Maria College, SUNY Cobleskill and Bassett Healthcare Network Unite to Tackle Upstate Rural Nursing Shortage

ALBANY — Maria College, SUNY Cobleskill, and Bassett Healthcare Network have joined forces in a pioneering partnership designed to revolutionize nursing education and strengthen the nursing workforce in rural upstate New York communities.

Beginning in January 2025, Maria College will expand access to its 16-month weekend Practical Nurse Certificate Program to the Cobleskill area.  After passing the NCLEX exam, students will become Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs). Future plans include broadening Maria’s Andrea Lewis Siek School of Nursing program to offer existing associate and bachelor degrees in rural areas.

“Maria College's partnership with SUNY Cobleskill and Bassett Healthcare Network exemplifies our Mercy mission in action by merging our unique strengths to address the rural nursing crisis,” said Maria College President, Dr. Lynn Ortale. “This innovative collaboration of providing access to a Maria College degree paves the way for expanded nursing education and workforce development in underserved rural areas.”

Maria College’s LPN program will provide Central New York students with access to expert faculty and state-of-the-art enhanced simulation resources.  Students enrolled in the LPN certificate with Maria College will be able to contract with SUNY Cobleskill for residential housing and/or their day care centers. 

“Affiliations like the one we are announcing today demonstrate how public and private institutions can unite to solve critical challenges, such as the growing demand for skilled nurses across New York state,” said SUNY Cobleskill President, Dr. Marion Terenzio. “By sharing resources and expertise, we can expand access to quality nursing education, while ensuring that our most at-risk communities will have the healthcare professionals they need to thrive. Working together, we are building a stronger future for both our students and the state’s rural healthcare system."

“This collaboration will benefit our caregivers, patients, and communities alike,” added Dr. Angela Belmont, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, Senior Vice President, Chief Nursing Executive at Bassett Healthcare Network. “Bassett Healthcare Network is deeply rooted in academic medicine. We are proud to support nursing students through their educational journeys and provide them with the clinical learning ground they need to succeed as future nurses. They will graduate with many career opportunities right here in Central New York, including at Bassett, where newly trained nurses can pursue rewarding clinical careers with robust pathways for advancement.”

Bassett Healthcare Network, with its five hospitals, over two dozen community-based health centers, 20 school-based health centers, and two skilled nursing facilities, offers students a wealth of clinical opportunities across a 5,600 square mile region in central New York. 

“Success in this program hinges on strong clinical partnerships to help train future nurses,” added Dr. Wendy Trevor, vice president for strategic innovation and partnerships at Maria College. “Rural healthcare facilities are struggling with severe nursing shortages. Our weekend schedule makes this program an ideal option for career changers. The Practical Nurse Certificate credential is a great first step for someone considering becoming a nurse.”

According to the Nursing Times, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics anticipates a need for more than 275,000 additional nurses between 2020 and 2030. From 2016 to 2026, nursing jobs are expected to grow at a rate of 9%, outpacing all other professions.

Remember to Subscribe!

Subscription Options

One Year $50.00 USD Six Months $30.00 USD One Year with Insider Newsletter $75.00 USD

Veterans Calendar of Events

Schoharie County Veteran Service Office 

Office 518-295-8360/ Cell 518-929-2382 

CountyVA@co.schoharie.ny.us 

SUNY EQUINE every Thursday 4-6pm Riding Arena  

SUNY EQUINE Yoga every Thursday 6pm Riding Arena 

Nov 11 7:00am to 10:00am Veterans Day breakfast at  Cobleskill Elks 

Nov 8 12:00pm to 3:00pm Veterans Day Celebration at the  Gathering Place Cobleskill 

Nov 12 10:30am Women who Served Presentation at the  Gathering Place Cobleskill 

Nov 12 4:00pm-7:00pm SUNY Cobleskill Veterans  Appreciation Drive-thru Dinner – pickup at 106 Suffolk Circle  Free for all Veterans/Donation 

Nov 12 7:00pm Veteran Camaraderie meeting 3673 NY 145 Nov 13 9:00am Veterans Breakfast at Cobleskill Diner Nov 13 7:00pm Ridgerunners of Middleburgh Club Meeting  at Pasta Grill 

Nov 15-17 Homeward Bound Adirondacks Piseco Retreat Nov 15 9:00am-4:00pm Free Legal Clinic at Albany Law  School contact- probono-veterans@albanylaw.edu Nov 20 12:00pm Veteran Lunch at the Gathering Place Representative from Saratoga National Cemetery  Nov 21 10:00am Conesville country store Veterans Breakfast

SUNY Equine - Carolyn 518-225-5900 

The Gathering Place Luncheon - Kim 518-823-4338  Homeward Bound Adirondacks -Shane 518-618-7776 Ridgerunners Middleburgh Club -Doug Handy 518-231-0970

Remember to Subscribe!

