School Board to Vote on Building Improvements
There will be a meeting of the Mechanicville City School District’s Board of Education on September 10th, 7:00 PM, to conclude discussion regarding the Facilities Committee’s presentation.
You’re in your mid-thirties. You have two children, a second-grader and a pre-schooler. You and your husband have a home in the town you both grew up in, you have a career teaching in an elementary school. Life is good.
For Tina Pugliese of Mechanicville, that good life scenario hit a massive speed bump on October 1, 2009 when she got the crushing news everyone dreads. She had cancer.
“I thought, oh my God, my kids are babies!” Tina said.
Article in the 09-03 issue.
ALBANY, N.Y. – September 1, 2015 – Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is pleased to announce that Angelina Corbett from Mechanicville, NY earned a place on the school’s Dean’s List for the Spring 2015 semester.
Dean’s List status is awarded to students who have successfully completed their course work with a semester grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 score.
HAMILTON, NY (08/31/2015)(readMedia)-- The following students have earned the Dean's Award for academic excellence. This recognition is awarded to students with a 3.30 or higher term average.
Nicholas Hess, Class of 2018, of Clifton Park, NY (12065), a graduate of Shenendehowa High School
Joshua Ellis, Class of 2015, of Clifton Park, NY (12065), a graduate of Shenendehowa High School
CASTLETON, VT (08/28/2015)(readMedia)-- Castleton University is excited to welcome Kirsten Kruk of Clifton Park, NY to the Castleton community. Kirsten is one of more than nearly 600 new students who have registered for the fall 2015 semester!
MECHANICVILLE – With his work on earth completed, Joseph Russo, Jr., 88, was called to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, August 28th.
A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, Aug. 31st at 11 AM at Highway Tabernacle, 235 Hudson Ave., Mechanicville, with military honors burial at Saratoga National Cemetery to follow at 1 PM. Calling hours will take place Sunday at Highway Tabernacle from 3-6 PM.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made in Joe’s memory to Highway Tabernacle, 235 Hudson Ave., Mechanicville, 12118.
Arrangements by DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, Inc.
To leave condolences and for directions visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com
On September 3", at the regularly scheduled meeting of the Mechanicville City School District's Board of Education, 7:00 PM, there will be a Facilities Committee report. The report will present the findings regarding a potential building project for the District.
There will be an additional meeting of the Mechanicville City School District's Board of Education on September 10", 7:00 PM, to conclude discussion regarding the Facilities Committee's presentation.
Arrest Records of the Mechanicville Police Department
08/9/2015-08/15/2015
08/09/2015
Thomas Brust, 25, of Stillwater was charged August 9th, 2015 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle 3rd degree following a traffic stop.
08/09/2015
Deborah M. Paige, 56, of Mechanicville was charged August 9th, 2015 with operating with a suspended registration and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle 3rd degree following a traffic stop.
08/10/2015
Scott M. Phillips, 29, of Valley Falls was located August 10th, 2015 and taken into custody on a bench warrant for failure to appear.
08/10/2015
Nathanal S. Sheldon, 26, of Stillwater was located August 10th, 2015 and taken into custody on a bench warrant for failure to pay a fine.
08/10/2015
Tracy Baumgartner, 39, of Broadalbin was located August 10th, 2015 and taken into custody on a bench warrant for failure to appear.
08/11/2015
William A. Perry, 35, of Mechanicville was charged August 11th, 2015 with aggravated harassment 2nd degree.
08/11/2015
Craig M. Guilfoyle, 30, of Mechanicville was charged August 11th, 2015 with harassment 2nd degree and criminal contempt 1st degree, a felony.
08/11/2015
Robert K. Warland, 27, Albany was located August 11th, 2015 and taken into custoday on a bench warrant for failure to pay a fine.
08/11/2015
On august 11th, 2015 a juvenile male was charged with 2 counts of petit larceny and 2 counts of criminal mischief 4th degree. A second juvenile male was charged with 2 counts of petit larceny in the same incident. Both juveniles were referred to Saratoga County Probation.
08/12/2015
Joseph M. Spickler, 25, of Mechanicville was charged August 12th, 2015 with harassment 2nd degree.
08/12/2015
Christopher J. Newman, 37, of Mechanicville was charged August 12th, 2015 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle 2nd degree following a traffic stop.
08/12/2015
Johnathan W. Goldsmith, 21, of Fort Edward was located August 12th, 2015 and taken into custody on a bench warrant for failure to appear in the City of Saratoga; he was turned over to Saratoga Springs Police Department.
08/12/2015
Christopher Morgan, 37, of Stillwater was located August 12th, 2015 and taken into custody on a bench warrant for failure to pay a fine.
08/12/2015
Tralick Dickson, 30, of Troy was charged August 13th, 2015 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle 3rd degree following a traffic stop.
08/15/2015
Alexander D. Eschenbaum, 23, of Mechanicville was charged August 15th, 2015 with DWI and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle 1st degree, a felony, following a traffic stop.
