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Halfmoon Girls Softball to hold Ribbon Cutting at the Town of Halfmoon Woodin Road Fields

Halfmoon Town Supervisor, Kevin Tollisen, announced today that the Halfmoon Girls Softball will hold its grand opening and ribbon cutting at the Woodin Road Softball Fields this Sunday, June 14th at 9am.  The grand opening of the Woodin Road Girls Softball fields is finally realized through the hard work and cooperation of the Town of Halfmoon, Halfmoon Baseball, and Halfmoon Girls Softball.  Supervisor Kevin Tollisen stated that this “new permanent home” for Girls Softball is a tremendous benefit for the youth in the Town and surrounding communities.   

Over the past few months, Supervisor Tollisen also stated that there have been a number of larger improvements to the softball fields.  The Town installed new outfield fencing on the large field, created a new field with backstop and fencing, replaced and added drainage culverts, repaired and topped the parking area with fresh stone, freshly painted the concession stand, skinned the existing fields, and installed new bases.

Community minded organizations also contributed their labor to help convert the fields for Softball. The Brickman Group contributed a number of volunteers to help redo the infields on the fields.  Siena Fence contributed the materials and labor to rebuild the batting cages.  Bast Hatfield and its partners built new dugouts for the softball league.

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Arrest Reports for the June 11, 2015 Issue

Mechanicville Police Department Arrest Reports

04/13/15

Joseph M. Mikalonis, 27, of Averill Park was charged April 13th, 2015 with Aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle third degree, possession of a hypodermic needle and unlawful possession of marijuana following traffic stop.

04/14/15

Jason R. Sapienza, 35, of Mechanicville was charged April 14th, 2015 with assault third degree.

04/17/15

Kevin D. Cunningham, 19, of Mechanicville was charged April 17th, 2015 with unlawful possession of marijuana.

04/17/15

Cody J. Letourneau, 18, of Mechanicville was charged April 17th, 2015 with failure to appear after a bench warrant was issued for failing to appear on a previous charge.

04/17/15

Cheryl M Trant, 45, of Mechanicville was charged April 17th, 2015 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle second degree.

04/18/15

Amanda G. Ippoliti, 21, of Ballston Spa was charged April 18th, 2015 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle third degree following a traffic stop.

04/21/15

Earl F. Lussier II, 28, of Mechanicville was charged April 21st, 2015 with unlawful possession of marijuana.

04/24/15

Peter J. Dubois, 22, of Mechanicville was charged April 24th, 2015 with criminal possession of a controlled substance seventh degree and unlawful possession of marijuana following a traffic stop.

04/27/15

Cody J. Letourneau, 18, of Waterford was charged April 27th, 2015 with unlawful possession of marijuana as well as violating conditions of probation.

04/27/15

Jason D. Hohn, 40, of Mechanicville was charged April 27th, 2015 with criminal mischief fourth degree and unlawful imprisonment second degree.

04/28/15

Joshua R. Cromie, 21, of Mechanicville was charged April 28th, 2015 with criminal possession of marijuana fifth degree.

04/28/15

Tina M. Hayes, 44, of Mechanicville was charged April 28th, 2015 with making a punishable false written statement.

04/30/15

Brendan R. Park, 28, of Cambridge was charged April 30th, 2015 unlawful possession of marijuana.

04/30/15

Vincent Laware, 18, of Troy was charged April 30th, 2015 with assault third degree.

05/03/15

Kevin P. Foley, 40, of Schenectady was charged May 3rd, 2015 with operating a motor vehicle with a suspended registration.

 

Stillwater Police Department Arrest Report

05/28/15

Stillwater Police arrested Benjamin T. Brewer (age 19) of Mechanicville and charged him with Unlawful Dumping (violation) following an incident in which he dumped debris on private property located on West St. He was issued an appearance ticket for Stillwater Town Court. The arrest was handled by Ptl. Michael Sharadin.

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Awards and Achievements/Local College Students

Area residents received degrees at SUNY Poly Commencement

UTICA, NY (06/11/2015)(readMedia)-- The following students received degrees at SUNY Polytechnic Institute's 41st annual spring commencement May 9 in the Wildcat Field House on the SUNY Poly campus in Marcy, N.Y.

