President’s Message             ..............          Mary D’Alessandro-Gilmore

This will be my last Presidents Message to all of you so I am taking the opportunity to say the following: To all the wonderful neighbors in the Stockade who have supported me through these five years, I say Thank you. To the Board who have tirelessly donated their time to this organization, who have contributed with great intellect, expertise, positive attitude, grace and great warmth, I say Thank you. To Sylvie Briber for her continuous dedication in producing The Spy and her working patiently around my busy schedule, I say Thank you. To everyone who has contributed and made all the work worthwhile, I say Thank you.

Mary

May 2015 Published by The Stockade Association historic stockade.com Vol. 56 No. 9

General Membership Annual Meeting and ElectionThursday, May 28, 7pm please see page 3

For Stockade Events - please see page 11

See You In September!

Sept. Spy DeadlineAugust 15

Save the Date! The Stockade Soiree is back . . .

and BIGGER THAN EVER!!!Sunday, September 20, 2015 at 6:00pm, the entire Stockade Inn, inside and out, will be filled with people dancing, great food and the continuing tradition of wonderful times that previous attendees of the Soiree still talk about. This year’s theme is The Big Band Era!The beneficiaries of our Big Band Soiree are the very young and not so very young.The proceeds will go to both:- Riverside Park for its critically needed playground equipment for the enjoyment and safety of the children.- Schenectady Civic Players’ long-awaited elevator project! This renovation is a part of -SCP’s Centennial

Campaign to make the longest, continuously run theater in the Capital District fully handicap accessible. This project has been a labor of love and highly anticipated for many patrons of SCP who are in need of easier access besides the theater stairs to attend performances.

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The Stockade is a 350 plus year old community and The Civic Playhouse has been a staple of the nationally historic district since 1927.

Neighborhood News Stockade website: www.historicstockade.com Bob Stern, Secretary

Board Meeting 4/7/15 MinutesBoard Members Present - Mary D’Alessandro, Diane DeMeo, Beverly Elander, Colleen Macaulay, Robert Stern, Connie Colangelo1. Spy Report2. Meeting called to order at 8pm3. Minutes from previous meeting approved4. Treasurer’s Report - Balance is $27,4995. President’s Reporta. Board members confirmed leav ing : Mary

D’Alessandro, Susannah Hand, Karen Malliab. Discussion of the ballots for the coming Board

election at the Annual Meeting, including absentee ballots. The board will develop an absentee ballot to be published in the Spy that will be required for Members who wish to vote for Director and are not present for the board election.

c. President will make a presentation at a Special Meeting on April 23rd to discuss some needed changes in Association ByLays and operations.

6. Committee Reportsa. Historic Preservation - Heritage Foundation soliciting nominations for Preservation Awardsb. Walkabout - Walkabout planning group has 16 volunteers, 8 Committees, 5 houses tentatively signed on: 24 Front St., 237 Green St., 113 Green St., 26 Ingersoll, and 14 N. Ferry.c. Membership - 58 single, 61 family members plus additional donations for 2014-15 $2270 in membership dues and donationsd. Finance Committee - Carol reports that she is reviewing insurance bill for Association with insurer to seek savings. She also repeated her request for ideas for increasing revenue.e. Sidewalk Sale - no one has offered to manage sale.7. Adjourned at 9:00pm.

Stockade Association General Meeting Minutes 3/19/15

Board MembersStephen Boese, Vice President; Connie Director; Mary D’Alessandro-Gilmore, President; Diane DeMeo, Director; Beverly Elander, Director; Joe Fava, Director; Susannah Hand, Director; Karen Mallia, Treasurer; Colleen Macaulay, Director; Peter Pasternak, Director; Robert Stern, Secretary.Guest Speakers: Eric Shillinng, Director of Schenectady City Code Enforcement, made a presentation concerning sidewalks in the Stockade. He reported that he had a recent discussion with Congressman Tonko’s office. They are willing to help the City find funds to improve the sidewalks throughout the neighborhood. He invited the Association to offer input on a plan.City Council Member Leesa Perazzo made a presentation concerning a program she leads to cover

