David H. Wright II – 72

MECHANCIVILLE – David H. Wright II, 72, of Pawling Ave., died Sunday August 30th, at Saratoga Hospital, after a short illness.

A gathering of family and friends will be held on Saturday, Sept. 12th from Noon till 4 PM at his daughters home, 35 Pawling Ave., Mechanicville. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to an Animal Shelter of choice.

Arrangements by DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, Mechanicville.

Visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com to leave condolences and for directions.

Annie Burrelo Muzio – 89

MECHANICVILLE – Annie Burrello Muzio, 89 former resident of Saratoga Ave., died Monday Sept. 7th at Saratoga Center Nursing Home, after an extended illness.

A Funeral Service will be held on Friday at 11 AM at DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville. Burial in St. Peter’s Cemetery, Stillwater. Calling hours at the Funeral Home on Thursday from 4-7 PM.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society in loving memory of Annie Burrello Muzio.

To leave condolences and for directions visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com

Mechanicville 41 – 0 Tamarac

Mechanicville 41-0 over Tamarac
MECHANICVILLE SEPTEMBER 4- Marc DeBates rushed for 104 yards and scored 4 touchdowns and Jacob Henes caught 2 passes both for TD's. Quarterback Giovanni D'Ambro intercepted two passes besides throwing his 2 touchdowns to Henes. the 40 yard reception by Henes in the 2nd quarter broke the game open by giving Mechanicville a 21-0 lead. Henes kicked the extra points for the Raiders.

Mechanicville School Building Proposal

MECHANICVILLE SEPTEMBER 3- In a joint meeting of the School Board and the public , Building Committee chairman John Taglione outlined the steps his group has taken. The committee was formed about a year ago. The committee members wanted input from the community and have sought the advice of: school teachers, custodians, PTA, booster clubs, the Chamber of Commerce and other groups. Taglione wanted a transparent process.

Changes in Mechanicville Water Supply

MECHANICVILLE SEPTEMBER 2- The New York State Department of Health has expressed concern about teethe ability of The City of Mechanicville to deliver water at sustained peak levels-1.2 million gallons/day. On April 30,2015 the City responded. The City uses about 800,000 gallons per day on "average." There is nothing final but the Barton and Lagoudice engineering firm employed by Mechanicville has come up with a plan. Under this plan the City would retain its reservoir.

A Visit to Grant’s Cottage – by S. McBride

   Grant’s Cottage State Historic Site on Mount McGregor, just a few miles north of Saratoga Springs, is a fascinating piece of history right here in our own back yard.  It is the site where Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th president of the United States, spent the last 37 days of his life, dying from cancer just three days after completing his memoirs.

Waterford Police Have Body Cameras – by H. Wessell

TOWN OF WATERFORD, September 1 – Town Supervisor John E. Lawler announced at the monthly Town Board business session that Waterford will have its new Cohoes bridge in pretty prompt order.

   The Supervisor reported that the Town has received official notification from the state Department of Transportation that the replacement of the Cohoes-Waterford bridge, much talked about last year and during part of this year including a public meeting he thought “very well conducted” and “extremely well attended, with over 100 people,” is now getting ready to proceed.

The Express Newspaper September 10, 2015

Arrests Report – September 3, 2015

Stillwater Police Department

Arrest Blotter

08/24/15

Stillwater Police arrested Tracy L. Russom (age 48) on a Stillwater Town Court Bench warrant for a probation violation after she was located in Troy by bail bond agents. She was arraigned in Stillwater Town Court and sent to Saratoga County Jail with $40,000.00 bail bond. Several additional warrants from area police agencies were also lodged against the defendant. The arrest was handled by Ptl. Sean Lyons.

08/27/15

Stillwater Police arrested Nicholas P. Travis (agw31) of Clifton Park and charged him with Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended Registration (misdemeanor) following a vehicle stop on Tow Path Road. He was processed and released to appear in Stillwater Town Court. The arrest was handled by Ptl. Sean Lyons.

08/27/15

Stillwater Police arrested John E. Bonoski (age 33) of Cohoes and charged him with Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended Registration (misdemeanor) following a vehicle stop on County Route 75. He was processed and released to appear in Stillwater Town Court. The arrest was handled by Ptl. Sean Lyons.

Stillwater Police Department

Press Release

08/23/15

Stillwater Police arrested Danielle C. Nelson (age 51) of Albany and charged her with 2 counts of Hindering Prosecution 3rd degree (misdemeanor) following an investigation. The investigation began after the defendant’s sister (Johnette Nelson) impersonated her during a vehicle stop in Stillwater in April 2015 and subsequently continued to impersonate her during 2 court dates by signing her sister’s name on court documents. This was done to conceal a revoked license and for being on probation in Albany County. Johnette Nelson was arrested on 8/15/15 for felony fraud and is currently being held without bail in Saratoga County Jail.

It was discovered during the investigation that Danielle Nelson knowingly and willing drove her sister to Stillwater Town Court on 2 occasions for the purpose of allowing her to continue to impersonate her on court documents. The defendant’s actions rendering criminal assistance to a person who was committing a felony.

The defendant was processed and released with an appearance ticket for Stillwater Town Court.

The investigation was handled by 1st Sgt. Ray Cordani.