Early voting is available now

If you're planning on voting in the current election cycle -- and we urge everyone to exercise that precious right -- you can avoid the Election Day (November 8) crush.

Early voting for anyone already registered in Rensselaer County is available at the Town of Brunswick office building, just off Route 7; at 500 Federal Street in downtown Troy near the Green Island Bridge, and in the Schodack Town Hall at 265 Schuurman Road.

The hours, available through Sunday (no early voting the day before Election Day):

• Today -- Noon to 8 p.m. 
• Tuesday -- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Wednesday -- Noon to 8 p.m.
• Thursday -- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Friday -- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Saturday -- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Sunday -- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

P.S. We voted in Brunswick today. In and out in less than five minutes, and lots of free parking. (Bill Dowd)

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Annual leaf removal process begins

The first major leaf roundup of the fall season took place on the Terrace today. 

There's more to come, but now you can see the grass again! 

Here are some images of the work detail in action.

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Latest round of roadwork in Troy (updated)

Updated as of 10/31/22: Milling on Maple Avenue and Cheryl Court as listed below has been postponed. All other milling on the schedule has moved up a day.

The latest round of scheduled roadway improvement work in the City of Troy will begin on Monday, October 31 (coincidentally, Halloween night). All work is weather dependent, and subject to change. Streets will be closed to vehicular traffic during scheduled road work. 

Here is next week's schedule:

• Beginning at 6 a.m., Monday, crews will be milling Winter Street between Pawling Avenue and the Troy city line. 

• Beginning at 6 a.m., Tuesday, crews will be milling Maple Avenue between Pawling and Spring avenues and Cheryl Court.

• Beginning at 6 a.m., Wednesday, crews will be milling Bolivar Avenue between Orchard and Tibbits avenues and Ahern Avenue.

• Beginning at 6 a.m., Thursday, crews will be milling South Lake Avenue between Hoosick Street and Rankin Avenue, Rankin Avenue between South Lake and Euclid avenues, Euclid Avenue / Trubel Place between Tibbits and Euclid avenues, Carry Court between Euclid and Rankin avenues, Eldridge Court between Tibbits and Euclid avenues. 

• Beginning at 6 a.m., Friday, crews will be milling Detroit Avenue between Burdett Avenue and Georgian Court, Burdett Court / Michigan Avenue / Georgian Court.

Motorists are asked to reduce speeds and watch for flaggers to keep crews safe. Residents should observe all posted parking restrictions. Local emergency services have been notified of traffic restrictions. Businesses and homes in the vicinity of the scheduled roadway improvement work will remain open and accessible. 

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Holiday luncheon date, venue verified

Holiday luncheon destination.

Event coordinator Janice Dessingue reports that she has locked in Thursday, December 15, for a 12:30 p.m. Terrace Holiday Luncheon at McGreivey's in Waterford. 

She and Anne Hunter will meet with chef-owner Art Riley at McGreivey's next week to firm up the menu and pricing. We then will share the details with everyone who has made a reservation. 

FYI, for the comfort of all the event will be a sit-down luncheon rather than a buffet, and the restaurant is handicap accessible.

McGrievey's is located at 91 Broad Street, the main street in the Village of Waterford.

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THCA Party Time! Can you join us?

We're planning to resume our seasonal social activities, which had been derailed by the pandemic.

Janice Dessingue is chairing the committee planning a Holiday Luncheon get-together at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, December 15. Although that date may seem a long way off, the lead time actually is brief, so we'll need your cooperation to help in the planning.

We have two potential venues -- McGrievey's in the Village of Waterford and Van Schaick Island Country Club in Cohoes -- but each needs to know a headcount ASAP so they can provide details as to menu, price, physical event layout, etc. We're presuming a per-person cost in the range of $35-$45, plus cash bar, but that still is up in the air.

So, we need to know NO LATER than this Sunday (October 23) if your household will be represented at the party, and by how many people. To RSVP, please RESPOND DIRECTLY TO THIS EMAIL by Sunday. (Responding any other way tends to muddle the results and we need an accurate headcount quickly.)

The response at Monday's member meeting to the suggestion of resuming Terrace seasonal social events was very positive, so we're hoping this holiday party will be a strong start toward that goal.

Thanks for your cooperation!

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City rejects request for regular Hyland Court plowing

The THCA, through Tom Wade and our City Councilman Jim Gulli, has inquired about the possibility of the city Department of Public Utilities providing snow removal services on a regular schedule for Hyland Court.

For context, DPU trucks do plow Hyland Circle and Hyland Drive, which are dedicated city streets. It has occasionally done the Court, which is not a city street, at the intercession of Gulli, but that has not been a formal, scheduled part of the city plowing pattern.

The city's response to our request, from DPU Superintendent Chris Wheland, says:

"We have not [regularly] plowed Hyland Court. Last year a contractor plowed [it], Hyland Circle and Drive also. The concern with the half-circles is we do not plow out driveways and have nowhere to put the snow. Many times these areas are contracted and if we plow them and disturb the grass areas the contractor is on the hook to replace the grass, [and] landscape and edge of driveways. 

