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20 October 2025 - Reminder: Meeting of the
McKownville Improvement Association this Wednesday
Dear McKownville neighbors: Please join us at the Hampton Inn this
Wednesday, 22 October at 7:00 p.m. to meet candidates for Town and
Countywide offices, hear about the status of the new McKownville
firehouse construction project, and stay to enjoy some refreshments
and catch up with neighbors.
Ellen Manning, President, McKownville Improvement Association
17 October 2025 - Upcoming events at the
University at Albany
Dear McKownville neighbors: Please scroll down to read a detailed
message from Luke Rumsey regarding upcoming events at the University
at Albany, including the Homecoming schedule for this weekend.
Ellen Manning, President, McKownville Improvement Association
"Dear Community Member, Included below are some upcoming events at
UAlbany that are open to the public and that may be of interest to
you. As always, please do not hesitate to reach out with any
questions or concerns.
• HOMECOMING (10/17-10/19): UAlbany’s Homecoming will take place
this weekend (10/17-10/19). The full schedule of Homecoming events
can be found here. Game day tickets for Saturday’s 3:30pm football
game against Rhode Island can be purchased here. Please note, we
expect there to be a large amount of vehicular and pedestrian
traffic in/around the Uptown Campus throughout the duration of the
weekend.
• LEADING QUESTIONS (10/24): On Friday, October 24th from
9:30am-10:30am, Representatives Paul Tonko and Chris Gibson will be
participating in a moderated discussion on the topic of leadership.
The event will take place in the Campus Center Ballroom on UAlbany’s
Uptown Campus. Additional details regarding the program including
registration information can be found on the attached flyer.
• MIDTOWN ALBANY CLEAN-UP (10/25): On Saturday, October 25th,
UAlbany students will join community residents to take part in a
Halloween themed neighborhood clean-up. The clean-up will run from
1-4pm and will be staged out of Ridgefield Park (316 Partridge
Street, Albany NY). All clean- up supplies including gloves, trash
bags, a limited supply of trash pickers, community maps, and
designated cleaning areas will be provided at the Ridgefield Park
check-in location. No registration is needed to participate. Simply
stop-by and grab some supplies to help us keep our community looking
its best. Kid-friendly Halloween costumes encouraged.
• UALBANY DUNK-OR-TREAT (10/26): On Sunday, October 26th,
UAlbany will be holding our annual Dunk-or-Treat event. The program
will feature trick-or-treating opportunities for kids, music, food,
inflatables, face painting, games, and more... The program will run
from 1-4pm on the front lawn of the Downtown Campus located at 135
Western Avenue, Albany NY. Kids are welcome to come dressed in
costume. Additional information can be found on the flyer attached.
Please feel free to share the event information and flyer with
anyone you think might be interested.
• RESEARCH & ENTREPRENEURSHIP WEEK
(10/27-10/31): UAlbany’s third annual Research &
Entrepreneurship Week will take place from 10/27-10/31. The week
will be packed full of events and discussions highlighting a wide
array of research areas and emerging technologies. The full schedule
of events in addition to registration information can be found here.
• FALL PREVIEW DAY (11/1): Do you know a high school student who is
interested in attending college post- graduation? Encourage them to
register for UAlbany’s upcoming Fall Preview Day. The Open House
style program provides prospective students & families the
opportunity to tour the campus, meet faculty/staff, and converse
with current students in a festive atmosphere. Prospective
students/families can register to attend the event by clicking here.
• DIY WEATHERIZATION WORKSHOP (11/6): On November 6th from 6-8pm,
UAlbany will be partnering with the New York Power Authority (NYPA)
to host a workshop focused on energy savings tips. This free
workshop will take place on UAlbany’s Uptown Campus at the Massry
School of Business, Room 137. Food will be provided and all
participants will receive a free home weatherization kit.
• CEHC LEGO CHALLENGE (11/11): On Tuesday, November
11th, UAlbany’s College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security
& Cybersecurity will be hosting their annual Lego Challenge Day.
The free event geared towards children aged 5-10, features hands-on
activities with Legos, 3D printers, drones, and more. Registration
information and additional event details can be found here.
