LEGAL NOTICE
INVITATION TO BID
PROJECT:
Abatement & Demolition of existing McKownville fire house located at 1250 Western Ave., Albany, N.Y.    
TODAY’S DATE:             Thursday 3/13/2025
SEALED BID ACCEPTED:    By 5:00 PM Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at the office of the McKownville Fire District, located at 1250 Western Ave., Albany, N.Y. 12203
McKownville Fire District is soliciting bid proposals from qualified contractors to provide material & labor to demo / abate the existing 6,182 SF firehouse located at 1250 Western Ave., Albany, N.Y. 12203. Form of contract will be AIA Doc A104 – 2017 “Standard Abbreviated Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor” as amended by Owner. 
Bid Packages: Will be emailed to prospective bidders by Tony Ward of AKW Consulting, Inc. . Cell (518) 365-8822
Pre-Bid Walk-Thru: There will be a Pre-Bid Walkthru held on Wednesday 3/19/25 beginning at 10:30 AM. Prospective bidders are encouraged but not required to attend. Project CM is AKW Consulting. Please coordinate additional visits with Tony Ward at (518) 365-8822 or email
Project Design: Asbestos Abatement: Following 3 documents outline the scope of asbestos to be abated: 1) Intertek/PSI Environmental environmental survey dated 6/1/18. 2) An update to the hazmat survey on 8/17/24 by H2M Architects & Engineers. 3) Also included is a survey map of the bldg. interior identifying 150 mudded fittings to be abated. Building Demolition: For Reference refer to Site Existing Conditions Plan C1 & Site Demolition plan C2 dated 10/17/24 by Hershberg & Hershberg Civil Engineers. Building demolition and sitework  includes the entire building, foundations/footings and site concrete/asphalt for 15 feet out from bldg. (Note: City owned sidewalks at Western Ave & Brookwood Ave. to be protected/preserved as well as sign monument, flagpole, pvc fencing and plaque). Owner will provide a 6 ft high chain link fence with windscreen & lockable double gate on Brookwood Ave. side; contractor to provide gate lock, with a spare key to be provided to Owner. Contractor also to provide portable toilets. 
Bid Format: All bids must be made on the official Bid Form, in duplicate, and enclosed in a sealed envelope clearly marked “Bid Submittal for McKownville Fire District” Attn.: Mr. James White, Commissioner, along with the name of the construction firm submitting, Date & Time of Bid Opening. 
Bid Submission: Bids will be opened publicly by the Fire District on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 5:00 PM. Contract Bids shall remain in effect for 45 days following the Bid Opening. Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Following Contract Award Notification the Owner intends to execute the contract within two weeks. Immediately upon receipt of Notice of Award from Owner, Contractor shall begin preparing insurance certificates and other required pre-construction submittals. 
Project Milestone Schedule: Anticipated start date of Monday May 5th. Project must be at Substantial Completion by Friday, May 30, 2025 
Requests for Information: Questions and/or clarifications from prospective bidders prior to Bid Submission must be in writing and shall be directed to AKW Consulting, Inc.
Tax Exempt: The McKownville Fire District is a political subdivision of the State of New York pursuant to Section 174(7) of the Town Law of the State and it not subject to payment of sales tax for materials purchased and incorporated on this Project. Tax exempt letter is included in this Bid Documents package. 
NYS Prevailing Wage Rates: Are in effect on this Project. Refer to the latest NYS Wage Rate schedule posted on the NYS DOL website. Certified Payroll reports will be required with Application for Payment.
END OF INVITATION TO BID
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LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF BOND RESOLUTION  
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a resolution, a summary of which is published herewith, has  been adopted by the Town Board of the Town of New Scotland, Albany County, on the 12th day  of March, 2025. The validity of the obligations authorized by such resolution may be hereafter  contested only if:  
(1) (a) such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the  Town of New Scotland is not authorized to expend money, or  
(b) the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the date  of publication of this notice were not substantially complied with,  
and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after  the date of publication of this notice; or  
(2) such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution  of New York.  
