxes are too low. Imagine a 5% sales tax, with clothes and food being exempt. Imagine the state taking responsibility for its hitherto-unfunded mandates, and bringing them under control. Imagine a lower property tax bill, with the costs of running the state being spread out more equitably. Massachusetts did it. Why can’t we?
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Paul Wolf on Wed, 18th Mar 2009 6:54 pm
I agree with you. 88% of the County budget is mandated by the state, we don’t need 15 people to address the other 12%, which coul d easily be done by other levels of government.
If you view the agenda and minutes of the County Legislature at http://www.erie.gov, what you see is twenty or so resolutions per meeting congratualting people for various things. It’s busy work that should not be done at tax payer expense. Very few local laws are actually passed, what is typically passed are symbolic resolutions calling upon the state or federal government to do something that the Legislature has no power to address.
County government could be eliminated and no one would know the difference
http://www.buffaloideas.com
hank on Wed, 18th Mar 2009 8:45 pm
Even more relevant now than when it was written.
Taking political power away from people has to be the hardest thing to get done ever. A powerful grass roots movement of “we’re not gonna take this anymore, and we’re not going away20this time” would be required.
dave on Thu, 19th Mar 2009 9:35 am
I have long been a proponent of abolishing Erie county government but some services should stay in the county realm by “contract”. County services that we really use (can’t seem to think of a use for a legislator - gee whiz) sould be contracted to the towns by their use and ability.
Departments like weights and measures, health department, sewer, water and sheriff’s - to name most of all - should be contracted, by use, to the various towns.
The Town of Tonawanda uses the Sheriff’s dept very little, right? So little charge according to county prisoners. Town of Alden has Sheriff patrols so they pay for it.
If the health department inspects your favorite restaurant in Amherst then the bill is sent to Amherst as with weights and measures and sewer and water use by town.
Maybe this is complicated but I’m thinking maybe we could put the legislators on an AIG type “retention” contract to close=2 0out this ugly mess in like six months and then fade into the sunset. Along with their pork, bull, staff budgets and, yeah, bad sweaters!
From the BP: Abolish County Government
March 18, 2009 by Buffalopundit
Filed under: News
Originally posted on February 15, 2005:
The current Erie County budget fiasco has underscored a very evident truth. County government is redundant. We don’t need it. It’s wasteful and inefficient. Right now, county taxpayers are leading a revolt against higher sales taxes. Our sales tax already ranks among the highest in the nation. People have had enough. Our property taxes are 72% higher than the national average. For what? There is not one service that county government provides that cannot be administered at the state or municipal level.
Parks? Revert to the State or town in which they’re situated. Libraries? Revert to the municipalities in which they’re situated. School Nurses? How obvious. Administration by the local board of ed. Medicaid? Let the state pay for its own mandates. Health Services? Why is county government in that business to begin with?
As for the Sheriff: the deputies become State employees. The Sheriff him self is elected from within the physical boundaries of the county he’ll administer, but he becomes a State employee, too. County Clerk elected from Erie County by Erie County, but the office and staff are de jure NYS employees. Ditto the D.A.’s office: elected from Erie County by Erie County, but the office and staff are NYS employees. Roads? State DOT appoints a regional infrastructure administrator who oversees local plowing, repairs, etc. These would be state employees, as well.
The upshot? No more 15 legislators, with their $150,000 in pork spending, and their staffs. No more county executive playing politics, and turning the area into an even bigger laughingstock. No more Ray Dusza telling me to put up with one more “lousy penny.” No more Chuck Swanick and his stupid sweater. No more Al DeBenedetti smiling for the camera. No more Mike Bogulski telling me to can it because taxes are too low. Imagine a 5% sales tax, with clothes and food being exempt. Imagine the state taking responsibility for its hitherto-unfunded mandates, and bringing them under control. Imagine a lower property tax bill, with the costs of running the state being spread out more equitably. Massachusetts did it. Why can’t we?
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Paul Wolf on Wed, 18th Mar 2009 6:54 pm
I agree with you. 88% of the County budget is mandated by the state, we don’t need 15 people to address the other 12%, which coul d easily be done by other levels of government.
If you view the agenda and minutes of the County Legislature at http://www.erie.gov, what you see is twenty or so resolutions per meeting congratualting people for various things. It’s busy work that should not be done at tax payer expense. Very few local laws are actually passed, what is typically passed are symbolic resolutions calling upon the state or federal government to do something that the Legislature has no power to address.
County government could be eliminated and no one would know the difference
http://www.buffaloideas.com
hank on Wed, 18th Mar 2009 8:45 pm
Even more relevant now than when it was written.
Taking political power away from people has to be the hardest thing to get done ever. A powerful grass roots movement of “we’re not gonna take this anymore, and we’re not going away20this time” would be required.
dave on Thu, 19th Mar 2009 9:35 am
I have long been a proponent of abolishing Erie county government but some services should stay in the county realm by “contract”. County services that we really use (can’t seem to think of a use for a legislator - gee whiz) sould be contracted to the towns by their use and ability.
