Meet Town Supervisor Paula Mahan

A Bigger Better Nursing Home

County Executive Dan McCoy gave Town Supervisor Paula Mahan and others a preview of upcoming renovations at the Albany County Nursing Home on October 18. Among planned improvements – new single occupancy rooms. McCoy said the goal is to have a nursing home Albany County can be "proud of."
A Cup with a Cop

Colonie Police Officer Tracy Burns was on hand to chat with community members as part of Coffee with a Cop at the Newton Plaza Starbucks on October 3. The idea is to provide a relaxed and casual setting for people to interact with police officers. Begun in 2011, Coffee with a Cop events have expanded to all 50 states and many other countries. According to the Coffee with a Cup website, the secret of the program’s success is that "it opens the door for interactions outside of the crisis situations that typically bring law enforcement officers and community members together."
Babe Ruth Champs!

The North Colonie Bison 15u Baseball Team and their coaches were recognized at the September 27 Town Board meeting for winning the Northeastern New York Babe Ruth State Championships. Town Board members pictured are, second row, starting third from from left, Paul Rosano, Melisa Von Dollen, Supervisor Paula Mahan, and last row, second from left, Jennifer Whalen, Christopher Carey, David Green, and Linda Murphy.
Eastern NY State Champs 9u!

The North Colonie Bison Blue 9u Baseball Team and their coaches with the Colonie Town Board after being recognized for winning the 2018 Eastern New York Cal Ripken State Championship. This is the team's second straight title at the 9u level.
Eastern NY State Champs 8!

The North Colonie Bison Blue 8u Baseball Team and coaches, shown here at the September 27 Town Board meeting after being recognized for their win of the Eastern New York Cal Ripken Tournament, the Bison Blue's fourth straight title at the 8u level.
Accepting the Challenge

Gail Wrieden, center, was recognized by Supervisor Paula Mahan and the Colonie Town Board for her outstanding leadership in starting and enhancing the My Challenger Program, which provides special needs children with the experience of playing youth sports in baseball, basketball, soccer, and bowling.
Little Rider

According to our sources, three-year old Leo Darvin loved his first-ever pony ride at the Town's Harvest Fest celebration on September 16. One of the Town's most well-attended events, the celebration also featured hay rides, clowns, music, and other entertainments for kids.
Classic Rockers

The ever-popular Pipe Kings played an ever-receptive crowd at the Town's Harvest Fest on September 16. On sax is Joe Vellano, who has made lots of music for the Town, both by playing classic rock at events like Harvest Fest and by organizing and arranging funding for the annual Thursday Night Concerts at The Crossings series.
Lifesaver in Training?

Colonie Paramedic David Plouff shows five-year old Zakyi Burks the ins and outs of an ambulance at the Town's Harvest Fest, a community-wide celebration chock full of activities designed to appeal to all ages. The Town's CPR Department also conducted free "CPR Anytime" classes as part of its long-term effort to teach this easy-to-learn lifesaving technique to as many people as possible.
Gaining Ground

Shovels in hand, Town Supervisor Paula Mahan and Assemblyman Phil Steck were among those attending a groundbreaking for an expanded entrance to the Colonie Town Library. The project is being funded with some of the $1 million arranged by Assemblyman Steck for improvements at the library. The bigger and brighter new entrance will open up space for a new reading area and provide enhanced access to the library for patrons of every ability. Pictured at September 11, 2018 event are, from left, Town Board members Melissa Von Dollen, Linda Murphy, and Jennifer Whalen, Library Director Evelyn Neale, Supervisor Mahan, Assemblyman Steck, and Town Board member Paul Rosano.
Forward Motion

New Colonie Police Department promotions and assignments were announced at the August 30 Town Board Meeting. Pictured, first row from left, are Public Safety Dispatcher Neil Blanchard, K-9 Handler Michael Clough with K-9 Eddie, Lt. Henry Rosenzweig (newly assigned to the Administration Division), Investigator Michael Warner, Lt. Robert Barrett, Supervisor Paula Mahan, Chief Jonathan Teale, Investigator Matthew Garrigan, Sgt. Guy Jubert (newly assigned to the Investigations Unit), Administrative Officer John Rockwell, Lt. Robert Donnelly (newly assigned to the Traffic Safety Unit), Sgt. Raymond Milham, and K-9 Handler Jason Orkwis, with K-9 Lock. From left, second row, are Town Board members Paul Rosano, Jennifer Whalen, Melissa Von Dollen, Linda Murphy, and Christopher Carey. Not pictured are Anthony Sidoti, named School Resource Officer, and Sgt. Daniel Belles, newly assigned to the Administrative Division.
Splish Splash!