Brian Soeller of Clifton Park, NY - BS, Mechanical Engineering Technology

Wesley Mahunik of Clifton Park, NY - BS, Mechanical Engineering Technology

Kyle Dickinson of Schaghticoke, NY - BS, Mechanical Engineering Technology

Jared Rivet of Waterford, NY - BS, Mechanical Engineering Technology

SUNY Potsdam Names Area Students to Dean's List

POTSDAM, NY (06/09/2015)(readMedia)-- The State University of New York at Potsdam recently named 367 students who excelled academically in the Spring 2015 semester to the College's Dean's List.

The students included:

  • Kirsten Carlo of Valley Falls, NY, whose major is Art Studio
  • Eric Zalewski of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Business Administration
Area SUNY Potsdam Students Named to President's List

POTSDAM, NY (06/09/2015)(readMedia)-- The State University of New York at Potsdam recently named 907 students to the President's List, in recognition of their academic excellence in the Spring 2015 semester. The SUNY Potsdam students were honored for earning top marks by President Kristin G. Esterberg.

The students included:

  • Molly Bonnier of Melrose, NY, whose major is Dance
  • Gabrielle Buffoline of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Childhood/Early Childhood Education
  • Kayla Fraser of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Music Education
  • Taylor Hughes of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Biochemistry
  • Alexandria Kosek of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Music Education
  • John Kosowsky of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Computer Science
  • Robert Krupanich of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Music Education
  • Madison Mahar of Mechanicville, NY, whose major is Biology
  • Cory Moon of Schaghticoke, NY, whose major is Music Education
  • Shauni Sawchuk of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Childhood/Early Childhood Education
  • Amanda Walther of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Mathematics
  • Stephen Whimple of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Music Performance

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Miss Veronica M. Kushneir – 101

STILLWATER, NY – Miss Veronica M. Kushneir, 101, former longtime resident of Blizzard Road, died Saturday, June 6th at Elderwood at Birchwood, Liverpool, NY, after an extended illness.   A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, June 12th at 2 PM at All Saints on the Hudson Church (St. Peter’s) No. Hudson Ave., Stillwater. Burial in St. Peter’s Cemetery. Calling hours at the Church on Friday from Noon till Mass time.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to All Saints on the Hudson Church, 52 William St., Mechanicville in memory of Veronica M. Kushneir. To leave condolences and for directions visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com Arrangements by the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home.

Read the entire obituary in the June 18th issue.

 

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John A. DeMarco – 93

MECHANICVILLE – John A. DeMarco, 93, of Farrell St., died Monday, June 8th at Diamond Hill, Troy after an extended illness.A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday at Noon at All Saints on the Hudson Church, 121 No. Main St., Mechanicville. Burial with military honors at St. Paul’s Cemetery. Visitation at the Church from 11 Am till Noon on Thursday.In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to All Saints on the Hudson Church.To leave condolences and for directions visit www.dsevito-salvadorefh.com Arrangements by the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, Mechanicville.

Read the entire obituary in the June 18th issue.

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New York Oncology Opens in Clifton Park – by Sam DeCelle

Deemed the “Center of Hope", by U.S. representative Paul Tonko, the new New York Oncology and Hematology held their open house on Friday June 5th at their new location at 3 Crossing Blvd, Clifton Park, NY.

   On hand at the ribbon cutting were doctors working for NYOH as well as many patients who came to share their stories and experiences about their time with NYOH.

Read the entire article in the June 11th issue.

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New Waterford Policeman Saves Life – by H. Wessell

TOWN OF WATERFORD, June 2 – About a months ago in the Town of Waterford, two of its police officers, trained last year in use of  the drug Naloxone, an antidote capable of reversing in moments  a potentially fatal heroin overdose, for the first time saved a life –  of a man who was as good as dead.

   This month, another Waterford officer, the newest member of the department, did it again.

Read the entire article in the June 11th issue.

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Memorial Garden for Malta Presbyterian – by S. McBride

Malta Presbyterian Church sits quietly in the midst of a bustling area.  Cars whiz by on the road in front of it.  The sounds of new construction can be heard not too far away. A modern bank building sits just to the west of it.  A woodlot of tall maple, locust and sumac trees and various bushes shield it on its north and east sides, a quiet reminder of the once-rural landscape the simple but elegant building has graced for 170 years.

Read the entire article in the June 11th edition.