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Waterford-Troy Bridge to be Honored

by Harold Wessell

On September 8 of this year, at Noon in the Soldiers and Sailors Park in Troy, the American Society of Civil Engineers will unveil a plaque recognizing both bridges of the Troy-Waterford crossing as a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark – an award that since the program began in 1964 now lists at least 260 structures of particular engineering significance. Following is a brief history of this unique  structure.

One day in 1972 this writer, arriving in Dubuque, Iowa, new to town, stepped into a traditional looking tavern to ask some directions.

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Waterford/Cohoes Bridge

by Harold Wessell

WATERFORD, Aug.13 – The state Department of Transportation held identical-format public sessions, in Waterford on this date, and in Cohoes two days later, to explain developing plans to replace the bridge between them.      “This project affects a lot of people in our community but also people who every day commute in and out on Saratoga Ave., onto 787 etc., and there’s going to be a lot of interest in our community,” observed Supervisor John Lawler. The Supervisor spoke favorably of DOT project manager Geoffrey Wood and the team.

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NEW YORK STATE’S STUDENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM OFFERS HUNDREDS OF INTERNSHIPS

Students Encouraged to Apply to Meet Fall Deadline @ nysinternships.com
Civil Service Commissioner Jerry Boone announced today that New York State has hundreds of internships available, and reminded college students to apply for Fall semester internships before the application deadline on September 3, 2013.

New York State created a one-stop website - www.nysinternships.com - that allows students to view and apply for internship opportunities across an array of state agencies both downstate and upstate.

The website is one component of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s New New York Leaders initiative, which is focused on attracting new talent to state government through both a fellowship program and an internship program.  With the internship website, applicants can view job descriptions, create profiles, specify interests, and upload resumes, writing samples and letters of recommendation.  Students can apply for multiple internships at the same time.

“The internship program is designed to attract and mentor a new generation of talented leaders for New York State,” said Governor Andrew M. Cuomo.  “I continue to encourage talented college students to consider devoting time to public service while acquiring valuable skills and marketable work experience.”

“New York State continues to offer a wide variety of opportunities across numerous professional occupations,” said Civil Service Commissioner Jerry Boone.  “Governor Cuomo’s internship program offers opportunities for hands on experience in finance, engineering, public relations, information technology and health care, as well as a host of other professional disciplines.”

The program is open to resident graduate and undergraduate students as well as students who attend schools in other states, but reside in New York.  Opportunities include both paid and unpaid positions.  Internships may include academic credit depending on the policy of the educational institution.

To apply, visit nysinternships.com.

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Waterford Board Postponed, Aug. 6 Hearing Will Be Held

By Harold Wessell

TOWN OF WATERFORD, July 30 – The Waterford  Town Board announced during its agenda session Tuesday that it will  meet this coming Tuesday, August 6 at  7:30PM  for an already scheduled Public Hearing, only  The monthly Business Meeting that evening  is postponed until Wednesday,  August 14 at 7:00PM.

In a brief special meeting during the agenda session. Three  resolutions were passed:

- Beginning the process of establishing a Capital Resource Corporation, basically a direct replacement  of the present  Industrial Development Agency. IDAs are being discontinued by New York State.

– Endorsing  the concept of the Champlain Canal trail plan; Lawler said he would ask Village Mayor Bert Mahoney to represent the Town and Village on the working group.

– An Aug. 21 scheduled  bid opening, concerning road improvements for 2013. is also moved, to   to September 1. .

Supervisor John Lawler called attention to an August 13  Public Hearing, 6:30PM at the high school on the planned replacement of the Cohoes-Waterford bridge, which the State hopes to begin in 2018 or 2019. Lawler said that when it does begin, the work should be a relatively "minor distraction," because the current bridge will remain standing while the new one is built beside it. More information was to be put on the Town website.