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SCHODACK - In a continuing effort to keep residents informed of my activities as well as issues pertaining to the Town, I submit to them this report for February of 2020. As always, further information can be found on the Town’s website or it’s social media pages. From the 16th through the 19th, I was in NYC for the annual Association of Towns conference. These conferences have proven a wonderful opportunity to network and share ideas with local municipal leaders from across New York State as well as attend various workshops or lectures on topics of importance. Communities across the state face similar challenges, and sharing what was successful for some and learning from where others came up short helps us all make better decisions. I was proud to stand alongside a number of my colleagues in local government, as well as law enforcement representatives from across NYS on February 20th as Rensselaer County hosted the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Acting Director Matthew Albence for a press conference opposing the NYS Green Light Law’s prohibition of sharing DMV database information with various federal authorities. Upon passage of the Green Light legislation, NYS now allows those who are in this country illegally to apply for driver’s licenses while simultaneously making the DMV database unavailable to ICE and Border Patrol agents for the conducting of their day to day duties, a step no other state takes. Regardless of wherever we each may stand on the issue of granting driving privileges to those who are not here legally, the denying of this essential information to those who are charged with protecting us and our
borders is wrong. I urge NY to do the right thing and make this information available to our federal authorities. And finally i want to thank all the local fire and ambulance companies for their generous hospitality in inviting me to their installation banquets. Congratulations and good luck to all the newly sworn in officers. Supervisor David Harris
Troy City Council District 3 Residents Invited TROY - Residents of Troy City Council District 3 are invited to attend an informal gathering with City Councilwoman Sue Steele on Wednesday, March 18th. The District 3 Conversation will be held at the Park Pub, 2701 Lavin Court, Troy from 6:307:30pm. Council District 3 includes the Beman Park, Frear Park, Sycaway and nearby neighborhoods. The gathering will provide an opportunity for residents to ask questions, share concerns and learn more about city issues. There will be materials on Neighborhood Improvement Award projects, Community Choice Aggregation Program, Pothole Reporting and other city services. Future sessions are scheduled for April 21 and May 19. For more information contact Steele at sue. steele@troyny.gov.
Meeting Dates for The Village of Nassau 2019-20 NASSAU - The following dates have been established for the Village of Nassau Board of Trustees Meetings. All meetings will be held at the Village Municipal Building, 40 Malden Street, Nassau, NY at 7:30pm unless otherwise posted. March 18, 2020 Special Meeting Election
9:00pm April 6, 2020 Annual Meeting 7:30pm April 8, 2020 Public Hearing Budget 7:00pm April 8, 2020 Regular Meeting 7:30pm May 13, 2020 Regular Meeting 7:30pm May 27, 2020 Year End Meeting 7:30pm The Planning Board meets on the 1st Monday of each month (as needed) at 7:00 p.m. at the Village Municipal Building; The Zoning Board meets on the 4th Monday of each month (as needed) at 7:00 p.m. at the Village Municipal Building.
Price Increase for the Schodack Transfer Station SCHODACK - Bruce Goodall, Director of Transfer Station Operations, wishes to remind residents that effective April 1, 2020, there will be a price increase for the following items at the Schodack Transfer Station: 52-bag Punch Card $110.00, 12-bag Punch Card $32.00, Refrigerators $14.00, Tires $6.00/$8.00, Bulky Furniture $12.00 and Household Construction Debris $14.00. If you have any questions, please contact the Transfer Station at (518) 477-8491 or the Schodack Town Clerk’s office at (518) 477-7590.
Birthday Celebration at Senior Center GRAFTON - Rensselaer County’s Everett Wagar Senior Center, 2 Roxborough Rd, Grafton, will celebrate the March birthdays with a fun game of trivia and Bingo to follow on Friday, March 20th. Come at noon for a nutritious meal (Tuna Noodle Bake) for a suggested cost of $3.00. Call 518-279-3413 to be added to the lunch list.
9th Annual Ladies Spring Tea Party and Fashion Show RENSSELAER Fancy hat, lacy gloves, & delicate china adorn the tables at our 9th annual Ladies Spring Tea & Fashion show On Saturday May 2nd, 2020 at 12 noon 166 Columbia Turnpike, Rensselaer NY. Please join us for a lite lunch & delicious desserts, along with many flavors of tea (& coffee), followed by a small skit & our “Dress for Less” fashion show including items from our 2 thrift stores.. This year we will be playing a few games , & as always you will not leave without one of our hand made favors & door prizes. Bring a friend or maybe even make a new one. All this fun & food is only $7. So please reserve by April 25th to secure a seat, call Linda 518-380-9572 with questions or to reserve your seat... This will be a “Tea-riffic” time.. Hope to see you there
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Troop 41 of East Greenbush Attends Annapolis Naval Academy Camporee in Maryland EAST GREENBUSH - Troop 41 of East Greenbush recently attended the Annapolis Naval Academy Camporee in Maryland for a weekend with the Naval cadets and tour of the Academy along with doing merit badge for Chemistry and Engineering . A total of 650 Scouts and Scouters from as far away as Ohio participated. This troop meets Tuesday nights at the Elks club on Columbia Turnpike in East Greenbush.
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RENSSELAER COUNTY - The Rensselaer County Legislature held their monthly public forum on Wednesday March 4th. Former EPA Administrator Judith Enck attended and spoke about the recent discovery that the Norlite Plant in Cohoes has been burning firefighting foam. The foam is classified as a hazardous material and contains PFAS, the same class of chemicals that has contaminated the water systems in Hoosick Falls and other communities in Rensselaer County and beyond. When the news about Norlite broke, the Legislature Majority quickly drafted a resolution asking New York State to install air monitoring devices in parts of the county that are impacted by the plant’s emissions that blow east into our county. The Legislature is also calling for monitoring of the Tomhannock Reservoir in Pittstown that provides drinking water to over 100,000 area residents. During the public forum, Legislator Todd Tesman expressed his frustration, “Why are we just hearing about this now, if this has been going on since 2018? It is disturbing, and we are concerned, and we need answers from DEC.” Majority Leader Ken Herrington who operates a family dairy farm in Brunswick was also concerned. “We grow crops on a couple of thousands of acres of land. We grow alfalfa and clover for our cows that produce milk, so we are concerned about what is going into our food chain.” said Herrington. Legislator Jeff Wysocki operates a dairy farm in Hoosick that and shared Herrington’s concerns. Legislators Tom Grant and Dan Casale both expressed the frustration with the lack of commu-
nication that allowed the burning of the dangerous foam to occur without public knowledge. Chairman Michael Stammel and the Legislature Majority will also be introducing a resolution to support new State legislation that will ban the burning of firefighting foam in New York State. -Submitted by the Rensselaer County Legislature Majority
Defreestville Fire Department March Report DEFREESTVILLE The calendar changes, the weather changes, but the mission of the Defreestville Fire Department to provide the same top quality public safety services hasn’t changed in 75 years. In February, the DFD responded to a total of 40 calls for service. These calls included two structure fires, one vehicle fire, and five vehicle/traffic rescue events. The DFD continues to have a strong and quick response to calls for assistance and for this we thank our members. By the time this is published, Daylight Savings Time will have started. This is always a good time to change the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) produces a report called “Smoke Alarms in U.S. Home Fires” with a lot of useful information. You can download a copy of the report on their website. According to the NFPA’s report, smoke alarms were present in 74% of reported home fires during the period they studied. Almost three out of five home fire deaths in that same study period were caused by fires in properties with no smoke alarms or smoke alarms that failed to operate. One conclusion the NFPA makes is the risk of
dying in home structure fires is 54% lower in homes with working smoke alarms than in homes with no alarms or none that worked. Also, in 2010, Amanda’s Law took effect in New York State requiring carbon monoxide (CO) alarms to be installed in all new and existing one and two-family houses, multifamily buildings, and rentals having a fuel-burning appliance, system or attached garage, according to the NYS Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES). The law was so-named in honor of Buffalo, NY teenager Amanda Hansen, who lost her life to CO poisoning from a defective boiler when sleeping over at a friend’s house. For more information on CO, visit www.dhses.ny.gov/ ofpc Finally, the DFD reminds residents that the annual burn ban in the state, is in effect from March 16th through May 14th.
In Pursuit of Happiness WEST SAND LAKE - Everybody wants to be happy, but why don’t we feel happy? There are good reasons not to be happy; the tragedy of suicide and the opioid crisis, broken relationships and divisiveness. What is our purpose, is Life is meaningless? Pastor Charlie’s new sermon series, The Power and Joy of Life, continues through April 5, each Sunday in Lent, at 10:45am. We will explore life’s meaning and find answers in the words of Jesus Christ. Connect at Salem United Methodist Church, every Sunday, and let us pray and think together. 349 Shaver Rd. West Sand Lake, https:// wslsumc.wordpress.com, 518-674-3106.
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They Said It Couldn’t Be Done! RENSSELAER - They said it couldn’t be done, but Hopes Kitchen is doing it anyway. Free Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner Thursday March 12th, serving begins at 3:30. Your dinner will include tender Corned Beef, delicious Cabbage, delightfully boiled potatoes, and rabbit worthy carrots! To round out the meal we will be serving tossed salad, rolls and butter, coffee, iced or hot tea, lemonade, coffee and water. Hopes Kitchen is located inside Rensselaer Presbyterian Church, 34 Broadway in Rensselaer, look for our sidewalk sign directing you to our entrance. Everyone is welcome, homeless, families, teens, children, singles anyone that is hungry for a home cooked meal. No proselytizing for church membership, we just want to feed the hungry. Hopes Kitchen is an ecumenical ministry of Hope Lutheran Church in North Greenbush, and The Presbyterian church of Rensselaer.
Woodlawn Cemetery Winter Cleanup EAST SCHODACK - For lot owners in the Woodlawn Cemetery of East Schodack. Please remove any winter decorations and wreaths before April 1st 2020. The winter cleanup will begin on that date, all remaining items will be discarded..
Sand Lake Garden Club Presents “What’s Bugging You?” SAND LAKE - The Sand Lake Garden Club will meet on Thursday, March 26 at the Sand Lake Town Hall. All are welcome. The meeting starts at 7 pm. This month’s program, “What’s Bugging
You” will be presented by David Chinery, Extension Agent at Cornell Cooperative Extension. We will discuss some common pest problems as well as some new bad actors who are coming on the scene. Learn pest management and get questions answered. Refreshments will be served. Upcoming presentations include “Garden Extroverts: Adding Drama to your Design” on April 23.
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EAST GREENBUSH - Columbia High School teachers Dan Batcher and Jessica Hladik were named Top Teacher by News Channel 13/SEFCU recently. Mr. Batcher teaches math and Mrs. Hladik teaches math and computer science. Congratulations!
SCHODACK LANDING - 902 Schodack Landing Road, Schodack Landing, New York-March 25th - Noon, Free Cabin Fever Community Lunch March 26th - 7:00 PM, “The Power of Forgiveness”, Movie and Discussion April 3rd- 6:30 PM, Bunco Night **Held Next Door at the Reformed Church of Schodack “Friendship House” April 7th- 6:30 PM, Chocolate Making Class April 22nd- Noon, Free Cabin Fever Community Lunch May 1st- 6:30 PM, Family Movie Night (TBA) May 27th- Noon, Free Cabin Fever Community Lunch June 5th- 6:30 PM, Bunco Night, Held Next Door at the Reformed Church of Schodack “Friendship House”
Brunswick Historical Society-Program BRUNSWICK - March 21, 2020 at Brunswick Community Center (Keyes Lane, Center Brunswick). Time: 1:30 PM. Come join the Brunswick Historical Society for our March program which will be after our Annual Meeting. Phyllis Chapman is a historic Interpreter from “Vintage Visitors Pre-
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VFW Auxiliary Flea Market EAST GREENBUSH Come to our Spring flea market on April 4 2020. VFW 100 Hays road East Greenbush NY. 10 am to 3 pm.Our kitchen will be open for breakfast and lunch. Enjoy a treat from our bake sale as you shop our many vendors. Buy a raffle ticket and have a chance to win some amazing prizes from out huge raffle .We also have a 50/ 50 raffle. Questions call Maureen at 518-653-3539.