Departments like weights and measures, health department, sewer, water and sheriff’s - to name most of all - should be contracted, by use, to the various towns.
The Town of Tonawanda uses the Sheriff’s dept very little, right? So little charge according to county prisoners. Town of Alden has Sheriff patrols so they pay for it.
If the health department inspects your favorite restaurant in Amherst then the bill is sent to Amherst as with weights and measures and sewer and water use by town.
Maybe this is complicated but I’m thinking maybe we could put the legislators on an AIG type “retention” contract to close=2 0out this ugly mess in like six months and then fade into the sunset. Along with their pork, bull, staff budgets and, yeah, bad sweaters!
Wednesday, April 08, 2009
WATCH NEWS 12 STORY ON GREENBURGH JOB WORKSHOP TONIGHT
Job hunters seek insight from workshop
(04/08/09) GREENBURGH - With the unemployment rate at a 26-year high and finding a job harder than ever, job hunters received a lesson Wednesday on how to stand out from the crowd.
Job seekers attended a workshop at the Greenburgh Town Hall to try and get a leg up on others in their search for employment. Alia Lambert, of Volt Workforce Solutions, ran a seminar in which participants were told that getting a job in such a dour environment means putting your nose to the grindstone.
"You have to pull out all the stops to market yourself in this economy," says Lambert. "There's no rock unturned, no tip left unsaid or unused."
Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner says even he has been approached by people out of work looking for his help. Feiner says jobs he's aware are posted on his blog.
The above was printed from News12.com website
(04/08/09) GREENBURGH - With the unemployment rate at a 26-year high and finding a job harder than ever, job hunters received a lesson Wednesday on how to stand out from the crowd.
Job seekers attended a workshop at the Greenburgh Town Hall to try and get a leg up on others in their search for employment. Alia Lambert, of Volt Workforce Solutions, ran a seminar in which participants were told that getting a job in such a dour environment means putting your nose to the grindstone.
"You have to pull out all the stops to market yourself in this economy," says Lambert. "There's no rock unturned, no tip left unsaid or unused."
Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner says even he has been approached by people out of work looking for his help. Feiner says jobs he's aware are posted on his blog.
The above was printed from News12.com website
FROM LOHUD.COM--ABINANTI SUPPORTS CHANGE IN LAW TO ALLOW INSTALLMENT PAYMENTS OF TAXES
Abinanti backs Feiner proposal
April 7 Legislator Tom Abinanti, a Greenburgh Democrat, supports a plan to have municipalities collect taxes in two installments. He’s calling on his colleagues to pass a law permitting that. County law controls the collection of local taxes.
The support comes a day after Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner pitched the idea.
“It is time for the county to review the system of tax collections to see if the benefits to those who don’t pay their property taxes through lending institutions outweigh the additional costs to the municipalities involved,” said Abinanti.
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Posted by Gerald McKinstry on Tuesday, April 7th, 2009 at 2:34 pm
April 7 Legislator Tom Abinanti, a Greenburgh Democrat, supports a plan to have municipalities collect taxes in two installments. He’s calling on his colleagues to pass a law permitting that. County law controls the collection of local taxes.
The support comes a day after Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner pitched the idea.
“It is time for the county to review the system of tax collections to see if the benefits to those who don’t pay their property taxes through lending institutions outweigh the additional costs to the municipalities involved,” said Abinanti.
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Posted by Gerald McKinstry on Tuesday, April 7th, 2009 at 2:34 pm
Tuesday, April 07, 2009
2010 BUDGET REVIEW BEGINS AT WORK SESSIONS IN MAY
The Town Board will start planning for the 2010 budget in May. We are asking each dept head to come up with proposed cuts and revenue enhancements. The Board will allocate time at each work session beginning in May preparing for the 2010 budget (which must be submitted by the end of October).
REMINDER--TOMORROWS JOB MEETING...MASTERCARD JOB LISTINGS
Just a short note reminding you of tomorrow’s meeting at Town Hall at 10-12. VOLT will be leading a job networking meeting for people out of work. I feel it will be a very useful meeting---they will be sending staff to the meeting to provide people who are out of work with one on one assistance.
A friend provided me with the following useful link for jobs: MasterCard's career page with links to job listings:
http://www.mastercard.com/us/company/en/careers/index.html
Hope this is helpful.
PAUL FEINER
A friend provided me with the following useful link for jobs: MasterCard's career page with links to job listings:
http://www.mastercard.com/us/company/en/careers/index.html
Hope this is helpful.
PAUL FEINER
Monday, April 06, 2009
RESPONSES FROM TAXPAYERS WHO WANT TO BE ABLE TO PAY PORTION OF TAX BILLS AT A TIME...
