Last Updated: Friday, May 24, 2013 10:09:17 AM
By CARLA KOLBE - Express Editor
BROADALBIN -- Fulton County Sheriff Thomas J. Lorey said Thursday afternoon the search for two missing men will be suspended in the Great Sacandaga Lake for the time being.
Mark Richards, 51, and Brent Richards, 24, haven't been seen since Saturday morning, and were reported missing by Sunday night. Their car was found just off Lakeview Road in Broadalbin, and it was assumed they were out fishing.
"At this point we're not even sure they will turn up in the water ...
Last Updated: Thursday, May 23, 2013 10:38:05 AM
Broadalbin-Perth residents approve 2013-14 budget proposal
BROADALBIN -- By a vote of 551 to 279, residents of the Broadalbin-Perth Central School District approved a $30,058,111 budget proposal for the 2013-14 school year. Under the approved budget, the district's tax levy is projected to increase 3.36 percent.
Residents also approved a proposition to purchase three 66-passenger school buses, 577 to 245.
In the Board of Education election, residents re-elected incumbent Paul Chizek to a second ...
Last Updated: Thursday, May 23, 2013 10:13:24 AM
MAYFIELD - On behalf of Mayfield Village Mayor Jamie Ward, and the village Board of Trustees, village employee Bart Landers was honored with a plaque Tuesday night at the Board of Trustees meeting for his 25 years of dedicated, civil service to the community.
"It is a testimony of your loyalty to the village of Mayfield" read the plaque and mayors sentiments. "Thank you for the thousands of things you do each and every day that adds to the quality of life for the people of Mayfield"
Landers live ...
Last Updated: Thursday, May 23, 2013 7:56:27 AM
By CARLA KOLBE - Express Editor
Northampton Beach Campground is up, running and ready for picnicking and camping. As of Tuesday, only a few early holiday week campers were securing their sites, but the the numbers are expected to rise for the memorial weekend.
Soon, the faint smell of a wood fires and rustic cooking over an open flame will fill the air, while s 'mores with toasted marshmallows and melted chocolate will be made, and hot dogs will be grilling on sticks.
Campers can expect to wak ...
Last Updated: Thursday, May 23, 2013 10:51:56 AM
By CARLA KOLBE - Express Editor
JOHNSTOWN - In the latest turn of the ongoing cat fight in Mayfield, Supreme Court Judge Richard T. Aulisi Wednesday allowed stay on the town of Mayfield's cease and desist order for exotic cat owner Steven A. Salton.
Salton, the owner of Natasha’s Helping Hand, 3420 state Route 30, Mayfield has until the state Supreme Court Appellate Division makes a decision on his appeal over Aulisi's December order in favor of the Mayfield zoning board, which claims Sa ...
Last Updated: Thursday, May 23, 2013 7:34:21 AM
By CARLA KOLBE - Express Editor
The annual Broadalbin Memorial Day Parade and ceremony is set and ready to for Monday morning beginning at 9 a.m. Hosting this years event is the Broadalbin American Legion, Robert Lee Walsh, Post 337.
The parade line-up for participants will begin on School Street at 9 a.m. The parade will proceeding through the village to Broadalbin-Mayfield Rural Cemetery for a memorial Service.
"We have a very special guest speaker, past 4th District Commander Joe Catabini wh ...
Last Updated: Thursday, May 23, 2013 7:12:22 AM
By CARLA KOLBE - Express Editor
On Sunday, the Mayfield Serviceman's Club continued with a Memorial Day tribute that have carried out annually since the 1940's. The privately operated club a held their annual procession to the Union Rural Cemetery to place a wreath in honor of local servicemen who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
The Mayfield Serviceman's Honor Guard commanded by Sergeant at Arms Glen Henry, marched up School St. carrying the wreath to be placed at the monument honoring falle ...
Last Updated: Thursday, May 23, 2013 6:53:57 AM
By CARLA KOLBE
Express Editor
BROADALBIN -- Efforts to find a father and son missing since Saturday morning were set to resume again Wednesday, day three on the Great Sacandaga Lake after an operation Monday yielded few results.