Stillwater Police Department
08/15/15
Stillwater Police arrested John H. Barling (age 46) of Saratoga Springs and charged him with Endangering the Welfare of a Child (misdemeanor) and Permitting Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle (infraction) following an incident which occurred in Stillwater.
On Saturday August 15, 2015, Stillwater Police were alerted by a civilian that a young child was observed operating a pick-up truck on Route 9P. Police were able to locate the vehicle a short distance away and stopped it. A ten year old child was found to be the operator. It was revealed during the investigation that the child’s father was intoxicated in the passenger seat of the vehicle. The child was turned over to a family member and the father was arrested. He was released with an appearance ticket returnable in Stillwater Town Court. Saratoga County Child Protective Services were also contacted by police. The arrest was handled by Ptl. Keith Clinton.
Stillwater Police Department
Arrest Blotter
08/15/15
Stillwater Police arrested Christopher A. Peretz (age 18) of Stillwater and charged him with Aggravated Harassment 2nd degree (misdemeanor) and Criminal Mischief 4th degree (misdemeanor) following a domestic incident at a residence in which another person was physically harassed and a cell phone was damaged. He was processed and released to appear in Stillwater Town Court. The arrest was handled by Ptl. Michael Sharadin.
08/16/15
Stillwater Police arrested Richard F. Kelleher (age 24) of Mechanicville and charged him with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle 3rd degree (misdemeanor) following a vehicle stop on Route 4 for speeding. He was processed and released to appear in Stillwater Town Court. The arrest was handled by Ptl. Paul Pecor.
08/17/15
Stillwater Police arrested Amy H. Hoehn (age 33) of Saratoga and charged her with Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended Registration (misdemeanor) following a vehicle stop on Route 76. She was processed and released to appear in Stillwater Town Court. The arrest was handled by Ptl. David Devito.
08/18/15
Stillwater Police arrested Elizabeth P. Moshier (age 33) of Mechanicville and charged her with Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended Registration (misdemeanor) and Aggravated Unlicensed Operation (misdemeanor) following a vehicle stop on Rt. 67. She was processed and released to appear in Stillwater Town Court. The arrest was handled by Ptl. Michael Sharadin.
Halfmoon Man Pleads Guilty to Intentionally Injuring Roxy the Dog
Saratoga County District Attorney Karen A. Heggen announced today that Scott M. Cusson, Jr. (dob 4/22/95) plead guilty in the Saratoga County Court to the charge of Aggravated Cruelty to Animals, in violation of Agricultural and Markets Law Section 353-a(l), “Buster’s Law”, a class “E” felony, before Saratoga County Court Judge James A. Murphy, III. Cusson admitted that on February 9,2015, in the Town of Halfmoon, that “he intentionally caused serious physical injury to Roxy the dog”, with no justifiable purpose. Defendant Cusson acknowledged that he sprayed isopropyl alcohol on the dog and lit the alcohol, causing injuries to the dog’s face and ear.
The injuries were discovered several days later when the dog was finally taken to a local vet. The vet assessed the injuries and contacted the New York State Police in Clifton Park, who conducted a thorough investigation and identified Cusson as the perpetrator of the injuries.
DA Heggen stated that “this is a case of horrific injuries caused by the Defendant to an innocent animal. The photographs depict in ways words cannot describe the extent of the injuries suffered by Roxy the dog. My office was adamant that we would not plea bargain this case in any way. I am firm in my conviction to hold accountable people who harm innocent animals and I believe this cases provides justice today for Roxy”. Roxy was removed from the residence where this incident occurred and was subsequently forfeited by her owner and adopted locally by a loving and caring family.
The defendant is expected to be sentenced to a term of state prison when he is sentenced on September 25,2015 at 9:00 am.
Troy Arrest - Leonil
A Troy man is facing drug charges following a two month joint investigation by the Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Office and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Albany, and Troy Police Department.
Theodore C. Leonil, 44, is being charged with two counts of third degree criminal possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell, one count of third degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, one count of fifth degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, and one count of fourth degree criminal possession of a controlled substance.
A search warrant was executed at 220 1st Street in the basement apartment in the City of Troy where investigators recovered 22.8 grams of heroin, 11.9 grams of crack cocaine, packaging materials, $3,670.00 of US Currency, and .45 caliber ammunition. The seized narcotics have an estimated street value of approximately $7,500.
Leonil is currently being held in the Rensselaer County Jail without bail.
“The Sheriff’s Office will continue to partner with other agencies in an attempt to eradicate narcotic activity in Rensselaer County,” said Undersheriff Pat Russo.
There are no further details at this time.
MEACHANICVILLE AUGUST 18- Speaker Carl E. Heastie, escorted by Assemblywoman Carrie Woerner, visited the Mechanicville City Dock. He took notice of the boats parked on the dock. Supervisor Tom Richarson pointed out that the dock is one of stops that boaters on the Hudson plan around due the shower and rest facilities. He noted that one of the boats tied to the dock is from Germany.