TAXPAYERS WANT CHANGE IN LAW SO THEY CAN PAY PORTION OF TAX BILL AT A TIME.
E MAILS FROM TAXPAYERS POSTED BELOW….
Yesterday, I sent out an e mail alert advising residents that I will be pushing for a change in the county law to make it easier for taxpayers to pay their combined county/town/fire district tax bills. Currently, taxpayers must pay their entire tax bill by April 30th. Local governments are not authorized to accept partial tax payments if a taxpayer is unable to pay the entire bill in April. They are assessed penalties on the entire bill. I believe that the law should be amended so that taxpayers would not have to pay the entire county/town/fire district bill at once. Taxpayers should pay part of the bill in the spring and the balance later in the year. I am also suggesting that local governments be allowed to accept part of the tax bills if a taxpayer doesn’t have the funds available to pay the entire bill. Penalties would be assessed on the unpaid arrears- not the total tax bill.
THE RESPONSE TO THE SUGGESTION HAS BEEN OVERWHELMING. THIS IS WHAT SOME TAXPAYERS HAVE HAD TO SAY. I have deleted the names and e mail address from the letters.
PAUL FEINER
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From: bs__@gmail.com
Sent: Monday, April 06, 2009 8:12 AM
To: Paul Feiner
Subject: Re: COUNTY LAW SHOULD BE CHANGED SO TAX BILLS DON'T HAVE TO BE PAID ALL AT ONCE
The tax bill is something that cannot always be paid all at once in these times. With so many things changing so should this process.
Brad
===============================================================
From: fun__62@netscape.net
Sent: Monday, April 06, 2009 8:16 AM
To: Paul Feiner
Subject: taxes
Dear Mr. Feiner:
Your suggestions on the changes to the tax bill law are excellent.
Mary
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
From: jlb__@verizon.net]
Sent: Monday, April 06, 2009 8:28 AM
To: Paul Feiner
Subject: Re: COUNTY LAW SHOULD BE CHANGED SO TAX BILLS DON'T HAVE TO BE PAID ALL AT ONCE
How about paying on a true quarterly basis?
Jack
From: ebras__@yahoo.com
Sent: Sunday, April 05, 2009 4:16 PM
To: gblist@cit-e.net; Paul Feiner
Subject: Re: COUNTY LAW SHOULD BE CHANGED SO TAX BILLS DON'T HAVE TO BE PAID ALL AT ONCE
This is a great suggestion. The tax bill arrives on April 1st like April Fool's day and causes much stress and anxiety because you never know what the bill will look like.
In these difficult times the people of Greenburgh cannot survive all the pressures being brought to bear.
We would truly appreciate being able to make partial payments.
Thanks for making the suggestions.
Elaine
From: bb___@hudsonscenic.com
Sent: Monday, April 06, 2009 9:15 AM
To: Paul Feiner
Subject: RE: Change Tax Law
Dear Mr. Feiner:
I agree with you 100% - This should have been done a long time ago. Taxes are too high and we are paying everything in the same month.
Respectfully,
Barbara
From: Luan__@aol.com
Sent: Monday, April 06, 2009 12:39 AM
To: Paul Feiner
Subject: Respose - Taxes
Your Ideas sound great.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
From: b___2@verizon.net
Sent: Monday, April 06, 2009 2:29 AM
To: Paul Feiner
Subject: Re: COUNTY LAW SHOULD BE CHANGED SO TAX BILLS DON'T HAVE TO BE PAID ALL AT ONCE
Paul
Another good idea! As many options on payment plans in these hard times will yield more taxes for the Town and less fees for Town residents.
Please lobby the County.
Blanche
From: cas___@aol.com
Sent: Monday, April 06, 2009 3:47 AM
To: Paul Feiner
Subject: tax bills
Hi Paul:
Not only should we be able to make partial payments--we should also change the timing of the bills. Who decided April is the right time to receive the bill--April is the month when federal, state and city taxes are due--and that makes people anxious enough
susan
From: na___ein@yahoo.com
Sent: Sunday, April 05, 2009 4:01 PM
To: Paul Feiner
Subject: totally agree
during these difficult this would be most welcome by all. I fear in the absence of a move like this, the municipality will find itself absent lots of payments and loyal taxpayers penalized. No one will win-----
From: Ali___3@aol.com
Sent: Sunday, April 05, 2009 4:01 PM
To: Paul Feiner
Subject: Re: COUNTY LAW SHOULD BE CHANGED SO TAX BILLS DON'T HAVE TO BE PAID ALL AT ONCE
Excellent idea!
There should be several methods of being able to pay within a prescribed period of time.
Monthly would work for most people, I would think. Or even quarterly.