• UNIVERSITY EVENTS CALENDAR: Finally, if you’d like to explore
additional programs taking place at UAlbany, please check out our University Events Calendar.
I hope you will consider joining us at one or more of these great
programs!
Sincerely, Luke Rumsey, Director of Community Relations
[lrumsey@albany.edu] (518) 442-5141"
26 September 2025 - McKownville Park Clean Up Day Saturday,
September 27, from 9.30 to 11.30am
Dear McKownville neighbors: After some much needed rain over the
past couple of days, Saturday's weather forecast is looking
favorable for our scheduled MxKownville Park Clean Up Day.
We'll start on the trail parallel to the former TGIF restaurant and
make our way westward behind Stuyvesant Plaza and on around the
loop. Please bring gloves and tools for cutting back growth along
the trail. We'll provide trash bags for collecting
debris. Whenever you are able to join us, we'll be pleased to
see you!
Ellen Manning, President, McKownville Improvement Association
17 September 2025 - Meeting of the Guilderland Historical
Society, Thursday, September 18th
Dear McKownville neighbors: This Thursday, September 18, beginning
at 1:00 p.m., the Guilderland Historical Society will hold its first
meeting of the fall season in the Helderberg Room at the Guilderland
Public Library. The program will start with a brief business
meeting, and will be followed at approximately 1:25 with a
presentation about the 11 new historic markers that have been
obtained by the Guilderland Historical Society with funding from the
William G. Pomeroy Foundation based in Syracuse. Also
highlighted will be the William McKown marker that was funded
through donations to the McKownville Improvement Association. The
meeting will conclude with a discussion regarding plans for
additional historic markers commemorating sites of historic interest
in our town. All are invited to attend.
Ellen Manning, President, McKownville Improvement Association
16 September 2025 - Comprehensive Plan Update, Public Hearing at
7 pm tonight
Dear McKownville residents: At this evening's Town Board Meeting,
beginning at 7:00 p.m., there will be a continuation of the public
hearing on the Town's Comprehensive Plan Update. The meeting agenda
and accompanying materials may be found here: https://play.champds.com/guilderlandny/event/462
All Guilderland residents are invited to attend.
Ellen Manning, President, McKownville Improvement Association
15 September 2025 - McKownville Improvement
Association Public Meeting, Wednesday, September 17
Dear McKownville neighbors: Our September public meeting will be
held this Wednesday, September 17, starting at 7pm, at the Hampton
Inn, 1442 Western Avenue. It will begin with announcements
regarding Town news and upcoming events. Next, Senior Paramedic
Supervisor Alex Downey from Guilderland Emergency Medical Services
will speak to us about the important work that he and his co-workers
provide throughout our town 365 days a year, and answer any
questions you may have. Finally, volunteers from the McKownville
Fire Department will update us on progress toward the building of
the new firehouse. A link to the meeting flyer can be found on the Meetings page.
Ellen Manning, President, McKownville Improvement Association
10 September 2025 - Fireworks display and
upcoming events on UAlbany campus
Dear McKownville neighbors: Luke Rumsey, Director of Community
Relations at UAlbany, asked me to pass along the following
information about upcoming events, including a fireworks display
during halftime at the first home game of the season this Saturday.
Tickets may be purchased here:
https://www.ticketreturn.com/prod2new/team.asp?SponsorID=18915
Additionally, on Saturday, September 27, the NYS Writers Institute
will host the 8th annual Albany Book Festival. This all day event is
free and open to the public. Full information may be found at:
https://www.albanybookfestival.com
Finally, a complete calendar of events taking place at UAlbany may
be found here: https://events.albany.edu
Ellen Manning, President, McKownville Improvement Association
24 August 2025 - UAlbany Backpack Giveaway
and Back to School Event Wednesday, August 27
Dear McKownville neighbors: Luke Rumsey, Director of Community
Relations at UAlbany, has asked me to share the following message
regarding the upcoming backpack giveaway and back to school event
scheduled for this Wednesday, August 27, from 5-7 pm. The event will
be hosted by the men's basketball team and the Massry School of
Business.