Read the entire article in the 08-27 edition.
Stillwater Police Department
FELONY ARREST - Nelson
08/15/15
Stillwater Police arrested Johnette E. Nelson (age 50) of Albany N.Y. and charged her with two counts of Forgery 2nd degree (Felony), Criminal Impersonation 2nd degree (misdemeanor), Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle 3d degree (misdemeanor), Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended Registration (misdemeanor), Operating a Motor Vehicle without a Mandated Interlock Device (misdemeanor) and Operating without Insurance (infraction) following several incidents which occurred in Stillwater.
It was determined from an investigation that on April 28, 2015 the defendant was stopped by Stillwater Police for operating a vehicle with a suspended registration. She impersonated herself to police as being her sister to conceal a revoked driver’s license. The defendant subsequently appeared in Stillwater Town Court on 2 separate dates to answer the original charges and forged her signature on 2 official documents in an attempt to continue concealing her true identity.
The defendant was contacted by police and surrendered. She was arraigned in Stillwater Town Court and transported to Saratoga County Jail where she is being held without bail.
The investigation was handled by 1st Sgt. Ray Cordani
Stillwater Police Department
Arrest Blotter
08/06/15
Stillwater Police arrested Thomas Perras (age 58) of Melrose and charged him with Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended Registration (misdemeanor) following a vehicle stop on Hudson Ave. He was processed and released to appear in Stillwater Town Court. The arrest was handled by Ptl. Alex Dunn.
08/06/15
Stillwater police arrested Allison M. Rogers (age 50) of Stillwater and charged her with Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended Registration (misdemeanor) following a vehicle stop on Hudson Ave. She was processed and released to appear in Stillwater Town Court. The arrest was handled by Ptl. Alex Dunn.
08/08/15
Stillwater Police arrested Timothy J. Fitzgerald (age 59) of Stillwater and charged him with Aggravated Harassment (misdemeanor) following an incident in which he caused injuries to another person during a dispute. He was arraigned in Stillwater Town Court and released with an order of protection served against him. The arrest was handled by 1st Sgt. Ray Cordani.
08/10/15
Stillwater Police arrested Nathan S. Sheldon (age 26) of Stillwater on an Arrest Warrant from Mechanicville City Court for a criminal driving offense. He was located during an unrelated incident in Stillwater and taken into custody. He was turned over to Mechanicville Police. The arrest was handled by Ptl. Sean Lyons.
08/13/15
Stillwater Police arrested Stacy R. Hahn (age 27) of Sushen and charged her with Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended Registration (misdemeanor) following a vehicle stop on Hudson Ave. She was processed and released to appear in Stillwater Town Court. The arrest was handled by Ptl. Sean Lyons.
Arrest Records of the Mechanicville Police Department
8/1/2015-8/8/2015
08/01/15
Eric A. Bentley, 44, of Mechanicville was charged August 1st, 2015 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle 3rd degree following a traffic stop.
08/02/15
Scott L. Whalen, 49, of Stillwater was charged August 2nd, 2015 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle 3rd degree following a traffic stop.
08/02/15
Nichols R Werber, 20, of Mechanicville was located on August 2nd, 2015 and taken into custody on a bench warrant for failure to appear, further investigation led to him being charged with DWI, operating a motor vehicle with a b.a.c. of .08% or higher and drinking alcohol in a motor vehicle.
08/02/15
Thomas J. Hunt, 26, of Ballston Lake was charged August 2nd, 2015 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle 2nd degree following a traffic stop.
08/04/2015
Seth F. Williams, 25, of Waterford was charged August 4th, 2015 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle 3rd degree following a traffic stop.
08/06/15
Rosalie Barbalace, 34, of Mechanicville was located on August 6th, 2015 and taken into custody on a bench warrant for failure to appear, further investigation led to her being charged with unlawful possession of marijuana.
08/07/15
Matthew W. Just, 33, of Mechanicville was located on August 7th, 2015 and taken into custody on a bench warrant for failure to pay a fine.
08/07/15
Barry L. Baker, 67, of Mechanicville was charged August 7th, 2015 with sexual abuse 1st degree, a felony, as well as endangering the welfare of a child.
08/07/15
Alexander D. Eschenbaum, 23, of Mechanicville was located August 7th, 2015 and taken into custody on a bench warrant for failure to pay a fine.
08/08/15
Joseph M. Mikalonis, 28, of Edinburg was located August 8th, 2015 and taken into custody on a bench warrant for failure to pay a fine.
08/08/15
Isabella F. Farina, 21, of Stillwater was charged August 8th, 2015 with assault 3rd degree and criminal mischief 4th degree.
08/08/15
Frank J. Rossi, 24, of Mechanicville was charged August 8th, 2015 with assault 3rd degree and criminal mischief 4th degree.