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Mechanicville Police Report Scam

The Mechanicville Police received information regarding contractors who come knocking on people’s doors and offer a service. While they did provide a service and may have repaired the issue, the amount of money they charge you is usually far greater than it should have been. So as a friendly reminder, we urge all residents to use caution when hiring a contractor to do work.

 

Here are some (cautionary) tips to look out for:

  • ·          solicits door-to-door;
  • ·         offers you discounts for finding other customers;
  • ·         just happens to have materials left over from a previous job;
  • ·         only accepts cash payments;
  • ·         asks you to get the required building permits;
  • ·         does not list a business number in the local telephone directory;
  • ·         tells you your job will be a "demonstration;"
  • ·         pressures you for an immediate decision;
  • ·         offers exceptionally long guarantees;
  • ·         asks you to pay for the entire job up-front;
  • ·         suggests that you borrow money from a lender the contractor knows. If you’re not careful, you could lose your home through a home improvement loan scam.

 

If you ever have any concerns, please feel to contact your local police department at 664-7383 and we will help or investigate the incident.

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Mechanicville to Raise Taxes 17.7 %

The 2013 fund balance of nearly $400,000 is now depleted. The State Court has ruled that utility lines that run through municipalities have to be taxed at a much lower rate. This is the primary reason that the taxable assessed value has been reduced by over $425,000.

These two shortfalls equal $825,000. The City Council felt it had to raise the taxes this year to overcome the shortfalls.

Entire article in the January 9th issue of the Express.

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Melissa Kay Dragon-Hurd – 48

Melissa Kay Dragon-Hurd of East Street passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2014 at her home with her loving family at her side. She was 48.

Relatives and friends may call from 4-7pm on Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at the Chase-Smith Family Funeral Homes, 319 Park Avenue, Mechanicville. A memorial service will be follow at 7pm in the funeral home.

Kindly consider memorials to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718 in loving memory of Melissa.

Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com

Entire obituary will be in the January 9th issue of the Express.

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Winter Concert at Mechanicville HS – by Sandy McBride

It was standing room only at the Paul N. Luther Auditorium last Wednesday evening for the annual Mechanicville Junior/Senior High School Winter Band Concert.  Conducted by instrumental music teacher Michael Jeffery, three bands . . . the 6th grade band, the 7th and 8th grade band and the high school band . . . delighted their packed house audience as each of them in turn performed a selection of classics and holiday favorites.  The show concluded with nearly 20 MHS alumni musicians joining the high school band on stage for a beautiful rendition of “I’ll Be Home for Christmas”.

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Mayor Sylvester Reflects on eight Years – by Harold Wessell

How Anthony Sylvester came to be mayor of Mechanicville for the past 8 years is a long story.

It came about, as he related soon after his last City Council meeting on December 18, because he has been involved in volunteerism for some 30 years: He served as chairman of the Family Day committee, and the city housing authority. After the tornado he took a couple weeks off from his job and helped pick up debris on the streets; and organized dinners and brought food, also clothing, to different places ñ and was named the Chamber of Commere's Man of the Year.

Entire article is in the Dec. 26th issue of the Express.

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Lucia “Lucy” A. Sgambati – 88

MECHANICVILLE – Lucia “Lucy” A. Sgambati, 88, of Saratoga Ave., died early Christmas Eve morning at Samaritan Hospital in the loving company of her husband and children.  A native and lifelong resident of Mechanicville, she was born July 27, 1925, daughter of the late Dominick and Angela Giulianelli Forte.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday Dec. 27th at 9 AM at All Saints on the Hudson South Church, 121 No Main St., Mechanicville, NY 12118 with burial to follow at the Saratoga National Cemetery.  Calling hours will be held at the church on Thursday, Dec. 26th from 3-7 PM.

For those wishing to remember Lucy in a special way, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to John Ahearn Rescue Squad, PO Box 669, Mechanicville, or All Saints on the Hudson Endowment Fund, 52 William Street, Mechanicville, in loving memory of Lucy A. Sgambati.

Entire obituary will be in the 01/02 edition of the Express.

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James C. “Jim” Fox – 85

MECHANICVILLE – James C. “Jim” Fox, 85, of Ellsworth Ave, died Friday Dec. 20th at Indian River Rehab and Nursing Center, Granville, in the company of his loving family.  Born in New Britain, CT, January 8, 1928, he was the son of the late Richard and Mary McMahon Fox.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday Dec. 27th at 12 PM at All saints on the Hudson South Church, 121 No Main St., Mechanicville with military honors and burial to follow at the Saratoga National Cemetery.  Calling hours at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 S Main St, Mechanicville, NY 12118 on Thursday, Dec. 26th from 4-7 PM.

Remembrances may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, NENY Chapter, PO Box 4091, Queensbury, NY 12804 or the Indian River Rehab and Nursing Center, 17 Madison St., Granville, NY 12832 in memory of James C. Fox.

Visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com to leave condolences and for directions.

Full obituary is in the December 26th edition of the Express.