Ellen Manning, President, McKownville Improvement Association
"On Wednesday, August 27th the University at Albany Men’s Basketball
Team and the Massry School of Business will be hosting a
Back-to-School event for local elementary, middle, and high school
students. The program will take place at the University at Albany’s
Uptown Campus on the outdoor basketball courts, located directly
behind Dutch Quad. The program will run from 5pm-7pm and the event
will feature free backpacks/school supplies, food, inflatables,
kids’ haircuts, a balloon artist, and more… The program will be
moved to Broadview Arena in the event of inclement weather.
Questions regarding the event can be directed to Assistant Coach,
Dan Madhavapallil at dmadhavapallil@albany.edu."
19 August 2025 - Ice Cream Social and
Comprehensive Plan Update
Dear McKownvillle Neighbors: At this evening's Town Board meeting,
beginning at 7:30, there will be a continuation of the public
hearing on Guilderland's Comprehensive Plan Update. All
residents are encouraged to attend. More information on this
and the other items on the agenda may be found here: https://play.champds.com/guilderlandny/event/455
Ice Cream Social: On Thursday, August 28, from 5:00 to 7:00
p.m., Assemblymember Gabriella Romero will host an ice cream social
at McKownville Park, on the lawn adjacent to the Western Avenue
entrance to Stuyvesant Plaza. This will be a family-friendly event,
and all McKownville residents are invited to attend. Bring
your own chairs and enjoy chatting with your neighbors and some of
your elected officials. [event flyer
page-size pdf]
Ellen Manning, President, McKownville Improvement Association
3 August 2025 - The McKownville Fire District
needs a new treasurer
Dear McKownville neighbors: Please see below for a message regarding
the McKownville Fire District's need for a new treasurer, and share
the information with any neighbors you think might be
interested. Interested parties should respond directly to the
email address included in the message.
Ellen Manning, President, McKownville Improvement Association
"The McKownville Fire District is looking for a resident interested
in serving as Fire District Treasurer. This is a non-firefighting
administrative position where a qualified resident of the district
is preferred by New York State Town Law (vs. a non-resident).
Accounting or CPA certification is not required, just a good
financial aptitude and a willingness to help our neighborhood
organization. A very small annual stipend is paid to the fire
District Treasurer, but this should be considered more of a
volunteer position.
The duties of District Treasurer include paying all district bills
each month, preparing the annual financial report for New York
State, providing information for our annual audit, and working with
the Board of Commissioners to prepare a budget for the upcoming
year. We estimate that this position will require approximately 100
hours per year.
Anyone interested can contact the fire district at [mckfd@mckfd.org]
- We will be happy to review the complete list of duties and
training and help we can provide to the new treasurer.
We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to outgoing District
Treasurer Meredith Briere, who has taken on a new role in her career
and is unable to continue serving in this capacity. We thank
Meredith for her dedicated service and valuable contributions to the
McKownville Fire District."
19 July 2025 - McKownville Tree Planting
reminder
Dear McKownville neighbors: This is to remind you that orders for
trees through the McKownville Tree Planting Program are due, with
payment, by next Friday, July 25. Order forms, descriptions of the
available trees, and photos may be found on
our website.
All of the trees are suitable for planting as street trees or
specimens that will enhance the beauty of your yard. The trees
come from established nurseries that have supplied municipalities
and not-for-profits in our region and beyond for many years.
Please call Laura Barry at (518) 892-4059 or Ellen Manning at (518)
482-3779 if you have any questions.
Ellen Manning, President, McKownville Improvement Association
18 July 2025 - McKownville Improvement
Association email announcements change
The McKownville Improvement Association has had to find another way
to send group email announcements to our subscribers, because the
website hosting company we use (Dreamhost) will stop providing that
type of email service in the near future.
This message is a test, and a notification to you of the change,
using our Association email account at Gmail. As long as this proves
to work reliably, we will from now on be sending Association
announcements from this address - <mckownvilleia at gmail dot
com> - please add it to your online address book/contact list
and/or permitted sender list in the email client program you use, in
order to reduce the possibility that it will be treated as spam/junk
email.
