Hi Bob,
I found a metal/ribbon in the road after the parade in Copake on Monday. It is a star metal attached by a red/white/blue ribbon. My guess is that is belongs to a Veteran. What is the best way to get this back to the owner? I can drop it off at Town Hall Friday afternoon.
Please let me know.
Thanks
Patricia Phesay
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Copake Is My Home
Dear Bob,
I want to take this opportunity to thank the Copake Park Commission for the awesome job they did with the fundraiser for Jeffrey’s Journey at The Cove this past weekend. They did everything – from soup to nuts. All the advertising, organizing and leg work it took seeking donations.
As I said at the town board meeting this past Saturday, a few years back I wanted to move closer to Albany so I could work in the Albany area as a nurse and continue my education, but it never really felt right in my heart…. And now I know why…because this is where I belong …
Copake is my home. Joan Spencer
I want to take this opportunity to thank the Copake Park Commission for the awesome job they did with the fundraiser for Jeffrey’s Journey at The Cove this past weekend. They did everything – from soup to nuts. All the advertising, organizing and leg work it took seeking donations.
As I said at the town board meeting this past Saturday, a few years back I wanted to move closer to Albany so I could work in the Albany area as a nurse and continue my education, but it never really felt right in my heart…. And now I know why…because this is where I belong …
Copake is my home. Joan Spencer
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
A Chronicle of Their Own
This letter is in responce to another letter to the editor saying that it was obscene that other towns don't have a Chronicle of their own. The editor of this paper says thanks for the note from both writers.
It is sad, or regretable, but not obscene that other towns don't have a "Chronicle " of its own. Other towns don't have that combination of a skillful writer, a professonal editor-publisher, a wide-ranging interest and a comittment to a community-- all wrapped up in one person like Bob Sacks.
You need all those qualities to get what Copake has.
DF
It is sad, or regretable, but not obscene that other towns don't have a "Chronicle " of its own. Other towns don't have that combination of a skillful writer, a professonal editor-publisher, a wide-ranging interest and a comittment to a community-- all wrapped up in one person like Bob Sacks.
You need all those qualities to get what Copake has.
DF
Sunday, June 13, 2010
I am Proud of the Democrats in Town
I, as president of the Copake Democratic Club, am proud of the Democrats in Town. We came together in large numbers, approximately 85 of us, to hold an open nominating process, with a secret ballot to allow voters to make their preference without others looking at their choice. We looked at the candidates and saw two qualified men, and chose to provide for an open election in November, with two candidates on the ballot allowing for open discussion of the issues and freedom of choice. That is democracy and that is the path we as Democrats follow.
Thank you Copake Democrats, for attending in such numbers and permitting the entire town to see what we are, what we offer for the future of the Town and how to run an open and effective caucus, allowing anyone present the opportunity to speak and be heard. We look forward to open factual public debate prior to the election in November, and to a Copake Democratic Party united in that democratic process. We will show, that even with a divergence of opinion, we can pull together for the common purpose of electing our candidates dedicated to open government.
Morris Ordover
Copake Democratic Club President
Thank you Copake Democrats, for attending in such numbers and permitting the entire town to see what we are, what we offer for the future of the Town and how to run an open and effective caucus, allowing anyone present the opportunity to speak and be heard. We look forward to open factual public debate prior to the election in November, and to a Copake Democratic Party united in that democratic process. We will show, that even with a divergence of opinion, we can pull together for the common purpose of electing our candidates dedicated to open government.
Morris Ordover
Copake Democratic Club President
Has anyone taken a good look at the creek on 7A lately?
Has anyone taken a good look at the creek on 7A lately? It is cluttered with fallen trees and debris.
Our home as well as several others on the Main Street has suffered flooding from the stream. I have asked the town board for help but am continually told that clean up of the stream is not allowed by DEC. While I brought this up at a town meeting, Reginald Crowley stated that the DEC would not permit cleanup. However that was contradicted by other members of the board. Why hasn't the Copake town board ever applied for a a permit with DEC to clean up the stream to prevent flooding of our homes?
I feel that since it only affects a few homes it is not seen as important to the town.
I have contacted William Nechamen, Chief Flood Plain Management NY State Dept of Enviromental Conservation and was told that clean up was possible if done correctly. But without a request for a permit nothing is being done.
