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, June 4, 2007. All meetings are open to the public and are handicapped accessible.
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
A public hearing will be held on Monday, June 25, 2007 at 7:00 P.M. in the Village Municipal Building for the purpose of considering the following application for a variance:
Linda Lyons, 5 Stonegate Court, Albany, N.Y. 12205 is requesting a use variance to rent both units of the property at 14 Hendrick Ave. The property is zoned R-2 One Family Residential.
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. John Bassett, Chairman
VILLAGE PROPERTY TAXES
Keep an eye out for your Village Property tax bill; they were 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. 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.
NEW POLICE OFFICER
Chief O’Brien wishes to inform residents that a newly hired police officer is now patrolling Village streets. Subsequent to Officer Edward V. Joy’s retirement in April 2007, Officer Jason Stocklas was hired as his replacement. Officer Stocklas transferred from the Troy N.Y. Police Department. He is a fully trained and certified police officer and is on patrol effective May 11, 2007.
BICYCLE AUCTION
Chief O’Brien also announces that on Saturday, June 9, 2007 at 9:30 A.M. there will be an auction of surplus bicycles that have been in police custody and have not been claimed by their owners. Auction to be held at the Police Department Garage. Bicycles can be viewed from 9:00 A.M. until 9:30 A.M. when the auction begins.
MENANDS FIRE COMPANY #1, INC.
The June meeting will be on June 5th at Ganser-Smith Park @ 6 p.m.
SPOTLIGHT ON MENANDS BUSINESS
Our feature business this month is RAAND Print Specialties.
RAAND Print Specialties has been in business for eleven years and was founded and is owned by Beryl Frank. It has been located at 120 Broadway in Menands since January, 2006.
The company is a business to business entity and sells printing, warehousing and fulfillment services, promotional items, and provides on-line company stores. RAAND provides a single source solution for company-wide print requirements plus specialty print solutions such as books, one-to-one marketing, labels, promotional items, and digital solutions. The company also offers consulting services for marketing, communication, and work-processing solutions through printing products.
The customer base includes the New York State Business Council, the New York State Dental Association, American Bio Medica, as well as others throughout the Northeast. The company serves large and small companies and relies heavily on the internet for its success.
RAAND Print Specialites has proven to be a valued source of printing for a wide range of businesses and organizations. It is the perfect solution for business when managing one’s printing needs tends to become cumbersome, expensive, or not meeting business requirements.
The company can be reached at 465-3248 or on the internet at www.raand.com.
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
MENANDS FIRE CO #1 INC. LADIES AUXILIARY
Regular meeting and June Picnic of the Menands Fire Co #1 Inc. Ladies Auxiliary will be held at the Ganser-Smith Park on June 13, 2007 at 6:00 P.M. The Telephone Committee will be calling to ask what food each member will be bringing for the meal!! DUES ARE DUE.
SUMMER PARK PROGRAM
Packets will be sent home from school and are also available at the Village Office.
MENANDS SENIOR CITIZENS
Do you like to be pampered? How about gourmet food and good music? Would you like to see the Boston skyline: From both sides? Come sail on our yacht the “Odyssey” on Thursday, July 12th. We will leave Rowe’ Wharf for a two hour cruise and eat a three course plated gourmet meal of your selections, listen to beautiful live music and see Boston from the Bay yacht and then from the bus. We have also planned some other surprises too. So come along by contacting Arnold at 869-3020 or Flora at 434-0916. Bus leaves at 7:15 a.m. The cost will be only $40. Deadline is June 28th . Get your reservations in early as the bus will be filling up fast.
Come join us for fun, history and some mini mysteries sometime in the second half of August. Do something you have never done before. More clues to follow in later activities.
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
Due to the overwhelming success of our Fabulous Fifties Reunion in 2004, there will be a sequel! Activities will include an informal get-together at the Orchard Restaurant on Friday night; Saturday’s events will be a tour on the Albany Aquaducts and dinner dance at the Clarion Hotel and the weekend will conclude on Sunday with a barbecue at the Ganser-Smith Park. Watch for more details in the 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
Items to be included in the next edition of the Menands Activities dated June 15, 2007 WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN THE VILLAGE OFFICE AFTER 9 A.M. Monday, June 11, 2007.
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