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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1977
Page
8
City engineers clash with consultants and a local group the Bozos over traffic flow plans in Troy New York after the Green Island Bridge collapse. Proposed parking and lane changes raise concerns about downtown viability and future Urban Renewal projects.
Born at Samaritan Hospital in October 1977 were Thomas Edward Fox Jr son of Mr and Mrs Thomas E Fox. Todd Brian Kelly first child of Mr and Mrs Brian Kelly. Kevin Robert Giles newborn brother of Ryan Christopner. Heather Mantello daughter of Mr and Mrs James C Mantello weighing 6 pounds 2 ounces. Grandparents named across families.
A list of Troy defendants faces charges and outcomes. Robert Freemantle pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated reduced to driving while impaired with $250 fine. Michael Fox and others faced various charges including harassment and third degree assault, with guilty pleas, fines, or dismissals noted. Several defendants received unconditional discharges or adjournments to Oct 27 or Oct 29.
Residents oppose a 74 car lot behind the former state armory as part of RPI plans. The Troy Zoning Board meets at 7 30 p m at City Hall to hear the appeal on the building permit for the lot and possibly the special use permit for the computer center. If residents lose, RPI may proceed without further board approval. The project, costing about 7 million dollars, would serve displaced parking for the new center between the student union and armory on 15th Street.
City Manager Duncan Barrett outlines the 1978 Troy budget and a Wednesday 7 p.m. city hall workshop to expand the economic base. The plan includes a new planning and development director, a senior team, and presentations on local initiative tools, promotion, and neighborhood revitalization.
James Cleland was installed as president at the Emerald Athletic Club annual banquet. The club marks its 50th anniversary with monthly winter events. New officers include Robert Krogh vice president Ted Zajesky financial secretary Richard Van Auken recording secretary Daniel Cillis treasurer and Jerry Campana trustee. Standing committee heads announced cover house building program screening lapsation welfare by laws public relations kitchen sergeant at arms and more.
A seven concert lineup free to the public unfolds at RPI as part of Parents' Weekend. Performances include Mixed Chorus, Chamber Singers, Men's Glee Club at Newman Chapel, with Recorder Ensemble 4:30 and Symphony Orchestra 4 p.m. in the Newman Center on Burdett Avenue.
A 26 year old woman on Ninth Street in Troy was punched by an intruder early Monday, knocked unconscious, then regained consciousness, called police, and was treated and released from Samaritan Hospital. Larry Davey of Niagara Mohawk Troy corrected a misstatement in a Times Record interview with Dorsey Buttram about energy sources. Buttram claimed Niagara Mohawk uses oil to generate electricity. Davey confirmed the utility sells natural gas but does not use it for power production, relying on oil, coal, nuclear and hydro.
The Tibbits Cadets will hold its annual memorial for deceased members Sunday at 4 p.m. at Our Lady of Victory Church Sycanay. Clergy include Rev. Eugene Willis and Rev. Everett J. Gardiner. James F. Baker will be soloist and Mrs. Richard F. Blanchard will play the organ.
The Adirondack Chapter of the March of Dimes announces the Fifth Annual Troy Area Walkathon on Oct 29 at 9 am starting from Troy High School. Walk cards will be available in area schools and residents are invited to sponsor walkers.
A 10-year-old Troy youth was thrown from a bicycle when struck by a car on Route 40 near Milkyway Road Saturday at 12 10 pm. He was taken to Leonard Hospital and later transferred to Albany Medical Center in fair condition with a skull fracture. The auto was driven by Mary A Ford 40 of Watervliet. Rensselaer County deputies investigated.
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