If you no longer wish to receive Association announcements and to be
removed from the Association email subscriber list, please send a
message with the subject “UNSUBSCRIBE” to this email address
requesting that action, and we will remove your email from the list
promptly.
The subscription/unsubscription web page
on the Association website will be changed in the near future, and
will require all new subscriptions, and all unsubscriptions
(removals), to be sent as email message requests to the new Gmail
adddress.
Ellen Manning, President, McKownville Improvement Association
29 June 2025 - Fundraiser for the Guilderland Historical Society
Dear McKownville residents: On Monday, June 30, from 4:00 to 7:00
PM, Bountiful Bread at Stuyvesant Plaza will donate 20% of all sales
to the Guilderland Historical Society. This will be an
opportunity for you to support one of our local nonprofits while
dining out or picking up food for dinner on another warm evening.
Additional information may be found here: https://www.townofguilderland.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=2384
Ellen Manning, President, McKownville Improvement Association
28 June 2025 - McKownville Tree Planting
Program
Dear McKownville neighbors: After a break of several years, we are
offering McKownville residents the opportunity purchase trees for
planting in your yards or in the street
right-of-way. Native trees beautify our
neighborhood and support our natural environment. Details
about the program, descriptions of the trees, and an order form may
be found through our website Projects page: https://mckownville.org/MIAprojects.html#inprogress
and: https://mckownville.org/2projects/1trees/MIA-2025treeorders.html
Orders and payments are due by July 25. We hope you'll
consider ordering a tree for your property!
Ellen Manning, President, McKownville Improvement Association
17 June 2025 - SUNY Albany Make Music Day
event, Saturday, June 21
Dear McKownville neighbors: This Saturday, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM,
you are invited to the University at Albany Make Music Day event on
the Washington Avenue side of the campus. It will be a
family-friendly event that may be enjoyed by all. For complete
details please see below and the event flyer
[pdf page].
Ellen Manning, President, McKownville Improvement Association
"Dear Neighbor, You’re invited to UAlbany's Make Music Day, a
community celebration and BBQ hosted by the University at Albany in
partnership with the City of Albany, Albany Police Department and
the Albany Symphony.
Date: Saturday, June 21; Time: 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Location: UAlbany Uptown Campus – Entry Plaza (Located on the
Washington Avenue side of campus directly behind Collins Circle)
Parking: Free parking is available in the Colonial Quad Lot
This family-friendly event is free and open to the public, and will
include local musical performances, a BBQ with members of the Albany
Police Department's Neighborhood Engagement Unit, inflatables, yard
games, and a Musical Playground provided by the Albany Symphony and
John Keal Music Co.
Please feel free to share the attached flyer with your neighbors and
networks!
For any questions, contact the Office of Government & Community
Relations at 518-956-8163.
We hope you'll join us on June 21!
Sincerely, Luke Rumsey, Director of Community Relations
University Hall 203, 1400 Washington Ave. Albany, NY 12222"
11 June 2025 - Reminder: Please Keep Your
Vehicles Locked
Dear McKownville neighbors: This morning a neighbor on Fuller Road
let me know that overnight some loose change and other items were
stolen from an unlocked vehicle.
Over the years we have had occasional waves of similar events
throughout McKownville and this is a reminder to us all to keep our
vehicles locked - especially overnight.
Ellen Manning, President, McKownville Improvement Association
8 June 2025 - Lyme Disease Awareness Program
- June 10 at Guilderland Town Hall
Dear McKownville neighbors: On June 10, beginning at 6:00 pm, the
Town of Guilderland will sponsor a Lyme Disease Awareness program.
NYS Senator Patricia Fahy and Assemblymember Gabriella Romero will
provide information on the State's efforts to combat the disease.
They will be followed by two experts on Lyme and other tick borne
diseases: Professor Holly Ahern from SUNY Adirondack and Saravanan
Thangamani, PhD, from Upstate Medical University.