From: Book___@aol.com
Sent: Sunday, April 05, 2009 4:02 PM
To: Paul Feiner
Subject: Re: COUNTY LAW SHOULD BE CHANGED SO TAX BILLS DON'T HAVE TO BE PAID ALL AT ONCE
I would very much support this initiative. I think the county/town/fire tax bill should be allowed to be paid in annual, semi-annual and / or quarterly installments. There would be a slight fee or surcharge for semi-annual and a slightly higher fee for quarterly. For someone like me, I have an escrow waiver through my mortgage lender, at no cost, b/c they agree that the taxes are so high it would unfairly penalize me by having to escrow one and a half times the annual bill. They would be escrowing well over $30k annually and getting the float on my money. That being said, I cannot always "self-escrow" my taxes and find it very difficult to pay an almost $10k bill in one shot, especially with April 15th looming.
This is one of the reasons I reached out to you and want to discuss in greater detail.
From: quee__@verizon.net
Sent: Sunday, April 05, 2009 4:21 PM
To: Paul Feiner
Subject: Re: COUNTY LAW SHOULD BE CHANGED SO TAX BILLS DON'T HAVE TO BE PAID ALL AT ONCE
Given the onerous tax burden that we have already--aren't we No. 1 in the NATION??--I think these are great ideas. Too bad they weren't implemented years ago! Bravo!!
Deborah
From: don__@optonline.net
Sent: Sunday, April 05, 2009 4:40 PM
To: Paul Feiner
Subject: RE: COUNTY LAW SHOULD BE CHANGED SO TAX BILLS DON'T HAVE TO BE PAID ALL AT ONCE
Paul,
Agreed. It is a big bite all at one time, which wasn’t so much of an issue when we were working. Now that we’re on fixed income, it’s a strain.
Thanks for thinking of this,
Donna
From: elm___@verizon.net
Sent: Sunday, April 05, 2009 4:44 PM
To: Paul Feiner
Subject: COUNTY LAW SHOULD BE CHANGED SO TAX BILLS DON'T HAVE TO BE PAID ALL AT ONCE
We would agree with this provision given that most federal and state tax is due April 15th. A full payment on April 30th, places additional burden on the tax payer.
We would recommend a a quarterly system where payments would be due roughly at quarter end similar to those who pay estimated taxes.
Elmer
From: cea___.net
Sent: Sunday, April 05, 2009 5:04 PM
To: Paul Feiner
Subject: Tax Burden
Paul,
It would be easier to pay my bill if the County taxes didn't exist. These are difficult times that
call for changes for the survival of tax payers. With all the taxes due at once, it's an unfair burden.
Also, if the Greenburgh Central School district overcharged the taxpayers, where's our refund?
Lorraine
From: jam___@optonline.net
Sent: Sunday, April 05, 2009 5:14 PM
To: Paul Feiner
Subject: Tax payment
If you could have them split the taxes into 2 payments, say 4 months apart, that would help.
Jim
From: hyl__@verizon.net
Sent: Sunday, April 05, 2009 5:29 PM
To: Paul Feiner
Subject: Re: COUNTY LAW SHOULD BE CHANGED SO TAX BILLS DON'T HAVE TO BE PAID ALL AT ONCE
as usual a great suggestion, go for it Hy
From: mo___@aol.com
Sent: Sunday, April 05, 2009 5:35 PM
To: Paul Feiner
Subject: Taxes
Paul:
I also would like to pay my property taxes in part payments. It is difficult to get up a huge sum of money to pay them. I also think that those who pay partially should not have to pay a penalty on the total bill. Thank you for trying to do something about this.
Marion
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
From: kle___@us.ibm.com
Sent: Sunday, April 05, 2009 5:37 PM
To: Paul Feiner
Subject: County Tax Bill due April
Hi Paul,
I would like to see the April tax bill moved to, say June or July. As mentioned, many
people that owe IRS taxes need to pay by April 15th, and then have to come up with
several thousand dollars for property tax by the end of the month.
Kelvin
From: Sha___da@aol.com
Sent: Sunday, April 05, 2009 5:56 PM
To: Paul Feiner
Subject: Re Taxes
I think you have a very sensitive take on this issue.
Thanks.
Sheila
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
From: won___@hotmail.com
Sent: Sunday, April 05, 2009 10:43 PM
To: Paul Feiner; gblist@cit-e.net
Subject: RE: COUNTY LAW SHOULD BE CHANGED SO TAX BILLS DON'T HAVE TO BE PAID ALL AT ONCE
Mr. Feiner,
I really appreciate your suggestion below. My husband lost his job in Nov and $6,000 in property tax is due in April. Thank you for being so considerate for those of us who have lost jobs. I hope you can convince the county of the need for this change.
Thanks again,
Helen
From: tedt___@juno.com
Sent: Sunday, April 05, 2009 10:43 PM
To: Paul Feiner
Subject: Tax Bills
Paul:
As usual a great idea; Same should be pursued, Every day you hear of citizens indicating that they just keep up; not only folks on fixed income but those employed at present but unsure of their continued employment.
