Proudly saying that he is the oldest and the longest-tenured former government official in the City of Mechanicville, Anthony “Tony” Luciano showed off an array of memorabilia from his years of service to his hometown. Tony celebrated his 90th birthday on February 28 with a relatively quiet gathering of his multi-generational family. It was a joyful occasion tempered with deep sadness, as his wife of 66 years, Florence, passed away on January 17.
Read the entire article in the March 26th issue.
The work on Francis St. and Main St. will be going out for bid sometime in April. The expected length of time for the project will be about six months. Hill St. to Terminal St. will be blocked as well as Francis St. to Hudson alley. The sidewalks above Central Ave. are not planning on being renovated at the present time. As for the cost, the city only pays 5% of the bridge project and eventually a bond will be issued.
Read the entire article in the March 26th.
MECHANICVILLE – Members of the Tenandeho Canoe Association met Saturday morning to clean the Tenandeho in preparation for this year’s whitewater derby scheduled for Sunday, March 29. Due to ice still present in the stream cleanup operations were postponed until next Saturday. Given the warmer weather, race officials are hopeful that the creek will be free of ice by the day of the race.
Read the entire article in the March 26th issue.
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MECHANICVILLE – Mary M. “Deedle” Gniewek, 82, for resident of Ushers Roaddied Sunday March 22, At Wesley Health Care, Saratoga Springs.
A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday at 7 PM at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville. Calling hours at the Funeral Home Thursday from 4-7 PM.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s ResearchHospital, or a charity of choice. To leave condolences and for directions visit www:devito-salvadorefh.com
ROCHESTER, NY (03/16/2015)(readMedia)-- The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi is pleased to announce that Jennifer Lachell of Waterford, NY, was recently initiated into the Phi Kappa Phi Chapter at Nazareth College. Lachell is among approximately 30,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year.
Founded in 1897 at the University of Maine, Phi Kappa Phi is the nation's oldest, largest and most selective all-discipline honor society. The Society has chapters on nearly 300 campuses in the United States, Puerto Rico and the Philippines.
Membership in Phi Kappa Phi is by invitation and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors, having at least seventy-two semester hours, are eligible for membership. Graduate students in the top 10 percent of the number of candidates for graduate degrees may also qualify, as do faculty, professional staff and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction.
CASTLETON, VT (03/17/2015)(readMedia)-- These players were recently named to Castleton's Softball Roster for the 2015 season.
Samantha Carlo of Schaghticoke (12154)
Katherine Traver of Waterford (12188)
The Spartans recently opened their campaign in Florida, posting a 4-3 record in seven games.
FAIRFIELD, CT (03/17/2015)(readMedia)-- Fairfield University has announced that the following local residents have been named to the Dean's List for the fall 2014 semester:
Tyler Ostrowski of Clifton Park, NY
John Frain of Clifton Park, NY
Daniel Gatazka of Clifton Park, NY
Megan Lafleche of Clifton Park, NY
Erin Buckley of Clifton Park, NY
It was a day of fun and excitement for some very special boys and girls in our communities on Saturday, March 7, when the Mechanicville/Stillwater Elks Lodge #1403 sponsored an All-Star Basketball Event at the Mechanicville High School gymnasium for children with special needs, an event that gave these kids an opportunity to show what they can do on a basketball court.
Read the entire article in the March 19th issue.
The Friends of the Mechanicville District Public Library are hosting a raffle to help “Chase the Winter Blahs Away.” This event features themed baskets designed to appeal to a variety of interests. Raffle tickets are available at the library or from Friends members and cost just $1 each or six for $5. The drawing will take place on Wednesday, March 25 at the Friends of the Library meeting. Winners will be notified and do not need to be present to win.
Read the entire article in the March 19th issue.
At the council meeting Seber announced that this bridge project will begin in the Spring of 2016. That job will go out for bids in October/November. There is a county bridge project on Rt. 67 near DiSiena furniture. Three bridge projects in one summer seems to be enough.