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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!
Fire Departments Host Open Houses

Town Supervisor Paula Mahan joined volunteer firefighters at the Fuller Road Fire Department to kick off RecruitNY, a statewide effort to help increase the number of volunteer firefighters. All across NYS, volunteer fire departments will open their doors on April 28 and 29, and volunteer firefighters will be on hand to give tours, demonstrate firefighting techniques, and discuss what's involved in being a volunteer firefighter. RecruitNY is a joint effort of the Firemen's Association of the State of NY, the NYS Association of Fire Chiefs, the Association of Fire Districts of NYS, Volunteer Police Association of the State of NY, and County Fire Coordinators Association of the State of NY.
At Long Last!

Longtime resident and golfer Paul Hart tunes up for the season on the Colonie Golf Course driving range. In spite of an uncooperative spring season, the course opened two nines for play on Friday, April 13. Golf Course General Manager and head pro Noel Gebauer said the volume of calls they'd been receiving made him anticipate a busy opening. The Town of Colonie Golf Course is the busiest course between Boston and Buffalo, averaging 60,000 rounds a year while hosting several tournaments, including the PGA Pro-Pro Championship.
Kudos for Moriah

At the January 18 Town Board meeting, Supervisor Paula Mahan presented a proclamation to Shaker High senior Moriah Formica in recognition of her success on NBC's “The Voice” competition. Also pictured are Moriah's family and friends and, from left, back row, Town Board members Paul Rosano, Melissa Jeffers Von Dollen, Christopher Carey, David Green, Jennifer Whalen and, far right, Linda Murphy.
I Solemnly Swear

Paula Mahan takes the Oath of Office for her sixth term as Colonie Town Supervisor at a January 4 ceremony at Town Hall. Her husband, Joseph Mahan, Jr., holds the Bible as Albany Family Court Judge Margaret T. Walsh administers the Oath of Office. Other Colonie elected officials sworn in at the ceremony were returning Town Board Members David Green and Linda Murphy and newly elected Town Board Member Melissa Jeffers Von Dollen; newly elected Town Clerk Julie Gansle; incumbent Receiver of Taxes C. Michele Zilgme; and re-elected Town Justices Norman Massry and Andrew Sommers.
Super Bowl Champs

The Colonie Town Board recently honored the Colonie Pop Warner Raiders, who last November won the Super Bowl championship for the first time in 14 years. Shown with the team, its coaches, and cheerleaders are Supervisor Paula Mahan, second from right third row, and Town Board Members Paul Rosano and Jennifer Whalen, second from left and far right, third row. Town Board Member Linda Murphy is second from left, fourth row, and Board Members Christopher Carey, David Green, and David Rowley are shown from the left, in the back row.
Colonie's Newest Officers

Five new police officers were sworn in at the December 7 Town Board Meeting. Pictured, from left front row, are officers Casey Ogden, Zahoor Anwer, Colonie Police Chief Jonathan Teale, Supervisor Paula Mahan, and officers Jonathan Kayser, Ryan Leonardo, and Christopher VanBlarcom. In the second row, from left, are Town Board members Paul Rosano, David Green, David Rowley, Christopher Carey, Linda Murphy, and Jennifer Whalen. Colonie Police Department staffing recently reached the highest level ever.
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.
Heavy Hitters

Supervisor Paula Mahan and the Town Board recognized the 2017 North Colonie Bison Blue 8u All-Star Baseball Team at the August 10 Town Board meeting. The team won the Eastern New York District 1 Championship and the Eastern New York Cal Ripken 8-Year Old State Championship, advancing to the Middle Atlantic Regional Tournament, where they finished 2-2. With the team and their coaches are Supervisor Mahan, foreground, second from right, and Town Board members Paul Rosano and Jennifer Whalen, at left and right. Pictured, back row, are Town Board members David Green, center, and Linda Murphy and Christopher Carey, far right, respectively. Town Attorney Michael Maggiulli is shown in the background.
Colonie Historian Honored

Colonie Town Historian Kevin Franklin, center, was named Citizen of the Year by the Menands/Watervliet Rotary on July 26. At the award ceremony are, from left, Menands Mayor Meg Grenier, Supervisor Paula Mahan, Peter Mason of the Menands/Watervliet Rotary, and Bill Sage, President of the Hudson Shores Rotary Club. Last October, Franklin was honored by the Capital Area Archivists of New York when he received the Sister Elaine Wheeler Award for his “lifelong dedication to archives and records management in New York State.” Franklin has been Colonie's Town Historian since 2003.
Blue Butterflies

Supervisor Paula Mahan recently joined Chris Hawver, Executive Director of the Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission, and Commission member Nancy Pierson (left to right) at an event highlighting the resurgence of the Karner Blue Butterfly in the Pine Bush. In 2016, the Karner Blue population there increased to more than 15,000, from only 1,000 in 2007. Supervisor Mahan also serves on the Pine Bush Preserve Commission.
Affordable Senior Housing

Colonie Supervisor Paula Mahan and others were on hand June 20 for the ribbon-cutting of the new King-Thiel Senior Community on Elks Lane, which has 96 affordably priced apartments, all of them rented. Pictured with residents holding the ribbon are, front row, from left, Colonie Director of Planning and Economic Development Joseph LaCivita, Supervisor Paula Mahan, lead donors Kathlene Thiel and J. Eric King, and another resident. Second row, from left, Town Board Members David Rowley and Linda Murphy, Planning Board member Louis Mion, Colonie Senior Service Centers Executive Director Ed Neary, and CDPHP CEO Dr. John Bennett, who served as Capital Campaign Chair.
Community Fun

Lots of kids had lots of fun at a free community picnic on June 9 organized by the Colonie Police Department's Community Service Unit – the first such picnic in 15 years. Lots of games, prizes, food, and police demonstrations ensured that a good time was had by all. Here, Traffic Investigator Jason DePaulo shows kids the ins and outs of a motorcycle. The CPD held a second community picnic, also lots of fun, at Kiwanis Park on June 23.
Cutting the Ribbon

Supervisor Paula Mahan was joined October 4 by Colonie Senior Service Centers Executive Director Ed Neary and others at a ribbon-cutting for the new handicapped parking area at Town Hall. The project was made possible with funds provided by CSSC to satisfy the public benefit requirement for its new King Thiel Senior Community Housing project. Pictured, from left front, are Colonie Town Board member Paul Rosano, Ed Neary, CSSC Director J. Eric King, Supervisor Mahan, CSSC Director Anthony Mantello, and CSSC Director Emeritus Michael Hoblock; second row, Bill Neeley, the Town's Public Works Operations Supervisor, and Joseph LaCivita, Director of Planning and Economic Development.
New Barrier-Free Playground at Mohawk River Park