All are invited. Additional information may be found on
the Town website [or this local link for
just the meeting flyer page]
Ellen Manning, President, McKownville Improvement Association
21 May 2025 - Fox sightings in McKownville
Dear McKownville neighbors: Recently, a number of people have let me
know of fox sightings on properties along Western Avenue, and
Parkwood, Glenwood, and Norwood Streets. Wildlife experts tend
to advise that foxes living in residential areas be left
alone. As always, however, it's important that you
keep small children and pets under your supervision at all times. A
May 2020 article from the News 10 website includes information and
recommendations from the NYS Department of Environmental
Conservation regarding foxes living in suburban areas:
"If you encounter a fox den in your yard, the DEC says you have a
few options.
• Do nothing: Leave the foxes alone, and enjoy watching kits grow up
and play in the yard. They typically outgrow dens by the end of
June.
• Scare it away: Disturb the den with loud noises to threaten the
fox parents to relocate to another den.
• Remove food sources: Do not store, feed, or leave food outside for
wild or domestic animals. Secure your garbage to eliminate easy
pickings.
• Mend fences: Build a secure barrier around your yard and plug up
inviting holes or hollows (provided there are no foxes already
inside).
The DEC also says that foxes are commonly active during the day
throughout the spring and summer, and a kit left alone in a den is
usually not abandoned. Instead, the parents are typically hunting
for small wild creatures (not pets or children). If you see an
animal that seems sick or rabid, contact the DEC’s Bureau of
Wildlife at (844) 332-3267."
Ellen Manning, President, McKownville Improvement Association
19 May 2025 - McKownville Improvement
Association Public Meeting, Thursday May 22
Dear McKownville residents: At our May public meeting (Thursday, May
22, 2025, 7pm, at the Hampton Inn, 1442 Western Avenue), Town
Supervisor Peter Barber will make some announcements about the
Comprehensive Plan Update, the work of the Tree Preservation
Committee and the 250th American Revolution Anniversary Committee,
and improvements that are planned in our parks this year. We will
also be joined by Assemblymember Gabriella Romero, who will tell us
about priorities that she worked on during her first legislative
session as our representative in the NYS Assembly. NYS Senator
Patricia Fahy will also join us if her schedule allows.
Additionally, an officer from the Guilderland Police Department will
speak to us about issues affecting our community and answer
questions from the audience, and representatives from the
McKownville Fire Department will update us what we may expect as
preparations are made to move out of the current building prior to
commencement of construction of the new firehouse. Finally, the
Association will hold an election of officers, and those board
members whose terms are expiring.
Ellen Manning, President, McKownville Improvement Association
19 May 2025 - Fire House bids within budget
- project to proceed immediately
Dear McKownville neighbors: The bids for the replacement of the
McKownville Fire Department building at 1250 Western Avenue have
been awarded and come in total with the other components of the
project to within the amount approved by public vote last year. More
detail is available in a report
published this week in the Altamont Enterprise.
The Fire Department’s website
contains a section outlining the project; scroll down for the
updates.
Demolition of the old firehouse is scheduled to start this week.
Ellen Manning, President, McKownville Improvement Association
2 May 2025 - Guilderland Garden Club Garage
Sale Saturday, May 3
Dear McKownville neighbors: John Haluska asked me to send the
reminder below.
Ellen Manning, President, McKownville Improvement Association
"The Guilderland Garden Club is having a Garage Sale on Saturday,
May 3 from 9am to 2pm at the Mynderse/Frederick House in Guilderland
Center.
The announcement
flyer. Hope you can come, bring a friend to support our
fundraiser for the Club scholarship program.
John Haluska, Vice President Guilderland Garden Club"
21 April 2025 - McKownville Improvement
Association Public Meeting, Thursday 24 April
Dear McKownvile neighbors: At our April meeting on Thursday 24
April, 7pm, at the Hampton Inn, 1442 Western Avenue, Town Supervisor
Peter Barber will lead off with announcements about the Town’s
Comprehensive Plan Update and a number of upcoming events, including
an Arbor Day tree seedling giveaway, a cleanup day in the Town’s
parks, opening of registration for 2025 Summer Camp, and the
Recycling Extravaganza at Farnsworth Middle School. More information
on these events is on the Town’s website
or view the online
meeting flyer linked on our website
We will then hear from candidates for positions on the school and
library boards. Additionally, outgoing Guilderland School
Superintendent Marie Wiles will speak to us about the proposed
budget for the 2025-2026 school year, and representatives from the
McKownville Fire Department will update us on progress towards the
new firehouse.
