Menands Activities April 17, 2009
VILLAGE BOARD MEETING
The next Village Board meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, April 20, 2009. All meetings are open to the public and are handicap accessible.
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at 7:00 P.M. in the Village Municipal Building for the purpose of considering the following application for a varianc:e
Anthony Nicholas is requesting a use variance for 240 Broadway, for occupancy of Cyro Weld Corp.
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
CENSUS 2010 - NOTICE
Residents are advised that Between April and July 2009, U.S. Census personnel will be in neighborhoods verifying addresses. Each employee has official identification and will be using a hand held computer. This is to ensure every housing unit will be counted in the 2010 Census.
EARTH DAY SPRING CLEAN-UP
VOLUNTEER”S NEEDED – For the Village of Menands annual Earth Day Spring Clean-Up to be held on Sunday, April 26th . Each year at this time we take this opportunity to care for our environment and help keep the village looking great. Our goal is to eliminate the winter’s accumulated debris from our main roadways and beautify our environment. Volunteers of all ages are asked to meet at Ganser-Smith Park between 11:30 and noon to begin. Please wear appropriate clothing and gloves. We will provide the bags. Come join us and help make our community sparkle!
MENANDS FIRE COMPANY #1
The monthly meeting of the Menands Fire Company will be held on Tuesday, May 5, 2009 at 8:00 p.m. All Fire Company members are urged to attend. The Menands Fire Co. is always looking for volunteers to join the Fire Company. For an application, stop by the Menands Police/Fire Dispatcher.
MENANDS FIRE COMPANY ITALIAN DINNER
The Menands Fire Company is hosting an Italian Dinner on Friday, April 24, 2009 at the Firehouse from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dinner choices are Spaghetti and Meatballs, Ziti and Meatballs, or Linguini and Clam Sauce with Caesar Salad, Italian Bread and Rolls, Dessert, Coffee and Tea. The prices for the dinners are $8 Adults, $7 Seniors and $4 Children under 8. Eat In or Take Out. For senior citizens unable to make it to the firehouse, we will deliver. Call 463-9494 on April 24th.
SPOTLIGHT ON MENANDS BUSINESS–APRIL 2009
Our feature business for April is the Council of Community Services of New York State, Inc.
The Council located at 272 Broadway provides business operations support for charities throughout New York State. There are over 1,600 member organizations that benefit from CCSNYS services.
Founded in 1927, CCSNYS moved to the former Menands Manor several years ago. The historic building provides a unique setting for meetings, training sessions and community events.
CCSNYS helps member not-for-profits with technical assistance and training for their staffs as well as offering insurance, risk management programs and employee benefit plans. CCSNYS is an advocate for their members at the State and National level.
Douglas Sauer, Executive Director, and a staff of over 30 individuals primarily located in Menands provides these services.
One of the special features is the annual “Camp Finance” which is held under the auspices of their Nonprofit Accounting Service Center (NASC).
Shortly the Council will be renamed the New York Council of Nonprofits as it expands its scope of services to the members.
The Council can be reached at 434-9194 or on the web at
REMINDER
All residents in need of a Special Trash pick-up MUST call the Village Office (434-2922) by Tuesday at 4 p.m. to arrange to be put on the “Pick-up” schedule. DPW will no longer pick up items left at the curb on Wednesdays that are NOT on the “Pick-up” schedule.
MENANDS PUBLIC LIBRARY
Tuesday Afternoon at the Movies 1 p.m.
April 21st - The Ghost and Mrs. Muir – Love beyond time and space.
April 28th - An American In Paris – Gene Kelly dances to Gershwin
MENANDS SCHOOL (70’S) CLASS REUNION
A reunion is being planned for all graduates from the 70’s. We are still looking for interested graduates to help with the planning. An informational/planning meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 23, 7:00 p.m. at Poppy’s Place (formally “The Village Pub”). Please continue spreading the word and email me with any questions. All interested can contact me, Lauren Clemenzi, at basketball23rocks@live.com
RUMMAGE/BAKE SALE/LUNCH
Bethany Presbyterian Church is holding its annual rummage sale on Saturday, May 2, 2009 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. The REACH youth will be selling baked goods. A light luncheon will be served. Persons interested in donating items for the sale should call the church at 463-8217 or Paula Murphy at 465-6361 to arrange a time to drop off the donated items.
MENANDS ROTARY HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP AWARD – 2009
Each year the Rotary offers a scholarship to a high school senior and resident of the Village of Menands, who is going on to college. Criteria for the award are: PT jobs/extracurricular activities, services to others, need for scholarship, plans for use of scholarship and academic achievement. This year the prize will be at least $500.
Applications may be picked up at the Village office, with the completed applications due back at the Village office by May 1st. Certain application information must be certified by a high school official. Finalists will be contacted and interviewed by the Rotary Scholarship Committee.
MENANDS FARMERS MARKET
The Farmers Market in Menands, on Broadway just south of Route 378, will kick off their season with a Want Ad Digest Community Garage Sale on Saturday, May 2nd. Not only will they have special events every other weekend, their retail market will be open Sundays in addition to Saturdays. The hours are Saturday from 8 am to 1 pm and Sunday from Noon to 4 pm.
HELP YOUR LIBRARY PLAN IT’S FUTURE
The Menands Public Library is beginning to create a new five-year plan. This plan will try to anticipate the needs of the village and develop methods to meet them. We are asking for your help.
There will be a suggestion box set up in the library to allow you to make suggestions and comments. We will read your suggestions and use them to plan for the future.
SENIORS TO ENJOY SPRINGTIME IN NYC
On May 19th, there will be a 2 hour narrated cruise around New York City Harbor followed by a late lunch at Mount Blanc. We’ll see the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Brooklyn Bridge and more. A sit down meal chosen from a wide array of menu choices will follow. Cost is $46 with payment due by May 7th. Call Diane at 465-3771 or Marge at 434-2759 for reservations.
MENANDS SENIOR CITIZEN JUNE TRIP
Menands Senior Citizens trip to the Mac Haydn Theater on Wednesday, June 3, 2009 to see “High Society”. We will have dinner at Kozel’s Restaurant in Ghent. Meal choices are: Lemon Chicken, Broiled Haddock or Beef. Cost $45. Call Susan - 472-9022 or Gert - 462-1860 for reservations. The event opens up on April 23rd . The payment deadline is May 21st. Be at Bethany by 11:45 a.m. Bus leaves 12 SHARP.
MENANDS SCHOOL BUDGET VOTE AND ELECTIONS
MENANDS PUBLIC LIBRARY BUDGET VOTE AND ELECTIONS
Public Hearing - May 11, 6:30 p.m. Menands School Library
Personal Registration - May 13, 3-8 p.m. Menands School Foyer
Vote - May 19, Noon – 9 p.m. Menands School Foyer