NYSSA Sheriff’s’ Institute Summer Camp Applications Being Accepted RENSSELAER COUNTY - The Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for the New York State Sheriffs’ Institute Summer Camp. The Summer Camp is for boys and girls between the ages of 9 and 12 who, because of economic reasons, would not have an opportunity to attend a summer camp or enjoy a summer vacation. Campers must be up-to-date
on immunizations and have received a medical physical after May 1, 2019. This year’s camp session runs from Sunday, July 26 through Saturday, August 1, 2020. Detailed information about the camp may be found on the New York State Sheriffs’ Institute website at www.sheriffsinstitute.org. Applications may be obtained by contacting the Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Office at (518) 2661903. Qualified campers will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. Deadline for submission is March 30, 2020.
Rensselaer County Home Bureau RENSSELAER COUNTY - Our Spring Luncheon will be Tuesday, March 24 at Pittstown United Methodist Hall, with deadline of March 13. Please check your newsletter for further info. There is also a website: Newyorkfederationofhomebureaus. com
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WINTER FUN World Showcase Fair at St. Jude the Apostle School in Wynantskill WYNANTSILL - St. Jude the Apostle School will be hosting a World Showcase Fair in the school gymnasium on Thursday, March 12 from 6-7:30pm. Every student in grades 2-6 will be part of a country presentation, with each grade level representing a different continent. Students will present their information about the people, culture, food, history, economy, and environment of their country. During the academic fair, attendees will be able to tour the World Showcase, see the student displays and learn about the global community.
Castleton-on-Hudson Farmers & Artisans Market Spring Fest CASTLETON-ON-HUDSON - We got approval from the groundhog, so the Castleton-on-Hudson Farmers & Artisans Market (COHFAM) will hold Spring Fest on Friday, March 13, 2020 from 4:30 to 7:30 PM at the Castleton Fire Department, 11 Green Avenue. Repair Café and many of the winter and summer vendors are returning. Space is still available for new vendors, email cindytimlovemoore3@gmail.com or gina.giuliano@ gmail.com for an application or private message the COHFAM Facebook page for details. Come to COHFAM and shop local for St. Patrick’s Day!
Fiddler on the Roof JR. Playing at the Columbia High School Auditorium EAST GREENBUSH - Fiddler on the Roof JR. is playing at Columbia High School on Friday, March 13th at 7pm & Saturday, March 14th at 2 pm & 7pm. Fiddler on the Roof JR. is a student version of the musical Fiddler on the Roof which features music by Jerry Bock, a book by Joseph Stein and lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, and is based on Sholem Aleichem’s stories by special permission of Arnold Per.
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Troy Lodge of Elks Craft Fair/Flea Market TROY - Craft Fair/Flea Market, Saturday, March 14th, 9 AM to 3 PM. Breakfast/Lunch Items for purchase along with 50/50 & Bake Sale.
American Legion Birthday Dinner EAST GREENBUSH - Melvin Roads celebrates the American Legion birthday / Saint Patrick’s weekend with a dinner and Chinese auction on Saturday March 14th, 2020 from 6pm-10pm. Corned Beef, & Cabbage, and a special treat from Al. Tickets are $30 each or 2 for $50, available at the bar. Melvin Roads is open to the public, located at 200 Columbia Turnpike,(Routes 9 & 20) East Greenbush, NY. All are welcome.
1970s Themed Mystery Event TROY - Beth Tephilah Synagogue, located at 82 River Street in Troy New York, will be having a mystery event at 8:30 on Saturday night March 14th. The setting of this mystery event will be in the 1970s in Troy with all the lingo and all the special clothing that goes with it Experience a night of fun grooving with a 1970s themed mystery. Feel all the thrills and adventure as you Dig in this unsolved cold case that has puzzled the minds and smokies of many. Be careful what you uncover for danger doesn’t lurk far and remember to bring your farout keen detective skills and expose the phonies. So, we will catch you on the flip side, and don’t forget to bring your boogie. The case involves a robbed bank an antique gone missing, no signs of forced entry whatsoever and all that is left is a single 100-dollar bill. The police are puzzled and consider it a freaky-deaky case, and before anyone can react the station is robbed, and the bank is hit again. The suspects are many and the pressure is on to find the culprit before another crime takes place. Can you uncover the truth before it is too late? Admission is five dollars and this event is for 12 yours of age and older. Light Refreshments will be served, please RSVP 518-894-3490.
St. Henry’s Irish Night AVERILL PARK - St. Henry’s Church in Averil Park will be holding an Irish Night on Saturday, March 14th at the Wynantskill American Legion Post, 111 Main Avenue, Wynantskill. Doors will open at 6:30 PM, with Irish entertainment featuring “Who’s Your Paddy” from 7:00 to 10:00 PM. Tickets are only $10 per person, which covers soda, snacks, entertainment and door prizes. Beer, wine and refreshments will be available at reasonable prices. Due to State regulations no outside alcoholic beverages can be brought into the event. Tickets can be purchased by calling the parish offices at 518-674-3818.
RPI Learn to Swim Program TROY - For children willing to learn how to swim.The RPI Swim Team will be holding swim lessons for the Spring 2020 at Robison Pool located on 15th Street on the RPI Campus. Registration will be Wednesday March 18th 6:00pm-7:30pm at Robison Pool. Dates of Lessons: Saturdays March 21, 28, and April 4, 11, 18. Cost: $60 for
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The Pittstown Historical Society Has Planned The Following Event PITTSTOWN - Lucy Larcom: A New England Mill Worker in the 19th century will be the subject of a re-enactment by Phyllis Chapman on March 19th at 7:30 PM at the Pittstown Town Hall in Tomhannock. As a young mill worker, Larcom began her working life in a New England textile factory in the 1830s. Chapman will focus on Larcom’s life with props and hands-on activities for the audience, demonstrating the tasks involved in textile production, the impact of mechanization, the structure of a mill, and changes the Industrial Revolution effected upon society. Learn also about the working and living conditions many young farm girls experienced in the early days of America’s Industrial Revolution. Children as well as adults will enjoy this interactive program. Chapman has been a museum educator and living history presenter for over 20 years. The meeting, which is free and open to the public, is sponsored by the Pittstown Historical Society. For further information, email: pittstownhs@gmail. com or call Connie Kheel at 518-686-7514
Fourth Sunday Ballroom Dance CAPITAL DISTRICT - March 22, 2020. Polish Community Center, Washington Ave. Ext., Albany.Open To The Public. Dance lesson - TBD 6:30 pm. Showcase Dance TBD. Open Dancing. DJ - Joe Sweeney. Great Dance Mixers and Lady’s Choice. Cash Bar - Snack Table. Raffle. $14 pp - $12 S.O.S. members. Facebook page for Updates.
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AT YOUR LIBRARY The Nitty Gritty of Writing and Publishing TROY - Have you written a piece of fiction, but don’t know what to do next? Perhaps you need help finding beta readers. Perhaps they read your work but you don’t know how to take their advice. Perhaps your stuck on the decision between traditional publishing and self publishing. Join us at the Troy Public Library on Saturday, March 14th at 1:30 pm, for a workshop that covers it all! This is an interactive event with Shannon K, the local Municipal Liaison for National Novel Writing Month and co-owner of 518 Publishing Company LLC. She’s here to cover the after writing process, answer questions, give advice, and connect local writers with the resources they need to succeed! This program is free and open to the public. Advanced registration is recommended. For more information and to register, call the library at 518-274-7071 or online at www.thetroylibrary.org. The Troy Public Library is located at 100 Second Street, Troy, NY.
Saratoga Opera Presents: Jack and the Beanstalk TROY - Join us at the Troy Public Library on Saturday, March 21, 10:30 am for this free opera-to-go performance of Jack and the Beanstalk presented by Saratoga Opera. This program is free and open to the public. Advanced registration is recommended. For more information and to register, call the library at 518-274-7071 or online at www.thetroylibrary.org. The Troy Public Library is located at 100 Second Street, Troy, NY.
Yoga - All Levels TROY - The Troy Public Library’s Lansingburgh Branch in conjunction with the Troy YMCA, will offer Yoga classes on Tuesdays through March 31st at 6PM. This is an all-level yoga class that will invigorate your body and reduce stress. You will experience traditional yoga poses, stretching, breathing and relaxation techniques which will improve your flexibility, balance, strength and overall wellness. Please bring your own mat.
East Greenbush Community Library 3/12-3/21 EAST GREENBUSH - *Registration required. 3/12: Movers & Shakers (ages 0-3), 10am; Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia, 12pm-1:30pm; Visit with Eddy Alzheimer’s Services, 2-4pm; Grant Writing Workshop with Community Loan Fund, part 2 of 2*, 5:30pm7:30pm 3/13: Adult Open Recreation Space, 9:30am-2:30pm; Homeschool Meet Up*, 2pm; Friday Mashup (grades 6-12), 3pm 3/14: Saturday Storytime, 11am 3/15: Greenbush Historical Society presents Transcontinental Railroad*, 2pm 3/16: ENL: English as a New Language*, 9:30am12:30pm; Safe Space for Writing with Sisters in Crime*, 1pm; Monday Evening Book Discussion, 7pm 3/17: Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5), 10am; Movers & Shakers (ages 0-3), 11am; MVP Tai Chi Moves*, 1pm; Drop-In Tuesday Tech Time, 4-6pm
3/18: ENL: English as a New Language*, 9:30am12:30pm; Movers & Shakers (ages 0-3), 10am; Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5), 11am; Mug Madness (grades 6-12)*, 3pm; Free Monthly Movie*, 6:30pm 3/19: Movers & Shakers (ages 0-3), 10am; Cooking the Books: Gadgets & Appliances*, 6pm 3/21: Murderous March Confab: The Mystery Behind Mysteries*, 10:30-4:30pm. This event features panels of crime fiction writers and industry professionals. It’s free and suitable for readers and writers!
What’s Happening at the Sand Lake Town Library? AVERILL PARK - 1000 Books Before Kindergarten? That sounds like a huge accomplishment, and it is. But it can be and is being done through a national program offered at the Sand Lake Town Library. The aim of the program is “to promote reading to newborns, infants, and toddlers and to encourage parent and child bonding through reading.” How does 1000 Books work? It really is quite simple; sign up at the library and read any book to your little one (yes, books can be repeated). Use the available log forms to track progress. When children reach reading goals-such as 100, 500, 750, and so on..bring the log back to the library where they will receive stickers with their names on them to display on our reading tree located near our well-stocked children’s book room. In this way their progress is seen, encouraged, and celebrated. As well, children will receive small prizes as they reach their book goals. When children reach the goal of 1000 books, they will receive a special treat, an ice cream gift certificate generously provided by William Hoffay of Hoffay Farms. Why not join the 25 children and their parents already participating in this delightful program. It is a fun way to instill a love of reading in your children and better prepare them for learning in the years ahead.
Nassau Free Library Upcoming Programs NASSAU - Please register for all programs. 518-7662715 Storytime: Every Wednesday 10:30am- Join us for stories, songs & crafts geared towards our youngest friends. Fitness Fusion- Thurs. 3/12, 3/19, 3/26 6pm Open Mic Night- Fri. 3/13 6pm Teen Movie- Night Fri. 3/20 5pm Board of Trustees Meeting: Wed. 3/18 (open to the public) Declutter and Get Organized- Mon. 3/23, 6:30 -7:45 pm Registration deadline: Friday, 3/20 Are you constantly searching for important papers, keys, gloves, and eyeglasses to no avail? When’s the last time you saw your desktop or kitchen countertop? Don’t let the accumulation of things and misplaced stuff hold you back. This workshop will help you identify why you’re holding on to clutter and help you find ways to let it go. Book Group I: Tues. 3/24 7pm Ted Talks Coffee & Conversation-Topic: Women’s History Month Tues. 3/25 3pm- Join us for 2 Ted Talk presentations that interesting perspectives on women’s equality and the empowerment of women and girls. Ted Talks are inspiring talks based around ideas in technology, education, and design. Lego Club: Wed. 3/25 6-7pm- Join us for an hour of Lego building! Ages 3+ Family Movie Night: Fri. 3/27 6pm Frozen 2: Popcorn
provided! Living Skills of North Eastern Native People: Mon. 3/30, 6:30pm- Join us to learn about the Living skills of Native People. Historian and Instructor Kevin Fuerst will be sharing his vast knowledge of Native Culture, living skills, and history. He will bring many items that he has replicated in the Native tradition. Nassau Free Library is located at 18 Church St. in Nassau, NY. Visit Us On Facebook & the web at www. nassaufreelibrary.org.