We should not have to worry each time we get a heavy rain.
I wonder if the members of the town board or their families lived on Main Street if this problem would be resolved.
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Williams
Copake NY
Our home as well as several others on the Main Street has suffered flooding from the stream. I have asked the town board for help but am continually told that clean up of the stream is not allowed by DEC. While I brought this up at a town meeting, Reginald Crowley stated that the DEC would not permit cleanup. However that was contradicted by other members of the board. Why hasn't the Copake town board ever applied for a a permit with DEC to clean up the stream to prevent flooding of our homes?
I feel that since it only affects a few homes it is not seen as important to the town.
I have contacted William Nechamen, Chief Flood Plain Management NY State Dept of Enviromental Conservation and was told that clean up was possible if done correctly. But without a request for a permit nothing is being done.
We should not have to worry each time we get a heavy rain.
I wonder if the members of the town board or their families lived on Main Street if this problem would be resolved.
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Williams
Copake NY
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Voting for Change
Decisions are gong to be made on Saturday morning. In the case of Highway Department Supervisor the impact of that decision is huge. Copake has suffered a succession of highway supervisors whose goal was never in doubt; to build an empire inside the town. The Supervisors were Republicans, so they hired only Republicans. They inflated the budget to a degree that their line item now constitutes half the cost of the entire town budget - that we sustain as taxpayers - and they have historically been arbiters of far more than road maintenance – they’re outsized influence was felt far and wide.
I’ve been here ten years and heard nothing from Democrats except, “We need to clean that place up”. “We need to look at the books” (Which we’ve never been able to do.) “We need new blood there.” “I’d do anything to get an independent Highway Supervisor.” Now, we have that chance and I see that instead of seizing our opportunity we are lining up to seat another Republican in the very place they have mismanaged for decades.
Bill Gregory seems like a nice man and competent, but exactly the same thing can be said of Bill Jamieson who also has decades of experience on the roads of our town and country. Both men enjoy good reputations as decent people and hard workers. The critical difference is that Bill Gregory is a Republican and Bill Jamieson is not. How then, can we squander our opportunity? How is it that we are losing our nerve at the critical moment? I remind all that this vote will put new leadership in the town’s most important office for exactly one year. If Bill Jamieson doesn’t please us in 52 weeks, the voters will get another chance to speak. How then, with this window of opportunity, can we not act in both our own interest and the interest of the town?
In case anyone’s forgotten, Bob and Linda can speak to all of you about the cost of missing an opportunity to exercise our power. They sat on a board for two years with a majority vote and instead of playing hardball, they played “nice.” They will be the first to tell you that was a huge mistake, one they won’t make again.
This isn’t personal for me. Nor should it be personal for Democrats. This is about strategy. It’s our moment to exercise our growing power. It’s our moment to make a statement to the good old boys and their dying mantra of anchoring our town to the past instead of the future. I call upon all Democrats to vote, and vote for our vision, our goals, because if anyone’s going to have a hell of a good laugh on Saturday, it will be the good old boys when they watch Democrats vote Republican.
Ian Jarvis – Voting for Change.
I’ve been here ten years and heard nothing from Democrats except, “We need to clean that place up”. “We need to look at the books” (Which we’ve never been able to do.) “We need new blood there.” “I’d do anything to get an independent Highway Supervisor.” Now, we have that chance and I see that instead of seizing our opportunity we are lining up to seat another Republican in the very place they have mismanaged for decades.
Bill Gregory seems like a nice man and competent, but exactly the same thing can be said of Bill Jamieson who also has decades of experience on the roads of our town and country. Both men enjoy good reputations as decent people and hard workers. The critical difference is that Bill Gregory is a Republican and Bill Jamieson is not. How then, can we squander our opportunity? How is it that we are losing our nerve at the critical moment? I remind all that this vote will put new leadership in the town’s most important office for exactly one year. If Bill Jamieson doesn’t please us in 52 weeks, the voters will get another chance to speak. How then, with this window of opportunity, can we not act in both our own interest and the interest of the town?
In case anyone’s forgotten, Bob and Linda can speak to all of you about the cost of missing an opportunity to exercise our power. They sat on a board for two years with a majority vote and instead of playing hardball, they played “nice.” They will be the first to tell you that was a huge mistake, one they won’t make again.