Ellen Manning, President, McKownville Improvement Association
20 April 2025 - Legislative Town Hall
Monday, April 21 from 6 to 8 pm
Dear McKownvile neighbors: This Monday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 pm,
Town Supervisor Peter Barber is hosting a Legislative "Town Hall" at
EMS Station One, located at 200 Centre Drive in Westmere. As
described in Supervisor Barber's most recent newsletter, "Senator
Patricia Fahy, Assemblymember Phil Steck, and Assemblymember
Gabriella Romero will discuss the State budget, pending legislation,
and other issues of importance, including the impact of Federal
actions on funding and the delivery of services".
This will be an excellent opportunity to learn and to ask questions
about topics that are important to you. The event is free and
open to the public.
Ellen Manning, President, McKownville Improvement Association
15 April 2025 - Guilderland Historical
Society Meeting on Thursday, April 17
Dear McKownville neighbors: This Thursday, April 17, the Guilderland
Historical Society will hold its monthly meeting beginning with a
business meeting at 12:30 pm in the Helderberg Room at the
Guilderland Public Library. Starting at 1:15 pm, Doug Cornwell
will present a talk about the history of harness and auto racing at
the Altamont Fairgrounds. Refreshments will be served.
All are welcome to attend.
*Please note that the time of this month's meeting is a variation
from the usual meeting time of 2:00 p.m.
Ellen Manning, President, McKownville Improvement Association
31 March 2025 - express your concerns on the
NY CREATES plans
Dear McKownville Neighbors: The announcement for the March 19
meeting of the McKownville Improvement Association explained in
detail our concerns that NY CREATES/Fuller Road Management
Corporation’s plans to build a ‘temporary’ parking lot on nine acres
of land on the NanoTech Complex would have multiple negative
repercussions for residents at the western end of Mercer Street, and
quite likely the surrounding neighborhood. In response to the
Full Environmental Assessment Form (FEAF) submitted by NY CREATES,
letters objecting to the proposed project were submitted by the
Association, NYS Senator Patricia Fahy, Assemblymember Gabriella
Romero, and two neighborhood residents.
Additionally, Town Supervisor Peter Barber and Town Planner Kenneth
Kovalchik prepared and submitted a comprehensive response in which
they commented on the myriad deficiencies and omissions in the FEAF,
and the potential environmental impacts should the project go
forward as proposed. We offer our sincere thanks to our Town and NYS
officials for their support, and for the significant time and effort
they spent working for the residents of McKownville.
At the March 19 meeting, Supervisor Barber told us that the NYS
Department of Environmental Conservation’s review expressed
the same concerns and we feel assured that no site disturbance will
take place before all environmental concerns are addressed. This
article from The Altamont Enterprise provides details of the
responses from the Town and our NYS representatives: https://altamontenterprise.com/03202025/guilderland-objects-paving-wetlands-nanotech-parking-lot
However, it is likely that in the future NY CREATES will be back
with an updated proposal for a parking lot or possibly a new
building on the site. With that in mind, we encourage you to
express any concerns you may have to any or all of these
parties:
Jen Ceponis, Senior Planner, MJ Engineering, 21 Corporate Park
Drive, Clifton Park, NY 12065 [jceponis@mjteam.com]
Governor Kathy Hochul: (518) 474-8390 or https://www.governor.ny.gov/content/governor-contact-form
NYS Senator Patricia Fahy: (518) 455-2225, or [Fahy@nysenate.gov]
NYS Assemblymember Gabriella Romero: (518) 455-4178, or
[romerog@nyassembly.gov]
Melissa Hale Spencer, editor Altamont Enterprise
[mhale-spencer@altamontenterprise.com]
Ellen Manning, President, McKownville Improvement Association
26 March 2025 - Arbor Day Tree Giveaway -
Friday, April 25th
In honor of Arbor Day, The Town Parks Department will be having a
tree seedling giveaway on Friday April 25th from 1-4pm at Tawasentha
Park. The Parks Department has ordered a total of about
115 tree seedlings from Albany County Soil and Water to give to town
residents on a first come first serve basis. There will be 30
Sugar Maples, 30 Eastern Redbuds and 50 Concolor Firs. There
will be a table or two set up in front of the pool building for the
giveaway. Each seedling will come with an informational packet (tree
descriptions, planting instructions and word games for kids) to be
handed out with the trees.