Brunswick Library Events BRUNSWICK - Weekly Events: Bridge Club - Mondays & Wednesdays at 1:00 Yoga - Mondays & Wednesdays at 6:00 Knitting Circle - Thursdays at 1:00 Tots Time - Tuesdays & Thursdays at 10:30 STEAM - Thursdays at 4:00 Special Events: Ukulele Club - Mar. 10 & 24 at 2:00 Art Journaling - Mar. 13 at 6:00 Caring for Bunnies Q&A - Mar. 28, 10:30 - 1:30 Special Needs Meditation Circle - Mar. 31 at 1:00 Book Clubs: A Better Man - Mar. 11 at 10:30 The Aftermath - Movie on Mar. 20 at 12:00 | Book on Mar. 27 at 12:00 Little Fires Everywhere - Mar. 24 at 6:00 Talking to Strangers & Maybe You Should Talk to Someone - Mar. 27 at 6:00
Crooked Lake House - Its History & Ghost Stories SAND LAKE - Thursday, March 12, 7 pm. Sand Lake Town Hall—Rensselaer Plateau Alliance’s Lecture Series: Crooked Lake House - its history & ghost stories, presented by Paul Schroeder. Paul’s talk will be on the history and ghost stories of the Crooked Lake House (now Old Daley Inn) right up to the present. Paul purchased the Crooked Lake House almost 10 years ago. The Old Daley Inn folks were his tenants and partners in renovations. He sold the property to them five years ago and held a mortgage which was paid off recently. $5 suggested donation supports conservation on the Rensselaer Plateau.
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Sand Lake Area Association of Churchs Friday Lenten Worship & Lunch Schedule SAND LAKE - The Stations of the Cross will be our weekly services as a focal point at Noon. All services are at 12:00 pm noon, with lunch to follow, and are held at Church of the Covenant U.M., 3055 NY 43, Averill Park, NY 12018. Lunch will be provided for a suggested $5 donation going to Conserns-U. March 13th - West Stephentown Baptist leading March 20th - Taborton Zion UCC leading March 27th - St. Henry’s Catholic leading April 3rd - Salem United Methodist Church leading
Healing Arts Retreat CASTLETON - The next Healing Arts Retreat at Saint Paul’s Church 1583 Carney Road Castleton, NY 12033 www.stpaulcastleton.org will be from
9:30 to 1:00 on Saturday March 21, 2020. Treat yourself to a day of restoration. This uniquely designed retreat will offer participants the opportunity to practice mindfulness, meditation & prayer. Find power & peace in “Sounds of Silence”. So much of today’s world bombards us with noise. Take a few hours to “get away”, find calm and refocus. Schedule: 9:30-10:00 Welcome/Light Breakfast. 10:00-11:00 Session 1: (Techniques of Mindfulness, Meditation & Prayer). Session 2: (Exploration of self paced silent activity centers.). 12:00-1:00 Lunch/Closing. The suggested donation for the retreat is $20. All donations from this event support our local community - so do good for yourself and others at the same time! Healing Arts Retreats increase community awareness and accessibility to simple, practical healing techniques &
Town of East Greenbush
SPRING CLEANUP Spring Cleanup will begin on
Monday, April 13th, 2020
and resume for the next 4 Mondays. The leaves must be in biodegradable bags and brush must be in 4 foot bundles put out alongside of the roadway but not in the road.
The Dates Are As Follows:
April 13, 2020 April 20, 2020 • April 27, 2020 May 4, 2020 Please be advised that these are the “ONLY” dates the Department of Public Works will be performing Spring Cleanup. If you miss these dates, you may bring these items to the Transfer Station located at 246 Ridge Road, Town of East Greenbush. Residents providing proof of residency or a Transfer Station permit are allowed to bring these items all year long at no cost. Please bundle all brush into 4 foot long bundles. Do not place bags of leaves or bundles of brush on pavement or in front of culverts or on top of catch basins. Place all items on edge of the road.
disciplines. Sponsored by Saint Paul’s Church “Accept, Celebrate & Share God’s Love to Embrace & Transform the World” www.stpaulcastleton.org. 1583 Carney Road Castleton, 12033 Phone 518-7327754. This retreat’s session leaders include Rev. Charlie Yang and Zelda Hotaling. (Zelda will also be sharing the Sacred Dream Circles on Friday 3/20 and in the afternoon & evening following the Retreat. For more information on Zelda, please visit her website at ZeldaHotaling.com.) For more information on Rev. Charlie Yang, please visit www.stpaulcastleton.org. Give yourself the gift of time in a calm, peaceful setting with qualified practitioners on the healing arts. Find the seeds of peace & healing within yourself.
St Paul’s United Methodist Church CASTLETON - Join us in blessing the Women’s Shelter! St Paul’s United Methodist Church is hosting a baby shower after service on March 22. Service 9:30am and shower 10:30am. Looking for donations of 6-12 month clothes, diapers size 1 and 2, Wipes, and new dishes sets of 4 (plates, bowels, cups, silverware). #AcceptCelebrateShareGodsLove StPaulCastleton.org (518) 732-7754.
C H __ __ C H... Know what’s missing? U R! WYNANTSKILL - If you want to find the missing “peace”, then come worship at the Church by the Lake. Snyder’s Lake Community Church offers a non-denominational Christian service rooted in the Gospel and family values. Join us every Sunday at our 10am worship service located at 24 Camp Scully Way, Wynantskill. U R what you believe!
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top-seeded Queensbury at Hudson Valley Community College. The Spartans (21-2), ranked No. 1 in the state, also faced Averill Park (18-5) for the title in 2019. Like a year ago, the Warriors’ defensive performance proved too much for the Foothills Council champions to overcome. “I am still kind of in a state of shock right now,” Averill Park coach Sean Organ said. “We knew coming in Queensbury was an incredible team, they are deep and play really hard. They have great outside play and tremendous inside play with (Hailey) Ballard. They were very senior-driven and hungry. We knew this was going to be a very challenging game. My kids played as hard as they have played all season long.” The Spartans shot just 31.4 percent from the field, including making 8 of 26 shots in the second half, and their two leading scorers — seniors Ballard and Hope Sullivan — were held to a combined 10 points. “Queensbury is an amazing team. They have amazing players, but our defense is really what won us this game,” said Averill Park senior center Kelsey Wood, who contributed eight points and eight rebounds in earning her fifth title in as many varsity campaigns. Prior to Organ’s arrival running the Warriors’ program, Averill Park had never won a sectional title. Saturday’s win secured a 12th championship since 2006. The Warriors were ranked No. 1 twice during the regular season, but a 1-4 stretch prior to the sectionals where the Warriors lost to Niskayuna, Class AA semifinalist Shaker and Class AA finalists Saratoga and Shenendehowa knocked the Warriors out of the top 10 in the state and left them seeded No. 2 for sectionals. “The rigor of the Suburban Council, I think, speaks for itself,” Organ said. “People don’t realize that Shaker, Niskayuna, Troy and Shen are all excellent teams. I’m not going to lie, there was a little bit of a chip on the shoulders of our kids because a lot of people started doubting them and questioning. It bothered us we didn’t get that No. 1 seed. “ “We came back 10 times stronger. In some ways, I’m glad we went through that stretch just to come back and get this (championship) win,” Kelsey Wood said. Lombardi was named the Class A Tournament’s Most Valuable Player after scoring 14 points Saturday, one point shy of her season high. The sophomore drained two critical 3-pointers in the second half, each time when Queensbury was making a push. “She’s a good player. Everybody has their moment and today was hers,” Queensbury coach Megan Bethel said of Lombardi. “And good for her. She capitalized.” “I am so proud of Michelina. She really stepped up for the team,” Kelsey Wood said. Organ sat down with Lombardi prior to the start of sectionals. “I think Michelina wasn’t believing in herself early on in the season and struggled to figure out where she fit in offensively,” Organ said. “As the season progressed, her confidence grew.” “He told me that he really believed in me and that the team believed in me. I had just had to believe in myself,” Lombardi said. “I started getting more confidence in my shot and working hard in practice. It all started coming together. ... (Being named MVP) is really satisfying. It was like all the hard work I put in paid off.” Queensbury never led as it fell behind 13-4 after one quarter. The Spartans did close within 25-22 with five minutes remaining in the third quarter, but Gelder (12 points) scored in transition and Lombardi drained a 3-pointer to extend the lead quickly back up to eight points. CONTINUED FROM 3
Defensive Driving Class at Gilead Lutheran Church BRUNSWICK /TROY- Gilead Lutheran Church will host a 6 hour defensive driving class on Saturday, April 18, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. This is a NYS DMV approved class that will offer a 10% reduction off your auto insurance and up to 4 points off your NYS driver’s license. Exciting PowerPoint presentation that is newly updated by the original creator of this presentation. Never a test to pass the course! Cost of this class is just $30 per person and must be paid at the door. Doors open at 8:30 AM. Lunch items will be available for sale for an additional cost. Gilead Church is located at 308 Brick Church Road (Route 278), Troy, New York 12180. We are handicapped accessible and have loads of free close parking. SPACES ARE LIMITED and will sell out fast -again- at this price!! To reserve your seat please call John at 518-279-9552. Please drive safely!
Glendora Vegan Club We are now starting year number 9. We have worked 1000 hours, kept 800 pages of log and spent $32,000. The four joyous advances in veganism have been 300 vegan commercials on the 6:30pm News Channel 6 CBS to help the animals, an offer of $ 1 million to President Trump if he would go vegan. For January vegan hamburger Burger King and a second vegan deli BERBEN & WOLF join us Wednesday, March 25th 6 pm.
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United Methodist Church Hosts Pancake Breakfast in Berlin BERLIN - In conjunction with New York State Maple Weekends, the United Methodist Church, 17 South Main Street, Berlin is having breakfast from 7:30 am to 1:00 pm on Saturday, March 21st, Sunday the 22nd, Saturday the 28th and Sunday the 29th. Breakfast consists of old- fashioned homemade Pancakes, sausage, homemade applesauce, hardboiled eggs, coffee, juice, milk and top it off with real maple syrup from Kent’s Sugar House. Prices are $7 for adults, $4 for children
between the ages of 3 and 10. Children under 3 eat free. Look for us on the NYS Maple Weekend website.
Defreestville Fire Department Announces Award Recipients DEFREESTVILLE - The North Greenbush Fire District held its Annual Installation Banquet recently. During the event, Defreestville Fire Department recognized several members for various accomplishments in 2019. Firefighter/Engineer Jeffrey Pirro was awarded “Firefighter of the Year”. Pirro was able to successfully provide assistance to two individuals with limitations whose car broke down. Pirro helped secure their vehicle, ensure help arrived for their car, and safely transported them to their respective destinations. The President’s Award was given to Brian McCrea, Bob Durivage, Shane Clute and Jason Strosberg for ongoing
support to a local firefighter’s family in a time of need. Captain Daniel Sheehan and Lieutenant Charles “Bart” Galligan earned the “2019 High Attendance Award” for Officer and Firefighter respectively (Galligan was promoted in 2020). The following individuals were awarded with the Years of Service awards for milestones reached in 2020. 35 Years: Paul “PJ” Facteau, Charles “Bart” Galligan 25 Years: William Stewart 20 Years of Service: Bryan Jones. For his years of service, Jones has also earned Life Membership. 5 years of service: Jack Biddlecomb, Kylie Cotugno, Eric Hopkins, Justin Houser, Antonio Lipari, Zachary Myron, Jeffrey Pirro, and Jaime Vooris We congratulate all members on their achievements! The DFD welcomes all those who are curious about or interested in joining, to message us via our Facebook page by visiting https://www.facebook.com/ defreestvillefd/ You can also visit www.fireinyou.org to learn more about the benefits of the volunteer fire service.
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YOUR BEST CHOICE... JUST GOT BETTER! NEW BUILDING WITH ALL PRIVATE ROOMS Schuyler Ridge in Clifton Park is the place Saratoga County residents choose when they need short-term rehab after a hospitalization, or long-term skilled nursing care for a loved one. Call today for immediate placement or for a tour of our new building, and let us tell you about our plans for the coming year, which include transforming nearly all of our campus to private rooms.
