TOWN OF WATERFORD, January 26 – The Town of Waterford is recovering well from the water crisis, the Supervisor announcing on January 25 the lifting of the boil-water notice.
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MECHANICVILLE – Daniel G. “Boomer” Baisley, 86, of Brickyard Road, died Fridaymorning, Jan. 29th at St. Mary’s Hospital, Troy.
A Funeral Service will be held on Sunday at 5 PM at DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville. Calling hours at Funeral Home precede from 2-5 PM.
Burial services with military honors will be held on Monday at 10 AM at the SaratogaNational Cemetery. Attendees are asked to meet at the cemetery at 9:45 AM.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project in care of the Funeral Home.
To leave condolences and for directions visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com
OSWEGO, NY (01/27/2016)-- Bryan Ruderman of Clifton Park completed his baccalaureate studies in broadcasting and mass communication, cum laude in fall 2015 at SUNY Oswego and was recognized at the college's Commencement in December.
POTSDAM, NY (01/27/2016)-- Clarkson University has announced recipients of endowed, sponsored, and Share Clarkson scholarships for the 2015-2016 academic year.
Brook Julia Zeller of Waterford, N.Y., a sophomore majoring in environmental engineering received the Clarkson University Parents Endowed Scholarship.
Morgan Jane Bayly of Johnsonville, N.Y., a junior majoring in engineering and management received the J.R. Weston Endowed Scholarship and the Gus '82 and Magda Mininberg Endowed Scholarship.
SPRINGFIELD, MA (01/22/2016)-- Western New England University congratulates 749 students who were named to the Fall 2015 Dean's List. The following students are named to the Dean's List for achieving a semester grade point average of 3.30 or higher:
James W. Eberle of Clifton Park, NY majoring in Sport Management (12065)
Alicia K. Lewis of Johnsonville, NY majoring in Management and Leadership (12094)
NEW PALTZ, NY (01/27/2016)-- The State University of New York at New Paltz has announced its Dean's List for the fall 2015 semester. Dean's List designation is reserved for students who excel academically and earn at least a 3.3 grade-point average in a semester with a full-time course load.
New Paltz proudly congratulates the following students for earning placement on the fall 2015 Dean's List:
Kathryn Christensen of Clifton Park, N.Y. (12065)
Frankie Dineen of Clifton Park, N.Y. (12065)
Joshua Falk of Clifton Park, N.Y. (12065)
Cassandra Goldman of Waterford, N.Y. (12188)
Chrisanne Pierson of Clifton Park, N.Y. (12065)
McKenna Robinson of Mechanicville, N.Y. (12118)
SPRINGFIELD, MA (01/22/2016)-- Springfield College has named Kimberly Thompson of Mechanicville, NY (12118) to the dean's list for academic excellence for the fall 2015 term. Thompson is studying Health Science.
ONEONTA, NY (01/22/2016)-- More than 300 students met requirements for graduation from SUNY Oneonta following the fall 2015 semester. Graduates were honored at a December recognition ceremony hosted by college President Nancy Kleniewski. They also are eligible to participate in the college's commencement on May 14.
The following area students graduated from SUNY Oneonta in December:
Christian Capitula of Clifton Park, NY, (12065) graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BS degree in Computer Art;
Lyndsay Moore of Clifton Park, NY, (12065) graduated with a MSED degree in Special Ed: Adolescence Ed;
Cassidy Wachtel of Clifton Park, NY, (12065) graduated with a BS degree in Meteorology;
Alexis Bolesky of Mechanicville, NY, (12118) graduated Cum Laude with a BS degree in Criminal Justice;
Marissa Warner of Mechanicville, NY, (12118) graduated with a BS degree in Biology;
Lindsay Nightingale of Schaghticoke, NY, (12154) graduated Cum Laude with a BS degree in Childhood Education (1-6);
UTICA, NY (01/25/2016)-- The following SUNY Polytechnic Institute students have been named to the President's Achievement List for the Fall 2015 semester.
A semester grade point average of 3.6 to 3.79 qualifies full-time matriculated students for inclusion on the President's Achievement List.
Riley Christopher of Clifton Park, NY - Electrical & Computer Engineering
Timothy Brousseau of Clifton Park, NY - Mechanical Engineering Technology
HEMPSTEAD, NY (01/25/2016)-- Hofstra University congratulates the students named to the Fall 2015 Dean's List for their outstanding academic achievement. Students must earn a grade point average of at least 3.5 during the semester to make the Dean's List.
