Rick McCabe - Town Supervisor

Democrat     Working Family      Independent 

Supervisor

 
 
 
 
 
 
Family           
Wife, Linda, daughters Megan, son-in-law Jeremy Schiermeyer, Lauren McCabe, granddaughter Kendall
 
Education        
A.A  - Liberal Arts, Broadcasting
BA – History/Political Science
MA – Education
 
Experience
35 years – Teacher/Coach
Rensselaer/East Greenbush
10 years – Radio personality
8 years Councilman
6 years Deputy Supervisor
6 years Supervisor
 
What’s been accomplished since 2000?
 Expanded economic growth East Campus Tech Park, Fedex, Integrated Liners, Regeneron
Smart residential group
 
Comprehensive planning
1. Rt. 4 Corridor Study /Linkage Study
2. GEIS Comprehensive Plan
3. East Greenbush Master Plan
4. Community Activation Enhancement Strategies
5. Trail Enhancement Project
6. Comprehensive Zoning Laws
7. Environmental Impost Studies
8. MS4 -Storm  Enhancement Programs
9. Independent Audits and NYS Comptroller Auditor
10. Hampton Manor Water Grants

Infrasturcture Improvements
1.  Two new water tanks
2.  New metering system
3.   Sewer/ water pipe line improvement
4.    Drainage mitigation
5.    Transportation improvements – Rt.4, 9&20
 
Green Growth          
1. Solar initiatives and grants
  
Community Service
1.  Park Recreation Plan
2.  Town Park Upgrades
3.  Trails Enhancement Grants
4.  Dog Park
5.   Miracle League
6.   Increased Senior activities
7.   State of the art website town
 
Established:
1.   Finance Committee
2.   Ethics Committee
3.   Re-established Park Task force and Youth Commission
 
Shared Services
1.   Rensselaer -- Water/Police/DPW
2 .  Schodack - policy water/sewer
3 .   North Greenbush - water/police
4 .   County - Sewer/Dispatch, Bonding
5 .   East Greenbush School District
 
Where we are going?
Despite going through the worst financial crisis in our lifetimes, the Town of East Greenbush is strong and moving forward. We are seeing more growth and opportunity present itself everyday, town taxes have stayed stable and we have enjoyed vast increases in services. In our ever changing world, we are pleased to bring our residents stability and a bright out look for the future.
                                   
Endorsed by:  
Troy Labor Council  
AFL/CIO
CSEA – East Greenbush Department of Public Works
Council 82 - East Greenbush Police