Missing blue and yellow state marker near Melville house
Lansingburgh historian Mrs Frances Broderick and the Lansingburgh Historical Society report a missing blue and yellow state historical iron marker from in front of the Herman Melville house at First Avenue and 114th Street. A DOT crew foreman explains their repainting project in Rensselaer County and the challenge of rehosting signs. Updated reader inquiries cover umpire schools, a Vermont horse ranch for actor Charles Bronson, and other local requests.
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Lansingburgh
Frances Broderick
Rensselaer County
State Department of Transportation
John Shannon
DOT
Our
Griswold
Petersburg
Troy
Vermont Agricultural Dept
Windham County
Bronson
Paul Kohner
Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles
Calif
Energy efficiency law proposed by Clifton Park firm
Advance Cooler Manufacturing Corp proposes truth in insulation legislation mandating a 1-10 energy efficiency scale on building transfer papers. The firm cites rising fuel costs and aims to help buyers estimate heating and cooling costs while showcasing solar tech like the solardyne collector. John Mathews becomes first private buyer of the device for his home, planning seven collectors with a five year fuel savings break even. ACM notes solar systems may be too expensive for poorly insulated or high-ceiling homes, while new builds could leverage natural energy more readily. The company is building a zero energy house on Route 146 and has completed two prior zero energy structures at the Atmosphere Research Center and O’Hanlon’s Lake George home.
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Clifton Park
Advance Cooler Manufacturing Corp
ACM
Edward J. O'Hanlon
John Mathews
Lake George
O'hanlon’s
Bob Miller
O'Hanlon
Mathews
Route 146
The
Atmosphere Research Center
Two Arrested In Waterford Tavern Brawl
In Waterford Camp's Tavern fight on Broad and First Streets late Friday night two men were arrested for disorderly conduct and obstructing governmental administration. Stanley Roberts 29 of Waterford and David Files 33 of Green Island faced arraignment with Roberts charged after treatment at Leonard Hospital.
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Waterford
Camp’s
Broad and
First Streets
Matthew Higgens
Raymond Orton
Kenneth Colville
Saratoga County
Snowmobile Safety Course Offered at Waterford Town Hall
A free snowmobile safety course for youths aged 10 to 16 will be held at Waterford Town Hall at 7 p.m. Del Rettinger, certified by the New York State Parks Department, will instruct. The class targets non-own property riders and is among the season's final sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterford
Waterford Town Hall
New York
del Rettinger
New York State Department of Parks and Recreation
Saratoga County Extension selects leaders and plans
Mrs. Jane Thibado of Galway was reelected chairperson of the home economics program committee for Saratoga County Cooperative Extension at the January meeting. Mrs. Carolyn MacDonald of Corinth was reelected vice chairperson, with Mrs. Helen Burgess of Waterford named secretary. Representatives include Mrs. Marion Waring of Saratoga Springs and Mrs. Margaret Brougham of Rexford. The committee, meeting monthly, will review programs and plan classes and outreach for county residents. Other members listed include Mrs. Barbara Browness, Gansevoort. Mrs. Alice Butler, South Glens Falls. Mrs. Yvonne Ellis, Saratoga Springs. Mrs. Jane Geren, Saratoga Springs. Mrs. Anne Messore, Mechanicville. Mrs. Ruth Pecukonis, Ballston Spa. and Mrs. Janice Taylor, Saratoga Springs. Dog-Warden Chris Cowan can be reached after sunset and before sunrise at 664-7137 and after sunrise and before 5 p.m. at 885-4498. Spartan Spotlight 76 is a fundraiser show for BH BLA FS and EIL programs at Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School February 6 and 7. Producer is Sally Gardner. director Steve Constantine. advisor Gary Jones. technical director Larry Budnick. music director Jackie Korman. business manager Kathy LaTorre. Show time is 8 p.m. both nights. tickets are one dollar.
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Jane Thibado
Galway
Saratoga
Barbara Browness
Gansevoort
Alice Butler
South Glens Falls
Yvonne Ellis
Saratoga Springs
Jane Geren
Anne Messore
Mechanicville
Ruth Pecukonis
Ballston Spa
Janice Taylor
Arthur C. Mengel
Burnt Hills
Ballston Lake High School
Sally Gardner
Steve Constantine
Gary Jones
Larry Budnick
Jackie Korman
Kathy LaTorre
Town honors Al Robbins on Al Robbins Day in Stillwater
Stillwater residents and officials celebrated Al Robbins, NY State Coordinator of the Knox Trail Trek reenactment, designating January 31, 1976 as Al Robbins Day. A ceremony at Willow Glen featured Boy Scouts, gifts, and recognitions from local leaders and state figures, with Robbins expressing gratitude and recalling broad support.
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Stillwater
Willow Glen
al Robbins
Joe Izzo
Earl J. Manning
Post
American Legion
Jim Wagar
Wagar
Robbins
Andrew “Blondie
Mohan
Blizzard Forces Clifton Park Meetings To Be Delayed
Clifton Park town supervisor Joseph McCloskey canceled the 7 p.m. public hearing on the New Channels cable deal and postponed the 8 p.m. board meeting to Tuesday. Town offices closed. county health committee meeting is rescheduled for early next week. Sherriff urges residents to stay home amid icy roads and limited visibility.
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Clifton Park
Joseph McCloskey
Town Hall
McCloskey
Syracuse
Saratoga County Board of Supervisors
Public Health Committee
Frederick Hequembourg
Saratoga County Sheriff's Department
Saratoga County
Sherriff
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Frank Sherry
Mancino
Ray Fitch
Johnsonville
Capital District Umpires Association
Shaker
Columbia High
Scotia-Glenville High
Tom Dowd
Bert Provost
Rotterdam
Charles Bronson
Vermont
Art Davignon
Sausse Ave
Grant
Walter Brennan
Liberty
Garrett
Madeline Wood Box
Averill Park
N.Y
Blue Note
Albany
Dayton
Clinton
Ed Webster
Cook St
Wynantskill
K-Mart
U.S.G
United States
William C. Egan
Third Ave
Watervliet
Times
Tympane
Niskayuna High School
Peggy Cochran
East Greenbush
North Colonie
South Colonie
Shenendehowa
Ricky Pearl
Enzo Cimino
Niskayuna High
Schuman
Suburban Scholastic Council
Waterford Town
Joseph Geiger
Roberts
Round Lake Area
Chris Cowan
Rudi Ottery
New York State
Spinky
Paul
Butch
Lilac
Dorothy
Robert D'Andrea
U.S
James L. Buckley
Elliott Morgan
Ft. Ticonderoga
Cambridge
Mass
Massachusetts
Jay Smodell
Elizabeth Abel
Arthur Vinett
Stillwater Historical Society
Harold Sheehan
Sheehan
Bicentennial Committee
Justice Court Room
Larry Hoyt
Cub Scouts
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