Teddy
=====================================================================
From: mer___l@yahoo.com
Sent: Sunday, April 05, 2009 4:25 PM
To: Paul Feiner
Subject:
Paul,
Excellent suggestion. When people have to pay say $2,000-3,000 in quarterly tax payments for state and federal taxes in April, plus any taxes due and on top of that $6,000-9,000 in Town and County taxes all in one shot, this is really heavy. Making it payable in two installments (like the school taxes) and a month other than April will be welcome by all I think.
Merrill
From: Hil__@aol.com
Sent: Monday, April 06, 2009 12:11 PM
To: Paul Feiner
Subject: Re: COUNTY LAW SHOULD BE CHANGED SO TAX BILLS DON'T HAVE TO BE PAID ALL AT ONCE
Paul Feiner, Supervisor, Town of Greenburgh re amending the current Tax Law to provide greater flexibility to Taxpayers who must meet their tax obligation on or before the end of April. Also, in my opinion changing the date from the month of April would lessen the burden on Taxpayers who must pay their federal taxes in April.
During the current turmoil caused by a worldwide economic crisis, job losses, unemployment, and fiscal calamity in my opinion would be a laudable act. Let's March.
Rest assured you have my wholehearted support in this effort.
Sam
----------
-----Original Message-----
From: Joanne
Sent: Monday, April 06, 2009 12:37 PM
To: Paul Feiner
Subject: taxes
Paul
This is a good first step. I believe that taxpayers should be
allowed to pay real estate and school taxes, this is all taxes being
billed through the town in monthly installments just as if they would
if the bank were holding the mortgage. This would allow for better
budgeting.
------------------------------------------------- From: mistys__@aol.com
Sent: Monday, April 06, 2009 8:04 AM
To: Paul Feiner
Subject: Re: COUNTY LAW SHOULD BE CHANGED SO TAX BILLS DON'T HAVE TO BE PAID ALL AT ONCE
I think this is a great idea. My friend who lives in the Village of Larchmont can pay in five installments during the year. I believe the law should be changed to make it easier for the citizens of the Unincorporated of Greenburgh. Thank you and have a nice day.
From: Henry
Sent: Monday, April 06, 2009 2:31 PM
To: Paul Feiner
Subject: tax payment
great idea to spread. Have freinds abroad who have their property taxes
taken out of their bank accounts monthly. Perhaps even a better deal.
Best regards,
Henry
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E MAILS FROM TAXPAYERS POSTED BELOW….
Yesterday, I sent out an e mail alert advising residents that I will be pushing for a change in the county law to make it easier for taxpayers to pay their combined county/town/fire district tax bills. Currently, taxpayers must pay their entire tax bill by April 30th. Local governments are not authorized to accept partial tax payments if a taxpayer is unable to pay the entire bill in April. They are assessed penalties on the entire bill. I believe that the law should be amended so that taxpayers would not have to pay the entire county/town/fire district bill at once. Taxpayers should pay part of the bill in the spring and the balance later in the year. I am also suggesting that local governments be allowed to accept part of the tax bills if a taxpayer doesn’t have the funds available to pay the entire bill. Penalties would be assessed on the unpaid arrears- not the total tax bill.
THE RESPONSE TO THE SUGGESTION HAS BEEN OVERWHELMING. THIS IS WHAT SOME TAXPAYERS HAVE HAD TO SAY. I have deleted the names and e mail address from the letters.
PAUL FEINER
=================================================================
From: bs__@gmail.com
Sent: Monday, April 06, 2009 8:12 AM
To: Paul Feiner
Subject: Re: COUNTY LAW SHOULD BE CHANGED SO TAX BILLS DON'T HAVE TO BE PAID ALL AT ONCE
The tax bill is something that cannot always be paid all at once in these times. With so many things changing so should this process.
Brad
===============================================================
From: fun__62@netscape.net
Sent: Monday, April 06, 2009 8:16 AM
To: Paul Feiner
Subject: taxes
Dear Mr. Feiner:
Your suggestions on the changes to the tax bill law are excellent.
Mary
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
From: jlb__@verizon.net]
Sent: Monday, April 06, 2009 8:28 AM
To: Paul Feiner
Subject: Re: COUNTY LAW SHOULD BE CHANGED SO TAX BILLS DON'T HAVE TO BE PAID ALL AT ONCE
How about paying on a true quarterly basis?
Jack
From: ebras__@yahoo.com
Sent: Sunday, April 05, 2009 4:16 PM
To: gblist@cit-e.net; Paul Feiner
Subject: Re: COUNTY LAW SHOULD BE CHANGED SO TAX BILLS DON'T HAVE TO BE PAID ALL AT ONCE
This is a great suggestion. The tax bill arrives on April 1st like April Fool's day and causes much stress and anxiety because you never know what the bill will look like.