Subscription Options

One Year $50.00 USD Six Months $30.00 USD One Year with Insider Newsletter $75.00 USD

PDQ Quilters Meeting November 5

COBLESKILL – The Peaceable Day Quilters (PDQ) quilt guild will be gathering for their  monthly meeting on Tuesday, November 5th, from 10:30 am until noon at the Fusion Church hall, 375 North Grand Street, Cobleskill, NY.  The featured program will be a demonstration of making “Crumb Blocks” by Marie Viscio. Show and Tell of completed projects will occur.   All are welcome, and a special invitation to join us is always extended to area and visiting quilters, from beginner to experienced.

This is an example of a Crumb Block quilt, made by Marie Viscio.

Remember to Subscribe!

Subscription Options

One Year $50.00 USD Six Months $30.00 USD One Year with Insider Newsletter $75.00 USD

Playoffs: Bulldogs Host Voorheesville - Round One Kicks Off Tonight at Home

Staff Report

COBLESKILL – After finishing the regular season with a perfect record and a divisional championship, the Cobleskill-Richmondville Bulldogs are now turning their attention to playoff competition, which kicks off tonight at home versus the Voorheesville Blackbirds.

Securing the Class C, West Division Title with a 42-21 statement victory over the Fonda-Fultonville Valley Hawks two weeks ago in Fonda, the Bulldogs (7-0) are heading into quarterfinal action in an unfamiliar spot: at home and rested after an unexpected bye week.

Unable to make new accommodations after the Coxsackie-Athens Riverhawks (0-4) canceled their season last month, CR’s veteran squad instead had the week off from varsity competition to practice and prepare.

“There is always a chance that the unexpected can throw a wrench into the plans, but the change will make this group of young men even more hungry to play on Friday night,” commented Bulldogs Head Coach Ed Hantho when asked if the bye would affect momentum.  

He continued, “It is sectional playoffs and the players realize the significance of the game.”

The Bulldogs will be facing a Voorheesville (2-5) contingent that has frequently struggled this year on both sides. Allowing more points than scored this season, the Blackbirds finished fourth in the East Division.

“We must have a great week of practice and look to improve in all three facets of the game,” stated Mr. Hantho about what CR’s keys to victory are. He added, “We must adjust quicker on offense, react faster on defense, and special teams need to block without penalties.”

“We must improve each week,” concluded the veteran coach.

Class C Playoffs

Elsewhere in Class C Playoffs action on Friday, the Schuylerville Horses (8-1) will host the Johnstown Sir Bills (2-6) after clinching the East Division Title, while the Valley Hawks (6-2) will be hosting Watervliet-Heatly (4-4). On Saturday afternoon, Canajoharie/Fort Plain/OESJ (3-4) will face off against the Granville-Whitehall Golden Horde (6-2).

Remember to Subscribe!

Subscription Options

One Year $50.00 USD Six Months $30.00 USD One Year with Insider Newsletter $75.00 USD

Preliminary Richmondville Budget Has 1.98% Tax Increase

By Chris English

RICHMONDVILLE — Some careful adjusting and moving around of some line items has resulted in a preliminary 2025 Town of Richmondville budget with a property tax increase of 1.98 percent, just below the 2 percent cap.

The town board will vote on adopting the budget during a Nov. 7 public hearing starting at 6 p.m. at the town municipal building, just off Podpadic Road.

Town Supervisor Jeffrey Haslun and council members Todd Sperbeck, Eric Haslun, George Horning and Harry Rode ironed out the tentative budget for next year during a work session meeting on Oct. 17. It featured, at times, some rather edgy back and forth between board members and long-time town clerk/tax collector Maggie Smith on her request for a salary increase upping her yearly pay to $50,000, almost $3,000 more than board members had originally put in the 2025 tentative budget.

In the end, the board whittled away at some other line items and gave Smith what she requested. She had pleaded her case before that, saying several times during the meeting that she was underpaid and underappreciated relative to what she does for the town.

