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, August 6, 2007. All meetings are open to the public and are handicapped accessible.
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.
DOG COMPLAINTS
The Village Office is once again receiving complaints concerning dogs running loose and leaving “deposits” on resident’s lawns. There is a leash law as well as a “pooper scooper” law in the Village. Tickets will be issued and fines will be assessed to violators.
MENANDS POLICE DEPARTMENT
Chief O’Brien wants to remind residents that, now that the summer recess has begun, to secure bicycles and other property and not to leave anything lying around in the yard where it may be accessible. There have been some non-resident youths wandering through the Village attempting to steal bicycles. Patrols have been successful in preventing a recent attempt, but residents should be alert for any suspicious activity and report same IMMEDIATELY to the Police Department.
TOWN OF COLONIE LANDFILL
Town of Colonie 2007 household hazardous drop-off waste dates are Sept. 12 and Oct. 3 (4 p.m. – 7 p.m.) You must pre-register by calling 1-800-494-2273. Information available at Village Hall or call 783-2827.
2007 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
Tuesday – July 31st 6 – 8:30 Hair of the Dog
Tuesday – August 7th 6 – 8:30 Jeff Strange & Co.
Wednesday – August 15th 5 – 9 Mark Emanation & Village Picnic Folding Sky and The Luster Kings
Food and beverages are available for purchase!
VILLAGE OF MENANDS MOVIE NIGHTS
GANSER-SMITH PARK
8:00 PM (Movie begins @ Dusk) Rain or Shine
Bring Your Blanket or Chair
Movies To Be Decided
AUGUST 10TH - AUGUST 24TH
For more information, contact Meg Grenier @ 463-5196.
MENANDS SUMMER PROGRAM
The summer program will be hosting a crazy fun week from Monday, August 6th thru Thursday, August 9th. Kids are encouraged to participate in the fun!
Monday – August 6 – Pajama Day
Tuesday – August 7 – Crazy Hair Day/Tie Dye Day
Wednesday – August 8 – Jersey Day
Thursday – August 9 – Twin Day
* Reminder – August 7th is also Tie-Dye Day. Please bring something cotton to Tie-Dye. NO clothing will be provided.
SPOTLIGHT ON MENANDS BUSINESS
Our feature business for this month is Gerome Technologies, Inc.
Gerome Technologies was founded by Mark Smisloff in 1995 and began operations with 900 square feet of space in Schenectady that year. In 2001, the Company moved to larger quarters in the old Harmony Mills Complex in Cohoes. In 2004, Gerome Technologies moved to its present location at 57-85 Broadway.
The Company currently utilizes 36,000 square feet of space and is a major provider of electrical innovative repair kits for power generators and electrical equipment. There are currently 26 full time and five part time employees under the direction of Mark and his senior staff.
The company customer base includes General Electric Power Systems and other major power system manufacturers. Gerome Technology products are shipped world-wide to the various locations of the parent companies.
The Company is very much influenced by the continued growth of the energy market, which in turn is driven by the need to upgrade and improve existing equipment. As such, the ability to increase energy production efficiency is essential to the success of the Company. Since this is an international phenomenon, prospects for continued growth of the Company are very promising. This should result in Gerome Technologies increasing its work force in Menands as it continues to expand to new markets.
MENANDS SENIOR CITIZENS
Come join us for fun, history and some mini mysteries on August 27th. Do something you have never done before. You will feel like a kid again. It’s old, historic and has been around almost 200 years. The dinner choices are: Ham Steak with Raisin Sauce, Chicken Cordon Bleu or Salmon Steak. All of the dinners include salad, vegetables and a surprise dessert. The cost is $35. We are filled up and taking names for a waiting list. Contact Arnold at 869-3020 or Ken at 434-0916. More clues to follow in later activities.
2007 MAYOR JOHN WEIDMAN
MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
The Annual John Weidman Memorial Golf Tournament will be held on September 14th, at Burden Lake Country Club. Proceeds will be donated to the Muscular Dystrophy
Association. The cost per golfer is $90. which includes; golf, cart, breakfast, dinner, and door prize. Registration and breakfast are between 9:00 AM and 9:45 AM followed by a 10:00 AM shotgun start. Dinner will follow in the clubhouse along with awards and raffles. Please make check payable to The John Weidman Memorial Tournament and mail to John Murphy at 250 Broadway, Menands, NY 12204. Dinner only is $25. per person. Any questions please call John Murphy at 857-0639.
MENANDS PUBLIC LIBRARY
SUMMER READING PROGRAM
UPCOMING EVENTS
GET A CLUE:
Tie Dye Party – July 28th - Help Mrs. Neuman celebrate her birthday at 1 p.m. or 7 p.m. Please bring a prewashed cotton tee shirt & wear old clothes. You Must Register for this event. Registration begins June 25th.
Wonderfully Wacky Wednesdays – August 1st to August 15th at 10 a.m. Storytime for the younger set! Drop by the library every week for a new story based on this years theme “Get a clue @ your library”. There will be songs, crafts and snacks.
Feature Film Thursdays – July 26th to August 9th at 12:15 p.m. Better known as Lunch and a Movie. Registration will be required.
Dates For ages
July 26 – Harriet The Spy 8 and up
August 2 – Night At The Museum 10 and up
August 9 – National Treasure 10 and up
Seating Limited – Please Sign Up At Desk!
Totally Craftastic Thursday Evenings – July 26th to August 9th at 7 p.m. Elementary students can drop in for a story and craft or science fun!
MENANDS SCHOOL NEWS
The Class of 2007 graduation photographs have arrived at school. 8th Grade graduates may pick one up on the main office of the school.
Items to be included in the next edition of the Menands Activities dated August 10, 2007 WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN THE VILLAGE OFFICE AFTER 9 A.M. Monday, August 6, 2007.
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