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 [...]

Mayor's Message - November 24th, 2014

MAYOR’S MESSAGE On behalf of the Village Board, I would like to thank all those who helped make the Annual Village Picnic a great success. A special thank you to the Picnic Committee, Menands Fire Co., Auxiliary, Library, Seniors, Youth, Historian Kevin Franklin, Menands School (especially Superintendent, Dr. Maureen Long, Principal, Antonietta Schroeder and Art Teacher Pat Testo), Police Dept., [...]