Riverfront study outlined for Rensselaer revitalization
Officials gathered at Michael Anthony’s Restaurant for a breakfast briefing on the Riverfront Study funded by a federal grant. Arthur Brod and Floyd Barwig presented three development options including preservation and mixed use, urging action and funding prospects from DOT and federal programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Anthony
Rensselaer Chamber of Commerce
Rensselaer Planning Department
Arthur Brod
Floyd. Barwig
Rensselaer Planning Consultants
Brod
Barwig
Public address system gifted to Rensselaer Council
The Rensselaer Bicentennial Commission presented a public address system to the Common Council chambers as its final bicentennial project. Mayor Mink praised the commission, and the council moved to proceed with related appointments and a public hearing set for January 5.
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Rensselaer
Rensselaer Bicentennial Commission
Mary McNally
McNally
Joseph P. Mink
Hotline notes and city contracts span a mixed docket
Readers cite a range of issues from personal complaints about a driveway repair to civic matters. The city votes authorize reimbursements to RVA for ambulance service, renew police union terms with a pay rise, extend humane society services, and renew a capital note for hall and firehouse repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rensselaer Policemen’s Assn Association
Mohawk and
Hudson River Humane Society
Philip V. King Hall
Chemical Four
Nassau man pleads guilty in Driving while intoxicated case
Kenneth T. Lodge of Nassau pleaded guilty in Rensselaer County Court to one of two felony DWI charges and will be sentenced January 13 1977 by Judge Don G. Cholakis. The judge proposed 60 days weekend jail and four years ten months probation with alcohol counseling and limited driving. Lodge admitted to driving on Routes 9 and 20 in Schodack on March 27 with blood alcohol at 14 percent over the legal limit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth T. Lodge
Nassau
Rensselaer County
Don G. Cholakis
Cholakis
Lodge
Schodack
Corning Predicts Albany's Future Plans
Albany Mayor Erastus Corning II outlined possible 1977 changes at a Chamber breakfast including increased housing for the elderly, downtown and Arbor Hill commercial development, a new transportation center between bus depots, and reforms in school finances and state reimbursement. He noted the plans are tentative and pending studies.
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Albany
Erastus Corning II
Chamber of Commerce
Albany Area Chamber of Commerce
Ramada Inn
Western Avenue
Corning
Arbor Hill
Greyhound
Trailways
Union Station
Stillwater Fire District reelects commissioner to five years
The Stillwater Fire District reelected its fire commissioner to a five year term. James Hutton defeated William Ritter. Both candidates praised the voters who turned out for the election per a district news release. The Stillwater Town board will meet at the main Station on Campbell Road on Jan. 3 at 7 30 p.m.
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Stillwater
James Hutton
William Ritter
Board of Five Commissioners of
Town of
Campbell Road
Hoosac Cancels Boar's Head and Yule Log Event
Hoosac School cancels the Boar's Head and Yule Log Celebration scheduled for this weekend. Assistant Headmaster Raymond W. Hull Jr. cited in house problems and said students would likely be sent home soon. Elizabethan Christmas performances were planned for December 16 and 17 18 with evening shows on 7 90 p.m. and 5 30 p.m.
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Hoosick
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Ned) Pattison
Sand Lake
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Congress
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Stewart
Charles Carlson
State Department of Transportation
Carlson
Capital District Transportation Committee
CDTC
Dunn Memorial Bridge
Port of
DOT
William Sillery
South Mall
Sillery
Duane LeFleche
Baloney Road
LeFleche
Frank Dobisky
Times-Record
Dobisky
Richard Conners
Conners
Joseph Bruno
Planning Commission
Common Council
Rensselaer Council
By Joanne Phillips
Woitors
Times Record
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Coast Guard
Roger W. Bing
Leo O’brien
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Clinton
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National Maritime Union
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New York
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Joan Bagley
Boght Corners
Carol Bizzarro
HOT Line
Carl Welch
Waterford
Weston
H.R. van Wie
Jacob Cytryn
Daniel Wheeler
Ethel Lawrensen
Travis Moore
William Pulver
Linsly Barnes
James Manning
William Stewart
Rensselaer Cable Television Commission
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Claudia Assini
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G.O.W
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Watervliet
Arlington, Mass
Uncle Sam
C.G
Clifton Park
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Rensselaer Volunteer Ambulance Service Inc
RVA
Albany Ambulance Service
Upstate
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Hoosac
Hull
Santa
Michael Watson
Santa Claus
Colonie Center
Ing
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Joey Wells
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Guilderland Claus
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