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Malta Town Board quick update, March 2 meeting:

A Public Hearing was held concerning Planned Development District (PDD) amendments being sought for  Luther Forest Technology Campus, enabling it to obtain local Saratoga County property  tax incentives, as well as any available state tax accommodations, if the financially troubled park is to attract other high-tech industries. It is said to be in the only site in the state  not allowed to seek them; this, according to  operator Luther Forest Technology Campus Economic Development Corporation (LFTCEDC). The hearing was adjourned (not closed) and statements will be received until March 16. No further action was taken. A board workshop to work on the amendments was set for April 20 at 6:30 PM.

The Town Board will hold a workshop on March 26, 6:30PM on proposed  Rtes. 9/67 rezoning.

A Public Hearing was set for April 6, 6:55PM, concerning the Saratoga Medical Park, on whether, per a stipulation in the PDD. Malta Ambulance Corps would need for some mitigation for all the calls that they will be getting because of the large building. The corps came back to the Town Board saying there was no problem; but the hearing was set for April 6, 6:55PM to accept the amendments.

More details in next week’s web and print issues.

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WWII Vet Henry Marcelle Honored – by H. Wessell

BALLSTON SPA, February 24 –  He was born on the Fourth of July, and gave his life for what that date means to millions of, and now 239 years, of Americans.  On this day, he was remembered by  Saratoga County’s program  honoring its Deceased Veterans,  held every month since  1999.
  Henry A.  Marcelle – known as Rocky, as he is called to this day by his family – was born in Mechanicville on that date in 1924. He attended Mechanicville High School; and was Scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 34.  He was employed at the West Virginia Pulp and Paper Company, and a member of the Church of the Assumption.

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Helen Craft Butler – 75

MECHANICVILLE – Helen Craft Butler, 75, died Monday, March 2nd, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Troy, after being stricken at home.

A Funeral Service will be held on Friday at 7 PM at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main ST., Mechanicville. Spring burial in Hudson View Cemetery. Calling hours at the Funeral Home on Friday from 5-7 PM.In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Rubin Dialysis Center, 21 Crossing Blvd, Clifton Park, 12065.To leave condolences and for directions visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com

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Mechanicville School Building Committee Holds Public Meeting – by T. Mahoney

MECHANICVILLE FEBRUARY 26-  In a meeting attended by over one hundred citizens the Mechanicville School Facilities Planning Committee hosted  a meeting  in the auditorium to listen to suggestions for improvements to the sports facilities. Superintendent Michael McCarthy, school board member and President of the Building Committee John Taglione, and architect Dave Bonacci of Bonacci Architects hosted the meeting.