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 [...]

Public Safety: Last year, the Governor and both the Senate and Assembly agreed to allow municipalities to reduce their local traffic speed limit to 25 MPH from 30. A professional engineering study must be completed to evaluate the impact and provide recommendations before the local government body votes to create a local law reducing this speed limit. I asked our [...]

$1,000,000! Menands has officially been awarded $1 million for our South End Water and Sewer project from US Congressman Paul Tonko’s office to help continue the work underway there. This extra FEDERAL funding will help us fill the gap caused by recent cost increases. We have been waiting 2 years for this award! We are meeting with our contractors and [...]