The Village of Menands had a wonderful summer season, with dozens of local youth participating each day in our summer program. We thank Brianna Coughlin and Maeve for their hard work in organizing and running the program. Our Summer Concert-in-the-Park series was also a great success, with only one concert needing to be moved to the Farmers Market Pavilion due [...]

Village Financial Update The Village of Menands made significant progress toward improving its financial position during the 2025–2026 fiscal year. For the fiscal year ended May 31, 2026, the Village reduced its operating deficit from more than $518,000 in the prior fiscal year to just over $70,000—an improvement of approximately 86 percent. This progress was achieved through disciplined financial management, [...]

It is with profound sadness that the Village of Menands mourns the tragic passing of seven-year-old Harbe Nagi. On behalf of the Village Board, our police and fire departments, and all Village employees, I extend our deepest condolences to Harbe’s family and loved ones during this unimaginable time. Over those several days, our community came together with extraordinary compassion and [...]

The recent fire at our firehouse has been a difficult and emotional event for our community. For 102 years, 250 Broadway has been more than a building—it has been the home of dedicated volunteers and firefighters who serve and protect Menands around the clock. Seeing such damage to a place that means so much to our village is heartbreaking. First [...]

All the 30 MPH signs have been swapped out to 25 MPH. We also placed “Children at Play” signs where appropriate. The “Get the Lead Out” team has been actively walking the South End and Center Village to make contact with residents to inventory the Village’s properties that have lead water lines. It has been going well, and FAR fewer [...]

As we prepare our financial plan for the next fiscal year, the Village of Menands faces both structural and near-term financial challenges that will require careful management. First, the Village is facing ongoing budget pressure, including a $518,440 legally required payment from the general fund to the sewer fund, accumulated over a decade. Addressing this may require tax increases, one-time [...]