"I'm low paid compared to a lot of other clerks," Smith said earlier in the Oct. 17 meeting. "I do a lot of things that aren't really part of my job. I go above and beyond and it does not show up equitably. There comes a time I can only take so much underappreciation."

Jeffrey Haslun and other board members assured Smith they do appreciate her work and that any reluctance to grant her salary request was only because of trying to meet a lot of budget needs amid constantly rising costs in just about every area.

"I thank you every time I ask you to do something," Haslun told Smith. Rode said it was worth taking away from some other areas to pay Smith what she felt she deserved. Those comments from Rode came despite that fact that he is a member of the Richmondville Volunteer Emergency Squad and Smith's request was part of the reason the town could not increase its contribution to the squad from the current $11,500 to the requested $20,000 for 2025.

Squad President Steven Swenson made that request via letter to the town and admitted during the Oct. 17 meeting the request came rather late. He added he understood if the request could not be granted for next year but asked the board to seriously consider upping the town's contribution in future years.

During the meeting, Swenson said it's become increasingly difficult to operate the all-volunteer squad in today's climate of increasing costs and decreasing volunteerism. The amount of training required for volunteer Emergency Medical Technicians makes it even harder to find people willing to do the job, Jeffrey Haslun added.

"We might have to hire a (paid) EMT, at least for during daytime hours," Swenson said during the Oct. 17 meeting.

During the meeting, the board unanimously voted to eliminate a provision in next year's contract with the squad that had made two barrel drives a year mandatory. Barrel drives are when squad members collect money in barrels or buckets from motorists stopped at intersections.

Swenson said the drives are good money raisers and that the squad fully intended to continue doing them. However, the fact they were being made mandatory as part of the contract was affecting squad morale, he added.

In brief remarks made after leaving the meeting, Swenson emphasized the town board has always been very supportive of the squad.

Smith expressed her gratitude to the board after her salary increase request had been granted.

"Thank you so much, I sure do appreciate it," she said.

"This was a tough budget, and they are only going to get tougher," Jeffrey Haslun concluded at the end of the meeting.

Remember to Subscribe!

Subscription Options

One Year $50.00 USD Six Months $30.00 USD One Year with Insider Newsletter $75.00 USD

Cobleskill Celebrates the Opening of Waterwheel Project at Centre Park

Cobleskill – The opening of the Centre Park Waterwheel Project will take place on  November 2nd at 1:00 PM in Cobleskill's Centre Park. This event marks the completion of  a renewable energy demonstration project made possible through the dedication, passion,  and generosity of numerous people and organizations throughout the community. 

The Waterwheel Project has been a labor of love initiated by Jonathan Di Cesare,  sponsored by Cobleskill Partnership Incorporated and propelled forward by major  donations from the Sterling Insurance Foundation, Pete Lopez, and Fenimore Asset  Management as well as close to 100 community members and local businesses. Many  dozens more have donated their time and expertise to assemble the 11 ft waterwheel, mill  house and accompanying structures, including Brendon Becker, the project engineer.  While it originally started as Jonathan Di Cesare’s Eagle Scout project with Troop 56 of  Lawyersville, it has since grown into something much more, creating an engaging and  educational attraction for the town and its visitors. 

"We are thrilled to unveil the waterwheel and celebrate what can be accomplished when a  community comes together," said Jonathan Di Cesare, who led the project.  

The waterwheel installation not only enhances the aesthetic beauty of Centre Park but also  serves as a reminder of the town's rich history and a vision for a sustainably powered  future. The waterwheel is expected to become a focal point for both recreation and  education, offering insight into the power of water and its significance in the economic development of Cobleskill. 

Event Details: 

• What: Waterwheel Project Opening Ceremony 

• When: November 2, 1:00 PM 

• Where: Centre Park, Cobleskill, NY 

• Who: Open to the public, with remarks by project and community leaders 

All are welcome to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony, where local leaders, volunteers,  and donors will be recognized for their contributions. The event will include a brief  presentation on the waterwheel’s design and functionality, followed by refreshments and  opportunities for attendees to view the waterwheel up close.

This project serves as an important example of Cobleskill's dedication to community driven initiatives and its commitment to creating a more vibrant and sustainable future for  generations to come. 

