Scouts hold bottle drive

Thursday, September 3, 2020 - 05:13

GUILDERLAND — Boy Scouts in Troop 50 will hold their annual bottle drive on Saturday, Sept. 19.

The area covered will be Route 20 and all side roads from the train overpass to Willow Street; all of Carman Road, Old State Road, Lydius Street; and all side roads off of them.

Please leave any donations at or near the end of your driveway. Curbside pickup will begin at 8 a.m. and end at 1 p.m. Large quantities of five or more bags can be picked up prior to the day by calling 518-859-9633.

Drop-offs are accepted at the Fort Hunter Firehouse Grove behind the firehouse on the day of the drive until 1 p.m.

“We thank you for your continued support,” said Larry Vincent, the troops assistant scoutmaster. 

 

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