Canal Day at Vischer Ferry Features Preserve Dedication
The third annual Canal Day in Vischer Ferry includes the official dedication of the Vischer Ferry Nature and Historic Preserve 453 acres at the end of Van Vrankin Road. A new book Greek Temples on the Town Path by John L. Scherer will be introduced, with illustrations by Neva Renaker. The event runs 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with parades, antique cars, dance, crafts, bake sale, and refreshments.
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Vischer Ferry
van Vrankin Road
John L. Scherer
Vischer Ferry Association
Neva Renaker
The
Brigade of the American Revolution
Village geared up for 13 cent Battle of Saratoga stamp ceremony
James Carey, chairman of First Day of Issue Ceremonies, announces local committees for the October 7 event. Thelma Carey leads staging and decorations at the high school auditorium, Marion O'Brien handles hospitality, Joan Alheim publicity, James Peters sells first day covers, and Mayor John Sherman places bicentennial soldiers on village streets. Joyce Ryan invites officials and residents. letters sent to obtain invitations. next arrangements meeting Friday at Town Hall.
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Schuylerville
James Carey
Thelma Carey
Marion O’brien
Joan Alheim
James Peters
John Sherman
Class of '42 reunion set for Saturday in Latham
Mechanicville's Class of 1942 will hold a 35 year reunion this Saturday at the Crossroads in Latham. Activities begin with a 6 30 p m cocktail hour, 7 30 p m prime rib dinner, and dancing 9 30 p m to 2 a m. Attendees include F Wayland Bailey and Mary Mastrianni. A 16 mm senior year film will be shown and prizes awarded for farthest travel and longevity. Harold Clements of the class has died.
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Mechanicville
Latham
F. Wayland Bailey
Mary Mastrianni
William
Cavanaugh
Harold Clements
Albany Veterans Hospital
Nassau man admits selling drugs in county court
A 26 year old Nassau man Terrance P Talarico pleaded guilty in Rensselaer County Court to sixth degree criminal sale of a controlled substance for selling $70 worth of phencyclidine in his Ye Olde Parsonidge apartment on May 16. He faced up to seven years and sentencing is set for October 6 before Judge Don G Cholakis.
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Nassau
Rensselaer County
Troy
Terrance P. Talarico
Talarico
Don G. Cholakis
Board weighs School 1 use as enrollment drops
Mechanicville board invites four weeks of concept ideas to repurpose School 1 for a boys club or YMCA amid enrollment down 74 students, with demolition discussed if plans fail. Superintendent Cocozzo urges quick action while trustees debate land needs and teacher salary increments for 1977 78.
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YMCA
Cocozzo
Clifton Park approves concept for business district near mall
Clifton Park planning board narrowly votes 4 to 3 to conceptually approve a 35 acre development project by Stephen Vinciguerra and send it to the town board. The plan limits business types to avoid mall competition and adds a traffic and buffer focus near Clifton Country Mall and Holldale Apartments.
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Clifton Park
Stephen Vinciguerra
Clifton Country Road
Clifton Country Mall
Clifton Park Center Road
Ernest Trad
Planning Board
Vinciguerra
Hollan
Ballston Spa EOC seeks stronger status as Community Action agency
The Saratoga County Economic Opportunity Council seeks designation as the counties Community Action agency to gain direct access to federal and nonprofit grants. The group presented a contract proposal to the Law and Finance Committee and asked the board to review it before action.
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Ballston Spa
Economic Opportunity Council
Saratoga County Board of Supervisors Law and Finance Committee
EOC
al Champagne
EOC Board of Directors
Law and Finance Committee
Board of Supervisor
Saratoga County
Saratoga County Economic Opportunity Council
Brown
Malta
David Meager
Board of Supervisors
Saratoga County Eoc
Schenectady
Marsha Meyers
John Kaufman
Meyers
Candidacy challenge approved in Saratoga County primary
The Saratoga County Board of Elections disavowed independent candidacy petitions by Peter Carriero in the Republican supervisor primary, ruling for Lynn Goodrich after committee leader Joseph Wilson charged improper petition signatures. Wilson said the party endorses Goodrich but would back Carriero if he wins, while denying any personal attack.
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DiLallo
Cocozzo
Stillwater
Saratoga County Board of Elections
Joseph Wilson
Peter Carriero
People’s Party
Carriero
Lynn Goodrich
Tunning
Pete
Goodrich
Mr. Goodrich
Weismuller at Babecock recall in Hoosick Falls
Hoosick Falls recalls the 1920s era when Johnny Weismuller and Eleanor Holm drew large crowds to Babcock Lake in Grafton for swim meets and diving. The lake, then part of a developing exclusive resort by E. A. White Corporation, drew visitors from New York City as bands performed at the Babcock Lake Casino, which later burned down.
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Johnny Weismuller
Los Angeles
Weismuller
Eleanor Holm
Billy Rose
Babcock Lake
Grafton
Babcock
New York City
Vincent Lopez
Jack Deny
Tommy Sands
Fordham University
Babcock Lake Casino
Regional airport financing debated by Albany official
Albany County Legislator Robert G. Prentiss urged CDTA to take over airport operations under state law. He argues regional taxpayers outside Albany largely fund debt service while revenues fail to cover annual deficits, totaling about seven million dollars over 14 years.
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Colonie
Albany County
Robert G. Prentiss
Prentiss
Capital District Transportation Authority
CDTA
Mass Transit Committee
Schenectady
Rensselaer, Saratoga
Albany
Parsons, Brinckerhoff, Quade and Douglas
Parsons
John Dudek
Board of Supervisors
Saratoga County
Carl Sanford
William Murphy
Rensselaer County
Albany County lawmakers split on airport masterplan approach
The Albany County Legislature will not vote on the complete airport masterplan but will consider portions as needed after a public hearing follows an environmental impact assessment. Committee members argued over whether to address the plan in full or in segments, with fears a full vote might reject the entire proposal. The panel did approve holding hearings on the masterplan’s environmental effects.
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Prentiss
Albany
Albany County
Robert Prentiss
Colonie
Robert Lyman
John Ewashko
D - Colonie
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Canal Day
Joseph Jerome Jr
Rexford
N.Y
Nancy Cook
Martha Scherer
Debbie Jerome
Ruth Carrigan
Ryan
Town Hall
Ferry St
Judith Dowdall
Old
Saratoga
Ferry Street
Class of ’42
Anthony Cocozzo
Joe Ianniello
Kim Ross
Carmen Bagnoli
David Saunders
Teacher Association
Gary DiLallo
G. Alan Cruickshank
Emergency Ambulance Corps
Dale Apartments and Homes
Edward Jackson
Donald McQuay
Paul Brown
Milton
Champagne
Wilson
Republican Committee
Republican Party
Babecock
Edith Beaumont
Hoosick
Kenneth S. MacdAffer
R - Menands
MacAffer
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