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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1977
Page
12
City Manager Duncan Barrett refuses exact figures on a property tax hike in Troy for 1978 saying increases align with the cost of living. A $19.90 per thousand assessment could rise about $1.20 if taxes follow the same rate. Barrett plans to present the budget Oct 15 with hearings through late November and a final adopt by Dec 15.
The Troy search committee narrows 46 applicants to four references and prepares for personal interviews of leading candidates. It aims to present three finalists to the city council by November 15 with confidentiality maintained until a single candidate is chosen.
Troy seeks bonafide masonry painting carpentry firms to join a facade rehabilitation program offering grants up to 6000 per building. About 25 owners have shown interest as bids for Hill's Stationery and King's Youth Center go out this week. If approved historic district status delivers tax benefits and possible state loans.
Patricia A. Muller of 9 Muriel Drive Troy is named to Albright College spring term dean's list for earning at least 3.5 average over 12 credits. The article also covers Troy security committee talks, a city transit detour on River Street, and CDTA route changes with a temporary northbound detour to aid Cluett Peabody workers until River Street reopens by Thanksgiving.
Clarke and Claree announce daughter Steararie born Oct 9 1977 at Bedewue Mercy Hospital weighing 7 pounds 3 ounces to Jascr and Claree Clarke. Der gurahian announce daughter Jean Maree born Oct 7 1977 at Samaritan Hospital to Edward and Marjane Der Gurahian. Goldstein announce daughter to Mare and Jaret Goldstein on Oct 7 1977 at Bevevve Hospital. Herrington announce son born Oct 1 1977 to Woram and Sally Herrington. Ava, William, and Brarg also listed with birth dates. Other notices include multiple families with births recorded at various area hospitals in October 1977.
The Rensselaer County Chapter of AARP will hold a special meeting on Tuesday at 1 p.m. at St. John's Episcopal Church in Troy. Stephen J. Johnson as chair reports a proposed change in meeting day. Daniel Maffeo, assistant to the New York Northeast State Director, will be guest speaker.
The Citizens Forum will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m on the second floor of Troy City Hall. Anne Houghmaster will welcome delegates from new neighborhood associations as chairperson pro tem.
J. Leo Quigley names the planning group for an Appreciation Night honoring former city manager John P. Buckley. Archbishop Joseph T. Ryan will headline the Oct 30 dinner at Mario's Theater Restaurant with Raymond J. Quinn as program director. Committee members include L. Merrick Bryce, Mrs. William F. Cronin, Dr. Michael E. Fleming, Miss Sarah K. Flynn, Michael G. Fitzsimmons, John J. Givney, James J. Larsen, William D. Maloney, John J. McEligott and John Sarkis.
The Troy Development Council will convene Friday at 10 a.m. at the Chapel and Cultural Center on Burdett Avenue to discuss Promotion of Progress in Troy.
The Rensselaer County Legislature approved a 27 500 contract with the Regional Advancement Service based at the State University at Albany to recruit industry for the county. Democrats backed the plan while Republicans opposed citing cost and questions about retaining existing firms. The measure passed along party lines and faces potential veto by County Executive William J. Murphy. The action accompanied other moves including funding for a fire training center site and a senior center kitchen lease, plus Hadassah Month proclamation and parade funding.
The 26th annual banquet of the Rensselaer County Division of Licensed Practical Nurses will be at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Holiday Inn of Troy on Sixth Avenue and Fulton Street. Guest speaker will be Mary Bianchini, former state president, who will address Are Licensed Practical Nurses Here to Stay? Bianchini served as state president from 1962 to 1966 and helped organize the group.
Anthony J. Kaddo of Troy promoted to private first class while driving with the 1st Cavalry Division at Fort Hood Texas. Wayne J. Price of Valley Falls completed OSUT training as a cannoneer at Fort Sill Oklahoma.
Davis M. Etkin announced that Rensselaer County will surpass 400000 in OTB profits this year. He credited August as a record month with 65276 in revenues and presented plaques to Joseph Manupella and Edward Reutemann, while county profits share of 4164 was handed over. The Capital District OTB posted over 53 million in business and more than 7 million in county profits.
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