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Cohoes hires full-time city engineer; police department earns NYS accreditation

Cohoes Common Council · July 14, 2026
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Summary

The mayor announced Bill Smart resigned as part-time city engineer and the city hired Cohoes native Matt Pertierra as the full-time engineer; he also said the Cohoes Police Department became a New York State accredited agency after a five-year effort.

Mayor Keeler told the council that City Engineer Bill Smart resigned his part-time position in mid-June and that the city had welcomed Cohoes native Matt Pertierra as its new full-time city engineer. "Welcomed Cohoes native Matt Pertierra as full-time engineer," the mayor said.

Keeler also announced that the Cohoes Police Department has been accredited by New York State, calling the recognition "the culmination of a five-year effort" and congratulating department personnel. The announcements were included in the mayoral updates and no personnel action items were taken on the floor during the meeting.