South End Project Update: The full contracts for the $16 million South End project have been signed with New Castle Construction, based in Troy. By the time this edition of Menands Monthly reaches your doorstep, construction crews should be ready to begin. For regular progress updates, please visit: menandsny.gov/southendproject. Manufacturing Expansion: Construction continues on NSH USA’s manufacturing building expansion at [...]

Please be aware of utility marking and material/ equipment staging, which will begin immediately after the July 4th holiday, in preparation for the commencement of the South End Water & Sewer project. Check online for regular updates at: menandsny.gov/southendproject I attended the dedication ceremony for the opening of 35 Broadway – SoldierOn. We welcome the new residents of this housing [...]

Recently, the NYS Controller produced a report suggesting the need for improvements at municipal buildings across New York State. osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/local-governmentsshould-improve-accessibility-new-yorkers. Therefore, I am working with our engineers to provide suggestions for the Village Municipal Building at 250 Broadway and intend to apply for grant funding for nearly $1 million in improvements to make our municipal building safer, more accessible, more [...]

I’m pleased to announce that four bids were submitted for the South End Water and Sewer Infrastructure Project. The bids were highly favorable, and we are confident the Village of Menands can complete the entire project with the funding we received, rather than in phases. Work is expected to begin in late May or early June. This $12 million project [...]

I am diligently working on our next budget, which I will present to the Board for consideration on March 17. Our goal is to provide appropriate funding to ensure that our departments have the necessary resources to fulfill their missions while maintaining reserves for long-term financial stability. At the same time, we remain committed to keeping property tax rates as [...]

We are excited to bring you the 1st edition of the Menands Monthly! I want to stress how important it is for each homeowner to make a concerted effort to keep sidewalks clear of snow, ice, leaves, and branches. Please be considerate of neighbors who walk our beautiful neighborhoods. National Grid is starting gas line work on North Pearl and [...]