On April 23, 2025, about 50 residents attended a meeting in East Poestenkill, unanimously supporting the Sand Lake Ambulance contract proposal after a show of hands.
Key Details from the Proposal Discussion
Dr. Warren Hayashi, Sand Lake Ambulance, and Town Supervisor Tom Russell presented the plan. Hayashi emphasized his long-term goal of erasing town boundaries for faster emergency responses by dispatching the closest ambulance. Poestenkill’s inclusion will enable mutual aid from East Greenbush, North Greenbush, and other nearby services.
Timeline for Implementation
Supervisor Russell stated the goal is to have the ambulance service operational by July.