The News of
MENANDS ACTIVITIES
Published by the Village of Menands
250 Broadway, Menands, NY 12204 , Editor
VILLAGE BOARD MEETING
The Village Board meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, June 19, 2006. All meetings are open to the public and handicapped accessible.
GARBAGE NOTICE
Garbage placed curbside must be in clear or white (opaque) plastic garbage bags and/or placed in a conforming garbage container.
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.
LITTLE LEAGUE PICINIC
The annual Menands Little League picnic will be held at Ganser-Smith Memorial Park on Wednesday, June 21, 2006 at 6:00 P.M., rain or shine. Families are asked to contribute as follows: TEE BALL/ desserts; SOFTBALL/salads; and BASEBALL/snacks (chips, dips etc). Families with more than one child in the league, please bring whatever is assigned to your oldest child. Hotdogs, hamburgers and beverages will be provided. Assistance with setup/cleanup would be greatly appreciated. Enjoy the remainder of the season.
RAILROAD CROSSINGS
The Railroad Police have advised the Village that tickets will be issued if you are on or seen on the railroad tracks at other than designated crossings.
NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH
Chief O’Brien advises that there will be Neighborhood Watch meeting June 19th at 6:30 PM at the Village Fire Department meeting room. All Village residents are invited to attend.
STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL
Bethany Presbyterian Church is having its annual Strawberry Festival at Ganser-Smith Park on Menand Road Saturday, June 24th from 4:00 P.M. to dusk. There will be fresh picked strawberries for strawberry shortcake with fresh whipped cream or strawberries with ice cream.
We will also have char broiled hamburgers and hot dogs, salads, baked beans and beverages. Don’t forget to bring your lawn chair and “set” awhile and enjoy the toe tapping music of the Suburban Sounds Community Chorus, followed by the Uncle Sam’s Barbershop Chorus of Troy. Bring the whole family. Rain or shine!
MENANDS ROTARY
Regular luncheon meeting, Tuesday, June 20th, guest speaker Richard Mullen, Albany International Airport Screening Admin. Community members are welcome to join us at the Corner Well Pub (698 No Pear St) starting at 12:15 P.M. Space is limited reservations are required contact Peter Mason at 449-8711 (days).
2006 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
Ganser-Smith Memorial Park (rain or shine)
Tues - July 4th Family Fun on the Fourth
3:00 Bryan Cady Band
5 - 8 Music by Tommy Love
Tues - July 11th 6 - 8:30 Rymanowski Bros.
Tues - July 18th 6 - 8:30 Tom Haley Band
Tues - July 25th 6 - 8:30 Hair of the Dog
Tues - Aug 1st 6 - 8:30 Shut Up & Dance
Tues - Aug 8th 6 - 8:30 Jeff Strange & Co.
Wed - Aug 16th 5 - 9 Mark Emanation & Folding Sky
Village Picnic and Luster Kings
Food and beverages are available for purchase!
COMMUNUITY FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS
We have a number of residents who are unable to leave their homes as needed and who may be isolated. We are friends and neighbors who are willing and able to regularly contact these persons through a telephone call / and or a visit. We are also willing/able to provide transportation as needed to medical appointments, pharmacies, grocery shopping and other needed trips.
If you or someone you know is in need of such assistance, please call one of us listed below. We are also inviting volunteers who may be willing to help provide this assistance to those in need. We would especially welcome volunteers from the apartment complexes in the village (Menands Garden, Park Lane, Park Hill, Dutch Village, Riverhill, Village One) to identify those in the apartments who may need help and also be willing to help assist these persons.
Bernice Hoffman – 462-0151
Sharon Murphy - 449-2222
Paula Murphy - 465-6361
Jean Riedell - 462-0083
Gert Kutz - 462-1860
RUDY A CICCOTTI FAMILY
RECREATION CENTER
Membership applications are being accepted for membership in the multi-purpose family recreation and wellness facility off Wolf Road. Applications are available at the Village of Menands Office and at the Colonie Youth Center located at 272 Maxwell Road, Latham. Also you can have the application emailed to you by sending an email to Brian Hogan at bhogan@colonieyouthcenter.org
MENANDS SENIOR CITIZENS
The Menands Senior Citizens Club will hold its annual picnic at Ganser-Smith Park on Tuesday, June 27, 2006. Information on cost, menu and activities forthcoming.
On July 18th the club is planning a trip to the Tides in New Jersey for lunch and also a show titled the Bickersons. Bus will leave Bethany at 8 a.m. Menu choice and other information will be available in the next issue of the Activities. In AUGUST there will be a trip to Lake Mohonk Classic Resort cost will be $43.00. For details & further information call Gert Kutz at 462-1860 or Pat Grant at 436-8772. Don’t forget weekly meetings are held at Bethany every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come join us and enjoy yourself.
HAZARDOUS WASTE DROP OFF DAYS
You must pre-register by calling 1-800-494-2273 (Mon. – Fri. 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 June 24th from 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. Sept. 6th &, Oct. 4th 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. A list of acceptable materials is available in the Village Office.
MENANDS FIRE CO. NEWS
July meeting will be on Wednesday, July, 5th.
TEMPORARY SALES
Residents are reminded that garage sale signs are to be removed after the sale. Also, please get permission of the owner of the property where you are going to place the
signs.
WATERVLIET YOUTH SOCCER
We need your registrations now. Forms are available at Menands Park Concession Stand or print one from on line at Watervliet Youth Soccer.org and questions call Tom Gibbs at 588-9805
FUNDRAISER
Monday, July 10th Sacred Heart Church Golf Tournament for further information contact Bev Pach at 436-0227.
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