The News of
MENANDS ACTIVITIES
Published by the Village of Menands
250 Broadway, Menands, NY 12204 Ann Bacher, Editor
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
A Public hearing will be held on Tuesday, December 6, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. in the Village Municipal Building for the purpose of considering the following application for a variance:
Mark Rizzo, Action Sign Company, is requesting a variance to place a second wall sign on the property of Satch Sales, 63 Broadway. According to the Village of Menands Zoning Law, Chapter 138, Signs and Billboards allows only one wall sign per tenant and it must be placed on the storefront of the tenant identified by that sign (Table of Permitted Signs, Part 2).
Such public hearings are open to the public and are accessible to the handicapped. All are encouraged to attend or to present comments in writing.
VILLAGE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS & SNOW REMOVAL
To provide you with the best service possible, the Department of Public Works (DPW) would like to remind everyone that your cooperation is needed during the winter months for proper plowing, salting and snow removal. If you have a driveway or an off street parking space, please use it during the winter months and especially during a snow or ice storm as vehicles parked on the street hinder plowing operations. Additionally, anything that you might have in the Village’s right-of-way, such as a basketball hoop should be moved and stored for the winter. The Village will not be responsible for damage to any items left in the Village\s right-of-way. Also if your vehicle is parked in the street and it prevents the snowplow from passing, the vehicle WILL be towed at the owner’s
expense.
POTLUCK SUPPER & HOLIDAY SINGING
Bethany Presbyterian Church invites all village residents to join us for an evening of fellowship on December 10th at 5 pm. For reservations call Peg Pedersen at 786-6061 or Jean Lamere at 462-9827. Bring a dish to share; beverages and place settings will be provided.
LETTER CARRIER FOOD DRIVE
Across upstate New York, the annual Postal Letter Carrier Food Drive runs Monday, November 28th through Saturday December 3rd. Postal customers are asked to place a nonperishable food item at their home mailbox. Local Letter carriers then return the canned and boxed goods pantries within the communities they serve. Glass items Can NOT be accepted. This years collection receives an added boost with the donation of 1.4 million postcards announcing the food drive provided by Empire Vision Centers.
UPCOMING YOUTH DANCE SCHEDULE
Village youth dances for grades K thru 6th have been scheduled at the Menands Firehouse on the following dates: December 2, 2005 April 17, 2006
February 3, 2006 June 2, 2006
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. $3.00
Price includes pizza, drink & music. CHAPERONES ARE WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED! Please be aware of parking signs posted around the firehouse when dropping off and picking up your child.
PINOCCHIO PERFORMANCE
The charming tale of PINOCCHIO, the wooden puppet who longed to be a real, live boy comes to life Saturday December 3rd at 2 p.m. when Missoula Children’s Theatre and more than 60 local students perform an original, musical adaptation of this classic tale. This favorite children’s story will be presented at Menands School. Tickets are $2.00 for adults and $1.00 for children and are available at the door. For more information, contact Dianne MacFarland at 253-4925.
VILLAGE YOUTH CHRISTMAS PARTY
The Village Youth Christmas Party will be held on Friday December 9th at the Menands Firehouse from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Volunteers are needed so please call Heather at 432-8521.
SANTA’S COMING
Santa and the Menands Fire Company will be traveling the streets of Menands on Saturday, December 17th starting at 10 am in the South End. Listen for the Christmas Music and Sirens. MERRY CHRISTMAS from Menands Fire Company.
SHARED MINISTRY CHRISTMAS CANTATA
Bethany in Menands, Loudonville, First Presbyterian and Jermain in Watervliet present a Christmas Cantata at Bethany Presbyterian Church on December 4th at 4 pm. The combined choir will perform Festival of Lessons & Carols by John Leavitt.
DISCOUNT MOVIE TICKETS
Menands School PTA is once again selling Regal Cinema discount movie tickets. These VIP Super Saver movie tickets cost only $7.00 each, never expire and are accepted nationwide at Regal Cinemas, United Artist Theatres and Edwards Theatres. They make great holiday gifts, stocking
suffers and thank you gifts. Please call Dianne MacFarland at 253-4925 to order.
LADIES FIRE COMPANY AUXILIARY
Meeting and “Christmas Dessert Party” of the Menands Fire Company Auxiliary will be held at the Memands Firehouse on December 14th at 7 pm. Each member is asked to bring the following: Your favorite Christmas dessert; $5 Grab Bag; 6 Christmas Cards signed you name and Menands Fire Auxiliary flaps inside envelopes Do not Seal.
MENANDS SENIOR CITIZENS
The Annual Christmas Party for Menands Seniors and Guests will be held on Sunday, December 11, 2005 at 4:00 p.m. at the Watervliet Elks. We will have good food with entertainment and some very nice prizes can be won. The menu choices are Roast Beef, Stuffed Chicken or Stuffed Filet of Sole, Cost - $18.00. For additional information and reservations, please call Flora Caswell at 434-0916. Join your friends for a very good time!
ALSO, if you wish further information on the activities and meetings of Menands Senior, stop in at Bethany Hall any Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Bring your lunch and we will supply coffee and dessert. I think you will enjoy joining us.
LEAF VACUUM
The Village DPW vacuuming leaves ends December 3rd. LEAVES ONLY must be raked to the side of the road for pick up. Biodegradable Bags for leaves and grass clippings will continue to be collected.
MENANDS PUBLIC LIRARY
The Albany Public Library may have sent you a letter requesting a donation. If you wish to donate to Albany Public that is fine, but you must understand your donation will not benefit the Menands Public Library. The Menands Public Library is not a branch of Albany nor does it get any support from the city of Albany. The residents of Menands support the Menands Public Library, almost solely. If you wish to support a library, please, consider your home library first.
MENANDS ROTARY PROJECT TO AID
KATRINA DEVASTATED MISSISSIPPI LIBRARY
The Rotary Club of Menands, in an effort to provide long term help in the wake of the damage Hurricane Katrina visited upon the Gulf Coast, is collecting books to help rebuild the library collection of the Long Beach, Mississippi Library. Long Beach is a city of just over 17,000 located along the Gulf about 75 miles east of New Orleans. Much of the city is in ruins. The structural engineer’s study finds the building might not be condemned and the Director of the Library has said “I can count on my fingers the library materials that are still usable.” Members of the community who wish to help with this effort may bring good condition books and periodicals to the designated area at the Menands Library or the Menands Regional Market Administrative office. If you have any
questions contact Art Shelmandine at 432-8009 or Mel Horowitz at 449-8817.
ALBANY EVENING GARDEN CLUB
The program for 2005 – 2006 Albany Garden Clubs has been set as follows:
Tues., December 6th - @ 6:30 p.m. – Make arrangements for the nursing homes – COOKIE EXCHANGE!! Please bring in 2 dozen cookies.
Tues., March 7, 2006 – Video presentation on State Parks.
The meetings are held at the WC Littles Memorial Park at
7 p.m. New members are welcome.
There are No meetings scheduled in January and February
MENANDS LIBRARY POCKET CALENDERS
The 2006 pocket calendars are now available at the Menands Public Library. Supplies are limited so, please, only one per card holder
BUILDING PERMITS
Please call the Village Building Inspector at 434-2922 if you are planning any construction, pool, and roof or shed installation, etc. Be advised it takes approximately one week from receiving an application to the issuance of a building permit.
DOG COMPLAINTS
The Village Office is once again receiving complaints concerning dogs running loose and leaving “deposits” on resident’s lawns. There is a leash law as well as a “pooper scooper” law in the Village. Tickets will be issued and fines will be assessed to violators.
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