This isn’t personal for me. Nor should it be personal for Democrats. This is about strategy. It’s our moment to exercise our growing power. It’s our moment to make a statement to the good old boys and their dying mantra of anchoring our town to the past instead of the future. I call upon all Democrats to vote, and vote for our vision, our goals, because if anyone’s going to have a hell of a good laugh on Saturday, it will be the good old boys when they watch Democrats vote Republican.
Ian Jarvis – Voting for Change.
The Coverage of the Copake area Veterans
Mr. Sacks, I was moved by your coverage of the Copake area veterans. That was a very special issue. The Chronicle serves a wonderful purpose for our town and I thank you for your public commitment. I wanted you to know that our friends in Ancram are jealous and wish they had a paper like ours. I will be looking for you at Copake Day, to personally shake your hand and say thanks.
John Hess
Copake Lake
John Hess
Copake Lake
Troubled
It was terrific news to hear today that the young man who went missing this past holiday weekend has been found. I cannot imagine the fear, stress, and hopelessness a situation like that puts on a family and friends, let alone the person himself, who must have been fighting to stay alive.
The search that was launched to find him was a success.
Thank God, and the authorities, for that.
As I read the news today, I could not help thinking about a young man who went missing in our area last December. Very different circumstances from this latest story, I know.
He was discovered four months later, by chance, deceased, quite close to where he was last seen.
I felt then, and still feel, somewhat troubled about the events and details of this man's demise.
When I hear the stories about young children gone missing, or the elderly who wander-off, or most anyone for that matter, it usually seems to include a relatively thorough hunt to find them or, at least, a reasonable explanation why a search is called-off or not launched in the first place. But, maybe that's just the world that I see and hear on the news.
I realize that each case is different, and that the young man found today was missing for entirely different reasons. But, something about John Picarello's story leaves me uneasy and sad.
Even though he went missing in the middle of the winter, I cannot imagine that a trained dog could not sniff-out his body, even in snow. I also would like to think that we, as a community, would have come together in some way to help, if called upon. But, perhaps there were circumstances I am not aware of. I remember the time when John Picarello first went missing. I knew he was missing because printed signs started to appear in some local businesses. Not much local talk.
I do not remember much, if any, local news coverage, nor do I remember a large-scale search for him.
All I know is that one day in late March this young person was found, long-dead, in a cemetery.
It was profoundly sad.
I pray for the soul of the deceased, and I send my best wishes to the family and friends who just found their missing loved one.
Steve R.
Copake
The search that was launched to find him was a success.
Thank God, and the authorities, for that.
As I read the news today, I could not help thinking about a young man who went missing in our area last December. Very different circumstances from this latest story, I know.
He was discovered four months later, by chance, deceased, quite close to where he was last seen.
I felt then, and still feel, somewhat troubled about the events and details of this man's demise.
When I hear the stories about young children gone missing, or the elderly who wander-off, or most anyone for that matter, it usually seems to include a relatively thorough hunt to find them or, at least, a reasonable explanation why a search is called-off or not launched in the first place. But, maybe that's just the world that I see and hear on the news.
I realize that each case is different, and that the young man found today was missing for entirely different reasons. But, something about John Picarello's story leaves me uneasy and sad.
Even though he went missing in the middle of the winter, I cannot imagine that a trained dog could not sniff-out his body, even in snow. I also would like to think that we, as a community, would have come together in some way to help, if called upon. But, perhaps there were circumstances I am not aware of. I remember the time when John Picarello first went missing. I knew he was missing because printed signs started to appear in some local businesses. Not much local talk.
I do not remember much, if any, local news coverage, nor do I remember a large-scale search for him.
All I know is that one day in late March this young person was found, long-dead, in a cemetery.
It was profoundly sad.
I pray for the soul of the deceased, and I send my best wishes to the family and friends who just found their missing loved one.
Steve R.
Copake
Rejection of my Book
I was born in a house built in 1687 in Copake and ran a 380 acres, 130 cow dairy farm in Copake for 30 years. I was president of Columbia County Farm Bureau and invited the United States Secretary of Agriculture and the Governor of New York to Copake to honor Bud Fischer for his work in starting the bulk handling of Milk. I provided pictures of the occasion for the display the upcoming display at the Roeliff Jansen Historical Society of which I am a member. I hope they make use of the material I have provided to them.