In these difficult times the people of Greenburgh cannot survive all the pressures being brought to bear.
We would truly appreciate being able to make partial payments.
Thanks for making the suggestions.
Elaine
From: bb___@hudsonscenic.com
Sent: Monday, April 06, 2009 9:15 AM
To: Paul Feiner
Subject: RE: Change Tax Law
Dear Mr. Feiner:
I agree with you 100% - This should have been done a long time ago. Taxes are too high and we are paying everything in the same month.
Respectfully,
Barbara
From: Luan__@aol.com
Sent: Monday, April 06, 2009 12:39 AM
To: Paul Feiner
Subject: Respose - Taxes
Your Ideas sound great.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
From: b___2@verizon.net
Sent: Monday, April 06, 2009 2:29 AM
To: Paul Feiner
Subject: Re: COUNTY LAW SHOULD BE CHANGED SO TAX BILLS DON'T HAVE TO BE PAID ALL AT ONCE
Paul
Another good idea! As many options on payment plans in these hard times will yield more taxes for the Town and less fees for Town residents.
Please lobby the County.
Blanche
From: cas___@aol.com
Sent: Monday, April 06, 2009 3:47 AM
To: Paul Feiner
Subject: tax bills
Hi Paul:
Not only should we be able to make partial payments--we should also change the timing of the bills. Who decided April is the right time to receive the bill--April is the month when federal, state and city taxes are due--and that makes people anxious enough
susan
From: na___ein@yahoo.com
Sent: Sunday, April 05, 2009 4:01 PM
To: Paul Feiner
Subject: totally agree
during these difficult this would be most welcome by all. I fear in the absence of a move like this, the municipality will find itself absent lots of payments and loyal taxpayers penalized. No one will win-----
From: Ali___3@aol.com
Sent: Sunday, April 05, 2009 4:01 PM
To: Paul Feiner
Subject: Re: COUNTY LAW SHOULD BE CHANGED SO TAX BILLS DON'T HAVE TO BE PAID ALL AT ONCE
Excellent idea!
There should be several methods of being able to pay within a prescribed period of time.
Monthly would work for most people, I would think. Or even quarterly.
From: Book___@aol.com
Sent: Sunday, April 05, 2009 4:02 PM
To: Paul Feiner
Subject: Re: COUNTY LAW SHOULD BE CHANGED SO TAX BILLS DON'T HAVE TO BE PAID ALL AT ONCE
I would very much support this initiative. I think the county/town/fire tax bill should be allowed to be paid in annual, semi-annual and / or quarterly installments. There would be a slight fee or surcharge for semi-annual and a slightly higher fee for quarterly. For someone like me, I have an escrow waiver through my mortgage lender, at no cost, b/c they agree that the taxes are so high it would unfairly penalize me by having to escrow one and a half times the annual bill. They would be escrowing well over $30k annually and getting the float on my money. That being said, I cannot always "self-escrow" my taxes and find it very difficult to pay an almost $10k bill in one shot, especially with April 15th looming.
This is one of the reasons I reached out to you and want to discuss in greater detail.
From: quee__@verizon.net
Sent: Sunday, April 05, 2009 4:21 PM
To: Paul Feiner
Subject: Re: COUNTY LAW SHOULD BE CHANGED SO TAX BILLS DON'T HAVE TO BE PAID ALL AT ONCE
Given the onerous tax burden that we have already--aren't we No. 1 in the NATION??--I think these are great ideas. Too bad they weren't implemented years ago! Bravo!!
Deborah
From: don__@optonline.net
Sent: Sunday, April 05, 2009 4:40 PM
To: Paul Feiner
Subject: RE: COUNTY LAW SHOULD BE CHANGED SO TAX BILLS DON'T HAVE TO BE PAID ALL AT ONCE
Paul,
Agreed. It is a big bite all at one time, which wasn’t so much of an issue when we were working. Now that we’re on fixed income, it’s a strain.
Thanks for thinking of this,
Donna
From: elm___@verizon.net
Sent: Sunday, April 05, 2009 4:44 PM
To: Paul Feiner
Subject: COUNTY LAW SHOULD BE CHANGED SO TAX BILLS DON'T HAVE TO BE PAID ALL AT ONCE
We would agree with this provision given that most federal and state tax is due April 15th. A full payment on April 30th, places additional burden on the tax payer.
We would recommend a a quarterly system where payments would be due roughly at quarter end similar to those who pay estimated taxes.
Elmer
From: cea___.net
Sent: Sunday, April 05, 2009 5:04 PM
To: Paul Feiner
Subject: Tax Burden
Paul,
It would be easier to pay my bill if the County taxes didn't exist. These are difficult times that
call for changes for the survival of tax payers. With all the taxes due at once, it's an unfair burden.
Also, if the Greenburgh Central School district overcharged the taxpayers, where's our refund?
