Monthly Archives: January 2014

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Halfmoon Historical Society Receives Charter – by Michael Bielwski

Halfmoon – This past Jan 13 the Halfmoon Planning Board meeting was packed with residents to take part in the meeting to consider the town’s latest development project.  The project under discussion was Princeton Heights, a major residential subdivision planned for off of Princeton Avenue and Manchester Drive.  Princeton Heights has been in planning for at least eight years.

For almost two hours, one resident after another took to the podium to voice opposition to the project, citing traffic, noise, water runoff, and the general erosion of Halfmoon’s rural image as their primary concerns.  Resident Margaret Sautter, whom was among the project’s most vocal critics, took some extra time to speak with The Express.

Entire article on page 17 of the January 23rd issue of the Express.

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Waterford School Takes on Bullying – by Michael Bielawski

Waterford – This past Jan 10 Waterford-Halfmoon Union Free Jr/Sr High School held the second of three assemblies on bullying.  The speaker was Officer Jeremy Connors of the Waterford Police Department.  “The main objective was to open the eyes of the students as to what goes on in the school and other forms of social media” he said.

Connors stressed that with today’s new media technologies such as smart phones and tablets, bullying has taken on new forms.  “I think bullying is not just in the halls of the school anymore, it’s starting to resonate throughout the community via social media and individuals personal lives.  With the fact that everyone has smart phones and Internet access, it’s almost instantaneous that the information gets put out onto the Internet or made public and it can ruin a person’s name or image in an instant.”

Entire Article on page 16 of the January 23 issue of the Express.

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City Adresses $ Problems – by Harold Wessell

MECHANICVILLE, January 16th At the first City Business Meeting of the year, Finance Commissioner Jodie Gilheany reported in part that she did a calculation on the salary increases that were in the budget passed at the end of the year, and knew she wasn't happy with the 3 percent increase for the non-contractual personnel. The cost of the new CSEA contract with fringes was $17,302 and the cost of the non-cractual increases $15,042; which totals $32,343. "And the only extra money we had in the budget was $25,000. Therefore we have to find a way to make up another $7,300." She indicated she would work up some numbers, and would like the Council to consider increasing the percentage that the employee’s non-contractual pay toward their health insurance and of course the dental plan. "We have to cover this somehow."

Entire article in the January 23, issue of the Express.

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Saratoga County No To SAFE Act – by Harold Wessell

BALLSTON SPA: January 15 th Saratoga County Supervisors anticipate voting on Tuesday Jan. 22 to deny the State government permission to associate its name in any way implying it is sponsoring the unfolding next phase of the SAFE Act.

The County will refuse the State permission to use its County name, letterhead, address, logo or seal, nor of the County Clerk or Sheriff, for purposes related to enforcement of the Act.

Page 10 in the January 23rd issue of the Express.

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Michele “Shelly” Boucher – 57

MECHANICVILLE – Michele “Shelly” Boucher Westcott, 57, of Ellsworth Ave, died Tuesday, January 21 at Samaritan Hospital following a short illness, surrounded by her loving children.  Born in Troy, August 14, 1956, she was the daughter of the late Ruppert “Toopie” and Mary Baker Boucher.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday at 9AM at All Saints on the Hudson South Church, 121 No Main St., Mechanicville, NY 12118, with burial to follow in St. Paul’s Cemetery. Calling hours at the church on Friday from 4-7 PM. Remembrances may be made to Hemstreet Park Fire Department, PO Box 667, Mechanicville, NY in loving memory of Shelly M. Westcott.  Visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com to leave condolences and for directions.

Full Obituary can be found in the January 30th issue of the Express.

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Saratoga Co. Animal Shelter – Pets for Adoption

CamiCami, SF, DSH, 7 yrs old, Litter Box Trained, Small children made her nervous so she was returned. Very sweet girl.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Copy of PaulPaul, NM, DSH, Adult, Litter box trained, So laid back. Great cat.

 

HandsomeHandsome,DSH,NM, Adult, Litter box trained, Great with kids

 

Calvin 2Calvin,NM, 5yrs old. Weight 135lbs, older kids only, good with dog & cats, Housebroken, Need training with treat/food aggression

Saratoga County
Animal Shelter
6010 County Farm Rd.
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
(518) 885-4113

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Awards and Achievements/Local College Students

Amanda DeSimone Named to Dean's List at Bryant University

SMITHFIELD, RI (01/15/2014)(readMedia)-- Amanda DeSimone, a Senior in Marketing from Mechanicville was named to the fall semester Dean's List at Bryant University.

SUNY Oneonta Fall 2013 Dean's List

ONEONTA, NY (01/15/2014)(readMedia)-- A total of 1569 SUNY Oneonta students earned Dean's List honors for the fall 2013 semester. To qualify for the Dean's List, students must earn a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher while carrying a course load of 12 hours of more.