A printable one-page flyer from the Parks Dept for this event can be
found through this link
Ellen Manning, President, McKownville Improvement Association
19 March 2025 - Reminder: Meeting of the Guilderland Historic Society on
March 20th
Dear McKownville neighbors: John Haluska asked me to send this
reminder about the upcoming meeting of the Guilderland Historical
Society this Thursday, March 20th.
Ellen Manning, President, McKownville Improvement Association
"We will certainly welcome your attendance at our monthly meeting to
be held at the Guilderland Public Library (Helderberg Room)
beginning at 2:30 p.m. with a business meeting and followed at 3:00
by a presentation form Dave Bourque. Mr. Bourque will be
speaking on the Altamont Story Map, which highlights the village's
history, parks, and attractions with the ability to access this
information online.
Mr. Mark Jones and Mr. Jeff Perlee, both commissioners of the Albany
County REV250 committee will discuss the state and county efforts to
bring the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the American
Revolution to us, from the Albany
Plan of Union in 1754 through the Battle of Saratoga in 1777 and the
bitter neighbor vs. neighbor terror that marked the war.
Don Rittner, the co-chair of the Guilderland REV250 committee will
provide an update.
Please come and be part of this.
John Haluska, Vice President, Guilderland Historical Society"
6 February 2025 - More on coyote in
McKownville
Dear McKownville neighbors: A small correction to my previous
emails: The coyote spotted by a neighbor who lives on Fuller
Road was not on that property, but on the National Grid right-of-way
near Warren Street. The coyote was seen again today, and ran
into the woods when our neighbor took a photo.
Again, please be sure that pets are under your supervision at all
times when outdoors. Photos of the animal may be found here on this
Announcements page.
Ellen Manning, President, McKownville Improvement Association
25 January 2025 - Coyote spotted in
McKownville
Dear McKownville neighbors: A neighbor on Fuller Road has spotted a
coyote on his property. The animal appears to be gaunt and may be
desperate.
For their protection, when outdoors please be sure to keep
your pets with you and under your control at all times.
Ellen Manning, President, McKownville Improvement Association
Picture provided by Paul Scoville (303 Fuller Road).
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15 February 2022 - Plant McKownville
Dear McKownville neighbors: Our
neighborhood holds many attractions: lovely homes in a convenient
location, agreeable neighbors, and access to excellent schools. In
addition to these features, many of us were drawn here by streets
lined with mature trees that provide cooling shade during the summer
months and year-round beauty. Over the years, though, we have
lost many of our trees through the aging process, and others due to
a variety of adverse conditions.
With the goal of preserving and enhancing the beauty of our
streetscape, a resident volunteer has compiled lists of trees and
shrubs that can thrive in our neighborhood. You may view these
lists and a wealth of accompanying information by clicking on this link.
We hope that you'll find these materials interesting, and that
you'll consider planting a new tree this year. If you already
have a healthy tree (or two) on the street lawn in front of your
house perhaps you'll be intrigued by the thought of planting a new
tree or shrub in your yard that will attract birds and
pollinators. Native plants are especially important because
they are hosts to so many pollinators that are vital in supporting a
healthy ecosystem. Spring is season of renewal, and an excellent
time for planting a tree or shrub that can enjoyed now and by future
residents of McKownville. We're just at the start of what we
expect to be a long-term new project for the McKownville Improvement
Association and, we hope, for the neighborhood as a whole. You may
count on hearing more from us on this subject over the coming
months!
Ellen Manning, President, McKownville Improvement Association
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