I wanted to share some exciting news that started circulating around Facebook last week. In the 2015 Niche Survey for Best Suburbs to Raise a Family in the Albany Metro Area, Menands ranked #2. With our year round youth programs, awesome school district and continuous community events this does not come as a surprise. This weekend alone there were fundraising [...]

I hope everyone enjoyed the holiday weekend. Memorial Day honors those who lost their lives while serving in the military. We remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice and their families. It also marks the start of the summer season. With more kids playing outside, people walking and motorcycles on the road now, please be extra cautious especially around our [...]

April has been a busy and exciting month in Menands. Village: The 2015/2016 Village Budget was passed. Staying within the 2% tax cap at 1.54%, the tax rate increase is $0.14 per $1,000 over last year. This equates to an increase of $14.00 for homes assed at $100,000.Thank you to Treasurer Bill Smith, Dept. Heads and the Village Board for [...]

I am very pleased to report that Tim and Melinda Boyd have returned home. Upon arrival to his residence, the first thing that Tim saw when the ambulance door opened was all of his DPW guys waiting to welcome him home. That brought a huge smile to Tim's face. There was also a small gathering at Poppy's for the rest [...]

MAYOR'S MESSAGE - YEAR END REVIEW 2014

We continue to keep DPW Foreman Tim Boyd and his family in our thoughts and prayers as he recuperates. Cards can be mailed to the Village Office at 250 Broadway and we will forward them on to Tim. As part of our ongoing efforts for Emergency Preparedness, an evacuation drill was conducted for the residents living on the west side [...]