Updates and Opinions on the News of the Day
A couple of years ago the Clifton Park Town Board passed a resolution that offered a new option for funding local infrastructure needs. The idea is based on a simple premise that follows a proven method utilized by NYS for decades regarding funding for roads. The CHIPS program provides funding to every County and municipality …
Continue reading "New Option for Funding Local Infrastructure"
The recent school shooting in Florida has once again brought the issue of school safety to the forefront of the public discourse. It makes me sick to even use that phrase--- "recent school shooting." This phrase clearly indicates it has happened before and it certainly has--far too often. Once is an abomination. Now we have …
Recent changes rolling out from local cable TV provider Spectrum, is causing some frustration from customers. I have heard from many people about their opposition to changes in TV plans and the scrambling of channels, resulting in the need for a cable box for each TV in a home. In recent years, I have had …
We held a public information meeting on the Sitterly Road Corridor Improvement Plan in late January. The joint project with the Town of Halfmoon straddles the boundaries of both Towns. The ability to secure grant funding for the improvements, ensures there is no cost to the two municipalities. The improvements will entail the following: 1. …
Tom Brady had a Super Bowl for the ages, after being named league MVP Saturday evening. Over 500 yards passing, 3 TDs and no interceptions. He and the offense carried a porous defense, loss of his deep threat to injury early in the game, the highly questionable benching of one of the defense's best players …
The Patriots are back in the Super Bowl and the NFL has to be pleased, considering their slumping TV ratings this year. The Pats, Tom Brady and Bill Belichick are in the midst of an incredible run of division and conference championships with five Super Bowl wins. This was thought to be impossible in the …
In a former post, I asked if we had learned how to raise the minimum wage. Lessons of the past have proven how to raise wages and take home pay through policy designed to allow you to retain more of your money and increase economic expansion. This course of action, I contend, is preferable to …
President Trump has signed the new tax bill, which was recently passed by the House and Senate. Through the country's history, landmark legislation has always proven to show us the way. Results of past legislation show us, what not to do and what generally proves effective to improve the lives of most Americans. Do we …
Continue reading "Have we learned how to effectively raise the minimum wage?"
The second referendum involving the land owned by Shen in the Exit 9 area occurred Tuesday resulting once again in lopsided results. The first referendum was opposed by more than 70% of the voters. This result nullified the sale of the property by the school district to a private developer. The YES votes Tuesday garnered …
Northway Church St. Edward's Church The church community is large and growing in Clifton Park. The Town has many churches throughout Town representing several denominations. In the last 10-15 years, in particular non-denominational churches have been founded and new facilities represent their growth trajectory. In the past year, NorthStar Church moved to a larger facility …
Continue reading "Big Year for Church Expansions in Clifton Park"
Clifton Park and Beyond 