Covering a Meeting

Your assignment is to cover and to write a story about one of these meetings in the city of Albany or towns of Colonie and Guilderland.

Your story should be at least two pages long and it is due by midnight the DAY AFTER the meeting you choose to attend. Thus, the last assignment should be in to me no later than April 25.



4/7/2008
Common Council Meeting
The Albany Common Council represents the residents of the City of Albany as the legislative body responsible for setting the governing policies of New York State’s Capital city.

4/9/2008
Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting
The Board meets twice monthly to consider applications for variances to the zoning regulations, special use and parking.
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4/9/2008
Albany Housing Authority Meeting
The Albany Housing Authority provides housing accommodations for persons of low income.

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4/16/2008
Historic Resources Commission Meeting
The Historic Resources Commission reviews and makes recommendations regarding new construction, alterations and demolitions.

4/21/2008
Common Council Meeting
The Albany Common Council represents the residents of the City of Albany as the legislative body responsible for setting the governing policies of New York State’s Capital city.

4/23/2008
Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting
The Board meets twice monthly to consider applications for variances to the zoning regulations, special use and parking.

4/24/2008
Planning Board Meeting
The purpose of the Planning Board is to approve the subdivision of City of Albany property and to review site plans for landscaping, parking and drainage before large-scale projects are constructed.


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Colonie Town Board April 10 and 24

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Guilderland Town Board April 15