Lorraine
From: jam___@optonline.net
Sent: Sunday, April 05, 2009 5:14 PM
To: Paul Feiner
Subject: Tax payment
If you could have them split the taxes into 2 payments, say 4 months apart, that would help.
Jim
From: hyl__@verizon.net
Sent: Sunday, April 05, 2009 5:29 PM
To: Paul Feiner
Subject: Re: COUNTY LAW SHOULD BE CHANGED SO TAX BILLS DON'T HAVE TO BE PAID ALL AT ONCE
as usual a great suggestion, go for it Hy
From: mo___@aol.com
Sent: Sunday, April 05, 2009 5:35 PM
To: Paul Feiner
Subject: Taxes
Paul:
I also would like to pay my property taxes in part payments. It is difficult to get up a huge sum of money to pay them. I also think that those who pay partially should not have to pay a penalty on the total bill. Thank you for trying to do something about this.
Marion
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
From: kle___@us.ibm.com
Sent: Sunday, April 05, 2009 5:37 PM
To: Paul Feiner
Subject: County Tax Bill due April
Hi Paul,
I would like to see the April tax bill moved to, say June or July. As mentioned, many
people that owe IRS taxes need to pay by April 15th, and then have to come up with
several thousand dollars for property tax by the end of the month.
Kelvin
From: Sha___da@aol.com
Sent: Sunday, April 05, 2009 5:56 PM
To: Paul Feiner
Subject: Re Taxes
I think you have a very sensitive take on this issue.
Thanks.
Sheila
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
From: won___@hotmail.com
Sent: Sunday, April 05, 2009 10:43 PM
To: Paul Feiner; gblist@cit-e.net
Subject: RE: COUNTY LAW SHOULD BE CHANGED SO TAX BILLS DON'T HAVE TO BE PAID ALL AT ONCE
Mr. Feiner,
I really appreciate your suggestion below. My husband lost his job in Nov and $6,000 in property tax is due in April. Thank you for being so considerate for those of us who have lost jobs. I hope you can convince the county of the need for this change.
Thanks again,
Helen
From: tedt___@juno.com
Sent: Sunday, April 05, 2009 10:43 PM
To: Paul Feiner
Subject: Tax Bills
Paul:
As usual a great idea; Same should be pursued, Every day you hear of citizens indicating that they just keep up; not only folks on fixed income but those employed at present but unsure of their continued employment.
Teddy
=====================================================================
From: mer___l@yahoo.com
Sent: Sunday, April 05, 2009 4:25 PM
To: Paul Feiner
Subject:
Paul,
Excellent suggestion. When people have to pay say $2,000-3,000 in quarterly tax payments for state and federal taxes in April, plus any taxes due and on top of that $6,000-9,000 in Town and County taxes all in one shot, this is really heavy. Making it payable in two installments (like the school taxes) and a month other than April will be welcome by all I think.
Merrill
From: Hil__@aol.com
Sent: Monday, April 06, 2009 12:11 PM
To: Paul Feiner
Subject: Re: COUNTY LAW SHOULD BE CHANGED SO TAX BILLS DON'T HAVE TO BE PAID ALL AT ONCE
Paul Feiner, Supervisor, Town of Greenburgh re amending the current Tax Law to provide greater flexibility to Taxpayers who must meet their tax obligation on or before the end of April. Also, in my opinion changing the date from the month of April would lessen the burden on Taxpayers who must pay their federal taxes in April.
During the current turmoil caused by a worldwide economic crisis, job losses, unemployment, and fiscal calamity in my opinion would be a laudable act. Let's March.
Rest assured you have my wholehearted support in this effort.
Sam
----------
-----Original Message-----
From: Joanne
Sent: Monday, April 06, 2009 12:37 PM
To: Paul Feiner
Subject: taxes
Paul
This is a good first step. I believe that taxpayers should be
allowed to pay real estate and school taxes, this is all taxes being
billed through the town in monthly installments just as if they would
if the bank were holding the mortgage. This would allow for better
budgeting.
------------------------------------------------- From: mistys__@aol.com
Sent: Monday, April 06, 2009 8:04 AM
To: Paul Feiner
Subject: Re: COUNTY LAW SHOULD BE CHANGED SO TAX BILLS DON'T HAVE TO BE PAID ALL AT ONCE
I think this is a great idea. My friend who lives in the Village of Larchmont can pay in five installments during the year. I believe the law should be changed to make it easier for the citizens of the Unincorporated of Greenburgh. Thank you and have a nice day.
From: Henry
Sent: Monday, April 06, 2009 2:31 PM
To: Paul Feiner
Subject: tax payment
great idea to spread. Have freinds abroad who have their property taxes
taken out of their bank accounts monthly. Perhaps even a better deal.
