For Immediate Release: June 29, 2005
CANAL RECREATIONWAY COMMISSION TO MEET IN GREENWICH, NY
JUNE 30, 2005 AT THE IDEARS CONFERENCE CENTER
New Director Carmella Mantello to highlight a new vision for the Canal
Corporation
ALBANY, NY – On Thursday June 30, 2005, the Canal Corporation will be holding its first Canal Recreationway Commission meeting of the year at the IDEARS Conference Center in Greenwich, NY (directions attached). The meeting is scheduled to begin at 10am and will discuss the following issues: Real Property items, the 2004 CRC Activity Report, and reports from Parks and Trails New York, the Code of Ethics Governing the Canal Recreationway Commission and the Boater Resource Committee (formal agenda attached).
In her first formal meeting since beginning as Director at the Canal Corporation June 22, 2005, Carmella R. Mantello will take this opportunity to address the Canal Recreationway Commission Members and highlight Governor Pataki’s vision for a new Erie Canal Greenway and Empire State Greenway.
“This is an exciting initiative and a new direction for the Canal Corporation,” said Ms. Mantello. “It is my vision that we will be able to utilize the Canal System as a platform for providing greater assistance and outreach to the Canal communities to help them realize their full economic, recreation and tourism potential. I look forward to working cooperatively with the many municipalities and organizations along the New York State Canal System in the weeks and months ahead.”
Mantello leaves the position of Executive Director of the Hudson River Valley Greenway Communities Council, Executive Director of Greenway Conservancy for the Hudson River Valley, Inc. and Director of the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area, to serve as Director of the New York State Canal Corporation.
Under Ms. Mantello's leadership, the number of communities having joined the Hudson River Valley Greenway Communities Council has grown to 223, the Greenway Land Trail has grown to over 525 miles of trails, and the Greenway Water Trail now includes over 70 designated sites and 10 campsites from Waterford, Saratoga Co. to Battery Park, Manhattan.
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NYS CANAL RECREATIONWAY COMMISSION
DRAFT AGENDA
Meeting No. 63
June 30, 2005
Schuylerville/Greenwich, NY
| Time | Item # | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00am | 1. | Call to Order/Welcome/Introduction of Carmella Mantello, Director of Canals |
| 10:05am | 2. | Housekeeping |
| 10:10am | 3. | Approval of Minutes from Commission Meeting No. 62 |
| 10:15am | 4. |
Real Property Items:
|
| 10:45am | 5. | 2004 CRC Activity Report |
| 10:50am | 6. | Code of Ethics Governing the Canal Recreationway Commission |
| 11:05am | 7. | Report from Parks and Trail New York |
| 11:35am | 8. | Address from Carmella Mantello |
| 11:50am | 9. | Report from the Boater Resources Committee |
| 12:05pm | 10. | Other Business/Discussion |
| 12:10pm | 11. | Adjournment |
| 12:15pm | 12. | Lunch |
From Northway Exit 14:
Take Rt. 29 East to Schuylerville
Go through Schuylerville and cross over the Champlain Canal/Hudson River
At the flashing light, turn right onto County Rt. 113
Approximately 1 1/4 miles on the left is a sign for the IDEARS Meeting Center