I also wrote a history of the area.. I document the importance of what happened here to the development of the United States. I offered to give a copy of Rebels of the North to each person attending the Historical Society annual banquet. My offer of a free book about the history of the area was rejected. For that reason I gave my paid for ticket away and do not plan to attend the Banquet.
I believe the rejection was because of my first book, Scandal in the Courtroom. That book remains controversial. It was written to clear my son’s name for his arrest for arson which never went to trial. It involves a cover-up of an illegal arrest. As part of the cover-up Federal District Judge Howard G. Munson ruled my son confessed. That is blatantly faults, but that ruling prevented a trial from taking place.
There is also another fact the public has a right to know. I filed a motion for sanctions against the lawyers that lied. Judge Munson removed my motion from the court records in Syracuse, but evidence of its existence remained the Court Records in Albany.
Howard G. Munson was appointed to the court by President Gerald Ford and served in the Northern District of New York for 32 years. .He even served as Chief Judge from 1980 to 1988. His decision to step down as judge came after a petition for his impeachment was sent to the United States House of Representatives Judiciary Committee. Judge Munson faced being indicted for altering Court records. I was the person that filed that petition.
Grant Langdon,
former Columbia County Farm Bureau President
I also wrote a history of the area.. I document the importance of what happened here to the development of the United States. I offered to give a copy of Rebels of the North to each person attending the Historical Society annual banquet. My offer of a free book about the history of the area was rejected. For that reason I gave my paid for ticket away and do not plan to attend the Banquet.
I believe the rejection was because of my first book, Scandal in the Courtroom. That book remains controversial. It was written to clear my son’s name for his arrest for arson which never went to trial. It involves a cover-up of an illegal arrest. As part of the cover-up Federal District Judge Howard G. Munson ruled my son confessed. That is blatantly faults, but that ruling prevented a trial from taking place.
There is also another fact the public has a right to know. I filed a motion for sanctions against the lawyers that lied. Judge Munson removed my motion from the court records in Syracuse, but evidence of its existence remained the Court Records in Albany.
Howard G. Munson was appointed to the court by President Gerald Ford and served in the Northern District of New York for 32 years. .He even served as Chief Judge from 1980 to 1988. His decision to step down as judge came after a petition for his impeachment was sent to the United States House of Representatives Judiciary Committee. Judge Munson faced being indicted for altering Court records. I was the person that filed that petition.
Grant Langdon,
former Columbia County Farm Bureau President
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Nothing Positive In All Their Time In Office
Bob. I read your letter to the town board with great interest. I am embarrassed by your Republican counter parts. I have decided that I am changing my party to the Conservative party today. I just can't live here anymore and be a member of the same party with those good for nothings. They have done absolutely nothing positive in all their time in office. Well, nothing but bankrupt a wonderful town. My mother's family has owned a house here since 1902. We have never had these kinds of troubles till these do nothings came into office.
. . . Since I refuse to sell my family heritage, I can only hope that there are better days and better candidates ahead of us.
I heard a rumor today that was actually a bit scary. Bob, please don't leave the government and please do continue to keep us informed by putting out the Chronicle.
Jason Freeman
Copake Lake
. . . Since I refuse to sell my family heritage, I can only hope that there are better days and better candidates ahead of us.
I heard a rumor today that was actually a bit scary. Bob, please don't leave the government and please do continue to keep us informed by putting out the Chronicle.
Jason Freeman
Copake Lake
The Cleanup of Route 7A
Bob,
As always, THANK YOU for your work on the Copake Chronicle. We look forward to every edition.
I read your letter to the town board regarding the cleanup of route 7A and as a resident of that road I am interested in knowing what exactly needs to be done to make it better. Once I know that perhaps I too can help "make it happen".
Thanks,
Phil
As always, THANK YOU for your work on the Copake Chronicle. We look forward to every edition.
I read your letter to the town board regarding the cleanup of route 7A and as a resident of that road I am interested in knowing what exactly needs to be done to make it better. Once I know that perhaps I too can help "make it happen".
