Rick Nelson is inaugurated as Stillwater village mayor in April, 2015.
Mayor Nelson and crew sporting the village "uniform" at the Memorial Day parade May, 2015.
Mayor Nelson and other officials at the ribboncutting ceremony following the renovation of Major Dickinson Park in December, 2015.
Mayor Nelson reflects on his first year in office
'It was something I had secretly hoped to do some day'
Article in the 06-09 edition.
TOWN OF STILLWATER, June 2 – A 5-year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
award of $97 million in federally funded construction projects just approved by the Capital
District Planning Commission includes $2.9 million that makes possible the long-awaited
extension of the Zim Smith county trail from its current terminus at Coons Crossing Road in
Halfmoon, into Mechanicville. An additional $400,000 was awarded for safety upgrades to the
crossing.
Schaghticoke- The summer youth program funded and sponsored through the Town and Village of Schaghticoke offers a variety of opportunities for students after the school year comes to a close. In addition to providing activities for student campers, the camp supports local businesses, promotes valuable work experience for youth and offers job opportunities for district residents.
Article in the 06-09 edition.
MECHANICVIILE MAY 31- All ten applicants were approved by the Planning/Zoning Board. Cumberland Farms was approved to occupy the area that now includes Palmieri Auto and BJ Electric.
Article in the 06-09 issue.
BALLSTON SPA – Michael A, Giambona, 53, former resident and 1979 graduate of Ballston Spa High School, passed away, Tuesday, May 24th at his home in Port Charlotte, Florida, after a brief illness.
There will be no calling hours or services scheduled.
Remembrances may be made to Community Hospice, in memory of Michael A. Giambona
Local arrangements by DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, Mechanicville.
An Evening with Civil War Veteran Corporal James R. Tanner, 87th New York Infantry, as portrayed by Robert Mulligan, Jr. Thursday June 9, 2016
Veterans of Lansingbugh Hall
777 1st Avenue, Troy, New York 12182.
Robert Mulligan, Jr., Historian and retired New York State Museum Curator, will portray Civil War Veteran, Corporal James R. Tanner. Known for his engaging portrayals of men of history, Mr. Mulligan's presentations combine the finest aspects of theater and history.
Civil War Veteran Corporal Tanner lost his legs at the Second Battle of Bull Run. He served the rest of the war as a government stenographer, and was present at the death of Abraham Lincoln.
The evening begins at 5:00 PM with an open-bar and Basket Raffles, a plated dinner at 6:30 PM, and at 7:30 PM “Corporal Tanner”
For reservations please call Kay DeRosa at 518-237-3924, or send your check made out to the Lansingburgh Historical Society, to LHS, PO Box 219, Troy, NY 12182-0219 (Please include your meal option.)
