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 45 Broadway. The building’s walls are now taking shape, and next up is the installation of a 50-ton crane. This is an exciting step in bringing more manufacturing jobs and activity back to Menands.
Healthcare Cooperative: I continue to work with the newly formed Albany County Healthcare Cooperative, a private, municipally funded healthcare group that originated with Albany County. It has since expanded to allow smaller municipalities, like Menands, to participate. By joining together, we can significantly reduce the cost of health insurance. I was recently elected Vice-Chairperson of the board of directors. For the 2026 insurance period, I estimate first-year savings of over 10%(approximately $60,000).
Pool Access for Menands Residents: Thanks to a new agreement with the Mayor and Councilmembers of the City of Watervliet, Menands residents now have access to the Veterans Memorial Pool and splash pads. The pool is located at 1530 2nd Avenue in Watervliet, just seven minutes from Menands and accessible by CDTA. A season pool pass for adults is only $11. To get a pass, visit: swimmingpoolpasses.net/city-of-watervliet/
New York State Department of Transportation officials held a successful information session regarding the Route 378 / Troy-Menands Bridge replacement project on June 10th at the Menands School. This project includes the interchange at RT 378 and RT 32 (Broadway). Keep track of updates at dot.ny.gov/troymenandsbridge
I would like to welcome Trustee Lisa Neuman to the Village Board, congratulate Trustee Tim Lane on his re-election, and sincerely thank Seth Harris for his 12 years of service to Menands as Trustee and Deputy Mayor.
Thank you to Judge Chris Flint for 8 years of service as our Village Justice