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Marchione to Hold Community Forum – April 23

Senator Kathy Marchione to hold community forum on heroin and opioid addiction on Wednesday, April 23, from 9 a.m. to noon, at Hudson Valley Community College’s BulmerTelecommunications Center (BTC) Auditorium

Senator Kathy Marchione and Task Force Chair Senator Phil Boyle, representatives from local enforcement, addiction/treatment, educators and elected officials.

Joint Senate Task Force on Heroin and Opioid Addiction Community Forum (free light refreshments will be provided)

Wednesday, April 23, from 9 a.m. to noon

Hudson Valley Community College’s (HVCC) Bulmer Telecommunications Center (BTC) Auditorium, 80 Vandenburgh Ave, Troy, NY 12180

Heroin and opioid abuse is on the rise in New York State and across much of the northeastern United States, leading to a rise in drug overdoses and deaths

 

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Truck Detour Begins Monday, April 14 N. Troy/Waterford Bridge

WATERFORD - Motorists are advised that a truck detour will be in place beginning Monday, April 14, to allow for maintenance painting of the 126th Street Bridge carrying Route 4 over the Hudson River between North Troy/Lansingburgh and Waterford.

The truck detour will not apply to vehicles less than 9 feet, 6 inches wide and shorter than 12 feet in height. This includes all school buses.

Truckers can use the 112th Street Bridge, which carries Route 470 over the Hudson River, as an alternate route. The truck detour will be in place around the clock, and is expected to end on July 31.

Additionally, the bridge will be reduced to one alternating lane of traffic, controlled by flaggers, during weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., until early May.

Motorists are reminded that fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone. In accordance with the Work Zone Safety Act of 2005, convictions of two or more speeding violations in a work zone could result in the suspension of an individual’s driver’s license. It is imperative that motorists remember to drive carefully through this construction zone, for their own safety and the safety of workers.

For up-to-date travel information, call 511 or visit www.511NY.org.

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HOPE Pets for Adoption

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Bentley is a 3-year old neutered male Pomeranian, who is up to date on his shots and micro-chipped. He likes to ride in the car and is good with older children, dogs, and cats. He is house trained and crate trained. Bentley is like a fluffy teddy bear! He loves to be cuddled and he cuddles back quite willingly. He loves to play with balls and toys. When he gets excited he lays down on the floor throwing his head around in the cutest antics. Bentley walks well on a leash and understands the heal command. He also knows the sit and stay commands, and he will also stop barking on command. Due to Bentley's love of running, it would be best if his forever home have a fenced yard and be in a low traffic area.

For more information, please call us @ 518.986.3826

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Gabby is an 8-month old, black and white female kitten. She's a sweet, independent & calm little lady. Gabby enjoys hiding in boxes, surprising her friends as they walk by and having you throw a ball that she can chase. At night she insists on snuggling right up next to you and you'll wake having her stare at you until you get up and give her a treat. Gabby gets along with other cats and still plays with her dog friends..

Gabby is spayed and up to date on her shots.

For more information, please contact HOPE at 518.428.2994 or, to fill out an online Adoption Application, visit www.hopeanimalrescue.org

 

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Charles F. Aprilliano – 59

MECHANICVILLE – Charles F. Aprilliano, 59, of Underwood Ave., died Monday morning, April 7th at St. Mary’s Hospital, Troy, after an extended illness.

A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday morning at 10 AM at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville. Burial with military honors at Saratoga National Cemetery.

Calling hour at the Funeral Home Thursday morning from 9-10 AM.

Remembrances may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, in fond memory of Charles F. Aprilliano.

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

The entire obituary will be in the April 17th edition of the Express.

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Town of Malta Town Board Meeting Change

                                                                                 

Please note the Monday, May 26, 2014 Malta Town Board Agenda meeting has been changed toWednesday, May 28, 2014 at 6:30pm, due to the Memorial Day holiday.

This meeting is open to the public and will be held in the Malta Town Hall, 2540 Route 9.

 

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MACSC Continues Food Drive Challenge

 

MECHANICVILLE - MACSC (Mechanicville Area Community Service Center) has now passed the halfway mark to raise funds for fighting hunger. It has accepted the March-April 'Feinstein Challenge'   which will end on April 30, 2014.  The A.S. Feinstein Foundation is making $1,000,000 available. This amount will be awarded proportionately to not-for-profit agencies, which increase donations for fighting food hunger. Donations include:  food, checks, cash and pledges. If MACSC's donations show an increase our food pantry could receive an award up to $35,000.  Today, there is a growing food crisis going on in many parts of our country. And the Mechanicville area is no different.  Many people are on limited income and are at risk of going hungry.  This may be because of job loss, working fewer hours, medical expense; rental hikes, heating costs and other vital expenses.  We also have a large number of residents who were regular donors to our food pantry and now need help. If you plan to donate to this drive, which is honoring Margaret Mehan, you should DO IT NOW. Checks should be made payable to: MACSC and mailed to: Holly LaTorre, MACSC. 6 South Main St, P.O. Box 30, Mechanicville, NY 12118. Your donation offers a double benefit. It will help keep Margaret Mehan's giving spirit alive as well as helping to fight hunger in the Mechanicville area.

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Little Shop of Horrors in Hoosic Valley- by C. Barton

Hoosic Valley –Friday April 4th marked the first performance of this years Hoosic Valley musical production of the “Little Shop of Horrors.” Show times on Friday, Saturday and Sunday were offered throughout the weekend. For some that attended the play, Saturday was their second viewing.

2014 just adds to the long list of the history of musical theatre at Hoosic Valley, which dates back to a tradition that began at the school in 1965. This years cast of the Hoosic Valley Repertory Theatre is the first ever to perform “Little Shop of Horrors” on the Hoosic Valley stage. In a prior interview, Adam Myott, Director for the production, was confident that the “vibrant and talented cast” would amaze the audience at the April production of Little Shop of Horrors. He was right judging by the response to this years spring production.

Entire article in the April 10th issue of the Express.

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Ugly Rooster Opens in New Location – by T. Mahoney

MECHANICVILLE APRIL 3- Ariel Pagan, owner of the Ugly Rooster, invited the public to a meet and greet on Thursday. Free food and refreshments were served\
to the public as part of the "meet and greet." After months of planning The Ugly Rooster finally moved from its location on North Main Street to its new location at 312 North 3rd, in Depot Square.

 

Entire article in the April 10th issue of the Express