Three Public Hearings Scheduled in East Greenbush
East Greenbush town board set three public hearings for September 26 at 7 p.m. in Town Hall on federal revenue sharing funds use, raising senior tax exemption from 6500 to 7200, and adoption of a site review plan. The board also authorized a contract with Myrick and Chevalier for sewer treatment plant and outfall facility work funded by federal aid.
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East Greenbush
East Greenbush Town Hall
Michael Wachelder
Myrick and Chevalier
East Greenbush Police Lose Two Officers in September Resignations
East Greenbush town officials reported two police resignations effective September 17. Sgt John Ruff requests a three month leave while Pama John Shultis leaves to join New York State Police on September 19. Board to search civil service lists for a replacement and reassess staffing policy.
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East Greenbush
Pama
John Shultis
New York State Police
Shultis
Michael van Voris
Hugh Carey
Coliseum challenges topless ban in Colonie court
ALBANY The Colonie Coliseum seeks to overturn Colonie’s topless dancing ban as unconstitutional. Attorney Prescott Look argues the ordinance violates free expression and harms business. The action follows July 5 arrests of the theater manager Gloria LaMere and a burlesque show performer.
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Albany
Colonie
State Supreme Court
Prescott
Coliseum
The
Gloria LaMere
Capital District bus map available
A new Capital District bus route map, created by Cities Corporation of Cambridge, Mass, after a year of work, is now available. Twenty five thousand copies have been printed and will be posted in bus stop shelters and CDTA racks, with mail requests for schedules.
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Capital District
Albany
Capital District Transportation Authority
CDTA
Chambers of Commerce
Toursist
Cities Corporation of
Cambridge, Mass
Boston
Pittsburgh
Joseph Parillo
Watervliet Ave
Canal Day gala highlights Vischer Ferry event and book
The third annual Canal Day in Vischer Ferry, Saturday, features the dedication of the 433 acre Vischer Ferry Nature and Historic Preserve and the launch of John L. Scherer’s book Greek Temples on the Town Path. The day runs 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a parade, crafts, music, and a bake sale.
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Vischer Ferry
van Vrankin Road
John L. Scherer
Vischer Ferry Association
Neva Renaker
The
Brigade of the American Revolution
Ballot issue on fire chief role dominates Rensselaer council
In RENSSELAER a resolution to place the fulltime versus parttime fire chief question on November ballots passed unanimously with one abstention. Mayor Mink supports letting voters decide while noting civil service rules may govern future appointments. The council also opened bids for a Safer Roads Program vehicle and authorized salt supply and construction oversight for a Hose Company addition.
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Rensselaer
Donald M. Hunt
Joseph P. Mink
Mink
Democratic Party
Hunt
John Mooney
Dodge, Chamberlin & Luzine Associates
G.S. Mink & T. Claxton Hose Company
Rensselaer council trims NIP bid by five thousand six hundred
In a closed session the council cut a $33,643 bid from Ted Howes Associates to $28,500 by omitting repairs to a retaining wall and shifting work to park clearing tree planting playground improvements and a tennis court project. Mayor Mink surprised by nominating Lester Jeffries to temporary Public Works Committee.
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Rensselaer
Ted Howes Associates
Averil Park
Second Street
Tracy Street
First
Second Streets
Public Works Committee
Third Committee
Joseph Grimaldi
Joseph P. Mink
Lester Jeffries
Jeffries
Andrew Pytell
Rensselaer Woman Arrested on Worthless Check Charge
Patricia Lawson of Third Street was arrested Wednesday by Rensselaer police on a warrant issued by Colonie Town Justice George Roland. Officers Vincent Farrell and Richard Buono conducted the arrest for issuing a worthless check.
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Rensselaer
Patricia Lawson
Third Street
Colonie Town
George Roland
Vincent Farrell
Richard Buono
Local Youth Injured in Home Incident
Jeffery A. Clark of 12 Chestnut Street was taken to Albany Medical Center after an accident at home. He received 112 stitches following the mishap at about 6 15 p.m. Wednesday while playing.