"Most times in the Terrace and Highpointe we meet up with the contractor with the first or second storm and negotiate where we plow and where the contractor plows. This avoids us getting in each other's way or being responsible for others' screw-ups. 

"At this point it would be difficult to add any plow routes to our list as we can barely keep up with them now. Although a small area, the turn, driveways and parking area make it very difficult to plow this area."

Thus, we will have to continue relying on our private contractor to handle plowing and snow moving surfaces on all Terrace roads, private driveways, and walkways.

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COVID-19 case on the Terrace

Terrace Neighbors: 

Nancy Victor just informed us that John has tested, and re-tested, positive for COVID-19 today. 

All of us who attended Monday's Association meeting should be alert for any of the COVID symptoms healthcare agencies have shared with the public over the past 2+ years, and alert anyone outside the household you may have come in contact with. 

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, symptoms usually appear 2 to 14 days after contact. Click here to go to the CDC webpage that explains symptoms.

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Daylight Saving Time ends in just 20 days

Get ready to adjust your chronometers, people.  It's that time of year. Remember, spring forward, fall back.  

Daylight Saving (no "s" at the end) Time will end on Sunday, November 6, just 20 days from now.

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Party time! So, we need your help

THCA President Bill Dowd suggested at Monday's member meeting that we resume a schedule of social events that our community once sponsored on a regular basis now that the worst -- we hope! -- of the COVID pandemic has subsided.

That was met with general agreement by attendees, and in particular Janice Dessingue and Ellie DeBonis who quickly stepped up to plan some events.

For those who more recently joined the Terrace community, at one time we regularly held summer potluck picnics and bocce competitions on the common grounds under a party tent on the interior circle of the Terrace, celebrated holiday dinners at various banquet sites, etc. We also have enjoyed such activities as mobile pizza parties and corn hole tournaments.

While Ellie has agreed to recruit a committee to discuss and plan various seasonal activities, Janice expressed a desire to kick off renewed plans by creating a Christmas holiday dinner at McGrievey's restaurant in nearby Waterford. 

These developments are mentioned because we hope to interest other Terrace residents in volunteering to help Ellie and Janice in making such activities come to fruition. So, if this piques your curiosity, please make a point of contacting either or both of them ASAP to pitch in.

Here's to resuming a once-vibrant aspect of communal life on the Terrace.

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A Giant family outing

The New York Giants' latest victory -- this one on Sunday vs. the Baltimore Ravens -- had a special contingent witnessing the advance to a 5-and-1 record. The Wade clan!

Our neighbor Tom Wade is flanked on his right by son Bill, and on his left by grandsons Peter,13, Erik, 15, and Jack, 17. 

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In memoriam: Doreen Sanders Nadel

It is with sadness that we share news of the passing this week of Doreen Sanders Nadel, sister of our own Steven Sanders and sister-in-law of Tammy Sanders.

Doreen's funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Plaza Jewish Community Chapel, 630 Amsterdam Avenue (corner of 91st Street) in New York City. Burial will be at 1 p.m. the same day in the Wellwood Cemetery,  1400 Wellwood Avenue, West Babylon, Suffolk County, Long Island.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Glioblastoma Treatment and Research Foundation.

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Free plant cuttings available

From upper left: heart leaf philodendron, coleus, schefflera, golden pathos, aloe. 

Interested in obtaining free cuttings for decorative houseplants?

Look no further than the Gordon residence at No. 15. They say they have run out of pots and soil, but not plant cuttings. 

"Email or call us at 518-235-8232, or see us at the meeting on Monday, if you would like any of them," they say.

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Registration open for 75th Troy Turkey Trot

Registration has opened for the 75th running of the Troy Turkey Trot, a holiday tradition in the Collar City that draws people from miles around.

The Trot offers people of all ages and abilities the opportunity to cover 5K, 10K, and grade school 1-mile courses, as well as a one-mile Turkey Walk for those who prefer a more leisurely involvement.

Details of the Thanksgiving Day, November 24, festivities are available on the event website where you also can register to be able to participate. All runners and walkers are asked to bring food items to be collected on behalf of local food pantries.

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Extensive city roadwork schedule released

The City of Troy has issued a traffic advisory for the latest round of scheduled roadway improvement work beginning on Monday, October 17. As always, work is weather dependent.

The schedule:

• Beginning at 6 a.m., crews will be milling and paving on Orr Street between Ingalls Avenue and Douw Street, Douw Street between River and Orr streets, 7th Avenue between Swift and Glen avenues, 8th Street between Congress Street and Peoples Avenue. 

• Beginning at 6 a.m., Tuesday, October 18, and Wednesday, October 1, crews will be paving Frear Park Road between 15th Street and North Lake Avenue. 