Please reach out if you intend to join us so we can plan accordingly: 

Jonathan Di Cesare 

Cobleskill Waterwheel Project 

Jonathan.x.dicesare@gmail.com 

518-657-9012

Remember to Subscribe!

Subscription Options

One Year $50.00 USD Six Months $30.00 USD One Year with Insider Newsletter $75.00 USD

District Attorney Update - Man Convicted of Incest

Ronald Geer, 51, was convicted of Incest in the Third Degree in the Schoharie  County Court. Schoharie County Court sentenced Mr. Geer to an indeterminate  sentence of 1-3 years in a New York State Prison, a one-year order of protection for  the victim, a DNA surcharge of $50, Mr. Geer must register as a sex offender, a  Supplemental Sex Offender Victim Fee of $1000, crime victim’s assistance fee of  $25, New York State Sex Offender Registration fee of $50, and a New York State  Felony surcharge of $300. Mr. Geer also waived his right to appeal. New York State  Investigator Kemmet and Investigator Kristel were the arresting officers. 

Warren Borne, 41, was convicted of two (2) counts of Sexual Abuse in the Second  Degree. Mr. Borne admitted to touching the breast of a child under eleven (11) years  of age (sexual conduct) on two separate occasions. The Schoharie County Court  sentenced Mr. Borne to time served in jail, and ten (10) years’ probation, surcharge  of $300, crime victim advocate fee of $25, $50 DNA surcharge, and $1000  supplemental sex offender victim fee, eight (8) year order of protection, and Warren  Borne must register as a sex offender. Former New York State Senior Investigator  Davignon was the arresting officer.  

Tabatha Rogers, 26, was convicted of Reckless Endangerment in the Second  Degree and Criminal Mischief in the Fourth Degree, in the Town of Cobleskill  Court. Ms. Rogers was sentenced by the Court to three (3) years’ probation on the  Reckless Endangerment charge, as well as a fine of $200, surcharge of $205, DNA  submission and fee of $50, and restitution joint and several with her co-defendants  in the amount of $3,780.00. Regarding the Criminal Mischief charge, Ms. Rogers  was sentenced to a one-year conditional discharge, DNA fee of $50, and an Order  of Protection was issued for the victim. Former Cobleskill Police Chief McCrum  was the arresting officer.

Remember to Subscribe!

Subscription Options

One Year $50.00 USD Six Months $30.00 USD One Year with Insider Newsletter $75.00 USD

Animal Shelter of Schoharie Valley Wins Big with 3rd Annual Reverse Halloween

By Elizabeth Barr

HOWES CAVE — The beautiful weather on Sunday brought out lots of visitors to the Animal Shelter of Schoharie Valley for our 3rd Annual Reverse Trick or Treating event. The event is designed to shower the shelter animals with affection in addition to giving them lots of treats to enjoy. 

Our community members understood the mission and came out in large numbers to donate and visit with the animals. Visitors also had the chance to decorate pumpkins, do fun arts and crafts and enter a coloring contest. The shelter would like to thank all of those that come out on Sunday in addition to all of our generous donors that continue to support the shelter. 

If you have any questions on how you can donate or volunteer at the Animal Shelter of Schoharie Valley please call 518-296-8390. You can also send donations to ASSV, PO Box 40, Howes Cave, NY 12092.

Remember to Subscribe!

Subscription Options

One Year $50.00 USD Six Months $30.00 USD One Year with Insider Newsletter $75.00 USD

Richmondville Fire Department Receives $245,000 in Grants

By Chris English

RICHMONDVILLE — The Richmondville Volunteer Fire Department got some good news recently in the form of a total of almost $245,000 in grants it has been approved for.

Fire Chief Floyd Seales mentioned the two grants at the Oct. 28 Village of Richmondville Board of Trustees meeting, and Eric Haslun, one of the assistant chiefs and also a Town of Richmondville Councilman, provided details the next day via telephone.

Haslun said the first grant is a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) award of $148,899 to pay for turnout gear for 34 members. Gear will include helmets, goggles, coats, pants, boots and gloves. It requires a match of 5 percent, or $7,090 the department has available from public donations, Haslun added.

"This is a terrific thing for a small community like ours," he said. "It would be a significant outlay of money if we had to be buying these on our own."

The second grant is for $95,945 from New York State Homeland Security and Emergency Services and will fund an exhaust system for the garage at the department that will ensure vehicle emissions don't accumulate inside and possibly cause cancer, Haslun said. This grant does not require a match, he added.

