The News of
MENANDS ACTIVITIES
Published by the Village of Menands
250 Broadway, Menands, NY 12204 Ann Bacher, Editor
NOTICE
A Public informational meeting to discuss North Lyons Avenue & Menand Road Infrastructure Improvements will be held Thursday, March 16, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. at the Menands Firehouse.
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
A Public hearing will be held on Thursday, March 16, 2006, at 7:00 p.m. in the Village Municipal Building for the purpose of considering the following application for a variance:
Margaret O’Brien, 7 Hampton St. is requesting a variance to divide the property at 14 Villa Road.
Hadi Ipek & Havzi Ipek are requesting a variance to construct a deck at 710 North Pearl Street, Corner Well Restaurant.
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 BOARD MEETING
The next regular Village Board meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, March 20, 2006. All meetings are open to the public and handicapped accessible.
ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Village is now accepting applications for the position of Executive Assistant to the Mayor. Applications are available in the Village Office.
PAVILION RESERVATIONS BEGAN MARCH 1st
Village residents and Village organizations and businesses may reserve the pavilion at Ganser-Smith Park by stopping in or calling the Village Office at 434-2922
DUMPSTER RESERVATIONS BEGIN APRIL 3RD
Beginning April 3rd The Village Office will begin taking reservations for the Dumpster. The Village DPW will loan the dumpster to Village residents only, for their personal use. No contractor’s debris will be accepted. The Village crew will leave the dumpster in your driveway on a Wednesday and pick it up the following Wednesday. Mark your calendar for April 3rd to stop in or call the Village Office at 434-2922 to schedule the drop off of dumpster.
LENTEN SOUP SALE
Bethany Presbyterian Church will once again be offering soup for sale during the Lenten season. The first soup, Genoa Minestrone (veg.), will be available Friday, March 10th. The second soup, Corn Chowder, will be available March 24th. One quart of soup costs $3.75. Small loaves of homemade bread will also be available at $1.25 per loaf. To reserve a quantity of soup, you may call Jean Lamere at 462-9827, or fill out a coupon available at the church, or drop in on March 10th. Soup will be available for pick up between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00.
MENANDS PUBLIC LIBRARY
Menands Library - Spring Film Series Presents KATHARINE HEPBURN. The following films will be shown every Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. until May 23rd. at the Menands Public Library:
March 14th - PHILADELPHIA STORY
March 21st - WOMAN OF THE YEAR
March 28th - ADAM’S RIB
FIREARMS
Chief O’Brien advises residents not to dispose of Firearms ammunition in with normal trash pickup by the DPW. This presents a potential hazard to DPW workers during the course of their duties. Any expired or no longer used ammunition may be brought to the Police Department for submission for proper destruction by the approved methods.
ATTENTION RESIDENTS
Chief O’Brien wishes to remind residents that Albany County Sheriff James Campbell has a program available to all Albany County residents with “Special Needs”. That is a County wide registry for disabled residents who are physically or mentally unable to evacuate their homes during an emergency. The registry contains the necessary information on each individual, such as transportation needs, medications, special equipment, diets, etc.. All information collected will be entered in the E-911 system. The registry is strictly voluntary and confidential and is used for emergency purposes only. Should an emergency occur in the county that results in a loss of power or phones, then program will allow responders to instantly identify the needs of individuals requiring assistance from
their residences, including evacuation. Applications can be accessed through the Albany County website, www.albanycounty.com under Sheriff’s Dept. or by calling the Sheriff’s office 233-7522. Applications are also available at the Menands Police Department.
MENANDS ST. PATRICK’S CLUB NEWS
Attention Marchers – If you are planning to March on Saturday, March 11th, you need to be at the Menands Fire House at 12:15 p.m. to attend the Albany Parade.
Dinner Dance - Saturday, March 11th everyone is invited to a Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner at the Menands Firehouse from 4:30 – 7:00 p.m. - Irish Dancers, Bag Pipers and a Live Band 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Cost - $13.00 (take out $7.00). Please no children under high-school age after 8:00 p.m. For more information contact Meg Grenier at 463-5196.
