BALLSTON~SPA, February 24 – The February business meeting of the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors, meeting later than their usual third Tuesday, had the following items on its agenda recommended by the Law and Finance Committee.
(At that point, a resolution generally is anticipated to be passed. The business meeting votes take place after this newspaper's press time.)
Read the entire article in the March 5th issue.
MECHANICVILLE - Luigi “Louie” Sgueglia, 76, of Hudson Ave., died Monday, February 23, at Saratoga Hospital following a short illness. Born in Caserta, Italy, June 7, 1938, son of the late Nicolo and Rosina Mastoianni Sgueglia, Louie came to the United States at the age of 17. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 12 PM at All Saints on the Hudson South Church, 121 No. Main St., Mechanicville. Burial in St. Paul’s Cemetery.
Calling hours at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville on Thursday from 4-7 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association in memory of Luigi Sgueglia.
MECHANICVILLE – Lorraine A. Salway Rubino, 75, of Railroad St., died Tuesday, Feb. 24th at home, in the loving company of her family.Calling hours will be held at All Saints on the Hudson Church, 121 N Main St., Mechanicville, on Thursday from 4-7PM.A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 10 AM at the Church with entombment to follow in St. Paul’s Mausoleum.In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society or Community Hospice of Saratoga, in loving memory of Lorraine A. Rubino.
Please visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com for directions and to leave condolences.
More than 60 people, from toddlers to senior citizens, braved the cold February wind on Thursday to take the opportunity to meet up close and personal some fascinating birds of prey at the Mechanicville District Public Library. Mike Gaylo of Hawks, Owls and Wildlife in Buskirk, a biologist, rehabilatator and licensed falconer with 35 years’ experience working with these beautiful birds, introduced four of them to the gathering in the library’s presentation room.
Entire article in the February 26 edition.
Wellspring, formerly Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Services of Saratoga County, has been a presence in the community since its humble beginnings as an all-volunteer organization in the 1970’s. Through the years, the organization has incorporated and grown to meet the needs of area residents, educating, empowering and assisting them in getting the help that they need.
The entire article is in the February 26th issue.
Snow Emergency
MECHANICVILLE - In the event of a major snowstorm, the commissioner may call for a snow emergency. Also, if there are three or more inches falling there is a snow emergency and will most likely be in the media. To be notified of a snow emergency, go to the city's website and click on the tab saying 'notify me' and fill out the required information.
The entire article is in the February 26th issue.
The Friends of the Stillwater Free Library will be hosting an Irish Festival at 1pm on Sunday, March 1st at the United Church Fellowship Hall. This all-ages event is sure to be fun for the whole family. Proceeds from the celebration will help fund the many important projects and programs that take place at the Stillwater Free Library.
The entire article is in the February 26th issue.
Our February Virtue of the Month is Friendship. Our students recognized for their "good friend" qualities are: Madalyn Nichlos, Brielle Chapko, Isabella Jones, Jayden Dawsen, Warren Reynolds, Alexis Brundige, Jacob Cail, Tyler Jones, Henry Madigan, Henry Brown, Chloee Edson, Olivia LaRoe, Kate Ricciardone, Isaiah Ring, Evan Maloney, Christopher Jones, Tyler Beaudoin, Terrie-Anne Cotrell, Kiera Matala, Jillian Johnson, Cailin Miller, and Jennifer Brayman.