“It's good for the public to know we're out there working hard for money," Haslun noted. "This (grants) is a positive aspect of government." He added that he has paperwork to finalize with the grants but there will be no glitches and they are pretty much set.

In other news from the Oct. 28 village board meeting, Seales said that he would like to hold a public forum soon, probably at one of the Cobleskill-Richmondville schools, on the potential dangers of Ion Lithium batteries as found in cell phones and other devices.

As an example, Seales said that if a cell phone is dropped and the battery damaged, and the phone is then plugged in to charge and laid on a bed, it can possibly heat up enough to cause a fire. The chief said it would be an important public service to make people aware of such potential hazards.

Also, Mayor Carl Warner Jr. and Trustees Garry Davis, Robert Hyatt, Cynthia Miller and Milan W. Jackson approved allocations for the remaining $58,000 in village American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. Of that amount, $22,000 will go toward new software for Richmondville Power & Light, $6,400 for a new security camera for the electric substation, and the remainder for new water meters that board members hope will give a much more accurate reading on actual usage and possible lead to greater revenue.

"I have a feeling we're losing revenue," Davis said at the meeting.

"A ton of revenue," Miller agreed.

Davis added that village officials should pause their possible move to higher water/sewer rates until they get a better picture of how the the new meters might boost revenue.

"Let's address the meters first," he said. "Maybe we don't have to do anything with rates."

Board members had a brief discussion of a request by Department of Public Works Superintendent Eric Jones' request for a new backhoe. They will get more information from Jones on whether the new backhoe is an immediate need and requires an adjustment to next year's budget, or whether the current backhoe can make it through another year.

Warner said there are a couple of candidates he needs to call to talk about the vacant position of village attorney.

"It's going to cost us, not $5,000 but $12,000 (a year) because the person will be here at every meeting," the mayor said.

He added after the meeting that $12,000 is an estimate.

Remember to Subscribe!

Subscription Options

One Year $50.00 USD Six Months $30.00 USD One Year with Insider Newsletter $75.00 USD

SCCASA Holds Main Street Open House

By Joshua Walther

COBLESKILL - It was a windy afternoon when the Schoharie County Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse invited any and all to their new location on East Main Street last Monday.

SCCASA has been a longstanding organization in the county, acting as one of Schoharie’s leading prevention agencies since 1985.

Not only do members attend all of the region’s schools to give prevention education to students, but they also act as a community outreach and counseling group for those seeking recovery.

SCCASA was first located within the Burger King plaza, manning the office space just above Subway, before they switched to Mineral Springs Road. However, with new members coming on board, the organization felt it was prudent to move somewhere with more visibility and decided on East Main Street.

The staff present at the open house were thrilled with the headquarters, including new Executive Director Becky Shroeder, who returned to the organization after a five year hiatus.

Several tables were set up behind the building that urged event-goers to take informational pamphlets on prevention and aid resources, like the Never Use Alone hotline, a non-law enforcement affiliated number that talks with someone who might be having a substance crisis.

In addition, Dave Desando was available to offer Narcan training and other items like charcoal disposal bags for someone that wanted to get rid of their medication.

“You’re always welcome to call for support services,” Mrs. Shroeder emphasized. “Never be afraid to reach out.”

And the director wasn’t the only one to mirror that sentiment. Peer Specialist Tom Moran, who has been directly working with affected families and individuals for the past five years, took the same welcoming approach.

“I’m here whenever anybody needs help,” said Mr. Moran, who then continued with an anecdote about helping someone at three in the morning. “You can call me 24/7. It doesn’t matter, I’ll be there.”

Before SCCASA wrapped up the event, the staff was pleased to see the appearance of both Assemblyman Chris Tague and Senator Peter Oberacker at the open house.

Both politicians readily endorsed the organization, offering support in any way that they could. Senator Oberacker in particular said that SCCASA did “amazing” work, and looked forward to collaborating in the future.

Remember to Subscribe!

Subscription Options

One Year $50.00 USD Six Months $30.00 USD One Year with Insider Newsletter $75.00 USD

“Sharon Things - Local Happenings for Sharon Springs”

By Alexis Pencar

Hey Neighbors!

It’s been more temperate this last week after those freezing lows. The warm up is welcome but not for long, expect the chill to return over the weekend. The wind and dry leaves make for risky conditions and those proved to be true with the multiple brush fires reported over the weekend. There is a burn ban through November 1st.