Colonie Town Supervisor Paula Mahan cuts the ribbon on the Town's new splash pad at the Colonie Mohawk River Town Park on Schermerhorn Road. Joining her on July 16 are Town Board members, Town employees, and a young water lover happy to help prove nothing beats the heat like a good dousing! Town Board members holding the ribbon are, beginning second from left, are Paul Rosano, Melissa Von Dollen, Christopher Carey, David and Linda Murphy (fourth from right).
Colonie's Newest Police Officers

Three new Colonie Police officers were sworn in at the June 21 Town Board meeting, bringing the total number of officers to an all-time high of 114. Pictured from left are new officers Christopher Van Alstyne and Brandon Mueller, Colonie Police Chief Jonathan Teale, Supervisor Paula Mahan, and new officer Christopher Hooks. Also pictured, second row from left, are Town Board members Jennifer Whalen, Melissa Von Dollen, David Green, Christopher Carey, and Linda Murphy.
It's In the Bag

Kids line up for a bag race at the Colonie Police Department's Community Night Out held on June 22 at Kiwanis Park. The evening of games, prizes, food, and fun was well attended. It was the second Community Night this season, the first held on June 6 at West Albany Park.
Youth in Local Government

Thirty-six students from Colonie Central, Shaker High, and CBA attended the Town's Students in Local Government Day on April 13 to learn how Town government functions in all its complexity. They also attended the Town Board meeting the night before. Pictured with the students are Supervisor Paula Mahan, center, and Town Board member Paul Rosano and Town Clerk Julie Gansle, first row, third from right and far-right, respectively. At far right, second row, is C. Michele Zilgme, Receiver of Taxes, and far right, last row, Town Board Member Linda Murphy, Town Justice Peter Crummey, and Laura Archambault of the Town's Youth Services Division.
Proud Winners

The Colonie Police Department's Tactical Team recently won the ‘Tactical Week' training exercise at the State Preparedness Training Center in Oriskany. Eight tactical teams from around the state participated in the three-day event, running through complex and evolving scenarios based on recent emergencies. Colonie's team posted the best time and performance to take first place. The Preparedness Training Center is operated by the NYS Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services.
Many Hands

More than 70 young people and adults from Albany County and the Town of Colonie put in more than 180 volunteer hours of hands-on labor at the Pruyn House as part of this year's Global Youth Service Day event held on Saturday, April 28. The Pruyn House was only one of several venues where students aged 12 and over could volunteer to perform three hours of volunteer labor. Local participation in the worldwide event was organized by the Town's Division of Youth Services and Albany County. Lots of fun and a gorgeous day!
Building for the Future

Supervisor Paula Mahan, Albany County Fire Coordinator Jerry Paris, and others recently welcomed Assemblyman Phil Steck to the Town's Municipal Training Center at an event outlining planned upgrades there. Major capital improvements will be made possible with $500,000 arranged by Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and Assemblyman Steck, among other Town investments. Pictured, from left, are Town Senior Fire Protection Specialist Joseph Bisognano, Colonie EMS Chief Peter Berry, Fire Coordinator Paris, Supervisor Mahan, Assemblyman Steck, Lt. Robert Winn of the Colonie Police Department, Town Board Member Paul Rosano, Colonie Patrol Officers William Guthrie and Joseph Fitsimmons, and Commissioner of Public Works John Cunningham. Every year, thousands of first responders from throughout the Capital Region – including fire, police, and EMS personnel – train at the Municipal Training Center, annually logging more than 40,000 hours of specialized training.