VILLAGE OF NASSAU

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Village of Nassau will hold a public hearing on April 5, 2021 at 7:15pm at the Village Offices, for the purpose of hearing public comments on the Village of Nassau’s community development needs, and to discuss the possible submission of one or more Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) applications for the 2021 program year.

The CDBG program is administered by the New York State Office of Community Renewal (OCR), and will make funding available to eligible local governments for the 2021 program year for housing, economic development, public facilities, public infrastructure, and planning activities, with the principal purpose of benefiting low/ moderate income persons. At this time the Village is applying for funding to upgrade the water main and services on Chatham Street between Fairgrounds Street and Rt. 20.  Also, the Village is applying for funding to replace or install sidewalks on John Street, Fairgrounds Street, Kaunameek Street and Chatham Street.  The CDBG program and will allow for citizen participation in the development of any proposed grant applications and/or to provide technical assistance to develop alternate proposals. Comments on the CDBG program or proposed project(s) will be received at this time. The hearing is being conducted pursuant to Section 570.486, Subpart I of the CFR and in compliance with the requirements of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended.

Assistance under the Community Development Block Grant Program must meet one of three national objectives: benefit to low and moderate-income persons, elimination of slums and blight or urgent needs affecting the health and safety of the community. No less than seventy percent (70%) of grant funds must be used for activities benefiting low and moderate-income persons and the benefit area must contain at least fifty-one percent (51%) low and moderate income residents.

All interested residents including minority, women, disabled and disadvantaged persons are strongly encouraged to attend this public hearing. Due to COVID-19 Social Distancing Rules, space is limited.  Residents planning to attend this hearing in person should contact the Village Clerk, Melissa Turner-Bulan at the Village Offices, 40 Malden Street, Nassau, New York 12123 or 518-766-3044 by Friday April 2, 2021 to reserve a seat. The Village Offices are accessible to persons with disabilities. If special accommodations are needed for persons with disabilities, those with hearing impairments, or those in need of translation from English, those individuals should contact the Village Clerk, Melissa Turner-Bulan at the Village Offices, 40 Malden Street, Nassau, New York 12123 or 518-766-3044, at least one week in advance of the hearing date to allow for necessary arrangements. Residents are encouraged to send in written comments submitted to the Village Clerk, Melissa Turner-Bulan at the Village Offices, and PO Box 452, Nassau, New York 12123 or email clerk@villageofnassau.gov until April 2, 2021.

Dated: March 23, 2021

Melissa Turner-Bulan

Village Clerk

Village of Nassau

Village Offices

40 Malden Street,

New York 12123

Rensselaer County

(518) 766-3044

ATTENTION

VILLAGE RESIDENTS

The Nassau Hose Company will be tapping fire hydrants on John Street, Chatham Street and Fairgrounds Street as part of a training drill.

A portion of Fairgrounds Street will be congested with fire apparatus but traffic will be able access.

Tuesday, March 23, 2021  7:00pm – 10:00pm

Tapping of hydrants may cause temporary rusty water 

Run water 10 to 15 minutes until clear before using 

NOTICE

Village of Nassau 2021 Election Results

Julia Moldoff, Trustee – Remainder of the four year term, ending 2023

Congratulations and Thank you for your service

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Board of Trustees of the Village of Nassau, Rensselaer County, New York will hold a Public Hearing on

March 10, 2021 at 7:00pm at the Village Municipal Building, 40 Malden Street, Nassau, New York in reference to:

PROPOSED VILLAGE OF NASSAU POLICE REFORMED PLAN

Village of Nassau, County of Rensselaer

 The draft plan can be viewed at

https://www.villageofnassau.gov/community-police-reform-committee/.  Due to COVID restrictions seating is limited to 9 individuals at hearing. Written comments may also be submitted in advance to clerk@villageofnassau.gov. Written comments will be accepted through noon on March 10, 2021.

By Order of the Board of Trustees

Melissa Turner-Bulan

Village Clerk

Dated:   February 23, 2021

NPD reform plan draft PDF

NOTICE

VILLAGE OF NASSAU RESIDENTS

Per Chapter 70 of the Village of Nassau Code, all trash totes may be placed at the sidewalk, street, alley for pick up 12 hours prior and removed within 12 hours of emptying.

However, having trash totes at the street, sidewalk and alley during the winter months presents totes being buried under snow and broken totes.

As a friendly reminder, the Village Department of Public Works is asking residents to retrieve their trash totes as soon as possible to avoid these problems.

Thank you for your cooperation,

Village of Nassau Clerk

NOTICE

Due to the increase in COVID-19 cases, the Village of Nassau offices will be CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC.

 All business will be conducted via phone, email or scheduled appointments.