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Rensselaer
Jeffery A. Clark
Chestnut Street
Albany Medical Center
Schodack Town Board Adjusts Start For Primary Day
Schodack residents told the Town Board meeting will start at 7 p.m. in the Town Hall due to today’s primary. Jeffrey Haber a town councilman and Howard Swinton a planning board member are among the primary candidates. In Rensselaer, police investigate vandalism on a Fourth Street car between 7 30 p m and 9 30 p m Tuesday paint was thrown on the vehicle.
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Schodack
Schodack Town Hall
Jeffrey Haber
Howard Swinton
Rensselaer
Fourth Street
Valley Falls to Launch House-to-House Mental Health Drive
Seven mental health workers will canvass Valley Falls during September led by Diane DeLurey. The campaign coincides with Mental Health Month and aims to raise funds for the Mental Health Association in New York.
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Valley Falls
Diane DeLurey
The
Mental Health Association In
New York
Fall program kicks off for Old Saratoga seniors
The Old Saratoga Senior Citizens open their fall program with a regular meeting at the Schuylerville Old Saratoga Reformed Church on September 13 at 12 30 PM.
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Schuylerville
Old Saratoga
Schuylerville Old Saratoga Reformed Church
Nassau Town Board to Meet at 8 Tonight
Nassau Town Board will convene at 8 p.m. in the Nassau Town Hall second floor meeting room due to the primary, as announced by town supervisor Floyd Hitchcock.
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Nassau
Nassau Town Hall
Floyd Hitchcock
Fall kick off planned for Rensselaer area seniors
Plans outline a fall program at the Rensselaer Area Senior Service Center and Church of the Redeemer 1249 Third St from Sept 16 to 23 featuring Yankee Doodle Singers, crafts, dancing, swim and discussion groups. Reservations urged for Sept 14 clam dinner, Sept 23 dinner dance, and Sept 27 Empire State Plaza tour with program changes noted for the Elm Ford Theatre trip. Ann Schumacher available for details. A nursery school opens Sept 8 at St Pauls Lutheran Church for 3 year olds by Dec 31 with openings and a certified teacher.
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Rensselaer Area
Church of the Redeemer
Third St
Lauthier’s Grove
Crooked Lake Hotel
Elmsford
Lil Abner
Ann Schumacher
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
3Rd and John Streets
Barbara Bruso
Kiwanis chicken barbecue supports scholarships at Columbia High
East Greenbush Nassau Kiwanis partners with local business leaders to sell tickets for a Sept 18 barbecue at Greenbush Reformed Church. The club awards two $500 Columbia High School scholarships annually and has funded 36 graduates over 27 years, totaling more than $25,000.
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East Greenbush- Nassau
Kiwanis Club
Columbia Grads
Kenneth H. Bame
Nassau
East Greenbush
East
Nassau man admits selling of drugs in court
Terrance P. Talarico of Ye Olde Parsonage Apartments Nassau pleaded guilty in Rensselaer County Court to sixth degree criminal sale of a controlled substance for selling $70 worth of phencyclidine on May 16. He faces up to seven years with sentencing set for Oct 6.
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Nassau
Rensselaer County Court
Troy
Terrance P. Talarico
Ye Olde Parsonidge Apartpents
Talarico
Don G. Cholakis
Village preps for 13 cent Battle of Saratoga stamp ceremony
James Carey leads First Day of Issue planning in Schuylerville for an Oct. 7 release. Thelma Carey decorates the high school auditorium while Marion O'Brien handles hospitality and Joan Alheim publicizes. James Peters sells first day covers. Mayor John Sherman places bicentennial soldiers on village streets.
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Schuylerville
James Carey
Thelma Carey
Marion O’brien
Joan Alheim
James Peters
John Sherman
Class of 42 reunion in Mechanicville set for Saturday
Mechanicville hosts its 35 year Class of 1942 reunion at the Crossroads in Latham 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 A film from senior year will be shown and prizes honor travel distance longevity and other marks guests include former principals F Wayland Bailey Mary Mastrianni and William Prof Cavanaugh
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Mechanicville
Latham
Mary Mastrianni
William
Cavanaugh
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Rosa Maria Suarez
Dorchester
Siena College
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