SARATOGA LAKE, July 3: On Friday morning Brown’s Beach was opened for the holiday weekend at 10:00AM; said Town Supervisor Edward Kinowski in “what we called a soft opening, to try for the summer to be open from 10 to 8, every day, because we think the summer hours are going to drive it."
Read the entire article in the July 9th edition.
On Sunday, July 5, 2015 while investigating a vehicle which was partially blocking a driveway, PO Gibbins arrested the below listed defendant and charged her with:
Driving While Intoxicated
Driving with more than .08 of 1% of alcohol
Failure to Obey a Police Officer
It was found that the defendant was operating a vehicle with a B.A.C. of 0.11%. The defendant was issued 3 UTTs and released and is scheduled to appear in Waterford Justice Court on July 16, 2015 at 6 PM.
Kristina M. CZAJKOWSKI, 23, of 121 Ontario St., Cohoes, NY
On Saturday, July 4, 2015 at about 8:50 PM Sgt. P. O’Connell received a call in regards to a vehicle being driven recklessly in the Town of Waterford, Upon stopping the vehicle and after investigating the below listed defendant was arrested and charged with Driving While Intoxicated.
The defendant was issued a UTT and is scheduled to appear in Waterford Justice Court on July 16, 2015 at 6 PM.
Barret P. LAPIER, 34, 10 Ridge Rd., Rensselaer, NY
HALFMOON - The Halfmoon town board honored Boy Scout J. Bailey Moore for the highest honor a scout can receive. After years of dedication, “Bailey” was represented with the honor of Eagle Scout.
Read the entire article in the June 18th edition.
An active public hearing took place in the Town of Schaghticoke on May 28th 2015 at 6:35pm. The public hearing was set for the purposes of “hearing all persons interested regarding the proposed contract with the Clifton Park and Halfmoon Emergency Corps.” This proposed contract would assign the Clifton Park and Halfmoon Emergency Corps as the contracted Emergency Medical Service that will provide emergency response to the Hemstreet Park fire district.” The John Ahearn Rescue Squad, which is no longer in operation, formerly served this district. For approximately a year the Hoosic Valley Rescue Squad has been responding to the area previously covered by John Ahern.
Read the entire article in the June 4th edition.
TOWN OF MALTA, May 27 - The Malta Town Board will look into the possibility of grant funds to assure preservation and restoration of what the Supervisor and other members last week called “one of the few historic features that we have left in our Town:" the Dunning Street Cemetery.
Read the entire article in the June 4th edition.
TOWN OF STILLWATER, May 21 – Supervisor Edward Kinowski called attention Thursday to This year’s “main event” in town: the grand re-opening of Brown’s Beach, now a Stillwater Town Park, this Saturday May 30 beginning at 11:00AM. "It should be a nice day... even if it's raining... If raining, it's going to be under a tent – and it's a large tent, so it should hold all the folks that come. There’s free ice cream from Stewart's, free hot dogs being cooked by the Town Clerk; and a few others Mimosa trays will be put out [orange juice and sparkling water]."
Read the entire article in the May 28th issue.
TOWN OF MALTA, M arch 24___ – A hit song by R.E.M. tells of "The End of the World as We Know It ... (and I feel fine)."
– Not of the world, in this case; but of how things have been in a place nearby that calls itself "The Center of the Universe." Barring other factors such as a primary contest, this November may bring the “end” of the Malta Town Board and other officialdom as it's been known for some years ... and some people in Malta Town government may not be feeling fine.
The entire article in the April 2nd.
TOWN OF STILLWATER, March 19 For the last time Present, said Stillwater Councilwoman Virginia Whitman in response to the Town Clerk roll call. She has concluded her last 8 years of her service to the Town government that goes back to the 1970s.
Read the entire article in the March 26th issue.
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.
TOWN OF STILLWATER, February 5 – On Thursday, the Town board had an uncommon sort of resolution presented by Supervisor Edward Kinowski as the only agenda item: as it were, a “multiple-choice question.”
The choices were:
(A) retention of the old town hall for Town use, primarily as a new home for the Police Department, along with any additional uses the Town Board should determine.
(B) Renting the building;
(C) Selling it outright.
The Board chose to keep the building, and make any changes needed for police use.The board approved the option to retain for town use, first of all for the Police Department. Councilwoman Virginia Whitman voted no; Arthur Baker said he had intended to oppose, but joined rest of the board on a yes vote.
Read the entire article in the Feb. 12 issue.