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RENSSELAER - Sunday services are at 8:00 and 9:30. Father Haskell is back and we are delighted to again be celebrating with him. Coffee hour will be in the Hearth Room between and after services. Bible Study is on Wednesday evening at 6:00. With the return to DST, we welcome the return of those who don’t drive in the dark. Come at 5:30 to share pizza and salad. Hot Mess Crafters meets on Wednesday morning at 10:00. We have new denotations of yarn and patterns plus fleece squares and a sewing machine so we can now fashion blankets and pillows. These donations encourage us to try techniques we have not done before. Thank you. We look forward to having new members and hope you will join us. Our Annual Meeting is scheduled for March 22. The Church of the Redeemer is located on CDTA bus route #214 at the corner of Third and Catherine Streets. Email RedeemerRensselaer@ gmail.com or call 518-6508181.Our website is www. RedeemerRensselaer.com
Capital Region Envirothon 2020 RENSSELAER COUNTY - Each year the Soil & Water Conservation District hosts a regional competition called “Envirothon”. This is a 1-day academic competition including six areas of knowledge: Aquatics, Forestry, Soils, Wildlife, a current environmental issue, and an oral presentation. Each school within the County can have 1-3 high school teams consisting of 4-5 students. These teams compete against other schools in
the County to try to be the team that represents Rensselaer County at State level on another date this year. Our Regional competition includes teams from Albany, Montgomery, Schenectady, Schoharie, and Rensselaer Counties, with one winning team from county each going to the State level. The date for the Regional competition this year is Wednesday April 29th, and will be held in Gilboa, NY at the NYS Power Authority. Please go to https:// www.renscosoilandstormwater.org/envirothon for a brochure, schedule and registration packet. The registration deadline for a team is Friday March 27th. You may also contact Megan Myers, Rensselaer County Envirothon Representative at Megan. Myers.RenscoSWCD@ gmail.com or (518) 2711740 ext. 3.
Easter Egg Hunt TROY - Children and their families are invited to join us for an Easter Celebration on Saturday, April 20th at 1 PM at Third Presbyterian Church, 115 Winter Street in Troy. In celebration of Easter we will have some craft activities, telling of the Easter story, an Easter egg hunt and, of course, snacks! A parent or guardian is required to stay with their children. There is no charge for this event. For more information, please call the church office at 518-283-2420.
Dr. James Franchini to Discuss APCSD 2020-2021 School Budget and Future Capital Improvements AVERILL PARK - The Poestenkill Business Association welcomes Dr. James Franchini, Superintendent of the Averill Park Central School District, on Monday night March 16, 2020 at the Sulli-
van-Jones VFW Post on Main St. in Poestenkill to discuss the reasons behind the Capital Building & Program Improvement Proposals scheduled to be included in the 2020 2021 Averill Park School Budget and beyond. A. P. District Residents are strongly encouraged to attend this presentation by Dr. Franchini in which he will detail proposed building modification plans and Educational Program improvements throughout the School District ahead of the upcoming School Budget Vote in May. Following the presentation, the audience will be permitted to ask Dr. Franchini questions to further their understanding of these proposals. The discussion will begin at 7:00 PM and the doors will open at 6:30 PM. Light refreshments will be available. The Poestenkill Business Association is proud to offer this information exchange session to all residents of the Averill Park Central School District. Thank you for your interest and see you Monday night March 16th.
Vendor/Craft Fair at Cornerstone Church LANSINGBURGH - On Saturday, March 28, Cornerstone Community Church in Lansingburgh will hold a Vendor/Craft Fair. There are a limited number of spaces available. To reserve a space or for further information, you may contact Jill Manupella at 518-330-8288. The fair will be held at 570 Third Avenue in Lansingburgh (at Cornerstone Church, corner of 3rd Avenue and 115th Street). Items for sale include crafts, jewelry, and baked goods Hours are from 9-1 and a lunch of chili and hot dogs will be available.
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Virus fears heard in court Some in jury pool worry of exposure during process By KENNETH C. CROWE II
In the Rensselaer County Courthouse second-floor courtroom, jurors, court officials and spectators were packed in Monday with ears cocked listening for coughs. It was atypical cattle call of potential jurors—in this case for a murder trial—but itcame amid the worldwide spread of COVID-19, the respiratory illness caused by coronavirus. Sitting shoulder to shoulder in a stuffy courtroom brought home the threat of exposure to some in the jury pool. Zachary Klinger of East Greenbush pointed out that he and the other jurors sat in the jury assembly room for two hours before they entered the courtroom to sit another two hours as the jury selection process started. Keeping in mind Gov. Andrew Cuo-
mo’s declaration of a state of emergency, Klinger said it was disconcerting to sit inside the courtroom. Klinger spoke as he left the court after being excused. Another juror, who declined to be identified, pulled out a bag of hand wipes and gloves to show how she had come to court prepared. “I heard one cough,” she said before leaving the courthouse. Others leaving the courtroom said they weren’t worried about the coronavirus, comparing itto the flu. In the jury assembly room, Rensselaer County Commissioner of Jurors Jenet Marra said she had hand sanitizer available to help soothe the nerves of any of the potential jurors who came through the courthouse. The jurors were brought to the courtroom in a morning shift of 85 jurors and an afternoon shift of another 85. Even though fears about COVID-19 have gripped many people, jurors in New
York can’t use it to avoid jury duty, only delay it. At the website NYJUROR.GOV , people selected to report for jury duty are advised to stay home if they have been directed to self-monitor for coronavirus, have been diagnosed with the disease or have serious flu symptoms (fever, cough, or shortness of breath). “Your service will be temporarily postponed until this health emergency has passed,” the announcement advises. The jury pool members were greeted by signs at the courthouse directing them to the jury assembly room and warnings about coronavirus. This is the first major trial in county court since COVID-19 has begun to spread across the state and the country. Those called for jury duty were there to find out if they would be selected as one of the 12 jurors and four alternate jurors for the trial of James White, 39, of Schenect-
ady. White is charged with nine counts of first-degree murder and four counts of second-degree murder for his alleged role in fatally stabbing Brandi Mells, 22; Shanta Myers, 36; and Myers’ two children: Jeremiah Myers, 11, and Shanise Myers, 5, in their basement apartment at158 Second Ave. in Lansingburgh on Dec. 21, 2017. White also was indicted for one count of burglary, one count of robbery and two counts of criminal possession of stolen property. The top murder count carries a maximum sentence of life in prison without possibility of parole. Judge Debra Young ran through the usual greetings for the jury pool, thanking them at the start for responding to the summons for jury duty. Jury selection continues Tuesday and is expected to last through the rest of the week.
HVCC shakeup draws backlash Department and union leaders say consolidation was done without faculty input By RACHEL SILBERSTEIN
A major restructuring initiative at Hudson Valley Community College, which includes consolidation of multiple departments and the installment of the new department chairpersons, is drawing criticism from the current department chairs and union representatives who say the changes were made without faculty input and may violate the terms of their collective bargaining agreement.
PHOTO BY PAUL BUCKOWSKI / TIMES UNION
Students walk between classes at Hudson Valley Community College last week in Troy. The administration’s move to downsize from 23 academic departments to 16 in June has been criticized by faculty who say it may violate terms of their collective bargaining agreement.
HVCC Vice President of Academic Affairs Judy DiLorenzo in a Dec. 4 memo announced that the administration would consolidate several of the college’s 23 academic departments, downsizing the Troy community college to 16 departments in total, effective June 1, as part of a strategy to boost enrollment and develop new programs to attract student interest. In her letter to the campus community, DiLorenzo said the reorganization was intended to help align the school with SUNY Guided Pathways, address enrollment challenges and create new academic programming. Guided Pathways, a data-driven educational model that in recent years has been embraced by 2- and 4-year public colleges across the nation, aims to streamline and widen the pathways to graduation in every academic program and make these maps easily accessible to students. HVCC is part of the second cohort among SUNY community colleges implementing the model. “Several colleges participating in the first cohort of SUNY Guided Pathways have also implemented a restructuring of departments as one of the first steps in the process,” DiLorenzo wrote. The consolidation plan, approved by President Roger A. Ramsammy and the Board of Trustees, called for the creation of five new academic departments and unseated at least 11 department chairpersons, five them officers in the HVCC Department Chairperson Association, an affiliate of the New York State United Teachers (NYSUT). The DC AssociPlease see HVCC 27
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SPORTS & RECREATION Averill Park Youth Soccer League by Xander Michaels
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It was an exhilarating week for AP basketball fans! The girls basketball team took on Troy on 3/4 in the Class A semifinals and came out with a 54-32 victory. AP was led by Amelia Wood and Anna Jankovic who scored 13 and 12 points, respectively. This put the Warriors in the Sectional Finals against the #1 seed Queensbury on 3/7. AP sealed their seventh straight championship with a 52-39 win. Michelina Lombardi led the Warriors with 14 points and was named Tournament MVP. Julia Gelder was right behind her with 12 points and Amelia Wood added 10. Wood was selected as a Tournament All-Star. Boys basketball also competed in the sectional semifinals on 3/5, but fell to Lansingburgh 55-48. The game was tight to the finish and included eight lead changes. Senior Jack Long came up big for AP in the match, putting up 18 points. Long was also named to the all tournament team. Matt Lettko posted 14 rebounds, 3 blocks, and 5 assists and Ben Romer finished with 10 points for the Warriors. Good luck to the girls basketball team as they continue their postseason run! Go Warriors!
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This week’s scholar athlete is Lauren Meyers. During the fall, Lauren was a captain for the Varsity Cross Country team and ran Varsity Indoor Track in the winter. This spring, Lauren will play her senior season on the Varsity Lacrosse team. Lauren has played lacrosse since third grade. She was first introduced to the sport by her father, “he encouraged me to join the youth lacrosse program and I instantly loved it.” Lauren’s favorite aspect of lacrosse is the team aspect of the game. “You need your teammates to succeed and having good team chemistry makes the game so much more enjoyable.” In order to prepare for her final season, Lauren stayed in shape by running, lifting weights, and playing club lacrosse. Last year, Lauren’s efforts helped her team to reach the sectional finals. This season, Lauren hopes to win the sectional title. In her future, Lauren will attend Clarkson University and play lacrosse there. Lauren works hard in her sports and school. Throughout high school, Lauren has maintained a GPA of 96. This year, Lauren is taking a variety of courses including Advanced Placement Biology, Human Brain, Biotechnology Internship, Band, and Jazz Band. Lauren says she balances school and her sports by “learning my limits and not overcommitting to obligations.” Additionally, Lauren says she tries to get enough sleep every night. Lauren’s academic efforts were recognized last fall when she was inducted into the National Honor Society. For her extracurricular activities, Lauren is a member of Science Club, Student Government, New Horizons Club, and Vice-President of Student Council. Lauren will be attending Clarkson University next year, and was awarded the leadership scholarship there. Lauren says her family has served as her role models throughout her life. “My Dad pushes me to work hard in lacrosse all the time even if I am having an off game. My older brother Greg is a hard worker who goes above and beyond, which is something I want to be admired for as I get older.” Lauren also says “my club lacrosse coaches and teammates helped me grow immensely as a player throughout my high school career.” We wish Lauren the best as she completes her senior season at Averill Park and prepares for Clarkson.
AVERILL PARK - 2020 Spring Rec Registration Now Open! This is an all-play non-competitive league that focuses on learning the skills and fundamentals of soccer and most of all, having fun! Season runs April 20th -June 7th. Practice and games will be held on the same night. **Pre K**– Monday; Kindergarten/Grade 1 – Tuesday; Grade 2nd/3rd – Wednesday; Grade 4th/5th/6th –Thursday. Register now through March 25th: $65. Late registration March 26th through March 31st: $80. Register online: www.averillparkyouthsoccer.com. (Scholarships are available to those qualifying for the school lunch program, must register by March 17th).
Registration for the Averill Park Road Runners 2020 Track & Field Season Now Open AVERILL PARK - The club is for anyone ages 7-14 who enjoys running, jumping, throwing and having FUN! Events include sprints, distance running, long jump, high jump, shot put, turbo javelin and discus. AP School District residency is NOT required. Practices at AP High School Monday and Thursday evenings and some optional Saturday mornings. Several meets throughout the season, from April 6th through the USATF Junior Olympics and Regionals in June and July. Registration and more information at www.aproadrunners.com. Registration fee includes a uniform ($75 before 3/22, $85 3/23-4/19 and $100 after 4/20, $10 sibling discount). Membership in the U.S. Track and Field Association ($20) is required and provides insurance coverage. Contact tfcoaches@aproadrunners.com for help with registration or questions. We’re a parent-run organization, and parental involvement is required. All abilities and skill levels are welcome. See you at the track!