Please contact 518-766-3044 Ext 0 for business with the Village Clerk or Email Clerk@villageofnassau.gov

Please contact 518-766-3044 Ext 1 for business with the Court Clerk or Email Courtclerk@villageofnassau.gov

Village Christmas Parade 2020

NOTICE

December 6, 2020

Tree Village Tree Lighting and Bonfire scheduled for 5:00PM has been cancelled due to the current pandemic.  The Village Board agreed it would be unwise to hold a public gathering at this time.

However,

The Village Board, Nassau Hose Co. No. 1 and Nassau Ambulance will be having a Holiday Parade

December 6, 2020 beginning at 3:00PM.  (See Parade Route below).  Santa will be on board to greet the residents and children in front of their homes.  Please wear masks and keep appropriate social distance during this event.

NASSAU HOLIDAY PARADE ROUTE    

The Parade will begin at 3:00PM on Lake Avenue and proceed onto Elm Street to the light; Turn left on Church Street and up to the Pine Tree Apartment Complex; Turn right onto Church Street then right on  Phillips Street, Tremont Street; Turn right on Church Street to the light then left on Malden Street, and Griswold Street; Turn right on Kaunameek Street, then right on Chatham Street; Turn left on Albany Avenue then left on McClellan Road; Turn left on McClellan Drive, then right on Park Avenue, then right on McClellan Road then right on Albany Avenue, Turn right on John Street, turn left onto Westbrook Drive to Maple Avenue and back out to John Street; Turn right on Fairgrounds Street and stop at Senior Housing; Turn right on Fairview Terrace; Turn right on Mear Street; Turn left on Chatham Street; Turn right on  Sweets Crossing Road; Turn right on Rudat Road; Turn left on Cherry Lane; Turn Left on Maple View Avenue; Turn right on Sweets Crossing Road; Turn right on Brookside Drive; Turn right on Rudat Road (again); Turn left on Sweets Crossing Road; Turn left on Route 203; Turn left on Evelyn Drive; Turn left on Route 203 and return to the Nassau Station by 4:30PM.

The Nassau Resource Center, along with the Chandler-Young VFW, Nassau Free Library, and Nassau Town and Village are collecting toys for the Nassau Resource center to distribute to families in our community.  A drive-thru toy drop will be held at the Nassau Town Hall, Sunday December 6, 2020 from 4:00PM-5:00PM.  Toys should be new and unwrapped.

Our wish for all in our Community is for a safe and happy Holiday Season.

The Annual Community Interfaith
Thanksgiving Service
Sponsored and Hosted by the
Nassau Synagogue and Community Center
in conjunction with the
Hudson Valley-Berkshires Interfaith Network

Sunday, November 22, 2020 – 7:00pm
via Zoom

The Zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87457419955?pwd=bmMwYU5nS2ZCaGpzbTBSVUFVVHNxQT09

Participants:

AQRT Sufi Order
Baha’i
Grace United Methodist Church
Nassau Reformed Church
St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church
Hudson Valley-Berkshires Interfaith Network
Nassau Synagogue
Town of Nassau

Program:

Welcome: Michael Roland, Nassau Synagogue
Thanksgiving Proclamation:   David Flemming, Supervisor, Town of Nassau

Jewish Prayer for Peace: Israel Singer, Nassau Synagogue
Reflections During Difficult Times: Father John Close, St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church
Gratitude – the Crowning Virtue of Life: Rev. Edward Van Kampen, Nassau Reformed Church
Assuring a Fair Reflection Some Baha’i Thoughts on Personal and Group Reflection: John Grazel, The Baha’i Faith
An Interfaith Perspective in a House Divided_Giving Thanks: Maxine Bogash, HVB Interfaith Network
The Whole Universe Makes Sema: Shayka Sheila Foraker & Carol Taylor, AQRT Sufi Order
A Methodist Perspective: Rev. Dion Marquit, Grace United Methodist Church
Closing Prayer: Sim Shalom Israel Singer, Nassau Synagogue

Have a Happy, Healthy and Safe Thanksgiving

From all of us at the Nassau Synagogue

NOTICE OF MEETING

The Village of Nassau Planning Board will hold a meeting on Monday, November 30, 2020 at 7:00 pm at the Village Hall.

• Review Proposed Special Permit Application for 25 McClellan Drive.

All persons interested are welcomed.

By Order of the Planning Board.

Melissa Turner-Bulan

Village Clerk

Dated:   November 17, 2020

Melissa

Melissa Turner-Bulan

Village of Nassau Clerk

40 Malden Street

P.O. Box 452

Nassau, NY 12123

Phone: 518-766-3044 Ext 0

Fax: 518-766-2939