Candidate Profile: Tim Lane
Note: Tim Lane, a current Village Trustee and candidate for re-election, did not submit a guest post. The following was generated based solely on publicly
May 31, 2025
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Note: Tim Lane, a current Village Trustee and candidate for re-election, did not submit a guest post. The following was generated based solely on publicly
I’m Lisa Neuman—local library director, longtime Menands resident, and dedicated volunteer. I’m running for Village Trustee because I love this village and want to give
About Me I’m a proud lifelong resident of the Village of Menands. I grew up here, went to school here, and chose to buy my
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Outdoor dining has become a popular trend, and Menands, like many communities, is navigating how to integrate it seamlessly. While cafes and restaurants seem like
View Proposed 24-25 Budget Unveiling the Proposed Budget: A Look Beneath the Surface This blog post dives into the intricacies of the proposed municipal budget
The certification of Fusion Recovery Center by the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) has brought to light the necessity of
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On September 10, a severe rainstorm battered Menands. The next morning, residents of N Lyons Avenue, Brookside Avenue, and Villa awoke to flooding, debris, mud,
In our continued investigation into the details of various certification applications, an inconsistency has surfaced regarding Adna Garber’s OASAS Chemical Dependence Certification Application. Our objective,
In today’s digital age, personal branding and online presence have become more crucial than ever. LinkedIn, as a professional networking platform, plays a pivotal role
In today’s interconnected society, transparent and reliable information is paramount, especially when addressing local governance and services to the community. An examination of the Local
Date: August 10, 2023 To: Village of Menands, Mayor & Trustees From: Menands United for a Safe Community Subject: Addressing OASAS Concerns on Local Law
Here’s a Text version – a copy of the original follows: Document Title: Concerns Regarding Proposed Local Law #7 Date: August 7, 2023 To: Village
At the public hearing on local zoning on Monday, August 7, 2023, a diverse array of opinions and passions emerged. It was notable those advocating
Dear community members, There’s an urgent matter at hand that requires our collective attention and action. We believe there’s a need to file an Article
Dear Members of the Menands Village Board, I am writing to share my concerns and seek clarification regarding the proposed establishment of Fusion Recovery in
Here’s my take on Raga Justin’s article published on August 7, 2023, concerning the proposed expansion of services at Fusion Recovery Center in Menands. The
Recently, there’s been a significant amount of discussion surrounding the new Fusion Recovery LLC operation in our village. It seems to be a matter of
The Albany Times Union recently featured a ‘sponsored story‘ (essentially an advertisement) by Fusion Recovery, a company planning to establish an Outpatient Treatment Program (OTP)
Unpacking Fusion Recovery’s OTP Proposal and Our Next Steps Recently, I received a copy of a letter from Fusion Recovery’s legal counsel to the Village
The introduction of a proposed Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) by Fusion Recovery in Menands has sparked a community-wide debate. In the crux of the issue
To Tracey.collins@oasas.ny.gov, certification@oasas.ny.gov, legal@oasas.ny.gov Dear Associate Commissioner Collins & OASAS Team I am writing on behalf of the concerned citizens of Menands regarding Fusion Recovery’s proposed
To stephen.giordano@albanycountyny.gov, County_Executive@albanycountyny.gov Dear Commissioner Giordano, and County Executive McCoy I am reaching out on behalf of the Menands community, expressing our concerns about Fusion Recovery’s
If you attended the Village board meeting on June 26th, you might have been left in a state of confusion regarding the status of the
Menands Village residents, we find ourselves at a crossroads, faced with an issue that has sparked much debate and concern – the potential operation of
Upon review of the correspondence between the Village of Menands and Fusion Recovery, there are serious points of contention and lack of mutual understanding that