TOWN OF WATERFORD, September 1 – Town Supervisor John E. Lawler announced at the monthly Town Board business session that Waterford will have its new Cohoes bridge in pretty prompt order.
The Supervisor reported that the Town has received official notification from the state Department of Transportation that the replacement of the Cohoes-Waterford bridge, much talked about last year and during part of this year including a public meeting he thought “very well conducted” and “extremely well attended, with over 100 people,” is now getting ready to proceed.
WATERFORD, NY -- A 50 year old tugboat, specifically designed to push barges on the Canals of New York State, has been named Tug of the Year for the 2015 Waterford Tugboat Roundup. At the same time, a new solar-powered boat, specifically designed to carry cargo, will make a debut. The solar boat has recently received grant support from Cascades Tissue (locally in Waterford, NY) to transport a load of recycled cardboard from Buffalo to Mechanicville for processing by Cascades. This will mark the first time since mule-powered vessels that cargo has been moved on the canals of New York State.
The Roundup will open its 16th year in Waterford the weekend after Labor Day (September 11, 12 and 13th). This annual event highlights the region’s heritage in inland waterborne commerce in a festival.
The event’s Tug of the Year, Cheyenne, is a working boat based in New York Harbor. It’s currently on the Great Lakes and expected to work its way back on the Oswego and Erie Canals in early September in time for the Waterford event. The boat is operated by DonJon Marine of Hillside, NJ. DonJon has local offices at the Port of Coeyman’s.
The solar boat is called Solar Sal and is specifically designed to carry cargo on the canal system with zero emissions and zero use of fossil fuels (or mule power!).
The Solar Sal Project has been developed by a retired professor from RPI, David Borton in Castleton-on-Hudson. The boat has been seen at the Waterford CanalFest and events. The boat is designed to demonstrate practical solar electric marine propulsion. Borton’s group also plans prototypes of tourist dayliners and cabin cruisers.
Cheyenne is described as a “canaller” type tug, sporting a telescoping pilothouse. This type of pilothouse offers great visibility over a barge being “pushed ahead,” while still giving clearance underneath the bridges on the canals and in the New Jersey channels off the Hudson River.
Powered by an 1,800 hp Fairbanks-Morse diesel, the boat was built in 1965 at the Bushey Shipyards in Brooklyn for Red Star Lines. It was later acquired by Spentonbush Towing, then Amerada Hess, Empire Harbor and finally, DonJon Marine.
The Roundup event bestows the honorary Tug of the Year title to a different boat each year, typically one that brings its own unique history to the event.
The Tugboat Roundup is sponsor supported and annually produced by the Town of Waterford. It’s held along the waterfront in this historic village at the eastern entrance to the Erie Canal.
The Express Newspaper is the official publication of the Tugboat Roundup.
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.
AUGUST 13- The Town of Halfmoon is known for its population growth as a bedroom community. Manufacturing is part of the town's economic base. Congressman Paul Tonko toured some of these businesses on Rt.32. Pete Bardunias, President of the Chamber of Southern Saratoga County, helped to organize the tour.
OSWEGO, NY (08/12/2015)(readMedia)-- SUNY Oswego has made Deans' Awards to a select group of students who are starting at the college in fall 2015.
The scholarships are $6,000 over four years. For non-New York state students, the total award can increase to as much as $38,000 in combination with a Destination Oswego scholarship.
Adam Knapp of Nadeau Road in Clifton Park, a freshman majoring in adolescence education who last studied at Shenendehowa High School.
Kassadee C. Paulo of Russell Drive in Stillwater, a freshman majoring in journalism who last studied at Stillwater Central School.
SUNY Oswego Awards Merit Scholarships
OSWEGO, NY (08/12/2015)(readMedia)-- SUNY Oswego has awarded Merit Scholarships to a select group of students who are starting at the college in fall 2015.
The Merit awards are $3,000 over four years. For non-New York state students, the total award can increase to as much as $35,000 in combination with a Destination Oswego scholarship.
Alexandria F. Willard of P.O. Box 435 in Stillwater, a freshman majoring in zoology who last studied at Stillwater Central School.
Matthew V. Pugliano of Copperfield Drive in Waterford, a freshman majoring in chemistry who last studied at Shenendehowa High School.
Ryan Mchale of Clifton Park receives Presidential Scholarship at SUNY Oswego
OSWEGO, NY (08/12/2015)(readMedia)-- SUNY Oswego has awarded a Presidential Scholarship to Ryan T. Mchale of Clifton Park. The award recognizes past academic achievement and potential for success.
Area SUNY Potsdam Students Complete Spring 2015 Internships
POTSDAM, NY (08/12/2015)(readMedia)-- Nearly 250 SUNY Potsdam students completed internship placements at companies, non-profits or campus departments in Spring 2015.
SUNY Potsdam's internship program places students with employers whose interests align with their studies. Each student intern has a faculty sponsor, and earns between 1 and 12 credits toward their degree requirements.
Last semester's successful student interns included:
Margaret Dollard from Melrose, NY, who interned with the SUNY Potsdam Department of Modern Languages in Potsdam, NY
Geoffrey Lyman from Stillwater, NY, who interned with the Adirondack Mountain Club's ADK Loj in Lake Placid, NY
Amy Lynch from Schaghticoke, NY, who interned with St. Lawrence Valley Renewal House in Canton, NY
Stillwater Police arrested Adrianne E. Kent (age 31) of Ballston Lake and charged him with Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended Registration (misdemeanor) following a vehicle stop on Whitney Road. He was processed and released to appear in Stillwater Town Court. The arrest was handled by Ptl. Tom Sawyer.
07/31/15
Stillwater Police arrested Erin E. Oneal (age 29) of Rensselaer and charged her with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle (misdemeanor) following a vehicle stop on County Route 76 for speeding. She was processed and released to appear in Stillwater Town Court. The arrest was handled by Ptl. Charles Rockwell.
08/04/15
Stillwater Police arrested Kelly A. MacDonald (age 46) of Mechanicville and charged her with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle 3rd degree (misdemeanor), Operating with a Suspended Registration (misdemeanor), Operating without Insurance (infraction) following a vehicle stop on Route 67. She was processed and released to appear in Stillwater Town Court. The arrest was handled by Ptl. Alex Dunn.
08/06/15
Stillwater Police arrested Michelle Sutton (age 45) of Stillwater and charged her with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle 3rd degree (misdemeanor) following a vehicle stop on Lake Road. She was processed and released to appear in Stillwater Town Court. The arrest was handled by Ptl. Sean Lyons.
Waterford Police Arrest - Barton
On Wednesday, August 5, 2015 at about 11:00 PM PO M. Dilbone observed a vehicle traveling at 67 MPH in a 30 MPH zone. Upon stopping the vehicle and through investigation it was found that the operator, William E. Barton, 34, of 406 Loudon Rd., Saratoga Springs had been drinking and was arrested. The defendant refused to submit to a chemical breath test. The defendant was charged with the following:
Consumption of alcohol in a motor vehicle
Driving while intoxicated
Reckless driving
Speed in zone
The defendant was arraigned in Waterford Justice Court by Justice N. Sunukjian and was turned over to the Saratoga Springs Police on an outstanding warrant for contempt of court.