Best regards,
Henry
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University of Maryland, College Park: Women in Engineering, E2@UMD, July 12-18 or July 19-25; rising juniors and seniors. Go to www.wie.umd.edu/precollege or call 301-405-3283
University of Maryland Young Scholars Program targets rising juniors and seniors who have a strong academic record and a desire to excel to experience college life while earning three academic credits. 14 courses are offered for three weeks from July 12 – 31, 2009. Visit www.ysp.umd.edu/pr
CITY YEAR, WASHINGTON DC (Americorps) - Graduating seniors who are not sure what they want to do after high school should consider applying for a paid community service position with City Year, Washington, DC., a group of 17-24 year olds committed to full-time service for ten months in the Washington, DC community. Benefits include: living stipend ($200 per week), health care coverage, free metro pass, and $4,725 educational scholarship. For more info: www.cityyear.org or email: cmurphy@cityyear.org/dc or call: 202-776-7780, Amanda Seligman. Recruitment open houses will be held once a month at their headquarters: 918 U Street, NW, 2nd floor, Washington, DC 20001.
Paul Feiner, Town Supervisor
Judith Beville, Town Clerk
2009 SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
FREE!! MIT announces its MITES Program, (Minority Introduction to Engineering and Science), a challenging 6 week summer program that prepares promising rising seniors for careers in engineering and science. If you are selected, all educational, housing, meals and activity costs are covered. You must, however, pay for your own transportation to and from MIT. To apply, go to http://mit.edu/mites/www
GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY Science & Engineering Apprenticeship program (summer) - This program places academically talented H.S. students (at least 16 yrs old, sophomores/ juniors) with interest in science & math in Dept. of Defense laboratories for an 8-wk period over the summer. This is an invaluable experience in the world of scientific research, with hands-on exposure to scientific & engineering practices not available in the HS environment. It is a paid apprenticeship ($2,000) and the students are assigned a scientist or engineer as their mentor. To apply online or get more information about the program: http://www.usaeop.com. Students must submit their transcript (minimum GPA 3.0) and teacher recommendation to the program director for consideration and daily transportation is the student's responsibility. Program runs from June 22 - August 14, 2009.
FREE!! Princeton University announces its Summer Journalism Program for low-income sophomores or juniors with at least a 3.5 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) who have an interest in journalism. The cost is free including travel costs to and from Princeton! Apply now! Go to www.princeton.edu/sjp
FREE!! The National Center for Health Marketing's Global Health Odyssey Museum is pleased to offer the 2009 CDC Disease Detective Camp (DDC). DDC is an academic day camp for students who will be high school juniors and seniors during the 2009-2010 school year. Campers will take on the roles of disease detectives and learn how CDC safeguards the nation's health. The camp will be offered twice from June 22-26 and July 13-17. For more info and to apply to go www.cdc.gov/gcc/exhibit/camp.htm.
FREE!! The American Legion sponsors a week-long summer leadership program called Boys State . This year's program will be held at McDaniel College in Westminster, Maryland from June 21-27. If you are a junior interested in a leadership opportunity see your guidance counselor right away for more information.
The Leadership Center at Morehouse College presents the 2009 Coca-Cola Pre-College Leadership Program. There are 2 programs, one for male students completing their sophomore or junior year, and the other for male students completing their senior year. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale). The curriculum focuses on personal and interpersonal leadership skills. The program runs from June 20 to June 26. The cost is $400.00. To apply, go to www.morehouse.edu. Application access is listed under "Events at the Leadership Center."
NASA sponsors the National Space Club Scholars Program, a 6 week summer internship at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center. It is open to students who will be 16 years old and have completed the 10th grade by June 2009, have demonstrated high academic success, and have an interest in space science or engineering as a career. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Applications are available in the Career Center or online at www.education.gsfc.nasa.gov/pages/placement.html Apply now!
University of Maryland, College Park: Women in Engineering, E2@UMD, July 12-18 or July 19-25; rising juniors and seniors. Go to www.wie.umd.edu/precollege or call 301-405-3283
University of Maryland Young Scholars Program targets rising juniors and seniors who have a strong academic record and a desire to excel to experience college life while earning three academic credits. 14 courses are offered for three weeks from July 12 – 31, 2009. Visit www.ysp.umd.edu/pr
CITY YEAR, WASHINGTON DC (Americorps) - Graduating seniors who are not sure what they want to do after high school should consider applying for a paid community service position with City Year, Washington, DC., a group of 17-24 year olds committed to full-time service for ten months in the Washington, DC community. Benefits include: living stipend ($200 per week), health care coverage, free metro pass, and $4,725 educational scholarship. For more info: www.cityyear.org or email: cmurphy@cityyear.org/dc or call: 202-776-7780, Amanda Seligman. Recruitment open houses will be held once a month at their headquarters: 918 U Street, NW, 2nd floor, Washington, DC 20001.
Paul Feiner, Town Supervisor
Judith Beville, Town Clerk
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