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 [...]

Next month, I hope to have confirmation on a large infusion of FEDERAL funding to help continue our progress on the South End Water & Sewer project. We have been waiting 2 years for this funding! Stay tuned! The Roost Estates and Sage Hill neighborhoods will be undergoing some traffic sign realignment and replacements this spring to ensure compliance with [...]

Thanks to our residents in Menands’ South End for their cooperation and patience as we work through the Water and Sewer upgrades. We understand it is disruptive, but it will be worth the effort when completed. The project is on a brief winter break. A schedule for this spring 2026 will be posted as we get into the new year [...]

Thank you to all the Menands residents who came out and voted in the recent Town of Colonie elections. Participation for Menands was higher than usual. Your voice, your vote. South End water and sewer work continues to move ahead. We have encountered some bumps along the way, but our DPW is working with the contractor to minimize disruptions. Reminder [...]

I was honored to participate in the official Grand Opening of the Tuscan Bakery at 100 Broadway in Mid-City Plaza. Check out their array of breads, desserts, and other baked goods. Eat Local! I also participated in eBizDocs (85 Broadway) 25th anniversary – for 15 years they have been in Menands. We congratulate them and will continue to support their [...]