• Beginning at 6 a.m., Thursday, October 20, crews will be paving:6th Avenue between 109th and 122nd streets. 

• Beginning at 6 a.m., Friday, October 21, crews will be paving:Orr Street between Ingalls Avenue and Douw Street, Douw Street between River and Orr streets, 7th Avenue between Swift and Glen avenues, 6th Avenue between 109th and 122nd streets. 

• Beginning at 6 a.m., Monday, October 24, and Tuesday, October 25, crews will be pavin: 6th Avenue between 109th and 122nd streets. 

Motorists are asked to reduce speeds and watch for flaggers to keep crews safe. Residents should observe all posted parking restrictions. Local emergency services have been notified of traffic restrictions. Businesses and homes in the vicinity of the scheduled roadway improvement work will remain open and accessible.

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Register now for City's 2nd annual Pumpkin Smash

In a few weeks, many people will be getting rid of pumpkins and gourds that have decorated their homes this fall. But, the trick is to dispose of them in an environmentally sound way.

The City of Troy's 2nd annual "Pumpkin Smash" is one way to do that.

From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 5, says an announcement, "The City will host 'Pumpkin Smash' to keep food scraps out of the landfill and promote composting. Local families will have the opportunity to bash, crush, and clobber leftover pumpkins from the season at Knickerbacker Park in Lansingburgh, keeping materials like pumpkins and food scraps allows for them to be utilized in gardens and green spaces as finished compost.” 

The event, for Troy residents only, requires advance registration no later than November 3. That can be done by clicking here.

Participants will be able to bring old pumpkins, gourds, and jack-o-lanterns to be smashed in front of the ice rink building in the park (located at 103rd Street and 8th Avenue). The scraps will be brought to the Town of Bethlehem’s composting facility, keeping them out of local landfills. Pumpkins and gourds should be paint-free and glitter free if they are to be composted. All lights, candle wax, and decorations also must be removed.

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Fertilizer application scheduled for 10/19

 

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Reminder: Meeting date and proxy process

We checked with the Faith Lutheran Church office today to confirm their meeting room for our 7 p.m Monday, October 17, membership meeting there. So, unless they make a last-minute change to the schedule, we're on! 

While we hope to have a large turnout since this will be our first in-person meeting in a long time because of the COVID restrictions, if you do not plan to join us you nevertheless can be counted toward the presence of a quorum and, if desired, have your vote counted on any business matters.You can make that happen via proxy.  

Back on September 16, we emailed all residents a call for proxies and on the same date posted on The Terrace Times an explanation of the procedure. If somehow you missed those communications, you can read the info by clicking here. Reminder: The deadline for submitting proxies is this coming Friday, October 14. 

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Troy getting yet another one-way street

One of the negatives about navigating traffic in the City of Troy is its large number of one-way streets. Well, brace yourself. Here comes another one.

As of 5 a.m. Monday, October 17, Washington Street will permanently change from being a two-way thoroughfare to one-way with traffic flowing westbound only between 5th Avenue and River Street. The affected road runs along the north side of Washington Park.

An announcement from the City of Troy explains, "The change will address safety concerns related to the limited width of the street, especially noticeable during the winter months."

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Milling and paving schedule week of Oct. 10

City officials have issued a traffic advisory for the latest round of scheduled roadway improvement work for the week of October 10. All work is weather dependent, and subject to change. 

• Beginning at 6 a.m., Monday, October 10, through Wednesday, October 12, crews will be milling 6th Avenue between and 122nd streets.

 

• Beginning at 6 a.m., Tuesday, October 11, crews will be milling 3rd Street between Adams Street and Canal Avenue and 4th Street between Adams and Ida streets. \

• Beginning at 6 a.m., Thursday, October 13, crews will be milling 8th Street between Congress Street and Peoples Avenue. 

• Beginning at 6 a.m., Friday, October 14, crews will be milling and paving Frear Park Road between 15th Street and North Lake Avenue, 3rd Street between Adams Street and Canal Avenue, 4th Street between Adams and Ida streets. 

Motorists are asked to reduce speeds and watch for flaggers to keep crews safe. Residents should observe all posted parking restrictions. Local emergency services have been notified of traffic restrictions. Businesses and homes in the vicinity of the scheduled roadway improvement work will remain open and accessible. 

The announcement notes that, "Since 2016, the City of Troy has paved over 32 miles of roadways, accounting for 22% of the city’s approximately 148 miles of streets and alleyways. A map of the city’s paving progress can be found online.

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City sets 'Household Hazardous Waste Disposal' date

At the Troy Resource Management Facility.

The City of Troy has scheduled a "Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Event" for Saturday, October 29.

It will be held at the Troy Resource Management Facility (formerly known as the Alamo site), located at East Industrial Parkway and Main Street (directions here). 

The event is open only to residents of the city, and advance registration is required to participate. For details and signup, including a specific appointment time, just click here.  

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