The News of
MENANDS ACTIVITIES
Published by the Village of Menands
250 Broadway, Menands, NY 12204 Sheila M. Hyatt, Editor
VILLAGE BOARD MEETING
The Village Board meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, May 21, 2007. All meetings are open to the public and are handicapped accessible.
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
A public hearing will be held on Monday, May 21, 2007 at 7:00 P.M. in the Village Municipal Building for the purpose of considering the following applications for a variance:
Linda Lyons, 5 Stonegate Court, Albany, N.Y. 12205 is requesting a variance to rent both units of the property at 14 Hendrick Ave. The property is zoned R-2 One Family
Residential.
Ms. Patricia Whitney, 433 Loudon Road, Loudonville, N.Y. 12204 is requesting a variance to construct a single family home at 23 Park Drive.
VILLAGE OFFICE
The Village Office will be closed on Monday, May 28th .
TRASH SCHEDULE
There will be no trash pick up on Monday, May 28th. Monday’s pick up will be on Tuesday, May 29th and Tuesday’s pick up will be on Wednesday, May 30th . THERE WILL BE NO SPECIAL PICK UP ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 30th.
VILLAGE PROPERTY TAXES
Keep an eye out for your Village Property tax bill; it will be mailed out on May 31, 2007.
HYDRANT FLUSHING BEGINS
On Monday May 14, 2007, the Water Department began the yearly flushing of the water system. Flushings will be completed approximately May 25, 2007. All flushing of hydrants will be conducted between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Residents might notice discoloration in their water and should be aware this is normal and not harmful. However, residents are cautioned to check their water before doing laundry. Simply by letting the faucets run will clear up the discoloration after the flushing is completed each day.
BUILDING PERMITS REQUIRED
Please call the Village Building Inspector at 434-2922 if you are planning any construction projects; 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.
D.P.W. STARTED SUMMER HOURS
On April 30, 2007 D.P.W. started working Summer Hours – They will be working 7 a.m. – 3 p.m., Monday thru Friday, taking their lunches 11 a.m. – noon. This schedule will continue through Labor Day. Pick-up of Garbage, Recycling and Special Pickups will start at 7 a.m. on your scheduled days.
CELEBRATING 65 YEARS DEDICATED SERVICE!
The Menands Police Benevolent Association is pleased to honor the retirement of two wonderful patrolmen, Officer Edward Joy and Officer Gary Bosko, who together have served for 65 years. We are having a retirement party for our friends at Ganser-Smith Park on June 15, 2007 and would like to extend an invitation to any village resident interested in helping us wish Ed and Gary a very fond farewell. Cost per attendee is $25 and includes dinner catered by the Olde Daly Inn, beverages and entertainment. Cocktail hours will begin at 5:00 P.M. with dinner to follow at 6:00 P.M. Payment may be made to the Menands PBA @ 250 Broadway. Please include name and phone number when making reservations. Cutoff date for reservations is June 8. We’re looking
forward to honoring Ed and Gary and hope you can join us.
Gene Connors, President Menands PBA
John Murphy, Vice President Menands PBA
CONGRATULATIONS
Village of Menands resident, Amisha Gomes, 20, was crowned Albany’s 2007 Tulip Queen. Amisha graduated from Menands School and Shaker High School and is currently a sophomore at the University at Albany. We are very proud of her.
MENANDS SENIOR CITIZENS
On June 18 we will be going to Lake George for a cruise on the Lac Duc Sacrament with a buffet lunch and entertainment. On our way home we will stop in Glens Falls at the Hyde Collection Museum. The cost is $32. Deadline for payment and reservation is May 31. Call Susan at 472-9022. The bus will leave at 9:15 a.m. SHARP at Bethany Church.
BETHANY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH ACTIVITIES
Jr. High Teen Night – Friday, May 18th 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
MENANDS FIRE COMPANY CO #l , INC.
The Old Timer’s Night for the Menands Fire Company will be held on May 19, 2007. All Life members are invited to attend. Cocktails will be from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Dinner will be at 7:00 p.m.
The June meeting will be on June 5th at Ganser-Smith Park @ 6 p.m.
MENANDS FIRE CO. # l, INC. AUXILIARY
At the recent joint Installation Banquet at the Menands Firehouse, the Officers of the Menands Fire Co #1, Inc Auxiliary were installed by Past President Mary Lou Smith:
President: Susan Arkinson, Vice President: Elaine Habbinger, Secretary: Sheila Hyatt, Treasurer: Flora Caswell, Sergeant-at-Arms: Sarah Hirsch, Chaplain: Vera Jensen, 1st Year Trustee: Sharon Murphy, 2nd Year Trustee: Tonya Handerhan, and 3rd Year Trustee: Sarah Hirsch.
MENANDS PUBLIC LIBRARY
We are celebrating The Big Read this month. Story hours based on themes from Zora Neale Hurston’s “Their Eyes Were Watching God”. Tuesdays at 10 a.m. until May 22. Come join us as we have fun discovering African American Heritage.
The Menands Public Library will host an examination of a John Wayne film. We will explore the myth on Tuesday May 22 at 1 pm.
May 22 - The Shootist
SUMMER READING KICK OFF!
Mark your calendars now, the Menands Public Library is planning a great Summer Reading Program and it all starts Saturday, June 30 with our “Get a Clue about Menands and an Ice Cream Social:” Come from 11 to 1 for Live Entertainment, A Fire Truck, and Finger Printing. Ask the Historian? Lots more! This summer’s programs will have something for everyone: mysteries, crafts, games and movies.
GOLF TOURNAMENT SPONSORED BY
SACRED HEART CHURCH IN NORTH ALBANY
There will be a Golf Tournament on Monday, July 9, 2007 at 10:30 A.M. (Shotgun Start) at the Town of Colonie Golf Course on Consaul Road. The price is $85. The cost includes: Golf, Carts, Hot Dogs or Hamburgers and Soda on turn, a Roast Beef Dinner, Draft Beer and Soda to follow at the North Albany Legion Post on North First Street in North Albany. Payment is due by June 10th . Please make checks out to Bev Pach, and send to 44 Hendrick Ave. Albany, NY 12204. If anyone is interested, please notify me @ 436-0227 as soon as possible. All are welcome.
MENANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL REUNION
The sequel June 22-24, 2007
Activities will include an informal get-together, tour on the Albany aquaducts, dinner dance, and ending Sunday with a barbecue at the Ganser-Smith Park. Watch for more details in next activities. For more information and/or reservations contact: Peg Harbour-Holland at 518-765-4776 or email: mharbholl@aol.com or Carol Defilipo Rossi at 508-655-2099 or email: momsswans@yahoo.com
MENANDS SCH. 1ST ANNUAL BASKET BONANZA!
On May 19th this event will be sponsored by the Menands School PTA. Each classroom will sponsor a themed basket: Arts and Crafts, Reading, Gardening, etc. with some great prizes from a number of local businesses. Your ticket purchase will help to support the Drama Club plus other events funded by our PTA. Tickets can be purchased at school or by contacting Nancy Dignum @ 432-3652 or the night of the event. 1 ticket - $.75, 10 tickets - $5.00, 25 tickets - $10.00. For more information call 465-4561.
MENANDS SCHOOL DRAMA CLUB
The Music Man Jr. is coming to Menands School! Come out and join us on Saturday, May 19, 2007 at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $3 for adults, $2 for children, and children under three are free. Contact Tracy Albert at Menands School to purchase tickets at 465-4561 or at the main office.
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