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, July 3, 2006. All meetings are open to the public and handicapped accessible.
VILLAGE OFFICE
The Village Office will be closed on Tuesday, July 4th
TRASH SCHEDULE
There will be no trash pick up on Tuesday, July 4th. Tuesday’s pick up will be on Wednesday, July 5th. THERE WILL BE NO SPECIAL PICK UP ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 5TH.
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.
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.
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.
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 Healey 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 VILLAGE PICNIC -
Mark Emanation & Folding Sky 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
On July 18th the club is planning a trip to the Tides in New Jersey for lunch and also a show titled the Bickersons. The cost is $40.00 and the bus will leave Bethany at 8 a.m. On August 23rd there will be a trip to Lake Mohonk Classic Resort the cost will be $43.00 and the bus will leave Bethany at 9:45 am. 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 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.
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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