Fate of orphan fire truck discussed by City Council
In Mechanicville the six ton six hundred gallon diesel fire truck sits idle as the council weighs its fate. Mayor Fascia notes the Central Fire Station is not ready, Engineer Hoffman questions Nelson House beams, and Public Works Commissioner Ennello worries about damage from older vehicles. The council awaits the truck committee decision on specifications before any final plan.
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Central Fire Station
John Fascia
Nelson Fire House
Public Auction Set for Sept 24 at Strang Fire House
A truck committee member questioned if the truck meets specs as they agreed to sell at public auction on Sept 24 at 10 am. The sale will be at city hall on the site of the old Strang Fire House on Third Avenue. Also scheduled is the 13th annual Mechanicville Swim Meet for Aug 19 at the high school pool for ages three to eighteen. A delinquent property tax sale is set for Sept 14 at 10 am in city hall. Officials will explore housing units at Kennedy Garden Apartments for possible federal housing assistance.
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Strang
Third Avenue
City Hall
Mechanicville
Kennedy Garden
Saratoga County Considers Room Occupancy Tax Hearing
Saratoga County board committees back a Sept 26 public hearing on a proposed room occupancy tax to fund the Promotion and Tourism Committee with 50 000 dollars in county revenue and 10 000 dollars in federal money. The move follows Gov Carey signing enabling legislation. Local motel and hotel owners show mixed reactions as the county prepares the law.
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Ballston Spa
Saratoga County
Saratoga County Board of Supervisors
Hugh Carey
Robert D'Andrea
Saratoga
Stillwater Traffic Convictions Listed
Judge Anthony Cavotta releases a list of Stillwater Village Court convictions. Several residents from Mechanicville and surrounding areas were fined for speeding, unsafe passing, and related offenses with varying amounts. Dennis Foster was released after five days jailed for driving while intoxicated and referred to a clinic.
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Stillwater
Anthony Cavotta
Robin A. Whitman
Millington Road
Schenectady
Anthony & Peluso
Saratoga Ave
Mechanicville
Jack K. Lavigne
John M. Harrington
River Road
Frederick R. Harwood
Hillside Colony
Raymond H. Morse
Alcove
N.Y
Michael J. Curtis
Thomas W. Sawyer
Verbeck Avenue
Schaghticoke
John A. Goodman
Greenwich
Joseph M. Bramski
West St
Edward Parry
Hudson Avenue
Dennis Foster
Milton Ave
Ballston Spa
St. Peter's Hospital Clinic
Mechanicville weighs tax break plan for new business
Mechanicville officials reconsider the state property tax incentive that offers up to 50 percent relief for first year and declining amounts for nine years. Merle Ross urges adopting a broader job incentive program to boost employment, while the council weighs Aug 24 decision. Mayors and officials emphasize creating jobs over direct tax giveaways.
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Mechanicville
Merle Ross
McDonald's
McDonald
Mechanicville reading program aids literacy with games
In Mechanicville a six week summer reading program funded by the Housing Authority and HUD uses bingo, dice, and word games to help 18 children boost alphabet recognition and readiness skills. Staff expect improvements in reading readiness after pre tests, with afternoon sessions including writing, library use, and field trips.
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Mechanicville Housing Authority
Department of Housing and Urban Development
HUD
Mary Enzien
Housing Authority
Saratoga County Youth Bureau
Saratoga Harness Track
Stewart's
Empire State Museum
Ms. Enzien
Pat Welch
Shenendehowa Festival Plans Parish Parade and Expos
The 24th Shenendehowa Community Festival slated Sept 30 to Oct 1 on the Shenendehowa School campus features cochairs Evalyn Gurney and Wayne Diesel with PTSA and Jaycees sponsors. Festivities include carnival rides, exhibits, a parade at 11 a.m., and proceeds fund scholarships and youth programs. Also notes Camp Colby winner Christine Kirkpatrick, senior pictures for Class of 1978, and Vacation Bible School at King of Kings Lutheran Church Aug 15–22.
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Shenendehowa
Shenendehowa School
Evalyn Gurney
Wayne Diesel
Parent - Teacher - Student Association
Clifton Park - Halfmoon Area
Jaycees
Cathy Moon
Phyliss Ratte
Judy Morley
King of Kings Lutheran Church
Crescent Road
Clifton Park
Saratoga Springs man dies saving sons in rail bridge tragedy
Richard Joyce aged 35 died after a Conrail commuter train struck him while he tried to push his two sons from a railroad bridge in Point Pleasant Beach New Jersey He saved one son James 6 who was in critical condition while 10 year old Brian was treated for injuries at Point Pleasant Hospital Autopsy planned to determine cause of death
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Point Pleasant Beach
N.J
Conrail
Saratoga Springs
N.Y
Richard Joyce
Manasquan River
Point Pleasant Hospital
James
Brian
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Central Avenue
Conrad Hoffman
Mike Ennello
Public Works
Ennello
Fascia
Mike Przekurat
Colonie
Ann Lee Pond
Albany County
C.W. McKeen
Karen Roseboom
Federal Public Works Program
Fasciz
Steve Sgambati
County Law and Finance Committee
Edward Tracy
Special Projects Committee
Dave Meager
Malta
Civil Service Employer Association
Charlton
Fred Hequembourg
Lewis Whipple
Richfield Springs
William A. Webster
Alfred P. Haile Jr
Box 187
George Perren
Ross
Board of Supervisors
Anne Messore
Public Safety
Mechanicville School Board
Christopher
Beverly Bolton
Larry D'Alberto
Cheryl Coleman
Cheryl
Kathy Amedeo
Nother
Anne Kelderhouse
PTSA
The
Woman's Club
Christine Kirkpatrick
Rose Goodman
Camp Colby
New York
Colby
Christine
Schenendehowa
Ramark - Varden
Jay Street
Ruth Carrigan
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