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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.

 

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Mechanicville – Stillwater School Budget and Election Results

Mechanicville Voters Approve $23 Million Budget for 2015-16 by a Wide Margin

Mechanicville City School District voters approved the 2015-16 school budget Tuesday night, with 77.5 percent of voters supporting the $23,067,695 school budget.

This is the fourth consecutive school budget the Mechanicville City School District has put to voters with a tax increase has fallen below the state tax “cap.”

“I would like to thank all of the residents who came out to cast their votes on the school budget. Every vote is important and it shows the value the community places on education,” Dr. Michael J. McCarthy, superintendent of schools, said. “This school budget maintains and enhances the great programs we have in Mechanicville, allows us to continue to reduce class sizes, and provides funding for us to send students to even more college and career readiness programing.”

In all, 383 residents voted in favor of the budget and 111 voted against.

Voters also approved a $260,000 proposal for the purchase of two school buses.

The Board of Education Election saw incumbent Joseph Waldron re-elected and first-time runner Michael Raucci elected as well. Raucci ran unopposed for the seat formerly held by Joseph Micklas, who decided to not seek re-election. Waldron and Raucci will serve three year terms.

 

Stillwater Budget Approved by Voters

Building maintenance propositions pass, three elected to board May 19, 2015 – On Tuesday, May 19, Stillwater residents voted to approve the district's 2015-16 proposed budget with 389 voting in favor and 109 voting against it.

The $23.7 million budget carries a 4.18 percent spending increase over the current year and a 3.5 percent increase in the tax levy. Tax rates are estimated to increase by less than 2 percent (the district will set the actual tax rates in August).

 

ADDITIONAL PROPOSITIONS

By a margin of 385 to 98, voters passed a proposition to establish a capital reserve fund of $100,000 to make general improvements and repairs to the HVAC systems, and electrical and plumbing equipment at the elementary school, middle school and transportation building. By a margin of 375 to 100, voters passed an additional proposition to expend the monies in the capital reserve fund of $100,000 to make the repairs. Residents also elected Michael Toleman, Timothy Hems and Jon Mueller to the Stillwater Board of Education. The results are as follows: Michael Toleman (374 votes), Timothy Hems (350 votes), John Mueller (328 votes) and Shay Valigorsky (193 votes).