Malta Hears Proposal for Tech Campus – by H. Wessell

MALTA,  March 2 -- A Public Hearing before  the Malta Town Board on March 2 proposed  Planned Development District (PDD) amendments for Luther Forest Technology Campus   enabling it to obtain local and Saratoga County property  tax incentives, as well as any available state tax incentive programs, if the financially troubled park is to attract other high-tech industries.

Entire article in the March 12th issue.

Clifton Park/Halfmoon EMS Host Drive for Local Teen

CLIFTON PARkK---Clifton Park & Halfmoon Emergency Corps. (CPHM EMS), in partnership with Be The Match, will host “Clifton Park & Halfmoon Saves Lives”, a donor screening and registry with the hopes of finding a bone marrow match for Reese Johnson, a 14-year-old Ballston Spa resident who is battling Leukemia. The event will take place on Sunday, March 15th from 1:00pm-4:00pm at CPHM EMS, 15 Crossing Blvd. Clifton Park, NY 12065.

Entire article in the Mach 12th issue.

The Express Newspaper – March 12, 2015

Sharon Theresa Morine – 62

MECHCNICVILLE – Sharon Theresa Morine, 62, of Saratoga Avenue, died Thursday, March 5th, at her home, after a short illness.A Funeral Service will be held on Sunday at 4 PM at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville.Calling hours at the Funeral Home on Sunday from 2-4 PM. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Community Hospice.

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

 

TOWN OF MALTA TOWN BOARD WORKSHOP ANNOUNCEMENT THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2015 6:30PM

The Town Board of the Town of Malta will hold a workshop on

Thursday, March 26 starting at 6:30pm to discuss:

-       Route 9/67 Rezoning

The Study Area is generally located in the south east section of the Town of Malta and includes Route 9 south of the Form-Based Code zoned downtown, Route 67 from Route 9 east to the Malta/Stillwater boundary and the hamlet of Maltaville. This workshop will be held at the Malta Town Hall, 2540 Route.

BOARD WORKSHOP ANNOUNCEMENT

MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2015  6:30PM

 The Town Board of the Town of Malta will hold a workshop onMonday, March 23 starting at 6:30pm to discuss:

  1. Stewarts Shops PDD Amendments
  2. Town-wide Generic Environmental Impact Statement Updates

This workshop will be held at the Malta Town Hall, 2540 Route.

Retired Staff Sgt. Bernard ‘Joe’ Compo, Jr.

MECHANICVILLE – Retired Staff Sgt Bernard “Joe” Compo, Jr., USMC, and a resident of Zachary Ave., died Sunday, March 1st at the Stratton VA Medical Cr, Albany, after a brief illness.

A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday at Noon at the American Legion, Post 91, South Main St., Mechanicville. Calling hours at the American Legion Post 91 on Saturday morning from 10 AM to Noon.In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Stratton VA Medical Center, Patients Activity Fund, in respectful memory of Bernard “Joe” Compo, Jr.

To leave condolences and for directions visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com. Arrangements by DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, Mechanicville.

 

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.

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.

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