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 [...]

As I sit down to write my last Mayor’s message, I have mixed emotions. First, where have the years gone! Nearing the end of my 12th and final year as Mayor (with 6 years before as Trustee) some things have changed, while many have stayed the same. One of my favorite compliments as Mayor was that I brought the Village [...]

As we seem to be rounding the corner on the COVID-19 Pandemic, it has not been without its struggles. Our thoughts and prayers are with those who lost loved ones and the First Responders and essential workers who continue to do their jobs through the most difficult circumstances to ensure our safety. Many adjustments had to be made since March [...]

Mayors Message September 2019