The following area students were named to the Dean's List:

Justin Barnett of Clifton Park (12065)

Lindsey Bernard of Clifton Park (12065)

Alexis Bolesky of Mechanicville (12118)

Emily Carter of Clifton Park (12065)

Philip Chieco of Clifton Park (12065)

Jessi Corrigan of Mechanicville (12118)

Ashley DelGiacco of Johnsonville (12094)

Thomas Dell'Anno of Clifton Park (12065)

Jessica Flood of Clifton Park (12065)

Abby Fusco of Stillwater (12170)

Ryan Hendrickson of Clifton Park (12065)

Aliah Joslin of Mechanicville (12118)

Siobhan Kennedy of Clifton Park (12065)

Nathan Laing of Waterford (12188)

Emily Malinowski of Mechanicville (12118)

Peter McPherson of Clifton Park (12065)

Elise Moinzadeh of Clifton Park (12065)

Kyle Monsees of Clifton Park (12065)

Aubrey Moore of Mechanicville (12118)

Jerome Pabulayan of Clifton Park (12065)

Allison Proctor of Clifton Park (12065)

Margaret Sanderson of Schaghticoke (12154)

Jennifer Sanderson of Waterford (12188)

Rachael Shine of Clifton Park (12065)

Kayla Silvia of Clifton Park (12065)

Emily Snyder of Clifton Park (12065)

Sarah Tucker of Clifton Park (12065)

Margaret Winslow of Clifton Park (12065)

Jenna Hoefer of Clifton Park named to Dean's List at Mansfield University

MANSFIELD, PA (01/16/2014)(readMedia)-- Jenna Hoefer of Clifton Park, NY (12065) has been named to the fall 2013 Dean's List at Mansfield University.

To be named to the Dean's List, a student must be attending the university full-time and attain at least a 3.5 GPA for the semester.

Loryn Atkinson of Clifton Park Named to Dean's List at Lyndon State College

LYNDONVILLE, VT (01/16/2014)(readMedia)-- Loryn Atkinson of Clifton Park was named to the Dean's List at Lyndon State College for the fall 2013 semester. For inclusion on the Dean's List, a student must have completed at least 12 graded credits with no incomplete or failing grades and a minimum grade-point average of 3.50. Loryn is a Junior and is majoring in Music Business and Industry - Concentration in Production.

Emily Eddy Named to Dean's List at Western New England University

SPRINGFIELD, MA (01/16/2014)(readMedia)-- Emily Eddy of Schaghticoke, NY, has been named to the Dean's List at Western New England University for the fall semester of 2013. Eddy is working towards a Doctor of Pharmacy degree. Students are named to the Dean's List for achieving a semester grade point average of 3.30 or higher.

Alfred University names Waterford resident to Dean’s List

ALFRED, NY - Kelly J. Bly, a resident of Waterford, NY, was named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2013 semester at Alfred University.  She is a senior in the College of Professn'l Studies.  Students must earn at least a 3.5 grade point average to qualify for Dean’s List.

Bly is an Athletic Training major at Alfred University, which is ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the top regional universities in the North.  In its “America’s Best Colleges” guide, the magazine rates Alfred University as “a great school at a great price,” ranking it as the number one best value in the Northeast among institutions that offer bachelor’s and master’s degrees.

A graduate of Mechanicville High School, Bly is the daughter of James and Betsy Bly of Waterford, NY. Alfred University offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees through its Colleges of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Business, as well as through its Schools of Engineering and Art and Design.

SUNY Geneseo Announces Dean's List for Fall 2013

GENESEO, NY (01/13/2014)(readMedia)-- The State University of New York at Geneseo has announced its Dean's List for the fall semester 2013. To be on the list, a student must have achieved a 3.5 grade point average while taking at least 12 credit hours.

Students on the list from this area are:

Kristen Anderson from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Hope Andrascik from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Joseph Boyajian from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Khali Coulter from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Laura Duclos from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Cameron Mellow from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Adam Murray from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Sarah Nafis from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Sara Niles from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Steven Rosenzweig from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Bailey Sawyer from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Jane Skinner from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Cailin Sofko from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Kimberly Willey from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Rachel Moore from Schaghticoke, NY (12154)

Michael Yee from Clifton Park Named to SUNY Geneseo's President's List for Fall 2013

GENESEO, NY (01/13/2014)(readMedia)-- Michael Yee from Clifton Park, NY (12065) was named to the President's List at The State University of New York at Geneseo for the fall semester 2013. To be on the list, a student must have achieved an A in all coursework (4.0 grade point average) while taking at least 12 credit hours.

Clifton Park Resident Scott Pulvirent Earns Honors at Connecticut College

NEW LONDON, CONN. (01/13/2014)(readMedia)-- Scott Pulvirent, a member of the class of 2014 at Connecticut College and a resident of Clifton Park, has been named to the Dean's Honors list for the 2013 fall semester.

 SUNY Potsdam Names Area Students to Dean's List

POTSDAM, NY (01/14/2014)(readMedia)-- The State University of New York at Potsdam recently named 412 students who excelled academically in the Fall 2013 semester to the Dean's List.