There was a brush fire reported off of Gardnersville Road on Tuesday that was spotted, contained, and controlled by local Josh Schroeder before authorities arrived. A great example of the strength of our community!

The “leaf peeping” colors have now past peak for our area according to the Fall Foliage Report by iloveny! Until next year! 

Remember that fall leaves and damp roads can be just as dangerous as icy roads so please use caution this Fall.

Otsego Market is now offering their delicious and nutritious fresh sourdough bread for local pick-up on Thursdays in Sharon Springs. They also offer wholesale as well. Please visit OtsegoMarket.com/bread to place your order.

Join Bison Island Ranch, located at 194 Engleville Road, Sharon Springs, NY on November 2nd from 12:00-2:00 PM to celebrate National Bison Day with a customer appreciation discount on the popular bison ground! Each purchase will also include a copy of the famous award winning Bison Chili Recipe! Visit @bisonislandranch for more info.

Blue Star Farm & Cidery is now open on the weekends at their new location on Route 20 near Log House. They are now making and serving their own sweet cider! They are open Saturday 10-5 PM and Sunday 10-4 PM. Visit them on Facebook for updates and specials!

Wren’s Earth Refillery is now open for business Thursdays from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM and Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The shop is located at 277 Stage Coach Road, Sharon Springs, NY. You can shop anytime at WrensEarth.com. 

Parsons Vegetable Farm has all your Fall needs AND The Outrageous Snack Snack is also now open Friday through Sundays from 10-4 PM serving up specialty handcrafted donuts and more! Located on Route 20 across from the Walmart DC. 

Happy Birthday to my son AJ this past week!!

Sharon Springs Free Library News: 

Story Time is at 10:00 AM on Thursday mornings and includes a story, craft, and snack.

The Library is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Fridays from 3:00 - 8:00 PM, Mondays & Thursdays from 10:00 - 6:00 PM, Saturdays 10:00 -1:00 PM, and Sundays - Closed. 

For more Library information please contact (518) 284-3126.

The Sharon Springs Food Pantry is an excellent local resource for all! They are located in the United Methodist Church on Route 20, across from the school (511 US Route 20, Sharon’s Springs, NY 13459). They are always accepting donations! If you or someone you know is in need of the Pantry, the hours are Thursday 9:00 -10:30 AM and 5:00 - 6:30 PM. For more information please contact (518) 284-2687 or follow them on Facebook.

Worship Services

The Sharon Reformed Church (6858 State Route 10, Sharon Springs, NY 13459) offers weekly service at 10:30 am. Contact at (518) 234-2387 for more details.

The Sharon Springs United Methodist Church (511 State Route 20, Sharon Springs, NY, 13459) offers weekly service at 10:30 am. Contact at (518) 284-2200 for more details.

The St. Thomas The Apostle Catholic Church (24 Maple Avenue, Cherry Valley, NY 13320) offers weekly mass at 10:00 am. Reminder: confession is available 30 minutes before every mass. Contact at (607) 264-3779 for more details.

The Zion St. John’s Lutheran Church Seward (114 Mesick Ave, Cobleskill, NY 12043) offers weekly service on Sundays at 9:00 am. Contact at (518) 234-3222 for more details.

Cornerstone Baptist Church (7274 Route 10, Ames, NY 13317). Sunday Service is at 10:00 am. All are welcome. Contact (518) 673 3405 for more details.

Sharon Sr. Congregate Meal Site

Local residents are invited to enjoy good company and a noon-time meal year round (except holidays) at the Schoharie County OFA’s “Spa Ritz” Sr. Congregate Meal Site at the Firehouse at 137 Beechwood Rd. M-W-F. 8 oz of 1% milk is served with each meal. Orders for meals must be called into the OFA office at (518) 295-2001 before 2 p.m. for the following day. Effective January 1st the suggested donation for those 60 years old and older is $5.00 per meal. Under age 60? You’re welcome to participate for a fee of $7.50 per meal.

To share community news, upcoming events, business specials, adjusted hours, birthdays, anniversaries, or even an outstanding resident, please contact me directly at (772) 971-1410 or alexis.pencar@gmail.com. Have a great week! Thanks!

Remember to Subscribe!

Subscription Options

One Year $50.00 USD Six Months $30.00 USD One Year with Insider Newsletter $75.00 USD