Brown’s Beach Attracts 75,000 Visitors – H. Wessell

TOWN OF STILLWATER, September 17 – Stillwater Supervisor Ed Kinowski extended a "HUGE Thank you to all those who visited and enjoyed the old style ‘fun in the sun' at Stillwater's Brown's Beach!   There is no doubt, with well over 75,000 visitors, Brown's Beach became a Mecca for beach goers in the Capital area and beyond.  Our park facilities offered a daily clean, groomed, sandy beach, two large picnic areas, a canoe and kayak launch area, a Marina for up to 120 slips, the delightful Dock Brown's Tavern and the elegant Nest for sleeping accommodations. "

Read the entire article in the Sept. 24th issue.

social Security Workshop Coming to Stillwater Library – J. Dugan

The Stillwater Free Library will hold a special presentation, “Making the Most of Social Security” on Wednesday, September 30 at 6pm. This registration required educational presentation will be put on by David Massaroni and John Kalil, professional Financial Planners with MetLife.

The entire article is in the Sept. 24th edition.

The Express Newspaper September 24, 2015

Mrs. Josephine Urbaetis Gronczniak – 90

STILLWATER – Mrs. Josephine Urbaetis Gronczniak, 90, died Monday, Sept. 14th at Saratoga Hospital, after being stricken at home.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday at Noon at All Saints on Hudson South Church, 121 No. Main St., Mechanicville. Burial in St. Peter’s Cemetery. Calling hours at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville on Thursday morning from 10-11:30 AM.

Remembrances may be made to her family in loving memory of Josephine Gronczniak.

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

The Express Newspaper September 17, 2015

Awards and Achievements/Local College Students

Champlain College Welcomes Elizabeth Fraser to the Class of 2019

BURLINGTON, VT (09/09/2015)(readMedia)-- Elizabeth Fraser of Mechanicville, NY is enrolled at Champlain College for the fall 2015 semester. Elizabeth Fraser is a first-year student studying Game Art and Animation. In August, Champlain College welcomed one of its largest classes to its Burlington, Vt. campus.

Class of 2019 begins at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute for the 2015-2016 school year

TROY, NY (09/09/2015)(readMedia)-- More than 1,400 freshmen joined the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute community on August 31 with the first day of classes. They hail from 46 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and from countries all over the world.

Noah Augustine of Clifton Park, NY

Luke Bateman of Schaghticoke, NY

Thomas Bell of Waterford, NY

Jeffrey Carr of Waterford, NY

Pierre Fabris of Clifton Park, NY

Aidan Gorby of Clifton Park, NY

Jiyu Hu of Mechanicville, NY

Andrew Lashombe of Clifton Park, NY

Devin Lematty of Clifton Park, NY

Harrison Ma of Clifton Park, NY

Joseph Osaheni of Clifton Park, NY

Sydney Ruzicka of Waterford, NY

Andrew Travis of Stillwater, NY

Megan Walsh of Valley Falls, NY

 

Michael G. Morelli, Jr. – 32

STILLWATER – Michael G. Morelli, Jr., 32, of Brickhouse Road, died unexpectedly Friday August 28th in New Britain, Ct.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, Sept. 12th at 1 PM at St. Luke’s on the Hill Church, McBride Road, Mechanicville, with interment to follow in Hudson View Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Mike’s family c/o Bob Hagadorn, 111 Brickhouse Rd, Stillwater, 12170.

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

Stillwater Senior Time Resuming

STILLWATER - On Friday, September 25, Stillwater Senior Time will resume at The Stillwater Area Community Center from 11:00 AM-2:00 PM. We will be celebrating Fall. Please join us for a fun-filled afternoon of activities that will include BINGO, a light lunch (please bring a sandwich) a side will also be served along with wonderful desserts. A fall fabric wreath is our craft of the month. I hope you all had a wonderful Summer and look forward to another wonderful season. Call Judy at 664-2008 for more information. This program is sponsored by The Village of Stillwater.

 

The Express Newspaper September 10, 2015