Thanks,
Phil
Keeler Addresses Cozzolino's Response to Copake Town Board Resolution
The recent resolution of the Copake Town Board asking D.A. Beth Cozzolino to investigate alleged environmental crimes in Copake and the District Attorney’s response is telling about the malfeasance in office being committed by Cozzolino for the last 15 years.
Cozzolino’s response to two local newspapers that her office is not an investigating office and lacks the workforce needed to be such is an incredible “spin doctor” response that does not reflect reality and covers up her lack of responsibility to the taxpayers of Columbia County.
To be an effective D.A., any complaint must be reviewed under three variables: 1) What are the facts? 2) What is the law? and 3) What is in the interest of justice?
Cozzolino’s lack of willingness to take Copake’s matter under her wing and request local or state detectives to work cooperatively with her to answer the above three questions shows how narrowly and inappropriately she views her position.
One cannot separate investigation from prosecution. It is like trying to split hairs and in effect, Cozzolino is neglecting her mandated duties.
Except for hunting law violations, Cozzolino has never been involved in prosecuting environmental crimes even though this has been a major concern in Columbia County for many years. It is not rocket science to with cooperation with NYS officials and scientists, it is not an unreasonable request by the Copake Town Board.
Cozzolino’s unwillingness to reach out proactively and build cooperative relationships with police means serious crimes go unpunished. For many years the NYS Police Drug Investigators refused to come to Columbia County because of Cozzolino’s lack of cooperation.
As former D.A., public defender and conflict public defender, I know first hand how her office resources are managed. It is not unusual for simple cases to take months or years to be resolved.
Since I was D.A. in 1984-87, the D.A.’s office staff has ballooned with employees even though the crime rate is approximately the same. The NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services Web site reflects statistics collected over the years that reflect the fact that Cozzolino can’t blame the Board of Supervisors.
Cozzolino has the workforce and the Grand Jury at her disposal to investigate anything she cares to either independently or in cooperation with any state or police agency.
Evidently, Cozzolino really doesn’t care. It’s an open secret with the local criminal justice professionals that she works part time in a full-time position and is inaccessible to authorities who really do care about making Columbia County a better place to live in.
Eugene Keeler
Former D.A. and public defender
Hudson
Cozzolino’s response to two local newspapers that her office is not an investigating office and lacks the workforce needed to be such is an incredible “spin doctor” response that does not reflect reality and covers up her lack of responsibility to the taxpayers of Columbia County.
To be an effective D.A., any complaint must be reviewed under three variables: 1) What are the facts? 2) What is the law? and 3) What is in the interest of justice?
Cozzolino’s lack of willingness to take Copake’s matter under her wing and request local or state detectives to work cooperatively with her to answer the above three questions shows how narrowly and inappropriately she views her position.
One cannot separate investigation from prosecution. It is like trying to split hairs and in effect, Cozzolino is neglecting her mandated duties.
Except for hunting law violations, Cozzolino has never been involved in prosecuting environmental crimes even though this has been a major concern in Columbia County for many years. It is not rocket science to with cooperation with NYS officials and scientists, it is not an unreasonable request by the Copake Town Board.
Cozzolino’s unwillingness to reach out proactively and build cooperative relationships with police means serious crimes go unpunished. For many years the NYS Police Drug Investigators refused to come to Columbia County because of Cozzolino’s lack of cooperation.
As former D.A., public defender and conflict public defender, I know first hand how her office resources are managed. It is not unusual for simple cases to take months or years to be resolved.
Since I was D.A. in 1984-87, the D.A.’s office staff has ballooned with employees even though the crime rate is approximately the same. The NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services Web site reflects statistics collected over the years that reflect the fact that Cozzolino can’t blame the Board of Supervisors.
Cozzolino has the workforce and the Grand Jury at her disposal to investigate anything she cares to either independently or in cooperation with any state or police agency.
Evidently, Cozzolino really doesn’t care. It’s an open secret with the local criminal justice professionals that she works part time in a full-time position and is inaccessible to authorities who really do care about making Columbia County a better place to live in.
Eugene Keeler
Former D.A. and public defender
Hudson
Thursday, May 27, 2010
I Think This Newsletter is Terrific
Bob- I think this newsletter is terrific.
