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Malta Passes Right-to-Farm – by H. Wessell

MALTA, June 2 ñ The Malta Town Board on Wednesday adopted the Town's new Agricultural Protection Overlay District Law.

The law was several years in the making, in a collaboration of the Town's Open Space, Agriculture and Trails Committee, chaired by David Haight, and Town Parks and Recreation Director Audrey Ball.

Ball related how in 2009 the Town completed its Agricultural Enhancement Strategy aimed at preserving farmland; and on recommendation of the Open Space Committee, the Town Board adopted the State's new Right to Farm Law locally.

Read the entire article in the June 5th issue of the Express.

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June 5th, 2014 Express Newspaper

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Mrs. Carol J. LeBlanc – 67

MECHANICVILLE – Mrs. Carol J. LeBlanc, 67, of River Road, Hemstreet Park, died Tuesday, May 27th at Samaritan Hospital, Troy, after being stricken at home.

A Funeral Service will be held on Sunday, June 1st at 5 PM at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville. Calling hours at the Funeral Home on Sunday from 2-5 PM. Remembrances may be made to the Hemstreet Park Fire Dept.

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

The entire obituary will be in the 06-05 issue of the Express.

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Stillwater Area Community Center Board of Directors

 

All interested community center members who reside in the greater Stillwater area (including school district) that are 21 years and older: there are five (5), board of director positions that need to be filled.  We will be holding a Special Election on Tuesday, July 8, 2014 to elect the new positions.

We ask that all interested candidates please submit a cover letter and biography highlighting you professional skill set and why you would enhance our Board of Directors.  Please understand the commitment of time that is required to fill this important position.  Candidates must possess a commitment to volunteerism and the promotion of the community center and its programs.

Interested candidates are required to turn in their cover letter and bios by 4:00pm on the 6th of June, 2014.  Submissions will be turned into a nominating committee and candidates will be contacted during the week of June 9th.  Voting by all community members 18 years of age and older will take place on Monday, June 30, 2014 at 7:00pm.

 

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ADK – Pets for Adoption

Buddy - Buddy lost his home due to severe illness within the family. He was always loved and well cared for but the family feel they cannot provide the attention he needs and won't be able to receive. He is neutered, up to date on vaccines and good with kids. He is approximately 6 years old, Shitzu Pom, super friendly. Please give buddy a new future.
Backyard Litter - This guy is the last of his litter to be adopted. He is a bit shy at first but comes around quickly. He has the best disposition when you get to know him. He is definitely a favorite around here. He is listed as a Lab X Hound mix abut looks to be very Lab. Whoever gets him will have a wonderful and brilliant companion. For more information please call the shelter at 518-654-6220.
Kittens, Kittens, Kittens - We have kittens coming out of the woodwork. Please come and adopt. Now is the season. All colors, coats and temperaments available.
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Beneath Malta – by L. Peterson

 

 When I say Malta, I am not talking about the island in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea which our town may or may not be named after. With places like Troy and Athens in the area, it would seem that the history behind our namesake would be similar. But in fact, local myth suggests that we are named after a malt brewery that was near the place where Maltaville first sprang up.

 

Read the entire article in the May 29th issue of the Express.

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Mechanicville Top Six Students – by S. McBride

 

MECHANICVILLE - Forty-four Mechanicville Junior/Senior High School students were honored for their academic achievements recently at the annual Top Six Awards Dinner held at the Mechanicville/Stillwater Elks Lodge.  Six students in each of grades 6 through 11 were named the highest academic achievers in their respective grades, while eight seniors, overlapping the Top 6 for all four years of high school, were honored.

 

Read the entire article in the May 29th issue of the Express.

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More to Crum than the “Saratoga Chip” – by H. Wessell

Moon's Lake House, which stood (and repeatedly burned down) not far from the outlet of Saratoga Lake, is reputed by urban legend to have been the birthplace of the potato chip, and chef George Crum its "father" ... or at least its discoverer.

The hotel was built by Cary Moon in 1853 and became particularly popular in Saratoga Springs social life. Initially Catherine "Aunt Kate" Weeks and her brother George Crum shared the cooking duties. George was head chef but after some years left, eventually starting his own restaurant, Crum's Place, in the hamlet known as Malta Ridge, near the other end of the lake.

Read the entire article in the May 29th issue of the Express.

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The Express Newspaper – May 29, 2014