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Mindfulness in the Outdoors GRAFTON - Saturday, March 21: 10am - 12pm. Get outside. Go Within. Quietly sauntering in the woods in a state of mindful awareness allows you to connect with nature, reduce stress, breathe fresh air, gently move your body, relax your mind and renew your spirit. We will meet at the Dyken Pond EE Center and combine sauntering, forest bathing, meditation,journaling/drawing, and end with a tea ceremony. During this experience you will be guided through the process of slowing down and becoming aware of your surroundings. Techniques will be shared on how bring this gift into your daily life. Fee: $5. Preregistration required at (518) 658-2055 or dykenpond@gmail.com. Space is limited to 10. For older teens and adults. Leader: Sandra Wilson.
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News from Averill Park CSD AVERILL PARK Congratulations to Sean Malenfant for placing fifth overall at the New York State Public High School Association Wrestling Tournament. Sean finished his season with an impressive 42-2 record. On the same weekend the varsity cheer team won the Section II, Division II championship. Way to go everyone! Poestenkill Elementary held its annual Jump Rope for Heart event and raised more than $6,000 for the American Heart Association! Great job by everyone involved! Students in Engineering Design and Development presented their capstone project to a panel of district administrators. The class presented interesting, highly evolved inventions. As always, for the latest news from the District, please visit our website – averillpark.k12.ny.us. You can also follow AP on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Submitted by Dr. James Franchini, Averill Park CSD Superintendent Mission: Meeting the needs of and creating opportunities for every student every day. #AP_ EveryStudentEveryDay
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Lent Ecumenical Worship Service and Lunch EAST GREENBUSH Lent Ecumenical Worship Service and Lunch will start at 12:05 every Wednesday through April 1. Pastors from local churches will be leading the services, and local churches will be providing the lunches, and it’s all happening at First United Methodist Church, 1
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Castleton Cemetery Association CASTLETON - The Castleton Cemetery Association will hold its annual Lot Owner’s and Their Families meeting on Thursday, March 19th, at the V.F.W. Hall on Scott Avenue in Castleton beginning at 7pm. The treasury report will be read, projects for the spring and summer will be discussed and election of officers will be held. All those who have an interest are welcome. Tax-deductible contributions may be sent to: Castleton Cemetery Association C/O Dawne Kelly, 227 Shufelt Road, Nassau, NY 12123. Volunteers are welcome to help at our spring clean-up day on April 4th. Please call Jayne Robinson at (518) 732-4284 with any questions.
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Home Waters Chapter 586 of Trout Unlimited Monthly Meeting GRAFTON - Home Waters Chapter of Trout Unlimited is holding their monthly meeting
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Paint a Serene River Scene at Thacher Nature Center VOORHEESVILLE - Saturday, March 14, 10a.m. - 3:30p.m. Create an oil painting of a serene river scene with local accomplished artist and teacher Karen Woodin. Participants of all skill levels will receive instructions on various oil painting techniques and complete their own 18 x 18 oil painting to take home. Course fee of $75 includes all materials. Registration and prepayment are required. Bring a bag lunch, light refreshments will be provided. Space is limited, call 518-872-0800 to register.
Help Brunswick Cares Food Pantry BRUNSWICK - We are excited to share that Brunswick Cares Food Pantry has been selected to be a part of the Hannaford Helps Reusable Bag Program, which is designed to make it easy for customers to contribute to their local community while supporting the environment. For the month of March, each time a $2.50 reusable Fight Hunger Bag is purchased at the Hannaford located at Route 43 & 150 (old Miller’s Market), West Sand Lake, NY, $1 will be donated to Brunswick Cares Food Pantry.
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Pancake Breakfast with Traditional Irish Music NASSAU - Grace United Methodist Church in Nassau is pleased to once again celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a Pancake Breakfast, accompanied by LIVE traditional Irish music! We will be serving allyou-can-eat pancakes with REAL maple syrup, along with freshly scrambled eggs, delicious sausages, orange juice, coffee/tea/ hot chocolate from 9AM10:30AM on Sunday March 15th. The cost is $8 per person ($4 for children ages 5-10, under 5 free!) We hope you can stay to celebrate worship with us in the beautiful upstairs sanctuary, held at the special time of 11AM on Sunday March 15th (normally 10AM) Wear something green, and celebrate with your family and friends! Hope to see you there!
The Polish American Club St Patrick’s Day Dinner TROY - 507 First St, Troy N.Y. 2-7 P.M. on Tuesday March 17, 2020. Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner $12.00 will include potatoes and vegetable and Turkey Dinners $11.00 will include stuffing, potatoes gravy and vegetable. Both dinners will include bread, coffee, tea or milk. Other beverages available at the
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Troy Scout Troop Pancake Breakfast TROY - Scout Troop 502, sponsored by the Pawling Avenue Methodist Church Men’s Club in Troy, will be holding a pancake breakfast on Saturday, March 21 at the Pawling Avenue Methodist Church. The fundraiser begins at 7:30 a.m. and will run until 10 a.m. The Scouts will be serving pancakes, sausage, coffee, tea, milk, and orange juice. Cost is $8 for adults and children over 10 and $5 for children under ten. The church is located at 520 Pawling Avenue . This is a great way to get a good start to your day while supporting Scouting in Troy and North Green-
bush. Funds raised by the event will be used to help underwrite the troops active program of camping and outings. The troop seeks to go camping and hiking every month and will be spending a week at Read Scout Reservation in Brandt Lake this summer. The Scouts will also be launching their annual Scouting for Food event after the breakfast. Scouts and leaders will be approaching people in their neighborhood and asking them to donate canned and dry good food items which will be donated to
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Home Solutions A lesson in building a backyard retaining wall Flat, even landscapes are often coveted in backyards. However, flat backyards are not always so easy to find. Fortunately, varied terrain does not mean that certain landscaping plans are entirely off limits, especially for homeowners willing to build retaining walls. Retaining walls help turn steep slopes in a yard into terraced focal points. They also can reduce soil erosion in hilly areas and can be used for aesthetic purposes, like raised planters, or to create more usable space within the yard. When an inground pool or pond is cut into a backyard hill, a retaining wall helps keep the remaining portion of that hill from collapsing into the cut-away area. When contemplating retaining wall projects, a lesson in physics and engineering may be needed. A sturdy and long-lasting retaining wall needs to be built in a way that will take into consideration the force of the soil and the point at which the soil will begin to slide away, advises the experts at The Family Handyman. If these calculations seem beyond the scope of your ability, installation
of a retaining wall is a job best left to a professional. If you are ready to forge ahead, these tips can get you started. However, it’s important to note the potential benefits of working with others who have already built a retaining wall. • Safety first: Call to have underground utilities plotted and marked before beginning any excavation. • Map out your trench and begin to dig. The trench should have a level, compacted base as it will be the foundation for which the retaining wall materials, be they blocks, bricks or wood, sit in. A crushed stone base will help anchor the courses and serve to promote drainage. The Family Handyman says to bury the first course of the retaining wall one-tenth the height of the wall to prevent soil behind it from pushing the bottom out. • Check for level. When placing blocks or timbers, make sure they are even with the first and periodically check for level as you go, advises the home improvement retailer Lowes®. • Stagger and set back. The next row of blocks or material should be positioned so that the joints are staggered for blocks, bricks or wood. A masonry blade will be needed to cut the harder materials; a circular saw will cut timber. Also, work against gravity by setting the second course slightly back from the first to help push back against the soil that is trying so hard to push forward. Repeat the process as each level is placed. Many retaining wall products are made with a lip to create this set back. • Go with the grade. For especially steep slopes, a
Free Public Information Event “Save Energy/Save Money” POESTENKILL - The public is invited to hear from experts and ask questions about energy conservation at a panel discussion on Thursday, March 26 in Poestenkill. The event will begin at 7 p.m. at the Poestenkill Firehouse, 182 Main St., and is sponsored by the Poestenkill Town Democratic Committee. Many of us want to know what actions we can take, as we make choices about energy, so we can protect our environment and potentially save money in the process. Bring your suggestions and questions to share with experienced panelists who will discuss what we, as individuals, families and small businesses can do. Several grants and rebates are available to offset the costs of investing in energy conservation. Panelists will be: Peter Sheehan of the Atlantic Chapter of the Sierra Club, who will give an overview of trends in energy saving. He is a past executive director of the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners . Susan Cotner of the Affordable Housing Partnership in Albany, who will offer information on financial and other AFTER BUSINESS HOURS help that is available for affordable, green and healthy JANITORIAL SERVICES / homes. Tom Wagner of Wagner Farms in Poestenkill and HOUSE CLEANING Brunswick, who will talk about the farm’s anaerobic One time, weekly, bi-weekly or monthly digester for waste management as an example of business investments that bring benefits for the budget and the CALL TODAY! environment 20% OFF 518-396-7914 The event is free and refreshments will be served. FIRST CLEANING Please bring your own mug for hot drinks. For informaMARCH-APRIL Premiercleaning.info tion contact Jack Alexander at jalexa56@gmail.com.
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gradual step-up design may be more secure and more appealing than a very tall retaining wall. Each level of a stepped design should be done like the first. • Backfill with stone for drainage. Using a layer of stone behind the retaining wall can help successfully direct water away so it will not increase the weight of the soil behind the wall and push against the retaining wall, advises The Home Depot. Retaining walls serve different purposes in a yard. Building such a wall requires planning and careful execution to ensure the job is done correctly.
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23rd Annual Fish Fry Dinners at South Schodack Volunteer Fire Co. SO. SCHODACK - The South Schodack Volunteer Fire Co will again offer Fish Fry dinners on Friday evenings, 5:15 to 7:00 p.m., at 1563 Bame Rd. Castleton, during Lent. Dinners will continue thru Good Friday April 10. Hot dogs, Chicken, and Clam chowder will also be served. Eat in or Take out. Phone: 732-2082.
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Latham-Colonie Knights of Columbus Lenten Fish Fry LATHAM - Lenten Fish Fry continuing every Friday during Lent including Good Friday April 10th, 2020, the Latham-Colonie Knights of Columbus at 328 Troy-Schenectady Road, Latham, N.Y. 12110, will will host their Fish Fry Dinners serving from 5 pm to 7 pm. Menu includes; Baked Fish $12.00 with Twice Baked Potato, coleslaw, vegetable, roll and butter. Fish Fry or Clam Roll Dinner $10.00 is served with French Fries or Onion Rings and coleslaw. *All above Dinners served with Coffee, Tea or Hot Chocolate and Dessert. Fish Fry or Clam Roll Only is available for $8.00. Children’s Menu (Choice of two items ) Fish Sticks, Mac & Cheese, French Fries or Onion Rings .*Includes Applesauce, Juice or Milk and Dessert. Children 5-10 $4.00 Children under 5 are Free. For further information 518 783 0572 or www.lathamcoloniekofc.com/events
VFW Auxiliary to Post 7466 Annual Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner POESTENKILL - The Auxiliary will be hosting their annual “Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner” on March 14th with one serving at 6:00 pm. Dinner menu of “All You Can Eat” Corned Beef, Cabbage, Potatoes, Carrots W/Brown Sugar, Onions, Apple Sauce, Rye Bread followed by dessert (Vanilla Ice Cream served with Crème de Menthe or Chocolate syrup and beverage. Tickets are available at the Post Canteen, 518-283-4661. Veterans & Seniors 65+ $11.00, Adults $13.00 and Children under 12 $6.00. We will be setting up with seating reservations so purchase your tickets early to insure your party’s reservation. (Note: We can honor 10 people to a table for up to 3 tables all other tables will be 8 persons per table). Event will be held upstairs hall @ 25 Veteran St., Poestenkill NY 12140. Tickets are limited so don’t delay purchase today!
Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner CASTLETON - As luck would have it, the Emmanuel Reformed Church in Castleton is once again having its Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner on Saturday, March 14 with servings at 4:30 and 6:00 p.m. The menu will include corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, Irish soda bread, dessert and coffee or tea all for only $13 per adult; $5 children 6-12 and free for children under 6. The proceeds from this dinner go to our missions program. Please call 518-732-7766 for reservations and takeout. We are located at 1150 Maple Hill Rd. adjacent to the High School, have plenty of parking and are handicapped accessible. For all who are Irish, at least for a day, see you March 14!
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Dining&Entertainment Kiwanis Pasta Dinner “All You Can Eat” Fundraiser SAND LAKE - The Sand Lake Kiwanis Club wants to invite all to participate in a Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser on Saturday March 14th from 4PM to 7PM at the West Sand Lake Fire House on Rt. 43. All you can eat $8.00 for adults and $5.00 for children 5 to 10 years old, kids under 5 are free. Meals will consist of spaghetti, meatballs, salad, bread, dessert & beverages. Take-out meals are also available by calling (518) 674-3677. A pasta dinner will continue to be held every second Saturday of each month. All proceeds support Kiwanis projects.
Last Pizza Night till the Fall EAST GREENBUSH - East Greenbush Fire Co #3 – 68 Phillips Road, East Greenbush. March 14th, 2020 - eat in or take out. Time 4:30 – 7:30 - phone ahead your order starting at 2 PM. Phone 518-477-6503. All the pizza toppings, with salad bar, signature chicken wings and mozzarella sticks. Thank you for your support from the EGFD see you in September.
Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner STEPHENTOWN - The Stephentown Volunteer Fire Department will hold their annual all-you-can-eat Corned Beef and Cabbage dinner on Saturday March 14, 2020 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm in the Stephentown Fire Hall, 35 Grange Hall Road in Stephentown, NY. This fundraiser will support the ongoing activities of the Department. All-you-can-eat meals at the Fire Hall are priced at $15 for adults, $7 for children aged 6-10, and free for children 5 and younger. Take out meals are available for $15 each. Advance tickets are NOT required.
Corned Beef Dinner TROY - The Pawling Avenue United Methodist Church invites you to a Corn Beef Dinner on Saturday March 14, 2020. Dinner will be served from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM or until sold out. The menu will be corn beef, boiled potatoes, cabbage, carrots, Irish Soda Bread, Dessert and beverage. Adult meals are $12, meals for children 5 to 12 years of age are $5 and meals for children 5 and under are free. Take outs will be available. Tickets may be purchased at the door on March 14 and reservations can be made by calling the church office at (518)273-6859. Pawling Avenue United Methodist Church is located at 520 Pawling Avenue in Troy. Plan now to attend this dinner on March 14.
Poestenkill Fire Company Roast Beef Dinner POESTENKILL - Please join us for a roast beef dinner on Saturday, March 14, 2020, at the Poestenkill Fire House, Main Avenue in Poestenkill. Dinner will be
served family style and will consist of roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, cole slaw, rolls, and homemade desserts. Serving time will be 5 pm to 6 pm. Cost of the dinner will be $15 for adults, $7 for children (ages 5 - 12) and children under 5 are free. Reservations are strongly recommended at your earliest convenience. Please call Don at 518-423-6263.
Tsatsawassa Protective Fire Company Breakfast BRAINARD - The Tsatsawassa Protective Fire Company will serve breakfast on Sunday, March 15 from 8 - 11AM at their firehouse located behind the post office near the intersection of Routes 20 & 66 North in the hamlet of Brainard. Breakfast consists of your choice of french toast or pancakes, bacon or sausage, toast, orange juice, applesauce, beverages and eggs prepared to your specifications for a cost of $7. for adults, $4. for ages 5-12 with children under five served free. Support your local fire company while visiting with friends and neighbors and enjoying a hearty breakfast to start your day. For more information call 518-7663815........or during breakfast hours 518-794-8280.
K of C and St Jude the Apostle St Patrick’s Day Pancake Breakfast WYNANTSKILL - Join us for the St Jude KofC and St Jude the Apostle School’s St Patrick’s Day Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, March 15th from 8am -11am in Dammann Hall at St Jude the Apostle School located 42 Dana Ave in Wynantskill. Breakfast includes “All You Can Eat” pancakes, eggs, sausage, bacon, juice, fruit, bagels, cereal, pastry, coffee, and more! Kids 5 and under are FREE, adults $8, kids under 12 $4. Photo booth, raf-
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR I read an article in a national weekly newspaper a while back that sought to define The Five Attributes of Successful Schools. The author stated that: “Students across the globe need effective schools. While the American school system as a whole may be falling behind international standards, there are still some schools that stand out. Sure, the context of schooling will impact attributes that contribute to effectiveness in specific schools. But at the same time, there are attributes that contribute to effectiveness across schooling contexts. If we understand the attributes of effectiveness, we can observe which attributes exist at successful schools.” So the plan is to “find” what works in successful schools (as if truly smart people don’t already know) and then clone it, reproduce it and distribute it universally? The problem with this mindset is that individual teachers and administrators are unique in what makes some greater and more effective than others. You cannot clone that. It’s this individuality itself that made American education great and you will never regain that without the respect for the individual that is lacking in
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tal Railroad, the largest infrastructure project in American history that turned the United States into a true continental power and opened the development of the “Wild West.” Barrett, Executive Director of the Hudson Mohawk Industrial Gateway, is a noted historian and an engaging speaker. His talk will introduce many of the personalities who were prime movers in the project and who had ties to the Capital Region. Our extensive local industrial base in the nineteenth century provided a number of necessary parts that contributed to the Transcontinental Railroad and its completion in 1869. The project was a 1,912mile continuous railroad line that connected the eastern U.S. rail network at Council Bluffs, Iowa, with the Pacific coast at the Oakland Long Wharf on San Francisco Bay. The program is free but seating is limited. Please register by calling the East Greenbush Public Library at 518-477-7476.
the system today. Forcing teachers to join a union and to conform to a single standard regards them as automatons. Is that not a disincentive to achievement? Doesn’t that restrict their potential? It certainly doesn’t encourage the diversity, innovation and dynamism that any industry requires to be more successful. It turns teachers and administrators into what can more accurately be described as “government program facilitators.” Forcing students to attend the most proximate school, aka government run programming facility, is just as bad as forcing teachers to adhere to union standards. It’s pure Marxism. It has never lead to success anywhere and certainly has no place in a free society of unique individuals. The free market is the only solution. School choice is the missing component in America’s education system today. David Crawmer Wynantskill
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Chicken ‘N Biscuit Dinner EAST GREENBUSH - Van Rensselaer Star Chapter #256, Order of the Eastern Star, in East Greenbush is holding a Chicken ‘n Biscuit Dinner on Saturday, March 28th from 4:30 – 6:30 pm at the Masonic Temple which is located at 710 Columbia Turnpike, East Greenbush. The cost of the dinner is $12 for adults, $5 for children and reservations should be made by March 23rd by calling Barbara at 518-772-1662.
Pittstown Church Chicken & Biscuit Supper PITTSTOWN - Saturday, March 28. Chicken and Biscuit Supper at the Pittstown United Methodist Church Hall located just off NY Route 7 in the village of Pittstown from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Eat In or Take Out. Menu: chicken and biscuit with gravy, vegetables, cole slaw, cranberry relish, dessert, beverages. Cost: adults $12.00; children 5-12 $5.00; under 5 free. Reservations suggested, call 518-663-5607.
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It was the last day. He should be out there; He had made a point of hunting on the last day For the past several years. This day was different: He was now too old to hunt alone. At least, that’s what his family told him. But, his longtime partners Were too old to hunt...had lost interest, Or, were dead! His hunting buddy for this season Had been his seven-year old Grandson. They got out as often as they could. They hadn’t bagged a thing, But the boy learned a lot, And the old man relived many memories. But, today, the boy had to attend a birthday party; He and the old man would miss this last day. But, hey....There’s always next year !! Lloyd Barnhart West Sand Lake
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GENERAL NOTICES East Greenbush Cemetery Hayes Rd. The EG Cemetery is a problem that concerns the owners and families, for now and the future. Until 1885, the cemetery was under the control of the EG Reformed Church. Then a vote was taken, giving the cemetery to an incorporated group, and all trustees became volunteers, as we are today. For a myriad of reasons, volunteering is failing to work. In the last 12 years, we have lost most of our volunteers. If we can not replace them, the cemetery will fail to unknown ends. Any attempt to replace the president has failed. The president is 91 years of age, making it difficult to carry the responsibilities, both mental and physical. I will continue to work with anyone that is willing to continue to serve in the area. Anyone interested please call Richard Haswell at (518) 477-7055.
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FIREWOOD & MULCH $200/cord cut, split & del. Mulch $30/yd. All colors. Honest & dependable service. Call Harvey (518) 338-5898 HANDYMAN 30 yrs. exp. Kitchens, baths, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, etc. (518) 526-1604 HANDYMAN Drywall, taping, painting, masonry, fencing. Over 30 years experience. Cliff (518) 805-8685 HANDYMAN House maintenance. Int/Ext painting, led lights installed, ceiling fans, plumbing, carpentry, roof repairs, seal coating. Over 30 yrs. exp. Roland. (518) 416-1005 HANDYMAN Remodeling, carpentry, decks, porches, masonry, int./ext. paint, fences, doors/windows, gutters, all repairs. Free est. 518-669-0814 or 518-271-9161 HOUSE CLEANING Call today for an estimate on a onetime deep cleaning or regularly scheduled cleanings. Excellent references. Linda (518) 222-9734 HOUSECLEANING GLEAM TEAM. Res/ Office. 44 yrs. local experience. FULLY INS. Gift certs. Exc. refs. (518) 477-7566 JOEYJUNK.COM Junk removal service. Res/Comm/Government. We will remove all items from the room they are in. Attics, basements, barns, land cleanup, demo avail. Single item or entire estate. 12 & 20 yard dumpsters avail. to rent. (518) 237-JUNK (5865) JUNK REMOVAL & DEMO Oil tanks, hot tubs, pools, sheds, barns, houses, yard cleanup, res./comm. clean out & organize. Fully equipped to handle any job. 518-339-3369 JUNK REMOVAL & PROPERTY SERVICES Lowest price guaranteed. DUMPIT LLC. Letsdumpit.com. (518) 878-1957 LANDSCAPING & DRIVEWAYS Topsoil, Gravel, Crusher run, Mulch. Delivery. Cleanouts & hauling avail. Free est. (518) 451-0531 LANDSCAPING Spring/Fall Clean ups; Lawn Dethatching; Aerating; Mulching; Power washing; Shrub planting; Landscaping; Tree trimming. Free est. Call Dave at Reo Landscaping 518-858-3881
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LANDSCAPING Spring cleanup, mowing, landscapes, mulch. 15 yrs. experience. (518) 361-0498 LAWN CARE Bob’s Lawn Service. Comm./Res. Mowing, dethatching, aerating & mulch. Prof. & ins. Call for quote (518) 852-3436. Don’t risk it, hire only insured contractors. LAWN CARE Spring Cleanups. Res/Comm. Mowing weekly/biweekly, hedging, gutter cleaning, mulching, pressure washing. All your property needs. Fully ins. Jim (518) 281-4277 LAWN MOWER REPAIR Prompt, guar. repairs on most brands. P/u, del. Used lawn mowers. Mike Horowitz 518-477-8378 MASONRY ALL PHASES. FULLY INSURED. CALL JOHN (518) 269-6804 MASONRY All phases, new & old. Brick, block, concrete, stone work. Fully ins. Shawn 518-577-0962 N&R TREE AND PROPERTY SERVICES Tree & stump removal. Spring cleanups. Free est’s. Fully ins. Call Ray (518) 573-1133 PAINTING INT/EXT. AA Season’s Best Painting & Contracting Svc. 20 yrs. exp. Member of BBB. Ins. & refs. Major credit cards accepted. (518) 424-0078 P.W. PAINTING All phases of painting & staining. Your int/ext painting residential specialist. Excellent workmanship. Great prices & reas. rates. Free est., fully ins., ref’s. (518) 396-0898 ROOF Free estimates, fully insured. Quality work. Call anytime. (518) 368-3716 SEPTIC CLEANING SAND LAKE SEPTIC Tanks cleaned, repair, new installation. (518) 674-3000 SEPTIC SERVICES Pumping, repairs, installations. Sewer & drain cleanin. A.P. Septic. (518) 674-0908 SEPTIC SERVICE Tanks cleaned, group rates avail. Call a neighbor! Gene (518) 674-5223 STONE & DIRT DRIVEWAYS Repairs, excavation, ditching, drainage, stone & gravel & topsoil deliveries. Free estimates, insured. (518) 258-4092 TREE SERVICE Brush, tree, shrub removal & trimming. Also small building demolition. Insured and experienced. Don Bradley Jr. (518) 674-2444
S & S ELECTRIC OF NY Licensed master electricians with over 30 years of servicing the Capital District area. Available evenings and weekends for your convenience. (518)365-2713 www.sandselectricny.com TREE SERVICE C & S Tree and Property Services. Free ests. Insured. Sean Finn (518) 491-4206 TREE SERVICE Scheffler’s Tree Service. Removal, pruning, trimming. Ins. Free est. Bill (518) 479-9749 TREE, SHRUB, STUMP SRVC Bucket, crane, chipper, stump removal, small jobs to mega. (518) 339-3369 TV & STEREO REPAIR Antennas installed to get free local stations. Small appliances, vintage stereo repair. In home serv. 30 yrs. exp. (518) 272-0475 Paul VINYL SIDING, WINDOWS AND DOORS AA Season’s Best Painting & Contracting. 20 yrs. exp. Member of BBB. Ins. & refs. Major credit cards accepted. (518) 424-0078 WINDOW CLEANING Ken’s Window Cleaning. Fully insured. Comm./Res. 40-yrs. family exp. (518) 766-4975
RENSSELAER COUNTY Vacant Land- Reduced - 3.54 acres. Best Rd Off Rte 43 No. Greenbush. Build your dream home. $65,000. RLF REALTY (518) 489-7474
LAND Land for sale. 30 acres. Mostly cleared, in Schodack. (518) 371-1309 or (518) 369-4197
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UNFURNISHED APARTMENTS $850. No. Greenbush. 2BR, heat included. No smoking, no pets. (518) 479-7039 E. Greenbush-2BR $925. 1BR $760 incl. heat & h/w. Great cond. O/S prkng, laundry. Quiet complex. No pets. No smoking. Refs, lease. 518-449-2122
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Thursday Worship Gives You Options TROY - Are you missing church because your Sunday is filled with sports activities, or you have to work? At Brunswick Church, our worship week starts on Thursday. We have worship at 7pm on Thursday each week for folks just like you. We also worship twice on Sunday, at 8:30am and 11am. We would love for you to join us at any one of these services. Brunswick Church is at 42 White Church Lane, Troy NY (at the intersection of White Church Rd. and Rt. 351). We look forward to meeting you!
