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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1977
Page
6
Republicans frame the downtown Troy mall project as a bipartisan achievement while campaigns highlight the pact to lay aside partisan concerns. Democrats protest the use of the issue, but public accountability remains the stated goal. The pledge’s spirit and credit division fuel local political rhetoric.
Albany County DA hopeful Kevin Moss outlines a four point plan to help seniors deter crime and navigate justice. He would set up a $150 revolving fund for victim recovery, assign one attorney per senior case, preserve early testimony, seek preliminary hearings, and use RSVP volunteers for victim support.
Saratoga Springs Judge Paul Coburn the Democratic candidate for Saratoga County Surrogate Court calls on opponents to back a nonpartisan Office of Special Guardian and to support an alphabetical rotation of appointees from all qualified Saratoga County attorneys until legislation passes. Coburn, a Clifton Park resident, serves as acting city court judge in Saratoga Springs.
Frank A. Brown was named director of research and public relations for the campaign of Louis R. Bochette, Independent and Republican candidate for Mechanicville supervisor.
Nassau Baxter Ball, Democratic candidate from the 4th Legislative District, announced he would pursue federal money and grants as county legislator. He argued many federal programs are underutilized and could support county initiatives.
The Hoosick Falls Town Republican Club hosts its pre election dinner October 22 at the Elks Clubhouse. A 6:30 p.m. cocktail hour precedes dinner at 7:30 catered by the Elks Auxiliary. William J. Murphy seeks re election as Rensselaer County executive and Walter Wirmusky runs for town supervisor with other candidates in attendance. Tickets available from local committee members or candidates.
Hoosick Falls Town Democrats plan their annual pre election dinner at the Elks Clubhouse October 29. The program starts with a 6 30 p m cocktail hour and 7 30 p m dinner. Robert Stierer, candidate for Rensselaer county executive, will speak alongside other county and town hopefuls including Robert Shiland and Philip Crandall. Rep Edward W Pattison is also expected. Luther Ranch handles tickets and Thomas Wysocky the dinner. Joe Shaw's Band will provide dancing music after the program.
Judge John H. Pennock, a Democrat seeking a second 14 year term, is rated eminently qualified by the New York State Trial Lawyers Association. He has been endorsed by Local 106 of the International Union of Operating Engineers. Pennock faces three other candidates for two district court posts in a seven county area including Rensselaer and Albany counties.
Richard DeBie, a 15 year Ballston resident and local businessman, is named Republican campaign director for the town. Ballston Republican Committee Chairman Richard Fox notes DeBie has been active in community groups.
Village Board heard a proposal from John Mitchell of Albany and associates in executive session. The plan calls for 60 middle income dwelling units and 24 elderly units with a reference sheet expected soon. the attorney described the project as pie in the sky for now.
Hoosick Falls real estate broker Grace Brandi argues she should pay residential water rates for her business. She asked for meter testing and expects a meter to be installed by her husband. The village mayor cautioned against broader rate exceptions as a committee investigates the issue.
Hoosick Falls launches a weekend Fall Festival of Savings with a street musician parade tonight as stores stay open late. A Mickey Mouse 50th birthday party is set for Saturday at Don's Book Store on John Street with Don and Pepi Noble hosting. Zoning hearing on a village comprehensive ordinance revision is scheduled for Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in the clerk’s office, and Clean-Up Week runs Tuesday through Thursday with ward-by-ward pick-ups limiting lifts to two workers.
The Melrose Fire Company will test its siren at 6 p.m. Monday through Friday starting Oct 31 replacing the noon test. Saturday noon tests continue by the Rensselaer County Sheriff's Department. A Halloween party at the firehouse is set for Oct 31 with chairs Ken Anderson and Bob Wiley.
The Presbytery of Albany hosts a conference for men and women on human partnership with three workshops led by Phyllis O Flattery Virginia Mollenkott and the Callahans on Oct 22 at Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church. Other items include a fall bus trip for Country Knolls Woman's Club Oct 29 to Oneida Silver Factory and Revereware Outlet, plus a county tennis season with 80 players ending with a November luncheon. Also Knights of Columbus Ballston Spa invite Catholic men over 18 with an Oct 25 open house. An antique show Oct 29 at Burnt Hills United Methodist Church in Route 50. UNCAS Shenendehowa sports group names officers and calls for new members. Ballston Lake Emergency Squad and Ballston Spa Emergency Corps seek volunteers and first aid trained personnel. Contact details: Carol Groebel and Rick Mattrazzo.
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