Careys Budget Proposals Target Wilton Center and Saratoga Park
Gov. Hugh Careys budget would fund construction at the Wilton State Developmental Center and Saratoga Springs Park Reservation. Proposals include finishing the Wilton school and landscaping, renovating roofs, a bike path, Peerless Pool reconstruction, and rewiring the summer theater. Also planned are a new sewage facility, fire protection upgrades at Gideon Putnam Hotel, and related park projects.
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Saratoga Springs
Spa City
Hugh Carey
Wilton State Developmental Center
Saratoga Springs Park Reservation
Linda Fisher
State Department of Parks and Recreation
Carey
Saratoga County
Wilton Developmental Center
Emmanuel Rechter
Performing Art Center
Gideon Putnam
Mechanicville Eyes 17.2 Percent School Tax Increase
Mechanicville will raise school taxes by 17.2 percent in the 1977-78 budget if costs stay equal to 1976-77. Superintendent Donald Kearns cites a fund balance drop from 255 798 to 35 000 50 000 as the trigger. The district estimates 3 333 510 in costs, down 6 930 from 1976-77, with no salary changes for about 100 teachers and possible board-led cuts yet to be decided. An executive session followed the regular meeting to discuss teacher and civil service contracts. P resident Donald Tripp responded to Leo Riley of the Halfmoon Taxpayer's Association demanding board resignation, while board members debated Riley's criticism and potential state funding grants for publicly housed students.
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Mechanicville
Donald Kearns
Kearns
Civil Service
Donald Tripp
Leo Riley
Halfmoon Taxpayer's Association
Mechanicville approves 1977 budget in unanimous vote
Mechanicville held a public hearing with no attendees as the $1 million 1977 budget passed unanimously. Finance Commissioner Anthony Luciano noted a tax rate of 33.50 per thousand and a one cent drop from last year.
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Mechanicville
Anthony Luciano
Times
John Fascia
Applications sought for police sergeant exam in Saratoga County
Saratoga County Civil Service Commission will conduct an open competitive exam for a police sergeant position. No current openings. an eligibility list will be drawn. Applicants must be two year police veterans or hold an associate degree, four month NY residency, driver license and high school diploma. Felony convictions bar exam. class A misdemeanor convictions may bar.
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Saratoga Springs
Saratoga County Civil Service Commission
Commission
New York State
Mechanicville Stillwater Little League sets registration dates
Registration for children ages eight to twelve will be held January 29 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and January 30 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Mechanicville City Hall and Stillwater Village Meeting Room. Bring birth certificates and be accompanied by a parent or guardian. New officers for 1977 include Fred DeCelle as president and George Canfield as vice president. Plans include recruiting managers and volunteers and a fund drive for equipment and league expenses. Derby elected president of Saratoga County Fire Police Association.
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Mechanicville
Stillwater
League
Fred DeCelle
George Canfield
Gary Hunter
Joseph Mueller
Clifton Park History Project catalogs Becker photo collection
The Shenendehowa Free Library, Clifton Park Bicentennial Committee and Southern Adirondack Library System completed a historical catalog and index of Howard L. Becker’s Clifton Park house photos. Over 260 images mounted by street order accompany Beers atlas mappings. Displayed in January, with community support from Vergene Leverant and the SAC ory system grant.
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Shenendehowa Free Library
Clifton Park Bicentennial Committee
Southern Adirondack Library System
Howard L. Becker
Becker
Clifton Park
Saratoga County
S.H
Dr. Beers
Vergene F. Leverant
Vischer Ferry
Marie Morrison
Judith L. Levine
Howard Becker
Brookside Museum Seeks Members and Community Support
Historical Society invites people to join for free museum admission and a 10 percent workshop discount. Monthly meetings offer lectures and demonstrations on history, artifacts, restoration, crafts, research, and preservation. Brookside, built in 1792, is Ballston Spa’s oldest building and NRHP-listed. The library also hosts a mid winter film program for 6 to 12 year olds with free screenings of Stuart Little, funded by Southern Adirondack Library System.
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Brookside Museum
Ballston Spa
The
Society
Brookside
Charlton
Fairground
Round Lake Library
Stuart Little
Stuart
New York City
Southern Adirondack Library System
Round Lake
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Anne Messore
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Lions’ Jubilee
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Thomas Sullivan
Lions International
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Harry Clements
Frank Kearney
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Angelo Michele
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John Kipp
Frederick Donovan
Joyce's
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Little League
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Saratoga County Fire Police Association
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Quaker Springs
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Margaret Mitchell
Judith Levine
Pople
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Eleanor Priest
Ruth Carrigan
Historical Society
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