Sand Lake Town Library Upcoming Events AVERILL PARK - The library is located across from Miller Hill School at 8428 Miller Hill Road, Averill Park. Call 518674-5050 for info and to register. Legos & Keva Planks –
Wednesdays, 3:30 – 6pm. Storytime – Thursdays at 11:30am. Early literacy skills & strategies for your pre-schooler plus a simple craft. Basics of Home Organization – Thursday, March 12, 6:30pm. Clutter Coach Jes Marcy teaches how to take control of the clutter and create a house that is truly a home. Jes will help us figure out where to start and how to move forward during this fun and enlightening workshop. Please register. Preschool Play – Friday, March 13, 11am. Art Cart – Monday, March 16, 3:30 – 4:30pm kids can drop in and make a shamrock craft. Card Making – Wednesday, March 18, 6:30pm. SLTLibrary Board Meeting – Thursday, March 19, 6:45pm. Rain or Shine Storytime – Saturday, March 21, 11:30am. Join Miss Ann for stories and coloring, stay for pre-school playtime. Home Selling Workshop – Sunday, March 22, 2:00pm. Hosted by local realtors Cindy McMahon
& Penny Crosby with special guest Katherine Curran of Stage It With Style Home Staging. Register for this informative workshop by calling Penny at 518-222-5726 or emailing penelope.crosby@ huntrealestate.com. Kiwanis Pull Tab Collection Site – drop off pull tabs to help the Ronald McDonald House. For more events around town check out the community calendar on our website: sandlaketownlibrary.org. Thank you to Meg & Joe Distell, George & Thania Leckonby, Francille Egbert, & all of our supporters.
Veterans Breakfast Clubs CAPITAL DISTRICT Veterans and their friends are welcome at the following Veterans Breakfast Clubs: Tuesdays: 8 a.m., Alexis Diner, 294 North Greenbush Road, North Greenbush, 518-286-2603. First and third Wednesdays each month: 9 a.m.
Bellevue Cafe, 2630 Broadway, Schenectady, 518-393-7720. Thursdays: 8 a.m. Schodack Diner, 1842 Columbia Turnpike, Castleton, 518477-5014. Thursdays: 9 a.m. IHOP, 611 Plank Road, Clifton Park, 518-348-1892. Third Thursday every month: 9 a.m. Malta Diner, 2476 Route 9, Malta, 518899-5099. Fridays: 8 a.m. Gateway Diner, 899 Central Ave., Albany, 518-482-7557.
The Kiwanis Club of Troy Chicken BBQ TROY - The Kiwanis Club of Troy is having their annual Giffy’s Chicken BBQ Friday May 8th from 4-6PM at St. Michael’s Church, Next to HVCC, in Troy. You get a freshly cooked & hot full ½ Chicken Dinner with all the trimmings for only $12.00. Take out or Eat in. Call Dean at 518-322-0826 to reserve tickets for that day!! Treat yourself to a great meal, while helping the Kiwanis Club assist
many needed kids projects in the Troy area!!
AP Fire Department Texas Hold’Em AVERILL PARK - Texas Hold’em No Limit Poker Tournament. Saturday, March 21, 2020 at The
Averill Park Fire House. 35 Eastern Union Turnpike, Averill Park, NY 12018. Doors Open at 12:00 pm. Tournament Starts at 1:00 pm. Lunch will be served at 2:00 pm. $125 buy-in ($25 donation, $100 prize pool).
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March 2020 Events at The Rensselaer Senior Center RENSSELAER - Open 9am to 3pm in Rensselaer on East and Herrick streets, Please Call 4632166 For Reservations March 17th - Hi Cap W/ Sarah 9:30 to 12pm March 18th - Eat Smart NY 11am 19th Special Dinner W/ Paul Slusar (11:30 Safety Presentation by Rensselaer Police Dept) We Are Taking Reservations For our 50th Anniversary Dinner Dance On April 16th At The Melvin Roads Post In East Greenbush We need your help ! Members are needed to serve on the executive committee to have a successful club. We need members to attend a monthly meeting and head different committees for special programs many of our members have headed
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Week Of March 16, 2020 ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 You may be facing the consequences of a little overindulgence this week, Aries. It may take a bit for you to get back on track. Use every opportunity to rest up. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, if you are moving from one job to another, you may have to put your social life on hold for a bit until all components of this transition are working smoothly. GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, obligations at work or at home are building up and you may be experiencing extra stress. The key to feeling better is to take some of the responsibilities off of your plate. CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, a lack of communication between you and a close friend or relative may have you wondering if this person is okay. Just be persistent with your inquiries. LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, caution is called for any time a financial presentation is made that affects your finances. Properly vet all
departments and businesses. Please consider helping the club! For more information see Gloria in the office. Thank you to all our county representatives for hearing us and providing us with what we need. You Are Appreciated The most important program is nutrition here at the center. It is very important that you dine here with us. So call us today to make your reservations for lunch. We look forward To seeing you at the center. We are no longer collecting empty prescription Pill Bottles
CAPITAL DISTRICT - Books for Troops has been receiving numerous requests for comics and graphic novels. While we had a source in Illinois, he is no longer able to attain
them in the numbers we need. If anyone has comics and/or graphic novels that they are willing to donate to our troops, we would be thrilled. The comics are a wonderful source of escape for the troops. One doctor deployed in Kuwait wrote us saying that the first time he saw smiles on his severely injured patients was when he saw they were reading comic books. If you have comics you would like to donate to the troops, please contact us at ekeegan3@nycap.rr.com. Help us put smiles on those who need something to smile about. Other genres of books that frequently are requested are military history science fiction, fantasy, history and biography. At this time we have no copies of military history and extremely limited of the other genre. If anyone has any of these genres in paperback, please contact me at the above E-MAIL
potential investments and anyone guiding you in this process. VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, you may be putting your best self forward, but unless you get others to take notice, you won’t be able to make an impact. Enlist others to help. LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, your ingenuity and imagination have been wavering lately. Thankfully, that doesn’t mean you won’t be able to get things working again. Stay the course. SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Financial matters come to the forefront this week, Scorpio. You may have depleted your reserves a bit faster than expected. It’s probably time to curtail your spending. SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, you may need to say something to a loved one that shows how much you support this special purpose. Give careful consideration to what you want to say. CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Use this week as an opportunity to catch up on
some rest, Capricorn. Your schedule has been jampacked for some time now, and your energy stores are depleted. AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, you may be stuck in the middle of a situation with two people you care about. Be an impartial listener to both instead of taking sides. Offer advice if it’s sought. PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, you may be hit with a bit of melancholy this week, but it quickly subsides when you touch base with someone whose energy is contagious. FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS MARCH 15 Eva Longoria, Actress (45) MARCH 16 Lauren Graham, Actress (53) MARCH 17 Mia Hamm, Athlete (48) MARCH 18 Sutton Foster, Actress (45) MARCH 19 David Ross, Manager (43) MARCH 20 Ruby Rose, Model (34) MARCH 21 Scott Eastwood, Actor (34)
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44 AIKEN AVENUE, LLC Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. of State (SSNY) 2/26/2020. Office in Rensselaer Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail process to PO Box 839, Rensselaer, NY 12144. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. Principal business location: 11 4th Ave., Rensselaer, NY 12144. BAM BAM ENTERPRISES, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 2/28/2020. Office: Rensselaer County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 6 Theresa Lane, Rensselaer, NY 12144. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. BarnFit LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 01/30/20. Office: Rensselaer County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 5 Palisades Drive, Suite 315, Albany, NY 12205. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. Clarks Chapel Realty LLC Arts. of Org. filed with NYS Dept. of State 2/3/2020. Cty: Rensselaer SSNY is designated as agent upon whom process against LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC. 149 Clarks Chapel Rd, Nassau, NY 12123. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. ECMS MANAGEMENT LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 2/14/20. Office: Rensselaer County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 498 North Greenbush Road, Rensselaer, NY 12144. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. JLB Development, LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 11/ 27/2019. Cty: Rensselaer. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 700 Troy Schenectady Rd., Latham, NY 12110. General Purpose.
M. Streff & CO., LLC Notice of Formation of Limited Liability Company. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/13/2019. Office Loc.: Rensselaer County. SSNY is desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any process to 2 Hallenbeck Hl. East Greenbush, NY 12061. Reported Agent Kasey McGrady. Latest Date of dissolution of LLC: None. Purpose: Any lawful business purpose. "NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Name: RSVP METALS, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 2/21/2020. Office Location: Rensselaer County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the RSVP METALS, LLC 2 Denbesten Way, Castleton, NY 12033. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.” NOTICE OF FORMATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Name: New England Services, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 2/12/2020. Office Location: Rensselaer County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 1194 River Road, Schodack Landing, NY 12156. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: The Woodworking Doula LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on January 9th, 2020 Office location: Rensselaer County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 377 2nd St., Troy, NY 12180. Purpose: For any lawful purpose.
Notice of formation of Black Raven Farm, LLC Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of NY (SSNY) on January 31, 2020. Office location: Rensselaer County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process served to: The LLC at 88 Garner Road, Averill Park, NY 12018. Purpose: any lawful act. NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Capital Area RV LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 9/10/19. Office location: Rensselaer County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 645 Northern Tpke, Johnsonville, NY 12094 Purpose: For any lawful purpose. NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) The Name of the LLC is Jedsat, LLC. The Articles of Organization of the LLC were filed with the Secretary of State (SSNY) on 2/25/2020. The purpose of the LLC is to engage in any lawful act or activity. The Office of the LLC is to be located in Rensselaer County, New York at 100 Tinley Road, Stephentown, NY 12169. The SSNY is designated as the agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served and the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process served to: THE LLC, 100 Tinley Road, Stephentown, NY 12169. Notice of formation of limited liability company (LLC). Name: 336 CREATIVE, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 02/ 25/2020. NY office location: Rensselaer County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. The post office address to which the SSNY shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her is 336 Congress Street, Troy, NY 12180. Purpose/character of LLC: Any Lawful Purpose.