The underwater search began at 8 a.m. Monday after Mark Richards, 51, and Brent Richards, 24, hadn't been seen since they launched their boat just off Lakeview Road on MacVean Road. They were reported missing Sunday, Fulton County Undersheriff Kevin Lenihan said. The te ...
Last Updated: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 1:34:45 PM
By CARLA KOLBE - Express Editor
BROADALBIN -- Efforts to find a father and son missing since Saturday morning are set to resume today on the Great Sacandaga Lake after an operation Monday yielded few results.
The underwater search began at 8 a.m. Monday after Mark Richards, 51, and Brent Richards, 24, hadn't been seen since they launched their boat just off Lakeview Road on MacVean Road. They were reported missing Sunday, Fulton County Undersheriff Kevin Lenihan said. The temperature of the lake ...
Last Updated: Monday, May 20, 2013 8:21:12 AM
By JANINE DYKEMAN
For the Express
Each year since 1953 the month of May is recognized nationally as 'Mental Health Month'; and although there is an importance to this designation and recognition as it raises awareness about mental health conditions and the importance of mental wellness for all, the Mental Health Association is here for you, your family and our community every month, all year long.
Wellness is essential to living a full and productive life. We may have different ideas about what ...
Last Updated: Monday, May 20, 2013 9:27:58 AM
By CARLA KOLBE - Express Editor
JOHNSTOWN - Supreme Court Judge Joseph M. Sise ruled to allow the Deborah Bant to continue with her “Mama” Strawberry Jam Festival which begins today at her Solid Rock Rescue Ranch, located in the town of Northampton. With one stipulation, no camping will be allowed on the premises since there is no certification from the New York State Department of Health allowing it. The three day festival runs through Sunday this weekend.
The Northampton town boa ...
Last Updated: Thursday, May 16, 2013 8:21:01 AM
By CARLA KOLBE/Express Editor
NORTHVILLE - This Saturday, May 18, a special fund raising effort for the Sacandaga Task Force for Senior Living (STFSL) will take place at the Northville School Auditorium beginning at 7 p.m. For your donation of $10, you will be treated to a concert featuring Annie and the Hedonists, which is being underwritten by St. Mary’s Healthcare.
The band includes Annie Rosen on lead vocals; Jonny Rosen on guitar and vocals; Peter Davis on clarinet, tenor guitar, pia ...
Last Updated: Thursday, May 16, 2013 8:10:44 AM
By CARLA KOLBE/Express Editor
MAYFIELD - The Hudson River-Black River Regulating District Board of Directors met Tuesday morning for their regular meeting at the Mayfield Municipal Complex. Some of the brightest information coming out of the meeting was emphasized by HRBRRD Executive Director Michael Clark in his report as he announced that back property and school taxes were being payed to Fulton and Hamilton Counties.
"I am more than happy and somewhat relieved to say that 50 percent of the b ...
Last Updated: Thursday, May 16, 2013 8:03:25 AM
By CARLA KOLBE/Express Editor
GREAT SACANDAGA LAKE - Bright and early last Friday morning, members of the Great Sacandaga Lake Fisheries Federation (GSLFF) were back once again to stock fish in the Great Sacandaga Lake.
By 7 a.m., 600 new trout residents were introduced to their new lake home at the DEC Boat Launch in Northville, all very spry and successfully swimming off in to the reservoir, occasionally jumping out above the lakes surface.
From there, the entourage of GSLFF volunteer members ...
Last Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013 6:01:38 AM
By HEATHER NELLIS/For the Express
Local election commissioners have mixed sentiments on state legislative bills that would respectively establish early voting, and loosen requirements that could disqualify affidavit ballots.
Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, D-Rotterdam, announced that he helped pass legislation in the Assembly April 30 that would allow early voting in all general, primary and special elections in New York. The bill has been delivered to the Senate, and referred to committee.
Me ...
Last Updated: Friday, May 10, 2013 5:59:52 AM
The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) announced that Route 10 between routes 29 and Route 10A will be closed for the next two months for road work.
On Tuesday, Route 10 was closed to non-local traffic. NYSDOT maintenance forces will be performing various construction operations such as shoulder reconstruction, concrete joint repair and paving.
Signed detours will be utilized to advise motorists of the road closure and direct traffic to the appropriate detour route.
