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Civic officials broke ground Monday morning for the future John J. Back branch of the Albany Public Library on New Scotland Avenue next to the Engine 11 firehouse.
A healthy contingent of neighbors and local schoolchildren came out and showed their support, attending the event under clear blue skies. Library Board of Trustees President Dennis Gaffney served as Master of Ceremonies and delivered opening remarks. John Bach’s daughter, Ellen Bach, spoke of her father’s love for this neighborhood and for the public library. Mayor Jerry Jennings, Common Council President Shawn Morris and Council members Cathy Fahey, Jim Sano and Dominick Calsolaro were also on hand and were joined by Interim Library Director Timothy Burke and New York State Dormitory Authority Executive Director Paul T. Williams Jr.
More coverage at the Library’s Web site: Library Celebrates Groundbreaking at New Scotland Avenue Site
A groundbreaking ceremony for the new branch of the Albany Public Library — the John J. Bach branch — on New Scotland Avenue next to Engine 11 is scheduled for this coming Monday, May 11, at 11 a.m.
The public is invited to attend the event to celebrate the project to build the 8,500-square-foot branch between Oakwood and Maplewood streets, according to the Library’s Web site.
Construction continues on the project. More photos after the jump…
The Helderberg Neighborhood Association’s annual fall picnic is scheduled for this Wednesday, Sept. 17, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The new location is the grassy lawn in front of Sage College of Albany at the intersection of New Scotland Avenue and Academy Road.
The picnic is moving from its traditional spot next to Engine 11 because of the Fall 2008 anticipated groundbreaking for the construction of the new library branch.
Everyone in the neighborhood is invited, and we encourage all to bring a dish to share (remember to label your plate with your name, address and phone number).
Our local business have been very generous (as always) in donating for our traditional picnic raffle. A 50/50 raffle is also planned.
If you are unable to walk to the picnic, parking will be available at the Campus Center parking area (off Academy Road) — it’s the same lot we use on our regular HNA meeting night.
The rain date for the picnic is Saturday, Sept. 17, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
The Helderberg Neighborhood Association will meet on Wednesday, July 16, at 7 p.m. at the Sage College Campus Center. On the agenda:
- Kathy Sheehan of School 19 PTA will talk about the proposed playground improvements at the elementary school.
- City police Community Officer Janet Parker is slated to discuss what it takes to establish a Neighborhood Watch.
- A discussion on the future of St. Teresa of Avila.
- Library update.
Work on the New Scotland Avenue public library branch site next door to Engine 11 began last month.
Don’t forget to vote on Tuesday in budget elections for the Albany City School District and the Albany Public Library, and for one trustee for the library board. Here is a list of polling places, which have changed in some wards. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
The City school district has information on its Web site about Tuesday’s budget vote. Elections for school Board of Education seats are in November, according to the Times Union.
The Library also has information on its Web site about the budget vote and the candidates running for election.
New Scotland Avenue Neighborhoods 