I cannot imagine ANYONE in your area that would not consider this essential reading.
The design is great, it's amazingly comprehensive and fun.
It is truly obscene that every town does NOT do this.
Rich Zweiback
I cannot imagine ANYONE in your area that would not consider this essential reading.
The design is great, it's amazingly comprehensive and fun.
It is truly obscene that every town does NOT do this.
Rich Zweiback
Gap in Communication
Hey Bob,
It certainly sounds like there is a gap in communication between you and Reggie, or Reggie and the Town Board, or Reggie and the citizens, or something. It might be worth requesting monthly reports on the bridge and the dam as it pertains to any action taken by the Board of Supervisors, but from the letter it would seem not a lot will be discussed there until construction makes some progress. If you haven't already, you might instead simply request a monthly report on any Copake issues discussed at the county level. It seems mutually beneficial to all parties involved to have reports about what happened at the next level of government when it relates to constituents.
Joe P.
It certainly sounds like there is a gap in communication between you and Reggie, or Reggie and the Town Board, or Reggie and the citizens, or something. It might be worth requesting monthly reports on the bridge and the dam as it pertains to any action taken by the Board of Supervisors, but from the letter it would seem not a lot will be discussed there until construction makes some progress. If you haven't already, you might instead simply request a monthly report on any Copake issues discussed at the county level. It seems mutually beneficial to all parties involved to have reports about what happened at the next level of government when it relates to constituents.
Joe P.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Protecting The Integrity of Copake
Bob:
Thanks for standing up to Reggie and for always trying to protect the integrity of Copake. You handled the situation with much grace and total professionalism. I am comforted to know that there are people like you who can be counted upon to do the right thing and at the right time. Your on-going volunteerism around Copake is noted and appreciated by me and our neighbors. Keep up the good fight, you are winning.
John K. Jones
Copake
Thanks for standing up to Reggie and for always trying to protect the integrity of Copake. You handled the situation with much grace and total professionalism. I am comforted to know that there are people like you who can be counted upon to do the right thing and at the right time. Your on-going volunteerism around Copake is noted and appreciated by me and our neighbors. Keep up the good fight, you are winning.
John K. Jones
Copake
Taconic Hills Little League Says Thanks To Supporters
To the editor:
Taconic Hills Little league would like to Thank the following supporters; The Hegarty Community Fund, Peck & Peck Funeral Homes, Brad Peck, Inc., Ed Herrington, Inc., Hillsdale Supermarket, Inc., J.C. Construction, Mobile Locksmith, Claverack Pump Service,Northwest Lawn, Carmen Barbato Inc., Peter Beck's creations, Joe Costa, Callan Family Care, Roe Jan Lockworks, Philmont Rod & Gun Club, Varriale Brothers Inc., Bash Bish Bike, Randy Slater, Copake Sunoco, Stickle Electric, Inc., Meltz Lumber, and Copake KOA. We would also like to thank the following for their help in improving the Claverack field conditions and the construction of the two new dugouts on Tipple field; Speeds, Bob Preusser, Mike Johnston, Louie Lamont, Williams lumber, Claverack Agway, Brian Perkins, Rodney Schemerhorn and JRT Enterprises.In addition we would like to add a special thanks to PJ Proper and the Copake Fire Dept. as well as our Copake field ace, Mike Bradway. Our goals are to build character, courage and loyalty in our youth. With all the support, we are able to achieve those goals. Respectfully, Robert W. Dykeman President- Taconic Hills Little League.
Taconic Hills Little league would like to Thank the following supporters; The Hegarty Community Fund, Peck & Peck Funeral Homes, Brad Peck, Inc., Ed Herrington, Inc., Hillsdale Supermarket, Inc., J.C. Construction, Mobile Locksmith, Claverack Pump Service,Northwest Lawn, Carmen Barbato Inc., Peter Beck's creations, Joe Costa, Callan Family Care, Roe Jan Lockworks, Philmont Rod & Gun Club, Varriale Brothers Inc., Bash Bish Bike, Randy Slater, Copake Sunoco, Stickle Electric, Inc., Meltz Lumber, and Copake KOA. We would also like to thank the following for their help in improving the Claverack field conditions and the construction of the two new dugouts on Tipple field; Speeds, Bob Preusser, Mike Johnston, Louie Lamont, Williams lumber, Claverack Agway, Brian Perkins, Rodney Schemerhorn and JRT Enterprises.In addition we would like to add a special thanks to PJ Proper and the Copake Fire Dept. as well as our Copake field ace, Mike Bradway. Our goals are to build character, courage and loyalty in our youth. With all the support, we are able to achieve those goals. Respectfully, Robert W. Dykeman President- Taconic Hills Little League.