The SUNY Potsdam students included:

  • Molly Bonnier of Melrose, NY, whose major is Dance
  • Patrick Costello of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Business Administration (Bachelor of Science)
  • Matt Goldberg of Waterford, NY, whose major is Music Education
  • Jarod Grieco of Johnsonville, NY, whose major is Music Education
  • Cory Moon of Schaghticoke, NY, whose major is Music Education
  • Alyssa Watroba of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Art Studio

Area SUNY Potsdam Students Earn Spots on President's List

POTSDAM, NY (01/14/2014)(readMedia)-- The State University of New York at Potsdam recently named 851 students to the President's List, in recognition of their academic excellence in the Fall 2013 semester. The SUNY Potsdam students were honored for earning top marks by President Dr. Dennis L. Hefner.

The students included:

  • Kayla Fraser of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Music Education
  • Rebecca Godfrey of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Psychology
  • Taylor Hughes of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Chemistry
  • Alexandria Kosek of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Music Education
  • John Kosowsky of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Computer Science
  • Robert Krupanich of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Music Education
  • Amy Lynch of Schaghticoke, NY, whose major is Psychology
  • John Marshall of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Music Performance
  • Shauni Sawchuk of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Childhood/Early Childhood Education
  • Amna Siddiqui of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Politics
  • Stephen Whimple of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Music Performance
  • Jordynn Zusy of Waterford, NY, whose major is Childhood/Early Childhood Education

Local Students Make Dean's List at Messiah College

GRANTHAM, PA (01/14/2014)(readMedia)-- The following students were named to the dean's list for the 2013 fall semester at Messiah College:

Melrose resident Luke Barton is a senior majoring in engineering.

Clifton Park resident Michael Stephan is a senior majoring in biology.

SUNY Oneonta Fall 2013 Provost's List

ONEONTA, NY (01/15/2014)(readMedia)-- A total of 153 SUNY Oneonta students earned Provost's List honors for the fall 2013 semester. To qualify for the Provost's List, students must earn a perfect 4.0 GPA while carrying a course load of 12 hours or more.

Justin Barnett of Clifton Park (12065)

Ryan Hendrickson of Clifton Park (12065)

Nathan Laing of Waterford (12188)

Kayla Silvia of Clifton Park (12065)

 

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H.O.P.E. Pets for Adoption

imageJack is a 6-year old Dalmatian/Basset hound mix who is neutered, up to date on shots, and micro-chipped. He's a sweet, good-natured dog who is housebroken and crate trained. Sweet Jack is friendly and rides well in the car. Jack needs to find a home without cats and will make an excellent companion!

 

 

 

image-1Yukon is a neutered 8-year old male, who is up to date on his shots. Need a weight loss buddy? Yukon is your guy! He needs someone to help him trim down a bit more. Yukon came to us terribly overweight but has lost 20 pounds under the loving care of his HOPE foster. He's such a low key and loveable fellow. He's a perfect angel at HOPE's adoption clinics!  Yukon's foster Mom says, "he is a foster home's dream. And that is the absolute truth!" He's pretty mild mannered and gets along with other polite dogs. Yukon's feline foster-sis is teaching him how to live with cats.  At 8 years old, Yukon is eligible for our Senior to Senior program (no adoption fee for a person over 65).

 

 

image-2Benjamin is a sleek 1-year old neutered male who is up to date on his shots. Ben is a quiet and solitary cat.  His nickname is "Gentle Ben" because he is not very curious, sleeps a lot and is not phased by much of anything. Perhaps because he was abandoned behind an office building having to survive all on his own; however, he does like to sit on your lap, but mostly prefers just napping in his favorite chair. He always looks forward to the laser pointer play sessions and is extremely possessive with his bird toy. He spent some time in a home with dogs and seemed to get along just fine with them. If you are looking for a quiet, independent friend, Ben is the cat for you!

 

 

image-3Bronson is a very handsome solid black Siamese-like 7-month old kitten. He is a very people person cat, always welcomes meeting new human friends to play with and loves getting lots and lots of attention. Bronson is extremely curious and tends to get into everything. Along with being playful and energetic, he loves sitting on your lap and being picked up for that occasional hug. He gets along well with dogs and other cats. Bronson is neutered and up to date on his shots.

 

Visit H.O.P.E. online at www.hopeanimalrescue.org or call 518.428.2994 for more info on these pets, other adoptable pets and low cost spay/neuter appointments. Foster homes are always needed!

"Let Them Know There Is H.O.P.E."

 

 

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Hoosic Valley Appoints New Superintendent – by Christine Barton

Hoosic Valley-On December 16th the Board of Education of the Hoosic Valley Central School District approved a resolution that appointed Amy Goodell as Superintendent of Schools. Goodell has been serving as the Interim Superintendent since the spring of 2013. She began her formal appointment to this position on January 1st of 2014 for the period through December 31, 2018.

 

Full article on Page 11 of the January 16th issue of the Express.