SUMMARY OF RESOLUTION  
The following is a summary of a resolution adopted by the Town Board of the Town of  New Scotland on March 12, 2025. Said resolution authorizes the issuance and sale of a serial bond  or bonds and a bond anticipation note or notes in anticipation of the issuance and sale of said serial  bonds, in an amount not to exceed $48,882.34. The proceeds from the sale of the obligations  authorized in said resolution shall be used for the specific purpose of financing upgrades to the  Northeast/Hilton Rd./Kensington Interconnect, including necessary site work, together with the  acquisition and installation of equipment, machinery and apparatus for the foregoing purpose at  an estimated maximum cost of $48,882.34. The period of probable usefulness for said purpose is  forty (40) years. A copy of the resolution summarized herein is available for public inspection  during normal business hours at the Office of the Town Clerk, located in the Town Hall,  Slingerlands, New York. 
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LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF BOND RESOLUTION  
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a resolution, a summary of which is published herewith, has  been adopted by the Town Board of the Town of New Scotland, Albany County, on the 12th day  of March, 2025. The validity of the obligations authorized by such resolution may be hereafter  contested only if:  
(1) (a) such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the  Town of New Scotland is not authorized to expend money, or  
(b) if the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the  date of publication of this notice were not substantially complied with,  
and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after  the date of publication of this notice; or  
(2) such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution  of New York.  
SUMMARY OF RESOLUTION  
The following is a summary of a resolution adopted by the Town Board of the Town of  New Scotland on March 12, 2025. Said resolution authorizes the issuance and sale of a serial  bond or bonds and a bond anticipation note or notes in anticipation of the issuance and sale of  said serial bonds, in an amount not to exceed $35,950. The proceeds from the sale of the  obligations authorized in said resolution shall be used for the specific purpose of financing the  acquisition of one (1) Kubota tractor the Parks Department and related equipment at an estimated  maximum cost of $35,950 and having a period of probable usefulness of fifteen (15) years. The  proposed maturity of the obligations authorized by the resolution will not be in excess of five  years. A copy of the resolution summarized herein is available for public inspection during  normal business hours at the Office of the Town Clerk located in the Town Hall, Slingerlands,  New York. 
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LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION SUBJECT  
TO PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM  
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at a regular meeting held on the 12th day of March,  2025, the Town Board of the Town of New Scotland, Albany County, New York (the “Town”)  duly adopted a resolution, an abstract of which follows, which resolution is subject to a  permissive referendum pursuant to Section 35.00 of the Local Finance Law of the State of New  York.  
The following is a summary of a resolution adopted by the Town Board of the Town of  New Scotland on March 12, 2025. Said resolution authorizes the issuance and sale of a serial  bond or bonds and a bond anticipation note or notes in anticipation of the issuance and sale of  said serial bonds, in an amount not to exceed $455,000. The proceeds from the sale of the  obligations authorized in said resolution shall be used for the specific purpose of financing the  acquisition of one (1) excavator, one (1) dump truck, and related equipment at an estimated  maximum cost of $455,000 and having a period of probable usefulness of fifteen (15) years.  
A copy of the resolution summarized herein is available for public inspection during  normal business hours at the Office of the Town Clerk, in the Town Hall, located in the Town of  Slingerlands, New York.  
Dated: March 12, 2025  
s/Lisa Williams
Town Clerk  
Town of New Scotland 
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LEGAL NOTICE
 The Westerlo Central Cemetery Association is holding its annual meeting on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at 7:00 pm at the Westerlo Town Hall, 933 CR 401, Westerlo, NY 12193.
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LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE 
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning Commission of the Village of Voorheesville will hold a Public Hearing on an Application from Hannaford Bros. Co., LLC (5 Maple Road) for a Site Plan Modification for an addition to the building. The hearing will be held at the Voorheesville Village Hall at 29 Voorheesville Avenue on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 7:15 PM. 
BY ORDER OF THE CHAIR OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION 
Kathleen Fiero dated 2/4/2025 
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LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE 
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning Commission of the Village of Voorheesville will hold a Public Hearing on an Application from Romo’s (112 Maple Ave.) for a Special Use Permit Modification for hours of operation. The hearing will be held at the Voorheesville Village Hall at 29 Voorheesville Avenue on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 7 PM. 
BY ORDER OF THE CHAIR OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION 
Kathleen Fiero dated 1/7/2025 
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LEGAL NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Guilderland, New York, will hold a public hearing pursuant to Articles IV & V of the Zoning Law on the following proposition:
Variance Request No. 5036
Request of JRG Builders for a Variance of the regulations under the Zoning Law to permit: a subdivision that results in the creation of lots that do not meet the minimum dimensional requirements for width.
