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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1977
Page
3
Three county supervisors warn that lack of control over the three year budget could push Saratoga County toward a local sales tax to balance revenues. They cite windfalls and overruns, urging strict hiring limits and expenditure pacing.
Saratoga Springs and Clifton Park report the Empire State Society of the Sons of the American Revolution hosting an officer installation. Carlton Covell was sworn in as president, with Charles Carroll as vice president, Dr. John Moon as secretary, and Mark Fish as treasurer. The board meeting also moved the organizational date to July 7.
Debbie Dennis, 17, daughter of John and Dorothy Dennis of Brickyard Road, is celebrated as the school’s top athlete after winning four MVP trophies in softball, field hockey, basketball and volleyball. She plans to study photography and cinema at Southern Illinois University Carbondale and served as yearbook photographer.
A reader guidance column notes it appears Sundays Wednesdays and Fridays. Readers may submit questions or offers for assistance to The Times Record in Troy New York with name address and phone, kept confidential if requested.
A state appeals court ruled the higher license fee charged to speeding ticket drivers unconstitutional. The refund requires legislative action to fund repayments to affected motorists. The DMV says no extra funds were needed after 1977 budget. many drivers may soon receive small refunds.
Reader requests contact details for a company offering exterior siding cleaning and shining in April or early May newspapers. Also notes additions: Ray's TV and Appliances Latham and Robert Strasswimmer as Bradford appliance repair contacts. Mentions donations from Mrs J. M. and Mrs E. B of Watervliet and N B Cohoes sheet request via Mrs E B.
Southern Saratoga County attorney Donald W. Carola says Superintendent Donald Kearns will remain in his job beyond July 1 despite an April 20 school board vote rescinding a prior three year appointment. The board originally shifted from a two year term, then rescinded the three year deal, prompting a petition to the state Education Department for review with a ruling expected before month’s end.
Halfmoon Town Supervisor John F. Dudek announced at a special meeting that John Badle, Colonial Green developer, moved the unattractive water supply trailer. Residents praised the move citing a rusting safety hazard near play areas and pledged further board action. A separate vote approved a cable TV franchise extension for New Channels Inc. A public hearing is set for July 5 at 7 45 p.m.
Leonard Waterford of Bluebird Court, former Waterford town supervisor, is endorsed by the Citizens Party for town supervisor in November. Garry Douglas, party chair, touts Waterford’s construction work on State Campus and Menands sewage plants and notes his pledge for financial reform and independent county representation. Waterford is a Catholic Central High School and Hudson Valley Community College graduate and a former highway superintendent.
Shenendehowa Free Library Association launches a 1977 membership drive with Clifton Park McDonald’s sponsorship. Dues start at 2 5 10 dollars, first 500 members get free french fries, funds support a larger facility and early planning needs. Public health notes report a successful Stop Measles program reaching over 3200 students with school district nurses coordinating school clinics.
Schuylerville residents defeated the district’s 3.192 million dollar budget by 327 to 257. Mary Lou Peck won a five year term on the board of education over Paul Bodner by 211 to 157 votes.
In Schuylervile Angelo Gentile business manager announced committee chairs for Green Sabres Day August 6. The lineup includes Walter Male as general chairman Bob Bruce Gentile contest Walter Fitzpatrick ticket program Linda Bruce Rose Bruce food and beverage Josie Gentile treasurer and Dale Baldwin secretary. Committees meet biweekly at Green Sabres rooms. Kenneth Lamb selected to represent Schuylerville Central at Boys State Morrisville State College last week of June.
Mrs. Eliza Wendell installed June 1 as president of the American Legion Auxiliary Old Saratoga Unit in Schuylerville. She heads a staff including Carmel Serby and Lucy Raulli with several chairmen named for community service, education, veterans affairs, and other duties. The auxiliary will recess for summer and resume meetings in the fall.
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