The News of
MENANDS ACTIVITIES
Published by the Village of Menands
250 Broadway, Menands, NY 12204 Ann Bacher, Editor
VILLAGE WATER/SEWER INVOICES
Keep an eye out for your water/sewer bills; they were mailed out on July 1, 2005. If you have not received them call the Village Office at 434-2922.
HONORING SERVICE PERSONS
We would like to honor the Village of Menands residents who are currently active in the Military. Please contact the Village office with Name, mailing address and email address of the service person. The information can be mailed to Village of Menands, 250 Broadway, Menands, NY 12204 or faxed at: 427-7303
YOUTH PARK PROGRAM
The Park Program runs from 9 a.m. – Noon (Mon.- Fri.), except on days of Field Trips. Sorry for the type-o. Any questions please call Heather at 432-8521.
ATTENTION RESIDENTS
Is your house number clearly visible from the street, both during the day and at night. During an emergency seconds do count, so help out our Police & Emergency personnel to identify your house. Information is available at the Police Station on E911 requirements
ATTENTION RESIDENTS
There have been Coyotes spotted on the Nature trail. The Nature trail runs from Mountain View to the Menands School and to Knuckles Creek on No. Lyons Ave. Be cautious when on the trail.
NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH
Anyone interested in the Neighborhood Watch Program please call the Police Department at 463-1681 or the Village Office at 434-2922.
UPCOMING SUMMER CONCERTS IN THE PARK
Tues., July 19, 2005 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. Tom Healey Band
Tues., July 26, 2005 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. Hair of the Dog
Tues., Aug. 2, 2005 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. Luster Kings
Tues., Aug. 9, 2005 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. North 40
Wed., Aug. 17, 2005 5:00 – 10:00 p.m. Annual Village Picnic with Mark Emanation & Folding Sky and Shut Up and Dance.
Food, refreshments and Souvenirs will be sold by the Fire Company.
RETIREMENT PARTY FOR
OFFICER PETER FORNER
Officer Peter Forner is retiring from the Menands Police Department in August of this year. The PBA is throwing a retirement party for him on July 29th at the Polish American Club in Albany. Anyone wishing to attend should RSVP to the PBA at 250 Broadway by July 12th. Cost is $35 per person which includes the gift and a meal. A cash bar will be available. Please specify which dinner preferred.
Chicken ____ Beef _____ Vegetarian _____
COLONIE TOWN BAND
The Colonie Town Band will perform a concert July 25th at 7 p.m. at Schuyler Flats.
MENANDS SCHOOL NEWS
Due to the emergency dismissal on June 24th, there are still many classroom materials and certificates to be picked up. Summer hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thank you; enjoy the rest of the summer.
MENANDS SENIOR CITIZENS
On Sunday, August 31, the Club is going to the MacHayden Theatre to see “Brigadoon” followed by dinner at Kozel’s. Trip includes transportation, a ticket to the show and dinner. Cost - $35.00. Dinner will have 3 choices. For reservations, please call Gert at 462-1860 or Pat at 436-8772. There will be picnic including all Clubs in Colonie on August 3rd at the Colonie Elks Pavilion. Each Club has received 55 tickets. Cost is $8.00. For further information please call Gert Kutz at 462-1860 or Josephine Wells at 462-0944.
Also late in August there will be a 3 day trip to Lake Champlain with several shows, meals and lots of good things to do at a very good price. Prices: $357.00 for a double, $432.00 for a single and $332.00 for a triple. If interested, please call Flora at 434-0916.
In order to go on any of the Club’s trips, you must be a member of the Club. Dues are $5.00 and can be paid at any Thursday meeting of the Club at Bethany from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
NOTICE FROM CHIEF O’BRIEN
Residents are reminded to be alert for unsolicited contractors attempting to procure home improvement and repair work. Residents should deal with only known and established contractors of proven reliability and reputation. Any suspicious persons should be reported to the Police Department at any time.
ALSO there are still quantities of firearm locks available to Village Residents at no charge courtesy of Project Child Safe, a nationwide program promoting firearm safety. Locks can be obtained at the Police Department Communications section at any time.
TUNE IN TO THE 2005 MENANDS LIBRARY SUMMER READING PROGRAM AT GANSER-SMITH PARK
Thurs., July 14th – 11 a.m. Glue & Go Costumes with author and TV personality – Holly Cleeland
Thurs., July 21st – 11 a.m. Rain Forest Animals, Beth Bridwell from North East Wild Life Institute presents.
Thurs., July 28th – 11 a.m. Celebrate National Ice Cream Month, Stewarts presents Heather & Lisa’s Salute to a summer favorite.
ALSO Menands Library Annual Book sale & Ice Cream Social will be Sat., July 23rd from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
MENANDS FIRE COMPANY NEWS
Menands Fire Co. would like to welcome our newest members: Steve Roberts, Bethany Handerhan and David Ognan. We are always looking for new members.
TOWN OF COLONIE HOUSEHOLD
HAZARDOUS WASTE DROP OFF DAYS
You must pre-register by calling 1-800-494-2273 (9-5 p.m.). Drop off events will be held at the Town of Colonie Landfill Site, 1319 New Loudon Rd. (Route 9), Cohoes on , July 16th 3 p.m - 6 p.m., Sept. 7 & Oct. 5th 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. & Residents of the Town of Colonie will be admitted by appointment only. Proof of residency will be required at the time of disposal.
Items to be included in next edition of the Menands Activities, dated July 29, 2005, and must be received in the Village Office by 9 a.m. Monday, July 25th.
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