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Public Pre-Construction Meeting for Round Lake Road Project Malta, NY

 

MALTA - May 25, 2015 Construction work will soon begin on the Round Lake Road Traffic and Mobility Improvements Project. On Wednesday, June 3, 2015, there will be a public pre-construction meeting to present the proposed construction schedule, introduce Rifenburg Construction personnel and introduce the Creighton Manning construction inspection team. The meeting will take place at Malta Town Hall from 7:00pm to 8:00pm. There will be a brief project presentation followed by a question and answer session.

The final construction plans identifying existing features, proposed improvements, landscaping, lighting, and work limits will be available.

Throughout construction additional information related to schedules and detours will be posted on the project website: http://roundlakeroadproject.com/

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Brown’ Beach Reopens – by H. Wessell

TOWN OF STILLWATER, May 21 – Supervisor Edward Kinowski called attention Thursday to This year’s  “main event” in town:  the grand re-opening of Brown’s Beach, now a Stillwater Town Park, this Saturday May 30 beginning at 11:00AM.  "It should be a nice day... even if it's raining... If raining, it's going to be under a tent – and it's a large tent, so it should hold all the folks that come. There’s free ice cream from Stewart's, free hot dogs being cooked by the Town Clerk; and a few others Mimosa trays will be put out [orange juice and sparkling water]."

Read the entire article in the May 28th issue.

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Camelot Project Changes – by V. Albert

STILLWATER MAY 19- The Stillwater Village Board of Trustees met on Tuesday, May 19, for its regularly scheduled meeting with Mayor Rick Nelson, presiding.

At this meeting, Camelot Associates, along with its architect, presented a rendering of its proposed development adjacent to Hudson Avenue.

Read the entire article in the May 28th issue.

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Autism Awareness – by C. Barton

Schaghticoke- April is recognized throughout the nation as Autism Awareness Month. For over 50 years the Autism Society has encouraged a nationwide effort to educate and work towards creating a society that is appreciative of the “true aspects of all people, including those on the autism spectrum.”  Promoting awareness, inclusion and self-determination for those with autism is one of the many goals of organizations that work to educate society about autism. The goal is to create a partnership with communities that will promote the national movement to ensure that those with autism can achieve the highest possible quality of life.

Read the entire article in the May 28th issue.

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Drowning Doesn’t Look Like Drowning – by Mario Vittone

   The new captain jumped from the cockpit, fully dressed, and sprinted through the water. A former lifeguard, he kept his eyes on his victim as he headed straight for the owners who were swimming between their anchored sport fisher and the beach. “I think he thinks you’re drowning,” the husband said to his wife. They had been splashing each other and she had screamed but now they were just standing, neck-deep on the sand bar. “We’re fine, what is he doing?” she asked, a little annoyed. “We’re fine!” the husband yelled, waving him off, but his captain kept swimming hard. “Move!” he barked as he sprinted between the stunned owners. Directly behind them, not ten feet away, their nine-year-old daughter was drowning. Safely above the surface in the arms of the captain, she burst into tears, “Daddy!”

Read the entire article in the May 28th edition.

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Carmine A. Taglione – 66

Carmine A. Taglione - 66

MECHANICVILLE – Carmine A. Taglione, 66, died Saturday morning May 23rd at home, in the safe and loving company of his family, and after a long and courageous battle with melanoma.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday at 11 AM at All Saints on the HudsonSouth Church, 121 North Main St., Mechanicville.  Entombment in St. Paul’s Cemetery. Calling hours at the North Main Street Church on Monday from 3-7 PM.In lieu of flowers, remembrances are urged to St. Jude’s Childrens Research Hospital in loving and respectful memory of Carmine A. Taglione.

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

Read the entire obituary in the May 28th issue.

 

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Awards and Achievements/Local College Students

Students Graduate from Clarkson University

POTSDAM, NY (05/20/2015)(readMedia)-- The following students graduated from Clarkson University on May 9, 2015:

Andrew K. McCarthy of Clifton Park, N.Y., received a bachelor of science degree with distinction in mechanical engineering, business minor from Clarkson University.

John A. Seeman of Clifton Park, N.Y., received a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering minor from Clarkson University.

Taylor Alexandria Welch of Clifton Park, N.Y., received a bachelor of science degree with distinction in chemical engineering from Clarkson University.

Nathan J. Elacqua of Clifton Park, N.Y., received a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering from Clarkson University.

Ryan M. Custer of Mechanicville, N.Y., received a master of business administration degree from Clarkson University.

Emma L Dixon of Mechanicville, N.Y., received a bachelor of science degree in biology, mathematics minor from Clarkson University.

Thomas William Welch of Stillwater, N.Y., received a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering from Clarkson University.

Cory Joseph Charbonneau of Waterford, N.Y., received a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering and environmental engineering from Clarkson University.

Students Named to the University of Vermont Dean's List

BURLINGTON, VT (05/20/2015)(readMedia)-- To be named to the dean's list, students must have a grade-point average of 3.0 or better and rank in the top 20 percent of their class in their respective college or school.

Sophia R Danison of Stillwater, NY, is a Sophmore Global Studies major.

Kendra F Mazza of Mechanicville, NY, is a Junior Social Work major.

Heather E Swallow of Clifton Park, NY, is a Sophmore Environmental Sciences major.

Abigail M Weiskopf of Clifton Park, NY, is a Senior Athletic Training Education major.

Local Students Inducted into Tau Alpha Pi Academic Honor Society at Hudson Valley Community College

TROY, NY (05/20/2015)(readMedia)-- Eighteen high-achieving students were recently inducted into the Tau Alpha Pi academic honor society at Hudson Valley Community College.

To gain entrance into the honor society, students are required to rank among the top four percent of an institution's total engineering technology enrollment.

Tau Alpha Pi is a national organization with affiliate chapters located on the campuses of many of the country's leading technical colleges and universities. Both associate and baccalaureate degree students are eligible.

Students honored include:

James Michael Rivers of Mechanicville , who is studying Civil Engineeing Technology.

Kevin J. Pallozzi of Schaghticoke , who is studying Mechanical Engineering Technology.