The News of
MENANDS ACTIVITIES
Published by the placePlaceTypeVillage of PlaceNameMenands
250 Broadway, placeCityMenands, StateNY PostalCode12204 Sheila M. Hyatt, Editor
VILLAGE BOARD MEETING
The Village Board meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, November 5, 2007. All meetings are open to the public and are handicap accessible.
Applications are being accepted at the Village Office, 250 Broadway, placeCityMenands, StateNY PostalCode12204 for the position of laborer in the Village’s Department of Public Works. Applicants are required to have or obtain a Commercial Drivers License. Applications will be accepted until October 26, 2007.
LEAF MACHINE
The Village DPW will begin picking up leaves Monday, October 22, 2007 and continue until Friday, November 30, 2007 – weather permitting. Loose leaves, that are raked to the side of the road, will be picked up by the Leaf Machine. Mulched leaves and grass should be bagged. Branches, limbs, etc. should be cut in 3 ft. lengths. We do NOT accept any dirt in the biodegradable bags. Biodegradable bags are available 2/$1.00 at the Village Office, Monday – Friday 8 – 4 p.m.
NEW RECYCLING GUIDELINES
Effective immediately, glass, plastic and cans do not have to be separated, they can be mixed. Newspapers should be separated from the other items by either their own bin or in a PAPER BAG. TRASH REMINDER – CLEAR BAGS SHOULD BE USED FOR DISPOSAL OF YOUR TRASH.
BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE
The Beautification Committee Meeting will be held on Thursday, October 25th at 7:00 p.m. in the Village Courtroom located in the Village Office. ALL ARE WELCOME! If you cannot attend, but would like to help us with ideas email me at LynTeriorsDec@aol.com.
A BENEFIT EVENING
At the Haunted Menands Manor
October 27, 2007 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. – Cost $35.00 – The “hauntings at the Victorian style Historic Menands Manor have been documented since the early 1840’s when Village founder Louis Menand lived in the Manor. The Manor is the only building in the Village on the State and National Historic Registries. Take a guided historic tour through the infamous “third floor”, where electronic ghost detecting equipment will be monitoring the evening’s activities. Make your tour reservations now. Go to www.eesnys.org or call (800) 515-5012 to reserve your space.
MENANDS YOUTH ORGANIZATION
The Menands Youth Organization is hosting a Halloween Party on Wednesday, October 31st from 6-8 P.M. There will be a parade starting from the firehouse and finishing at the park where there will be refreshments, horse and carriage rides and other goodies. Be there 5:45 sharp for all the fun to begin! Hope to see you there…….
SPOTLIGHT ON MENANDS BUSINESS-October 2007
October marks the first anniversary of our monthly feature, “Spotlight on Menands Business”. During the past year, we have featured articles on a sampling of the over 250 businesses that are located in the Village. As we prepare to continue this series into 2008, this month’s article will focus on the role of Village Government to support the extensive variety of businesses that provide goods and services to a commercial base that ranges from Menands residents to area, regional, Statewide, national and international customers.
Our unique location and access to superhighways provides an economic advantage to our businesses and also helps in the Village’s efforts to attract new enterprises that may be considering locating their facilities in the Village. The Village Board has made an ongoing effort to encourage a business-friendly environment by helping interested parties to understand the various requirements of the Village Code as they relate to business location and operation. In addition, the Village Board has worked with potential applicants to access State and local programs that are designed to help companies do business in Menands. These include possible tax abatements and qualification for the Empire Zone Program. The Village staff can also provide assistance with any State mandates that might impact a business
owner seeking to locate in Menands
The Board emphasizes communication and outreach to our business community through the promotion of an “open door” policy of welcoming new inquiries about business opportunities in Menands. One example of this is the semi-annual “Menands Business Breakfast” program wherein business owners and representatives with a presence of interest in the community are invited to spend part of a morning with the Mayor, Trustees, and key staff members of the Village in order to learn more about Village Government. Our next Business Breakfast will be held on October 24 beginning at 7 A.M. All of our businesses have received an invitation and anyone else who is interested is welcome to attend. Simply call the Village Office at 434-2922 or e-mail us at villageofmenands@hotmail.com to make your reservation.
