New York Association of Towns

Talk of the Towns

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Serving New York's town governments since 1933 through advocacy, legal and technical training, insurance programs, research and publications. Learn more by listening!

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Talk of the Towns - Episode #16 - The MRB Group and CFAs 10.06.2025 32:26

In today’s episode, NYAOT Executive Director Chris Koetzle sits down with Matt Horn, Strategic Growth & Business Development National Director at the MRB Group and Mark Blask, Senior Municipal Advisor at the MRB Group. https://regionalcouncils.ny.gov

Talk of the Towns - Episode #15 - MS 4 06.06.2025 33:48

In today’s episode, NYAOT Executive Director Chris Koetzle sits down with Mary Steblein, PE, CPESC at LaBella Associates to discuss the MS 4 Program.

Talk of the Towns - Episode #14 - Talk of the Towns - Episode #14 - Has Your Town Acquired a Cemetery? (David Fleming) 27.05.2025 35:55

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...

Talk of the Towns - Episode #13 - Hope Springs Eternal (NYS Budget Has Passed) 20.05.2025 24:40

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 13.05.2025 25:29

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 06.05.2025 54:34

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 29.04.2025 47:02

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 24.04.2025 35:53

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 15.04.2025 29:18

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 08.04.2025 15:47

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 01.04.2025 21:34

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 27.03.2025 34:03

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.

Talk of the Towns - Episode #4 - Semiquincentennial 27.03.2025 20:40

Welcome to Talk of the Towns! Today's episode is hosted by Chris Koetzle, NYAOT's Executive Director, and our guest is Libby Schirmer, NYAOT's Director of Communications and Member Engagement.

Talk of the Towns - Episode #3 - Finance & Personnel School 20.03.2025 17:00

Welcome to Talk of the Towns! Today's episode is hosted by Chris Koetzle, NYAOT's Executive Director, and our guest is Emily Kurtzner, NYAOT's Conference, Events and Education Planner.

Episode #2 - SWAP? 13.03.2025 7:10

What's the SWAP program and how will it impact your town? Learn more in Episode #2 of Talk of the Towns. Today's episode is hosted by Chris Koetzle, NYAOT's Executive Director, and Sarah Brancatella, NYAOT's Legislative & Deputy Director.

Episode #1 - Lobby Day Recap 12.03.2025 15:55

Welcome to Talk of the Towns! Today's episode is hosted by Chris Koetzle, NYAOT's Executive Director, and Sarah Brancatella, NYAOT's Legislative & Deputy Director.