Sept. 29, 2011—Schalmont residents will have until Oct. 21, instead of Sep. 30, to pay their school taxes without penalty or interest now that Superintendent Dr. Valerie Kelsey's request for an extension has been granted by Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

"We hope our residents will find some comfort knowing they have a little more time to pay their school taxes," said Kelsey.

On Monday, school board members authorized the superintendent to request a 21-day extension as provided by Section 925-a of the Real Property Tax Law because severe flooding has impacted a number of families throughout the district.

Residents may mail their payments to the district office (4 Sabre Drive, Schenectady, NY 12306) or stop by weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. There is also a drop-box for payments made afterhours. Any tax bill payments received after Oct. 21 will be subject to interest or penalty.

"This is just another example of the many ways we're trying to help our residents get through this unbelievably difficult time," said Kelsey.

The school community has been instrumental in the flood relief and recovery efforts, from collecting, sorting and distributing donations and supplies to scraping mud off floors and holding a variety of fundraisers.

The community is asked to rally together once again during homecoming on Oct. 15. Two additional events have been planned this year to benefit Rotterdam Junction flood victims—a 5K Run/1K Walk & Kid's Run and an all-day bottle drive.   

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