Monday, May 24, 2010
Eminent Domaine in Copake
The following letter is from Reggie Crowley. Clearly he and I disagree on the point of eminent domain and the idea of what proper communication is. He admits here that he didn’t tell the President of the Homeowners association, nor anyone on the Copake Town Board. That means that no member of the Copake Town board was informed by our Supervisor of the threat of eminent domain was happening in Copake. Yes, as Reggie says the town board could have gone to those public meetings, but he didn’t tell us or anyone else in Copake that they were happening. So, a tree actually fell in the forest and no one was there to hear it.
Bob, I thought that the issue of eminent domaine was put to rest at the last Board meeting, but evidently not. Once again you are giving your readers inaccurate information.
You're correct, I did not speak with Shawn McClain. I spoke with Taconic Shores Legal Director. It was a legal matter. Why do you have a Legal Director? If your Legal Director did not convey my message to your Board of Directors that is an issue between your Board of Directors and your Legal Director.
As for this information being a total surprise, come on Bob, that's a pretty lame excuse. Every bit of information I presented at the Town Board meeting was all public knowledge. Any citizen could have obtained copies of everything I presented. Your Board of Directors have had your attorney working on this for some time. You mean to tell me that your attorney did not convey this information to your Board? I can't believe that. If your attorney did not obtain this information or convey it to your Board then you have an issue with your attorney.
Every single County committee meeting that this issue was discussed at was open to the public. And the public hearing was just that, A PUBLIC HEARING. Our other local newspapers had no problem obtaining information. As a matter of fact Bob, if you remember, there was a public hearing held on the project several years ago in our own town hall.
The bottom line is this, you made accusations without even trying to find out the facts, or perhaps you chose to ignore the facts. Either way Bob, stop with the excuses. You made a mistake, we have all made mistakes. At least be man enough to admit it.
Reggie Crowley
Bob, I thought that the issue of eminent domaine was put to rest at the last Board meeting, but evidently not. Once again you are giving your readers inaccurate information.
You're correct, I did not speak with Shawn McClain. I spoke with Taconic Shores Legal Director. It was a legal matter. Why do you have a Legal Director? If your Legal Director did not convey my message to your Board of Directors that is an issue between your Board of Directors and your Legal Director.
As for this information being a total surprise, come on Bob, that's a pretty lame excuse. Every bit of information I presented at the Town Board meeting was all public knowledge. Any citizen could have obtained copies of everything I presented. Your Board of Directors have had your attorney working on this for some time. You mean to tell me that your attorney did not convey this information to your Board? I can't believe that. If your attorney did not obtain this information or convey it to your Board then you have an issue with your attorney.
Every single County committee meeting that this issue was discussed at was open to the public. And the public hearing was just that, A PUBLIC HEARING. Our other local newspapers had no problem obtaining information. As a matter of fact Bob, if you remember, there was a public hearing held on the project several years ago in our own town hall.
The bottom line is this, you made accusations without even trying to find out the facts, or perhaps you chose to ignore the facts. Either way Bob, stop with the excuses. You made a mistake, we have all made mistakes. At least be man enough to admit it.
Reggie Crowley
Monday, May 17, 2010
"Jobs for Albany's Do Nothings"
To the Editor of the Chronicle:
The Saturday 5/15 Editorial in the NYTimes about "Jobs for Albany's Do Nothings" should serve as a wake-up call to all of New York's voters and a call to non-voters to register and vote. Our alleged public servants in Albany have made a mockery of Democracy and the concept of representative government. If ever a clean sweep was in order that time seems to be now. If ever all of the current spoiled crop of politicians deserved to be thrown out it seems to be now.
It's hard to imagine that a completely new elected group of democrats and/or republicans and/or independents could do worse! We should all do our duties as citizens and vote on 9/14 and 11/2.
