The News of MENANDS ACTIVITIES
Published by the Village of Menands
VILLAGE BOARD MEETING
The Village Board meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, January 7, 2008. All meetings are open to the public and are handicap accessible.
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY SCHEDULES
The Village Office, Village Court and D.P.W. will be closed on Tuesday, January 1st for New Years Day.
Monday, December 31st trash pick up will remain the same; Tuesday, January 1st trash pick-up will be Wednesday, January 2nd. Recycling days will remain the same. There will be NO SPECIAL PICK UP ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2ND.
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.
VILLAGE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS & SNOW REMOVAL
To provide you with the best service possible, the Department of Public Works (DPW) would like to remind everyone that your cooperation is needed during the winter months for proper plowing, salting and snow removal. If you have a driveway or an off street parking space, please use it during the winter months and especially during a snow or ice storm as vehicles parked on the street hinder plowing operations. Additionally, anything that you might have in the Village’s right-of-way, such as a basketball hoop, should be moved and stored for the winter. The Village will not be responsible for damage to any items left in the Village’s right-of-way. Also, if your vehicle is parked in the street and it prevents the snowplow from passing, the vehicle WILL be towed at the owner’s expense.
MENANDS FIRE COMPANY #1, INC. NEWS
Due to the holiday on January 1st, the next monthly meeting of the Menands Fire Co. #1, Inc. will be held on Wednesday, January 2, 2008 at 8:00 p.m.
Also, congratulations to Firefighter Adam Kenny who recently completed EMT training and is now a certified EMT for the Menands Fire Company #1, Inc.
MENANDS SKI CLUB
Come and Ski/snowboard at Jiminy Peak with the Menands Ski Club on 7 TUESDAYS beginning January 8, 2008. 7 nights of skiing/boarding, 6 lessons and bus transportation to/from Menands School for only $140.00 ($210 w/ski rental, $236 w/board rental.) The bus leaves Menands School at 3:30 p.m. and returns at 9:30 p.m. All are welcome; however, children below grade four are to be accompanied by an adult. If anyone is interested, contact Sheri Habbinger Hayes at 433-1379 or shabbinger@nycap.rr.com for more information.
INCLEMENT WEATHER AND SCHOOL CLOSINGS
When there is inclement weather, residents should tune to WGY, WROW or WTRY radio as well as TV channels 6, 10 and 13 for school closings or late openings. If the Menands School is opening later due to weather, all bus runs will be delayed in Menands. For example, if the Menands School is opening one hour late, then all buses transporting students outside the district will also be running one hour later. If the Menands School is closed due to weather, transportation to high schools and private schools will be at the discretion of the Superintendent of Schools. Also, when school is canceled during the day, after school and night activities at the school are also canceled. If parents have changed home/work phone numbers or emergency contacts, please contact the
Menands School at 465-4561.
MENANDS PUBLIC LIBRARY
The 2008 pocket calendars (cardholders only) are now available at the Menands Public Library.
FAMILY FUN NIGHT
Come join the fun for a Family Fun Night at the North Albany YMCA on Saturday, February 2, 2008. There will be complete access to the facility for JUST us! It is from 6:30 – 8 p.m. including some yummy snacks and drinks. All family members are welcome to join the fun swimming, open gym, and games. If there are any questions please call Brianna DiBiase at 469-7726.
MENANDS FIRE CO. #1, INC. LADIES AUXILIARY
I wish to thank all of you who donated and wrote Christmas cards for the residents at the Firemen’s Home in Hudson, N.Y. A total of 142 cards were sent to them.
Susan Arkinson
THANK-YOU
My thanks to the members and friends of Bethany and St. Joan of Arc for the gifts I have received in 2006 and 2007.
Many thanks to all
John E. Schleich
MENANDS SENIOR CITIZENS
If you wish further information on the activities and meetings of Menands Seniors, stop in at Bethany Hall any Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring your lunch and we will supply coffee and dessert. I think you will enjoy joining us. Dues are now due - $5.00. The dues will be collected during January. Remember you have to pay the dues before you can sign up for any of our trips.
REMINDER – if Menands School is closed because of inclement weather, the Senior meeting will be cancelled.
Items to be included in the next edition of the Menands Activities dated January 11, 2008 WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN THE VILLAGE OFFICE AFTER 9 A.M. Monday, January 7, 2008.
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