The News of
MENANDS ACTIVITIES
Published by the Village of Menands
250 Broadway, Menands, NY 12204 Ann Bacher, Editor
VILLAGE BOARD MEETING
The next regular Village Board meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, January 17, 2006. All meetings are open to the public and handicapped accessible.
THERE WILL BE NO TRASH PICK UP ON
MONDAY, JANUARY 16th
Monday’s pick up will be Tuesday, January 17th and Tuesday’s pick up will be on Wednesday, January 18th. Recycling days will remain the same. There will be NO SPECIAL PICK UP ON WEDNESDAY, 1/18/06.
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.
HOLIDAY RECYCLING GUIDE
Christmas Trees & Wreaths are recyclable, remove decorations, tinsel, lights, etc. and place at curbside and the Village DPW will pick them up, there will be no set day for pick up.
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.
2005 – 2006 OPEN GYM SCHEDULE
High School (grades 9 - 12)
Thursday nights 8 – 10 p.m.
January February March
1/19 & 1/26 2/2, 2/9 & 2/16 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23 & 3/30
Middle School (grades 4 – 8)
Saturday mornings 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
January February March
1/14 & 1/21 No Open Gym 3/4, 3/11, 3/18 & 3/25
MENANDS SENIOR CITIZENS
The Menands Senior Citizens will hold a pizza party on Thursday, February 9, 2006 at noon at Bethany Hall. Cost - $5.00. For reservations, please call Marion Kirby at 436-82007. Dues for the year 2006 will be collected during the month of January. These can be paid any Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to noon at Bethany Hall. Drop in on any Thursday meeting from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Bring your lunch and we will provide dessert and coffee. Hope to see you soon!
UPCOMING YOUTH DANCE SCHEDULE
Village youth dances for grades K thru 6th have been scheduled at the Menands Firehouse on the following dates:
February 3, 2006; April 17, 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.
MENANDS ST. PATRICKS CLUB
The first meeting of the Menands St. Patrick’s Club will be held on Sunday, January 15, 2006 at 12:00 p.m. at the Menands Fire House. New members are welcome to join. Meg Grenier, Marshall
“KEEPING IN TOUCH”
BENEFIT CONCERT A SUCCESS
I would like to thank all those who helped in making the “Keeping In Touch” benefit concert a success. A special thanks to Mr. Cady and his band, Menands Police Dept., Menands School. St. Joan of Arc 9th grade, area businesses for their contributions, all the volunteers, and everyone who donated to this event. It was a great success with eleven recipients receiving phone cards. Sincerely, Meg Grenier
INCLEMENT WEATHER AND SCHOOL CLOSINGS
When there is inclement weather, residents should tune to WGY, WROW or WTRY radio as well as TV channels 6, 10 and 13 for school closings or late openings. Also, when school is canceled during the day, after school and night activities at the school are also canceled If the Menands School is closed due to weather, there will be NO transportation to any school outside the District. If the Menands School is opening later due to weather, all bus runs will be delayed in Menands. For example, if the Menands School is opening one hour late, then all buses transporting students outside the district will also be running one hour later. If parents have changed home/work phone numbers or emergency contacts, please contact the Menands School. (465-4561).
MENANDS ROTARY APPRECIATES BOOK DONATIONS FOR MISSISSIPPI LIBRARY
The Rotary Club of Menands wants to thank everyone who helped provide books for the Katrina devastated library in Long Beach, Mississippi. This small city of 17,000 is in the process of rebuilding after the wrath of the hurricane which wiped out much of the city. We will continue collecting materials to help rebuild their library collection. This is a long term project and donations will be welcome throughout 2006. Menands area residents and friends can join in this effort by donating any good condition books (hardcover or paperback) or magazines. If you have any questions contact Art Shelmandine at 432-8009 or Mel Horowitz 49-8817.
NEW BUSINESS IN THE VILLAGE
Welcome to Natural Balance & Well-Being, LLC – Massage & Therapeutic Touch located at 6 Wolfert Avenue 431-1025.
Items to be included in next edition of the Menands Activities, dated January 27, 2006,
must be received in the Village Office by 9 am Monday, January 23th.
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