The local students who earned a spot on the Dean's List include:
Angelina Purcell of Mechanicville
Naledi Ushe of Clifton Park
CASTLETON, VT (01/25/2016)-- The following students were named to the Castleton University Dean's List for the fall semester of the 2015-16 academic year. To qualify for this academic honor, the student must maintain full-time status and a semester grade point average of 3.5.
Samantha Carlo of Schaghticoke (12154)
Kirsten Kruk of Clifton Park (12065)
LYNDONVILLE, VT (01/25/2016)-- Brandon Vianna, of Stillwater, NY, has been named to Dean's List for the Fall 2015 semester at Lyndon State College. To qualify for Dean's List, a student must achieve a semester grade-point average (GPA) of 3.5 while enrolled in 12 or more credits per semester.
WORCESTER, MA (01/25/2016)-- Recognizing outstanding student academic achievement, Assumption College has named 509 students to the undergraduate Dean's List for the fall 2015 semester.
To earn a spot on the Dean's List, Assumption students must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 for a five-class, 15-credit semester. The Dean's List is announced twice every academic year, once at the completion of the fall semester, and again at the completion of the spring semester.
"Earning a position on the Dean's List is a testament to hard work, a sharp mind, and a commitment to academic excellence," said Assumption College President Francesco Cesareo, Ph.D. "These students' dedication to their studies reflects the seriousness with which they take the formation of their intellectual and academic lives, an important aspect of the College's mission."
Gabriella Beamish of Melrose, NY, a member of the class of 2019
Erin Dougherty of Waterford, NY, a member of the class of 2017
ATLANTA, GA (01/25/2016)-- Christopher Foley of Clifton Park, NY (12065) has earned a Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta.
KINGSTON, RI (01/25/2016)-- The University of Rhode Island is pleased to announce that 4,986 undergraduates have qualified for the Fall 2015 Dean's List. The students represent nearly all of Rhode Island's cities and towns, all six New England states, New York and New Jersey, other states and 18 countries.
The following students from your area were named to the Dean's List:
Mary E Shaffer of Clifton Park, NY
Caitlin V Runyon of Clifton Park, NY
Victoria Larose of Clifton Park, NY
Angela Ferlo of Clifton Park, NY
Elizabeth Rose Miles of Clifton Park, NY
Michael Lawson of Clifton Park, NY
Justin Michael Rohrwasser of Clifton Park, NY
Brianna C Kobylar of Clifton Park, NY
ONEONTA, NY (01/26/2016)-- Allen Rossetti of Clifton Park, NY, was inducted into the SUNY Oneonta chapter of Omicron Delta Kappa, a national leadership honor society, in December 2015. Invitation to apply for membership is based on recommendation, junior or senior standing and an overall grade-point average of 3.0 or better.
ROCHESTER, NY (01/26/2016)-- Nazareth College announces its Dean's List for the Fall of 2015 semester.
Kelsey Jesaitis of Clifton Park (12065) is studying Nursing.
Brittany Lefebvre of Mechanicville (12118) is studying Marketing.
Rosalie Pizziketti of Clifton Park (12065) is studying Health Sciences Leading to a doctorate in Physical Therapy.
MECHANICVILLE - It was standing-room only at St. Luke’s on the Hill on January 6 when family, friends, parishioners and visiting clergy gathered for the Celebration of New Ministry for Reverend David Haig as he was installed as the rector of the church.
Read the entire article in the 01/28 edition.
MECHANICVILLE JANUARY 20- Mechanicville Mayor Dennis Baker announced that Mechanicville has received $4 million in grants and loans for work on the reservoir. These monies come from the New York State Department of Health. The grant is for $2 million.
Read the entire article in the 01/28 edition.
The Common Core State Standards that have been the subject of many debates since implementation will soon be getting an overhaul. A task force set up to review the standards was formed after New York students in schools across the state were boycotting academic tests associated with the new standards.
Read the entire article in the 01/28 Express.
When Erin Mastropietro’s first ball of the tenth frame rocketed into the pins, a three pin split remained standing at the end of the alley. A wave of groans followed by enthusiastic applause sounded from the crowd gathered at Hometown Lanes to watch the bowling match between Mechanicville High School and Cohoes High School on Thursday afternoon.
Read the entire article in the 01/28 edition.
TOWN OF STILLWATER, January 21 – The Stillwater Town Board has passed a resolution authorizing the advertising for bids to purchase or lease the old Town Hall, in its current condition.
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MECHANICVILLE JANUARY 19- Pete Bardunias, President of the Chamber of Southern Saratoga County, announced that Saratoga County will be part of the Fireball Run this fall. Fifty teams will be competing on rod rally which will start in western New York . continuing to Saratoga County, Dutchess Coutny, Massachusetts , and ending in Maryland.
Read the entire article in the 01/28 edition.