According t ...
Last Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013 8:21:33 AM
Jillian Botch, left, and Madison Relyea were fishing one afternoon in Mayfield as this weeks warm temperatures are bringing people out to the Great Sacandaga Lake
Last Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013 8:08:33 AM
By HEATHER NELLIS/For the Express
PERTH -- Fundraising efforts undertaken by the ladies' auxiliary of the Perth Volunteer Fire Company helped purchase new turnout gear for six firefighters this month.
The auxiliary donated $6,000 toward the $9,750 purchase. The funds were presented at the company's annual banquet in January.
"It really helps us because these are purchases that would otherwise put a hardship on the fire company," said Chief Peter Watrobski. He said he's ordered the gear, and it ...
Last Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013 6:45:56 AM
By HEATHER NELLIS/For the Express
BROADALBIN -- Few people attended the Broadalbin-Perth Central School District's public hearing on its approximate $30 million spending plan that will be voted on May 21.
The plan represents an 2 percent increase in spending, and an 3.36 percent increase in the tax levy, which residents in attendance deemed "reasonable."
The district's calculated tax levy limit under the state-imposed property tax cap would have allowed for a near 6 percent levy increase.
"We r ...
Last Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013 6:43:15 AM
By CARLA KOLBE/Express Editor
NORTHVILLE — A small group of people gathered Monday evening at the corner of Bridge and Second streets near the site of the former Hubbell chimney to see what would happen as the migrating swifts returned to the village.
The Hubbell chimney was dismantled in December.
The a few swifts appeared Monday and could be heard chirping overhead. They flew over the site a few times then quickly darted away.
Vernon and Mary Storer of Staten Island have lake property ...
Last Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013 6:27:43 AM
By CARLA KOLBE/Express Editor
MAYFIELD — The town has served a cease and desist order to a local man who owns several exotic cats.
On May 2, the Fulton Count Sheriff’s Department served the order to Steven A. Salton, owner of Natasha’s Helping Hand, 3420 state Route 30, Mayfield. Salton owns and displays three Bengal tigers and a pair of leopards at his residence. He has 30 days to comply with the order.
Town Code Enforcement Officer Michael Stewart notified Salton in June 20 ...
Last Updated: Thursday, May 02, 2013 9:20:11 AM
ALBANY - In April, the Northville Girl Scouts invited girls from Northville, Edinburg and Broadalbin to join them for a 1950's style sock hop held at the Northville United Methodist Church hall. The community effort organized by the Girl Scout event included the girls working together to fill socks with travel sized toiletries to donate to those in need. Over 70 "socks of love" were put together with the donations collected that evening.
This week, the Girl Scouts delivered the socks of love to ...
Last Updated: Thursday, May 02, 2013 8:09:30 AM
By HEATHER NELLIS/For the Express
PERTH -- Brent Phetteplace was awarded by the Fulton-Montgomery Regional Chamber of Commerce Wednesday with the Herbert T. Singer Award.
The community service award was first presented to Singer of Amsterdam Printing & Litho, and is given annually to a person or persons who contribute to the betterment of the community through their selfless dedication and service.
"When I read the criteria, and was asked to make a nomination, the person who immediately cam ...
Last Updated: Thursday, May 02, 2013 8:12:45 AM
JESSICA NICOSIA/For the Express
NORTHVILLE — The village-wide garage sale is back again this year, and it has taken on a life of its own.
While it used to be run and regulated by the Northville Civic Association, member Heidi Darling says it is now unregulated.
Although the official village bulletin says the garage sale runs from 8 a.m. to dusk Saturday and Sunday, residents may open up as early as today or Friday and stay open all weekend.
Look for sales, and changing traffic patterns ...
Last Updated: Thursday, May 02, 2013 8:11:40 AM
By CARLA KOLBE/Express Editor
EDINBURG — Local artist Connie Dodge is back with yet another art show.
Dodge’s experience as an artist has brought her recognition for decades, but what is different is her comeback this time after being diagnosed with non hodgkins b-cell lymphoma.
About a year ago, Dodge received that shocking diagnosis. “This blew me out of the water,” she said. “What is this all about” she asked herself.
Understanding cancer as yet another t ...
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