MENANDS YOUTH BASKETBALL
Boys and girls in grades 3 thru 8, who live in Menands are invited to participate in the Menands Youth Basketball program. Information sessions will be held October 18th and 23rd at Menands School 6:00 – 6:30 p.m. followed by 6:30-7:30 p.m. registration. Refreshments will be served. Call Program Dir. Ed Malone at 462-9433 or email– emalone@nycap.rr.com if you have any questions.
FIRE AUXILIARY THANK YOU
The Menands Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary would like to thank everyone who made our recent Turkey Dinner such a
HUGH success. Thanks to everyone from the community who came out to support this event and special thanks to our bakers and workers!
MENANDS PUBLIC LIBRARY
LAUNCHES FALL STORY HOURS
Drop in Storytime -. Tuesdays at 10 a.m.
Lapsit Storytime - Thursdays at 10 a.m. (Information please call 463-4035.
TAG - Friday, October 26 from 7 to 9 p.m.
Fall Film Series starts Tuesdays at 1 PM
Barbara Stanwyck’s 100th Birthday Party
Oct. 23rd - BALL OF FIRE
Oct. 30th - LADY OF BURLESQUE
WOUNDED WARRIORS PROJECT
On Thursday, November 15 (note date change), the North Albany American Legion Post 1610 will be hosting the 2nd Annual Wounded Warriors Project. Please contact addressStreetTim Lane at 429-8550 for further information.
MENANDS SENIOR CITIZENS
On Tuesday, November 27, we will celebrate a Victorian Christmas in the Berkshires at the placePlaceNameWilliams PlaceNameInn with a fabulous buffet and entertainment, too. Cost is $38. Contact Gert at 462-1860 or Pat at 436-8772. Payment deadline is November 15.
MUMS MUMS MUMS
The Menands School PTA would like to thank everyone who participated in the MUM placeCitySale. It was a great sale and we sold over 550 mums. Thanks Again!
RED RIBBON WEEK
All students, community members and their families are invited to join the 8th grade health class for a two mile walk on Sunday, October 28th at 2:00 p.m. A donation to help support the Michele Martin Memorial Fund and the Crime Victims Memorial is requested. Michele was the daughter of Betty and Bill Martin. Betty is a retired health educator and nurse from placePlaceNameMenands PlaceTypeSchool. Michele was a victim of a drunk driving accident.
SPECIAL CityTOURS OF placeCityALBANY RURAL CEMETERY
The Albany Trolleys are offering special tours that highlight the rich history of placePlaceNameAlbany PlaceNameRural PlaceTypeCemetery under the guidance of Albany Rural’s President Peter Hess.
The Did You Know Tour highlights little-known facts about the cemetery, including that among those buried in Albany Rural are two Titanic survivors, three drafters of the Constitution, one U.S. President, and seven governors of four different states. The tour is scheduled for 10 a.m. on October 20.
The second special tour, Albany’s Political Graveyard, focuses on the once-powerful players in placePlaceNameNew York PlaceTypeState government who have influenced history and are buried in Albany Rural. This tour is being offered at 10 a.m. on November 17.
Tours meet at the Chapel in Albany Rural (enter from Broadway in Menands). Refreshments will be served prior to the tours. Cost is $25 per person. Reservations are required by calling 518-462-3825.
For more information about these and other special tours aboard the Albany Trolleys or the Albany Aqua Ducts, visit www.albanyaquaducts.com.
MENANDS SCHOOL PTA
October Events:PTA Family Bingo Night Oct. 19 at 7 p.m.
Saturday, October 27 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. the PTA will be having a pancake breakfast at the Latham Applebee’s Restaurant. Ticket Price - $5.00 per person. Includes a full pancake breakfast. Contact Mrs. Sposito, Mrs. Trainer, or Mrs. Griffin at the school (465-4561) for tickets.
November Events:PTA Family Movie Night on Friday, Nov. 2 at 7 p.m.
Meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 20 at 7 p.m.
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