Ted Voelker
Copake
The Saturday 5/15 Editorial in the NYTimes about "Jobs for Albany's Do Nothings" should serve as a wake-up call to all of New York's voters and a call to non-voters to register and vote. Our alleged public servants in Albany have made a mockery of Democracy and the concept of representative government. If ever a clean sweep was in order that time seems to be now. If ever all of the current spoiled crop of politicians deserved to be thrown out it seems to be now.
It's hard to imagine that a completely new elected group of democrats and/or republicans and/or independents could do worse! We should all do our duties as citizens and vote on 9/14 and 11/2.
Ted Voelker
Copake
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
"thank you very much!" for publishing the Copake Chronicle
Bob: just a quick note to once again says "thank you very much!" for publishing the Copake Chronicle.
Just read about all your hard work on the road and fully understand the need to skip an edition sometimes. We live in Vestal, NY, but spend 4 weeks each year at Taconic Park (where I'm a "walker"!).
Love getting news from that beautiful part of the state!
Safe travel!
Mary Thompson
Just read about all your hard work on the road and fully understand the need to skip an edition sometimes. We live in Vestal, NY, but spend 4 weeks each year at Taconic Park (where I'm a "walker"!).
Love getting news from that beautiful part of the state!
Safe travel!
Mary Thompson
Copake Falls Village Wide Yard Sale
Dear Neighbors:
Calling all Copake Falls residents with too much “stuff.” Register now to participate in the 2nd Annual Copake Falls Village Wide Yard Sale, to be held on Saturday, May 29th from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.! If you have been meaning to clean out that garage, attic or basement, here’s a great opportunity to do it with the least possible effort. Copake Falls homeowners pay a $20 registration fee to have their yard sale widely advertised and listed on a map distributed to interested buyers. Signs and balloons will also be provided to homeowners so that shoppers can easily identify participating households along with a packet of helpful tips.
Sellers who do not wish to sell from home can set up shop at the Copake Ironworks School House, centrally located on Route 22 in Copake Falls, for a $25 registration fee (one table provided; additional tables available for $15 each). Donations of yard-sale appropriate goods will also be gratefully accepted by the organizers of the sale which will benefit Copake Falls Day.
Last year’s Copake Falls Village Wide Yard drew huge crowds throughout the village of Copake Falls and at the Ironworks Schoolhouse on Route 22. We expect a similar turnout this year. Saturday, May 29th kicks off the yard sale season -- in addition to the Copake Falls sale, numerous other big sales will take place in the area that weekend. Shoppers and sellers alike will really have a chance to clean-up (literally and figuratively!) during this big yard sale weekend!
For registration forms and information on the sale, visit www.copakefalls.org or email info@copakefalls.org, or call 518-966-2233.
See you there!
Robin Bruce, Event Chairperson
Calling all Copake Falls residents with too much “stuff.” Register now to participate in the 2nd Annual Copake Falls Village Wide Yard Sale, to be held on Saturday, May 29th from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.! If you have been meaning to clean out that garage, attic or basement, here’s a great opportunity to do it with the least possible effort. Copake Falls homeowners pay a $20 registration fee to have their yard sale widely advertised and listed on a map distributed to interested buyers. Signs and balloons will also be provided to homeowners so that shoppers can easily identify participating households along with a packet of helpful tips.
Sellers who do not wish to sell from home can set up shop at the Copake Ironworks School House, centrally located on Route 22 in Copake Falls, for a $25 registration fee (one table provided; additional tables available for $15 each). Donations of yard-sale appropriate goods will also be gratefully accepted by the organizers of the sale which will benefit Copake Falls Day.
Last year’s Copake Falls Village Wide Yard drew huge crowds throughout the village of Copake Falls and at the Ironworks Schoolhouse on Route 22. We expect a similar turnout this year. Saturday, May 29th kicks off the yard sale season -- in addition to the Copake Falls sale, numerous other big sales will take place in the area that weekend. Shoppers and sellers alike will really have a chance to clean-up (literally and figuratively!) during this big yard sale weekend!
For registration forms and information on the sale, visit www.copakefalls.org or email info@copakefalls.org, or call 518-966-2233.
See you there!
Robin Bruce, Event Chairperson
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