Talk of the Towns

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Talk of the Towns - Episode #14 - Talk of the Towns - Episode #14 - Has Your Town Acquired a Cemetery? (David Fleming) May 27, 2025

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In today’s episode, NYAOT Executive Director Chris Koetzle sits down with David Fleming, Chief Operating Officer at Featherstonhaugh and Town Supervisor of Nassau, to discuss a topic that many towns may unexpectedly face: cemeteries.From state regulations to management responsibilities, and what to do if a cemetery is abandoned and ends up under town control, this episode is packed with essential guidance for local officials. Whether your town already oversees a cemetery or could in the future, this conversation sheds light on the legal and practical issues you need to know.

Talk of the Towns - Episode #13 - Hope Springs Eternal (NYS Budget Has Passed) May 20, 2025

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Welcome to Talk of the Towns! Today's episode, hosted by NYAOT Executive Director Chris Koetzle, features our very own and first guest, Sarah Brancatella, NYAOT Deputy Director. Learn about the NYS Budget, including what's in it, what's not, and NYAOT's perspective on the budget.

Talk of the Towns - Episode #12 - NYMIR May 13, 2025

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Welcome to Talk of the Towns! Today's episode, hosted by NYAOT Executive Director Chris Koetzle, features guest Peter Baynes, NYMIR Executive Director.

Talk of the Towns - Episode #11 - A Year in Review with Executive Director Christopher Koetzle May 06, 2025

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Welcome to Talk of the Towns! Today's special episode celebrates NYAOT Executive Director Christopher Koetzle's one-year anniversary. Tune in to hear Koetzle's reflections on the year, new NYAOT projects, and responses to member questions. Thanks to Libby Schirmer for moderating.

Talk of the Towns - Episode # 10 - The Rise of the Suburbs Apr 29, 2025

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Welcome to Talk of the Towns! Today's episode, hosted by NYAOT Executive Director Chris Koetzle, features guest Johanna Porr, Orange County's Historian.

Talk of the Towns - Episode #9 - NYCOM Apr 24, 2025

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Welcome to Talk of the Towns! Today’s episode, hosted by NYAOT Executive Director Chris Koetzle, features guest Barbara Van Epps, Executive Director of NYCOM.

Talk of the Towns Episode - Episode #8 - Comp Alliance Apr 15, 2025

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Welcome to Talk of the Towns! Today’s episode, hosted by NYAOT Executive Director Chris Koetzle, features guest Michael Kenneally, Executive Director of the Comp Alliance.

Talk of the Towns - Episode #7 - NYMEF Apr 08, 2025

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Welcome to Talk of the Towns! Today's episode is hosted by NYAOT Executive Director, Chris Koetzle, and our guest is NYAOT's very own Cassie Rossi, the newest manager of NYMEF.

Talk of the Towns - Episode #6 - Workforce Development Apr 01, 2025

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Welcome to Talk of the Towns! Today's episode is hosted by Chris Koetzle, NYAOT Executive Director, and Association Counsel, Katie Hodgdon.

Talk of the Towns - Episode #5 - Tessa Sullivan Mar 27, 2025

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Welcome to Talk of the Towns! Today's episode is hosted by Chris Koetzle, NYAOT Executive Director, and our guest is Tessa Sullivan, Senior Account Executive for Amazon.

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