12/10/2010

VILLAGE BOARD MEETING

The next Village Board meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, December 20, 2010.  All meetings are open to the public and are handicap accessible.

CHRISTMAS GREETINGS

The Mayor, Village Board and employees want to wish all the residents and businesses a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

HOLIDAY SCHEDULES

The Village Office, Village Court and D.P.W. will be closed on Friday, December 24, 2010 and Friday, December 31, 2010 due to the Christmas and New Year Holidays.

Because of the holidays, Thursday’s recycling will be picked up on Wednesdays and Friday’s recycling will be picked up on Thursdays.

There will be NO SPECIAL  pick up on Wednesday, December 22nd or Wednesday, December 29th.

ALERT TO ALL RESIDENTS

Chief O’Brien reminds residents to lock their vehicles when left unattended.

There has been a recent rash of unlocked vehicles being entered during the early morning hours and items have been taken from them while they were parked on the street or in resident’s driveway.

Report any suspicious activity to the Police Department at 463-1681.

YOUTH ORGANIZATION HOLIDAY EVENT

Join us for the Youth Organization Holiday party on Friday, December 17th from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. at the Firehouse.  We will be Christmas caroling with Santa throughout the Village, so dress warm!  For more information please contact Brianna DiBiase @ 469-7726.  Hope to see you there!

THANK-YOU TO ALL

A very special thank you to the Menands Community for your generosity during our recent food drive and pumpkin project.

48 boxes of food were collected and distributed to two local food banks.  Thank you to Clark Moving and Storage and Paul DeDominicis, Menands School, the Menands Cares volunteers and the residents for your contributions.

Also, the Pumpkin Project that began in June was completed this week with the baking of pumpkin bread.  61 loaves of bread were distributed to the Catholic Charities homeless shelters and programs.  A special thank you to Erin Landers of the Menands Market, Jessica Lansing of Lansings Farm, Menands School, especially Principal Toni Schroeder, the Garden Club and the 7th grade Home and Career students and teacher, the Menands Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary, Joyce O’Brien and the Rainka family for making this project possible.

Both projects will mean a lot to those in need.  Menands is a great community.

Meg

MENANDS FIRE COMPANY NEWS

The monthly meeting of the Menands Fire Company #1 will be held on Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. at the Firehouse.  All fire company members are invited to attend.

ROTARY CLUB HOLIDAY PROJECT

The Rotary Club is collecting items for the needy this Holiday Season.  Items needed include: toothbrushes, toothpaste, hair brushes, combs, soap, shampoo, shaving cream, deodorant, tissues and cream (not liquid) face balm.  Also scarves, gloves/mittens, winter hats, warm underwear, pens and candy.  Please drop off any donations by December 23rd in the container near the mailbox at the corner of Sky Hollow Drive and   200 Van Rensselaer Blvd.                      near the traffic light.  We thank you for caring during this holiday season.

MENANDS SENIOR CITIZENS

The Menands Senior Citizen Club wishes to thank Chef Bob Schanz and all of the firehouse staff for preparing and serving a fabulous dinner and hosting our Holiday Party.

The “Club” wishes everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah!!!

We will be closed December 23rd and December 30th.  The next meeting in the new year will be January 6, 2011.

We still have 3 tickets for the December 14th trip to Jack’s Famous Oyster House, Downtown Albany, NY for dinner and then to the Capital Rep. Theater to see the comedy “A Christmas Story.”   Contact Sharon at  785-5438 or Diane at 465-3771.

ATTENTION: 2011 Club’s dues are due (still only $5).

We hope everyone age 55 and over will become a member or renew their membership.  If you are not able to join us every week, because of other obligations, please don’t let that stop you from joining.  You may be able to go on a trip, come to our picnic or attend our Christmas/Holiday party.

HELP PLAN YOUR LIBRARY’S FUTURE

The Menands Public Library is about to craft its new five year plan.  The library’s Board of  Trustees will try to envision five years into the future and then establish the means by which we can meet this goal.  We need your help to envision the future.  The Board of Trustees needs your comments and suggestions in order that the library can successfully serve the village.

In the library there will be a suggestion box to write down your suggestions or comments.  You can also go to the library’s website at www.menandslibrary.org and log onto our Facebook page or email the library at zapalal@uhls.lib.ny.us.

INDOOR FARMERS MARKET-AT JOAN OF ARC

The Youth Group will be holding a Farmers Market the week-end of the 18th after the Saturday 4:00 p.m. mass and after Sunday Masses at 10:15 and 11:30 a.m.  You will be able to purchase FRESH fruits and vegetables at a reduced price because we will be getting the produce directly from wholesalers, but will allow us to clear a small profit.

PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN BAGS

 MENANDS YOUTH COMMITTEE

OPEN GYM SCHEDULE 2010-2011

High School/College Open Gym

Grades 9 and up

Thursdays 8:00 - 10:00 p m.

December 2010                    January 2011       12/16                             1/6, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27

February 2011                     March 2011              

2/3, 2/10, 2/17                  3/3, 3/10, 3/17

              3/17 last week of open gym                   

Middle School Open Gym

Grades 4 thru 8

Saturdays 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon

December 2010                    January 2011  

    12/18                                  none

February 2011                       March 2011

     2/5                               3/5, 3/12, 3/19

              3/19 last week of open gym

In case of a school closing due to inclement weather on a Thursday (a snow day) there will be no open gym that evening.

For questions, please contact:

                        Lorenz Herrmann – Supervisor

Phone:  (518) 505-7998 (home)

                                                (518) 465-4561 (work)

Email:  lherrmal@nycap.rr.com

MENANDS SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION

The Menands School Board of Education will meet on  December 13, 2010  at 6:30 p.m. in the library of the School.

MENANDS SKI PROGRAM

Once again the Menands  Ski Program will be participating in the Jiminy Peak Ski/Snowboarding program.  The program includes 6 one-hour ski or snowboarding lessons as well as evening lift passes on Tuesday nights beginning in January.  Kids and adults of all ages are welcome.  Bus transportation is provided and departs Menands School at 3:30 p.m. to return at approximately 9:30 p.m.  Anyone interested in participating or chaperoning should contact Brian Rozmierski as soon as possible at 375-2221 for more information.

INCLEMENT WEATHER & SCHOOL CLOSINGS

When there is inclement weather, residents should tune to WGY, WROW or WTRY radio as well as TV channels 6, 10 or 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.  Also, when school is canceled during the day, after-school and night activities at the school are also canceled.

If parents have changed home and/or work phone numbers or emergency contacts, please contact Menands School at 465-4561 to update contact information.