Wrap up meeting - Menands St. Patrick’s Club will meet on Sunday, March 19th at 12:00 p.m. at the Menands Fire House.
PTA SPAGHETTI DINNER
The Menands School PTA will be holding their annual Spaghetti Dinner at the school from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 5th (the date changed from Menands community calendar). Prices are adults $6. Seniors $5, Children (3 – 13 yrs) $3, and children under 3 yrs is free. Pre-sale tickets are available from any Menands School student as well as at the door. Menu includes spaghetti and meatballs, tossed salad, bread, dessert and beverage. Eat in or Take out. Also, before or after dinner, why not try you luck at winning cool prizes in our raffle drawing. Please be sure that children are accompanied by an adult. If you would like to volunteer, or if you would like to donate toward our raffle, please call Dianne MacFarland at 253-4925.
Come support the children of Menands School. Thank you!
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
If you are a resident of the Menands Union Free School District and have a child who will be 5 years old on or before December 1, 2006, please call the Menands School at 465-4561.
MENANDS ROTARY CHICKEN BARBECUE
Thursday, April 6th 4:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. at the Menands Firehouse– Eat In Or Take Out. Prepared by Giffy’s Barb-B-Q. ½ Chicken, Baked Potato, Cole Slaw, Drink, Roll & Butter. Cost - $8.75 – Proceeds for Rotary Scholarship.
EASTER PARTY
The annual Village Easter party will be held on Saturday, April 8th at the Ganser Smith Park from 10– 11 a.m. (rain or shine). The Easter Egg Hunt will start promptly at 10:15 a.m. DON’T BE LATE!! Make sure you bring an Easter Basket to collect your eggs. The Easter Bunny will be there so don’t forget your cameras!! There will be bagels, cookies, coffee and juice so come hungry and ready to find some eggs!! AS ALWAYS, VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED; please call Heather at 432-8521.
MENANDS SENIOR CITIZENS
The bus for our trip to Chez Joseph on Friday, March 17th is filled. However, there is a waiting list and if you wish to add your name to this list, please contact Arnold Hamm at 869-3020. ALSO we are planning trip to the Pertshire Theater located near Amsterdam on Tuesday, April 11th for lunch and a show titled “Springtime in New York”. Cost - $35.00 which includes lunch and the show. Bus leaves Bethany at 10:00 a.m. and will return after a stop at the Mill on the Hill. For reservations, please call Gert Kutz at 462-1860.
Then in May, we will be traveling to the Log Cabin for a lobster bake and entertainment by the Riverboat Ramblers. More detailed information on this trip will be in future issues of the Activities. REMEMBER! If the Menands School is closed because of inclement weather, meeting of the seniors will also be cancelled.
BEAUTIFICATION / PARK MEETING
There will a joint Beautifician and Park meeting held on Wednesday, March 22nd at 7:00 p.m. at the Village Courthouse.
MENANDS JUNIOR BASEBALL/SOFTBALL
Registration for the 2006 season of the Menands Junior Baseball/Softball League will take place Saturday’s from 9 – 12 p.m. at the Menands School Gym Lobby during February and March. Tee-ball; Baseball and Softball ages 5 – 12 yrs for Boys, 5 – 14 yrs for Girls. For more information contact Paul DeDominicis @ 426-1202.
2005 – 2006 OPEN GYM SCHEDULE
High School (grades 9 - 12)
Thursday nights 8 – 10 p.m.
March
3/9, 3/16, 3/23 & 3/30
Middle School (grades 4 – 8)
Saturday mornings 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
March
3/11, 3/18 & 3/25
Items to be included in next edition of the Menands Activities dated March 24, 2006 WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN THE VILLAGE OFFICE AFTER 9 A.M. MONDAY, MARCH 20, 2006.
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