Per Articles IV & V Sections 280-24 and 280-51 respectively
For property owned by Anthony Serafini
Situated as follows: 3400 Gari Lane Schenectady, NY 12303
Tax Map # 15.14-1-23 Zoned R15
Plans open for public inspection at the Building Department during normal business hours.  Said hearing will take place on the 2nd of April, 2025 at the Guilderland Town Hall beginning at 7:00pm.
Dated: March 18, 2025
Jacqueline M. Coons
Chief Building & Zoning Inspector
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LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE the Board of Trustees of the Village of Voorheesville will hold its Organizational Meeting on Monday, April 7, 2025 at 6:00 pm. 
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN  that the tentative budget for the Village of Voorheesville for the fiscal year June 1, 2025, to May 31, 2026, has been filed with the Village Clerk.  Copies may be obtained at Village Hall, 29 Voorheesville Ave, Voorheesville, NY during office hours 9am – 4pm until Monday, April 7 when a public hearing will be held at 6:30 pm. to consider such budget before final adoption.  A workshop will follow.
The annual salaries of the Board of Trustees are as follows:
Mayor:        $16,967
Trustee:    $ 7,491 each
The hearing will be held at the Village Hall, 29 Voorheesville Ave, Voorheesville, NY and is open, the public is invited to attend.
Daniel Wasserbach III
Village Clerk Treasurer
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LEGAL NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Guilderland, New York, will hold a public hearing pursuant to Articles IV & V of the Zoning Law on the following proposition:
Variance Request No. 5035
Request of Chantel Smith for a Variance of the regulations under the Zoning Law to permit: the installation of +/- 75lf of 6ft privacy fencing in a front yard.
Per Articles IV & V Sections 280-27 & 280-51 respectively
For property owned by Chantel Smith
Situated as follows:  3447 Gari Lane Schenectady, NY 12303
Tax Map #15.13-2-17 Zoned: R15
Plans are available for public inspection at the Building Department.  Said hearing will take place on the 2nd of April, 2025 at 7:00pm at the Guilderland Town Hall.  
Dated: March 18, 2025
Jacqueline M. Coons
Chief Building & Zoning Inspector
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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Notice of Complete Application
Date: 03/18/2025
Applicant: LAKE ONDERDONK IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION, INC.
208 Paddock Circle
SCHENECTADY, NY 12306
Facility: ONDERDONK LAKE
Onderdonk Lake
Berne, NY 12023
Application ID: 4-0138-00014/00007
Permits(s) Applied for: 1 - Article 24 Freshwater Wetlands
Project is located: in WESTERLO in ALBANY COUNTY
Project Description:
This permit authorizes disturbances to Onderdonk Lake, a Class B waterbody and Class 2 regulated freshwater
wetland (W-25), to facilitate the application of ammonium salt of imazamox for the control of Potamogeton crispus. 40 acres of the 62-acre waterbody will be treated once during the 2025 season using an application rate of 104 ounces per acre. The total amount of herbicide to be used in 2025 is 4,160 ounces. The treatment will be completed between May and June at a dosage rate of 100 ppb and sprayed to subsurface via calibrated weighted drop lines.
Each treatment must be in strict conformance with the approved plans and conditions referenced herein, and the associated Article 15 Aquatic Pesticides permit.
Availability of Application Documents:
Filed application documents, and Department draft permits where applicable, are available for inspection during normal business hours at the address of the contact person. To ensure timely service at the time of inspection, it is recommended that an appointment be made with the contact person.
State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) Determination
A final environmental impact statement has been prepared on this project and is on file.
SEQR Lead Agency NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
State Historic Preservation Act (SHPA) Determination
Cultural resource lists and maps have been checked. The proposed activity is not in an area of identified
archaeological sensitivity and no known registered, eligible or inventoried archaeological sites or historic
structures were identified or documented for the project location. No further review in accordance with SHPA
is required.
DEC Commissioner Policy 29, Environmental Justice and Permitting (CP-29)
It has been determined that the proposed action is not subject to CP-29.
Availability For Public Comment Contact Person
Comments on this project must be CARRICK T PALMER
submitted in writing to the Contact NYSDEC
Person no later than 04/10/2025 1130 N Westcott Rd
or 15 days after the publication date Schenectady, NY 12306 of this notice, whichever is later. (518) 357-2389