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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1977
Page
1
Southern Rensselaer County Booster Board forms to support Castleton Little League funding. Contributors named on a visible board at Little League Park will have their gifts published in the opening day program. Meetings are at the VFW post on the last Thursday of each month.
A door to door candy drive runs March 28 to April 16 in Rensselaer and surrounding areas to raise funds for the Rensselaer Girls Club. Marilyn Wheeler of the club says profits will buy new equipment for the Washington Street facility, continuing purchases like a trampoline and ceramic kiln from prior sales.
A spare tire was removed Wednesday evening from a vehicle parked in the 1300 block of Second Street. Police report the trunk lock was broken during the theft.
Saratoga County Board of Supervisors declares the county a natural disaster area to access state and federal aid after four inches of rain and snowmelt flood major streams and lakes. Towns most affected include Waterford Stillwater Ballston Spa and Ballston Galway Greenfield Milton Saratoga. County roads suffer minor damage. no bridges washed out.
An emergency alert in Waterford and surrounding Hudson River communities said propane tanks loosened from moorings were dangerous and floating. Coast Guard and local agencies searched the river for tanks, found six of seven empty, and officials called the scare proper to prevent possible bridge damage and injuries.
The Rensselaer Common Council reduced the annual property assessment grievance periods from two to one. The May week-long period will continue. the fall session was dropped to save about $1,000 yearly. Mayor Mink announced rehabilitation specialist Michael Padula to run the neighborhood improvement program, with an $11,000 salary from a $197,000 CDBG grant.
Damage in Hoosick Falls from Monday's floods totals 26059 dollars in the village centered on the water works. Mayor Bogardus informed county officials a state of emergency exists and sought disaster status to unlock possible relief funds.
Albany County Executive James J. Coyne unveiled an Overall Economic Development Plan prepared by a 33 member committee. The plan seeks federal loans and grants to renovate existing facilities, with municipal improvements favored for early funding. Proposals from county industries will be solicited for two months to identify high impact projects such as water system upgrades, road access to industrial parks, riverfront development, tax-foreclosed property renovation, a Coeymans park plan, and expansion of the Port of Albany Rensselaer.
The Light Bearers of Christ gospel group will perform at the Seventh Day Baptist Church in Berlin Wednesday at 7 30 p m. An open invitation invites all to attend. In Petersburg the Camp Fire Girls led by Mrs June Henneon and Mrs Carmie O Donovan sponsor a food sale at Veterans Memorial Hall Saturday from 10 a m to noon and their candy sale runs March 28 to April 15. They also hold a paper drive April 16 from 9 to 10 a m. Call Mrs June Hemeon at 658 2954 to arrange pick up for paper. Pastor Nevin Korb serves as interim pastor at the Petersburgh Baptist Church.
Mechanicville school board reads 17 delinquency and insubordination charges against Superintendent Donald Kearns. The board votes to reimpose suspension pending a March 30 formal hearing, citing misuse of authority, harassment of staff, improper funds transfers, and failed federal and state aid applications.
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