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Notice of formation of limited liability company (LLC). Name: Barberville Black Iron, LLC filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 2/28/2020. Office location: Rensselaer County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to: Barberville Black Iron LLC, 234 Plank Road, Poestenkill, NY 12140. Purpose: any lawful activity. NOTICE OF FORMATION OF: P4K Holdings, LLC. Articles of Organization filed with the New York Secretary of State (SSNY) on 01/29/2020. Location: Rensselaer County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 2419 Brookview Road, Castleton, NY 12033. Purpose: any lawful purpose.
Notice of formation of Platinum Capital Solutions, LLC. Art. of Org. filed with the Secretary of State (SSNY) on 02/19/2020. Office in Rensselaer County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 11 Donegal Ave, Troy, New York 12180. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. NOTICE OF FORMATION THE ANATRIELLO FAMILY FARM, LLC Notice of Formation of The Anatriello Family Farm, LLC a domestic Limited Liability Company (“LLC”). Articles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of NY on January 10, 2020. NY office location: RENSSELAER County. Secretary of State is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her to 174 Quaker Road, Johnsonville, New York 12094. Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity. ERIKA SELLAR RYAN, ESQ., Kelly & Sellar Ryan PLLC, 18 Gray Avenue
NOTICE OF FORMATION of RIVERVIEW ARTISANS LLC. Arts of Org filed with the Secy. of St. of NY (SSNY) on 2/10/2020. O.L.: Rens. Co. SSNY designated agent upon whom process may be served against the LLC to. SSNY Process: 3337 7TH AVE, TROY, NY, 12180. PUR: To engage in any lawful act or activity. NOTICE OF ORGANIZATION OF CENTRAL STORAGE SOLUTIONS, LLC On January 16, 2020, 143 Capital, LLC (the “LLC”) filed Articles of Organization with the NYS Department of State (“NYS DOS”). The principal business location of the LLC is P.O. Box 143, East Greenbush, New York. NYS DOS is designated as the agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. The post office address to which the NYS DOS shall mail a copy of any process of service is P.O. Box 143, East Greenbush, New York. The LLC is organized for the purpose of any and all lawful business. POMONA FARMS LLC . Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 01/21/20. Office: Rensselaer County. SSNY designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to the LLC, 726 Tenth Avenue, Unit 3, New York, NY 10019. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. Rail View Properties LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 11/ 14/2019. Cty: Rensselaer. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 535 Miller Rd., East Greenbush, NY 12061. General Purpose. SECTION #206 The Perez Polish L.L.C., Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 10/28/2019. Cty: Rensselaer. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process against may be served & shall mail process to 12 Tyler St., Apt. 1, Troy, NY 12180. General Purpose.
VISION TRANSPORTATION, LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 12/20/2019. Office loc: Rensselaer County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 11 Walker Ave., Troy, NY 12180. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. LEGAL NOTICE TO RESIDENTS OF THE AVERILL PARK – SAND LAKE FIRE DISTRICT # 2, TOWN OF SAND LAKE, COUNTY OF RENSSELAER, NEW YORK REQUEST FOR LAWN CARE BIDS The Averill Park - Sand Lake Fire District #2, invites the submission of bids for lawn care for the 2020 season. Requests for copies of the bid specifications and any questions shall be directed to the District Secretary at apfdboard@gmail.com. Bid proposals shall be submitted in the format specified to: Averill Park – Sand Lake Fire District # 2, 2020 Lawn Care Bid Proposal, PO Box 116, Averill Park, NY 12018 by 6:00 pm on Tuesday, April 14, 2020. Proposals will be opened and the proposed prices read aloud during the regularly scheduled Board of Fire Commissioners Meeting held on April 14, 2020. The Averill Park - Sand Lake Fire District #2 reserves the right to reject any and all proposals. Robert E. Blaauw Fire District Secretary Averill Park - Sand Lake Fire District # 2
Upstate Lawn Service, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY_) on January 23, 2020. Office in Rensselaer Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to is Pierro, Connor & Strauss, LLC, 43 British American Blvd., Latham, New York 12110. Purpose: Any lawful purpose.
Super Soup Supper NASSAU - Come have supper at the Nassau Reformed Church, Saturday, March 28th, from 4:00 until 6:00 pm. All you can eat for $10; try one soup or try them all! Not just your grandmother’s chicken soup! Graze your way through a wonderful assortment of soups, mac & cheese, chilis, breads and beverages. Children, age eight and younger, eat for free. Come, enjoy the delicious fare and community fellowship. No reservations necessary. This event helps support the local food pantry, The Resource Center. If you have any questions, call Judi Markessinis at 766-3092. The Reformed Church is located at 43 Church St., (Rt. 20), about a quarter-mile east of the only traffic light in Nassau, NY. www.nassaureformedchurch.com
Swifty’s Happy Hour with Friends of the Pine Bush Community ALBANY - Join the Friends of the Pine Bush Community on Tuesday, March 24, from 4 to 7pm at Swifty’s Restaurant & Bar for the first in a series of Community Trail Orientations where you’ll learn more about the 20-Mile Challenge, the activities of the Friends, and enjoy themed Happy Hour specials. Location: Swifty’s Restaurant & Bar, 95 Everett Road, Albany, New York. No reservation required.
LEGAL NOTICE VILLAGE OF CASTLETON-ON-HUDSON On November 12, 2019 the Board of Trustees of the Village of Castleton-on-Hudson adopted the following resolution. BE IT RESOLVED: There will be one (1) polling place at 85 South Main Street, Village Hall, Castleton-on-Hudson, New York. Polling place will be open Wednesday, March 18, 2020 from twelve (12) noon and ending nine (9) o’clock in the evening. The names and addresses of all those who have been duly nominated are shown below. In accordance with the provisions of Section 15-104 of the Village Law of the State of New York for village office by petition of nomination duly filed with Padraic Ellis Village Clerk-Treasurer and the office and term of such office for which they have been so nominated are as listed: MAYOR-TWO YEAR TERM Allen Dillenbeck 34 Campbell Avenue Castleton, New York 12033 Uplift Castleton MAYOR-TWO YEAR TERM Gina Giuliano 37 Green Avenue Castleton, New York 12033 Friends of Main Street Castleton-on-Hudson MAYOR-TWO YEAR TERM Joseph Keegan 1 Benedict Street Castleton, New York 12033 Castleton Village Coalition TRUSTEE-TWO YEAR TERM Jenifer Pratico 84 Seaman Avenue Castleton, New York 12033 Main Street Revitalization Coalition TRUSTEE-TWO YEAR TERM Rober Schmidt 37 Green Avenue Castleton, New York 12033 Friends of Main Street Castleton-on-Hudson
LEGAL NOTICE TO RESIDENTS OF THE AVERILL PARK – SAND LAKE FIRE DISTRICT # 2, TOWN OF SAND LAKE, COUNTY OF RENSSELAER, NEW YORK MEETING NOTICE FOR THE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS OF THE AVERILL PARK - SAND LAKE FIRE DISTRICT #2 In compliance with Public Officers Law section 104 which governs open meeting notification. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Averill Park Sand Lake Fire District #2 will hold a meeting on Thursday, March 12, 2020 at 7:00 p.m., at the Fire District Office, 35 Eastern Union Turnpike, Averill Park, New York. The purpose of the meeting will be to accept and adopt the Final Length of Service Certification List for 2019. Robert E. Blaauw Fire District Secretary Averill Park - Sand Lake Fire District Town of Sand Lake ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Notice is hereby given that the Sand Lake Zoning Board of Appeals will hold the following Public Hearings at the Sand Lake Town Hall, located at 8428 Miller Hill Road, Sand Lake, NY 12153, on Thursday, March 19, 2020 at 7:00 PM. (1) A hearing regarding an Area Variance Application for Dennis Tremont (Applicant) for D. Wallace Bryce (Property Owner), 202204 Eastern Union Turnpike, Averill Park, NY 12018 Tax Map #159.4-1-11 for insufficient road frontage and insufficient lot size as a result of a proposed Minor Subdivision for a two-lot subdivision. (2) A hearing regarding an Area Variance Application for Dunkin Donuts/Ivo Garcia, 3696 NY 43, West Sand Lake, NY 12196 Tax Map #146.2-5-36 for parking location in side yard, exceeding the maximum front yard setbacks and a reduced stacking lane for a proposed commercial use. All Public Hearings are pursuant to Article XIV, Section 250-146, Variance and Appeals.
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ation is now seeking to file an improper practice charge with Public Employees Review Board (PERB) later this month charging that the department reorganization was motivated by union animosity, not organizational efficiency, a spokesperson for NYSUT has confirmed. DiLorenzo noted that all department chairpersons affected by the reorganization were allowed to remain in their current positions until May 30, and were given the choice to apply for the new department chairperson positions or return to full-time faculty status. Several former faculty chairs elected to retire, but the plan did not result in a net loss of employees at the college. Much of the contention stems from a decision to place under one roof the criminal justice, business, public administration, and forensic science departments. Another department combines automotive technologies and computer sciences. The department chairs, in a letter to the administration obtained by the Times Union, argued that the move lacked transparency and violated the college’s longstanding tenets of shared governance. In particular, they note that Guided Pathways is specifically intended to incorporate feedback from student- and faculty-led committees. “All Guided Pathways subcommittees formed have yet to issue reports, recommendations, or suggestions. In fact, no Guided Pathway committee was informed of the reorganization. Guided Pathways purports to involve collaborative planning and implementation as well as inclusive decision making.” the letter states. The DC Association is requesting that the action be
delayed until “the appropriate Guided Pathways committees issue their findings and recommendations,” according to a letter from union leaders to the administration obtained by the Times Union. Several faculty members, who declined to be named citing fear of retaliation, suggested that some of the new department chair positions were tailored toward particular candidates or to exclude others. For example, a prerequisite to lead the joint business and criminal justice department was a master’s degree in business administration or a related field, which would exclude candidates with expertise in criminal justice or forensic sciences. The job listing for two of the new positions required a minimum of a bachelor’s degree, including one for a role that would oversee math and engineering, civil construction/industrial/ mechanical technologies. Minimal qualifications were listed “in order to allow for promotional consideration of all faculty within specific departments,” college spokesman Dennis Kennedy said. “Ultimately, the selected candidates had master’s degrees and additional industry certifications.” The decision was also apparently made without feedback from the HVCC Faculty Senate, which signed off on the DC Association letter, and the Student Senate, which in January approved a resolution requesting that the changes be on hold until college leaders have heard potential concerns from students. Student Senate President Zion Sherin said he first heard of the restructuring plan in December from students in the criminal justice program who were concerned about the program being placed under leadership in the business department. “We were not upset about the merger per se, we wanted to make sure that in the future students are involved in issues that impact them,” Sherin, a business major, said. Administrators say that the new structure will encourage more interdisciplinary collaboration and grant faculty with the most programmatic and industry expertise to receive paid “release time” from teaching to support department chairs with the implementation of new enrollment, retention and student success strategies. HVCC Faculty Senate President Joseph Schneider said that faculty members do not dispute that the reorganization may support students and help facilitate Guided Pathways, which requires more ” ” 4.75 x 4.75 ad in All 6 Zones compatibility between classes in different disci188,000 Circulation plines. Rather, he said, the “jury is still out” on the Contact Your Local Account Executive plan, which did not include or email: jmorrell@timesunion.com input from stakeholders.
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“We supported (DC Association’s) letter because we thought the reorganization was premature,” Schneider said. “It may turn out to be a good move, but we didn’t think all the research had been done and we thought the reorganization was a little premature.” The Faculty Senate is in the process of putting together a committee to examine if the consolidation will benefit students, reduce costs, and help facilitate the Guided Pathways process. DiLorenzo said that school officials have since met with students and faculty to discuss their concerns. However, she said, “they are advisory, they don’t make the ultimate decision, this is strictly a management decision.” Ann Geisendorfer, president of the Department Chairperson’s Association, the outgoing criminal justice chair, and HVCC Faculty Association President Robert “Sid” Whitaker, of the English Department, both declined to comment on the matter.
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