Meet Town Supervisor Paula Mahan

Adding Strength to Strength

In December, the Town added eight new full-time positions to its EMS Department. Now the Department can cover the majority of shifts with full-time personnel and staff an additional ambulance during peak hours seven days a week. In addition, the Town will receive $250,000 toward the purchase of a new ambulance in special funding arranged by Assemblyman Phil Steck.
Fit and Trim at Siena

In January, Supervisor Paula Mahan attended a ribbon-cutting for the newly expanded and upgraded Marcelle Athletic Complex/Alumni Recreation Center at Siena. Pictured with Siena Mascot Bernie, are, from left, Siena Vice President and Director of Athletics John D’Argenio, Turner Construction New York North Operations Manager Beth DiBattista, Supervisor Mahan, student government leaders Zachary Coderre, Gianna diGregorio, and Patrick Moran and Siena College President Br. F. Edward Coughlin, O.F.M, Ph.D.
Legacy of Honor

Many came out to honor former Trooper Michael J. Anson when Colonie's Roessleville Park was dedicated to his memory on November 8. Pictured are Supervisor Paula Mahan, center, members of the Anson family, left, and other Town officials, right. Many NYS Troopers, Colonie police officers, and volunteer firefighters from West Albany, Fuller Road, and Colonie Village also attended. Trooper Anson died earlier this year from an illness contracted while serving in 2001 at the World Trade Center.
One of Their Own

Trooper Michael J. Anson's wife, Suzanne, the Anson children, and NYS Troopers who attended the November 8 dedication of Colonie's Roessleville Park as the Trooper Michael J. Anson Memorial Park. Anson was a NYS Trooper for more than 31 years. He died in January from an illness contracted while serving at the World Trade Center after the 2001 terrorist attack.
Colonie Roots

Supervisor Paula Mahan and Chief Jonathan Teale, far right, with some of the many Colonie Police officers who attended the dedication of Colonie's Roessleville Park as the Trooper Michael J. Anson Memorial Park. A graduate of Colonie High, Anson supervised summer recreation programs in the park as a young man. He died earlier this year as a result of an illness contracted while serving at the World Trade Center in 2001.
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."
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.
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.
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).
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.
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!