graffiti throughout the city. A team of youths are available to paint over graffiti on private homes and private property. She urged residents to contact her via the city website to report graffiti, or text her at 334-1346.John Samatulski of Urban Initiatives made an exciting presentation regarding a plan to rehabilitate three houses on Ingersoll Avenue that have remained vacant for several years. He noted examples of dilapidated structures in Schenectady that his organization has revitalized, and stressed the importance of assuring that these homes are preserved. He stressed that he is “not looking to flip” the buildings, and that he is committed to a long term strategy for the benefit of the neighborhood. A motion was unanimously approved that the Secretary draft a letter to the appropriate city officials in support of this Ingersoll redevelopment project.Meeting called to order 8pm.1. Minutes accepted.2. Spy Report - Sylvie Briber presented an update on the publication of the Spy. Due to current fiscal restraints, the Spy issues are currently limited to eight pages. This limits the amount of content space available.3. Walkabout - Sylvie also presented on the planning for the Walkabout. She is pleased to report that eight committees have been formed to address various parts of the planning process. The goal is to raise $10,000. Four homes have already been recruited. All should “like” the Walkabout Facebook page to show support, and to stay up to date on the planning.4. President’s Report - The President discussed the final report from NY Rising. She noted that the proposed plan to study flood mitigation plans for the Stockade was not part of the report’s recommendations. Mary urged all to contact their representatives in city government to urge that they support this funding moving forward. The membership agreed to send a letter from the Association to the appropriate people at city hall in support of this initiative.5. Nominating Committee - A 3 person slate was presented by the Board for election to the Nominating Committee, including Susanna Sherwood, Jean Zegger, and Colleen Macaulay. There were other nominations from the floor: Lily Alvarez nominated herself, Rich Unger nominated Lyn Gordon. A motion was made by Stephen Boese to accept slate. There was discussion about the ByLaws rules on the makeup of the Nominating Committee, whether to accept nominations from the floor and how to vote on the slate and nominees from the floor. The motion to accept the slate was withdrawn. Motion to close the nominations was made by Greg Sauer, seconded and approved. A vote was taken and Susanna Sherwood, Jean Zegger and Lyn Gordon were elected to the Nominating Committee.

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General Membership Annual Meeting and ElectionThursday, May 28, 2015 7 pm All Stockade Residents Welcome

First Reformed Church 8 North Church Street

Election of Officers and Directors

Open Forum An opportunity to welcome new neighbors and to share neighborhood news and concerns

This is our last meeting until September

We look forward to seeing you!

Preparation for the Annual MeetingIn preparation for the election at the Annual Meeting, the Board would like to remind everyone that anyone wishing to delegate a proxy for voting at the Annual Meeting is required to be a member in good standing before they sign the proxy. A completed membership form and payment (see page 5) must be received and recorded by the Association prior to signing the proxy. Please submit all membership applications in a timely manner, by May 21st, to allow the Board to have a record of all those who are members and wish to vote and to reduce the time needed at the meeting to verify membership. Memberships for the 2014-15 expire on September 30th.

Sample Stockade Association Proxy Ballot

I (Name of Member) _____________________________ am a paid Member of the Stockade Association as of (Date of membership) _____________ for the 2014‐15 Membership year.

I appoint (Name of Member) _______________________ as my proxy for the purpose of voting on my behalf on all matters (unless the proxy is restricted to specific votes, please indicate) coming before the Association Membership at a meeting conducted by the Association. This proxy shall be valid during ‐‐/‐‐/‐‐‐‐

Stockade Address: ___________________________________________________________ Other Address if non-resident of Stockade: ___________________________________________________________________________

Signature: __________________________________________________________________

Date signed: ________________

As of April 19, 2015Bill AckermanValerie AckermanNorm AinslieElena AlvarezJose AlvarezChristine AngioneMeredith AnkerErich BachmeyerRuth BergeronZ. BerkovichJoan BessarabTheone BobPeter BoddenLyn Carmen BoddenCathy BoeseStephen BoeseBob BriberSylvie BriberKaren CantonAnnamarie-Casadel-NeriMichael Cassadel-NeriCohoes Glass Design -Nigel JohnsonJohn ChequerDoug ChiltonConnie ColangeloMarty ColangeloDiane CrozierMary Jo CzarkowskiRita DabbyJim jDicksonFrank GilmoreMary D’Alessandro-GilmoreRita DabbyKeith DayerCarol DeLaMarterDiane DeMeoRon DeMeoJohn DiessoNeff DietrichSylvester Doyer

Susan DuFourDarlene DugganJames DugganMarjorie Eastham-AustinLydia EisBeverly ElanderGinger ErtzChad FarringtonJoseph FavaWerner FeibesBrad FisherMarkieDeborah FisherChristine GalvinWilliam GarberWilliam GarciaRob GavelCharles GelardenJessica GelardenPriscilla GochaWilliam GochaLyn GordonKevin GraceDorothy GrayAnn HaalandJohn HaalandThomas Hanaway Susannah Hand-GilasonH. GilbertJean HawkeyFred HeitkampHodgkins familyGlenn HoustonJohnel DarrinKaren JohnsonKathryn Johnson Lynne JonquieresBruce JordanPeggy KingGloria KishtonSteve KowalskiChris LaFlammeDebbie LambethBetty Lane

Jim LaneRobert LemmermanMabel LeonBetsie LindHenry LindDave LowryColleen MacaulayBrian MacheroneJeff MalliaKaren MalliaBarbara MarhaferDavid MarhaferGeorge MarshallPat MarshallKim MastrianniDale MillerChristopher MooreSeverin MoroBarb NaumoffMike NaumoffMary Clare O’ConnerJoseph O’DonnellMargaret O’DonnellSharon OssipZoe OxleyLidia PasamanickKay PasternakPeter PasternakDonald PentaSusan PerdomaRobert PetitoBeth PettaMike PettaElizabeth PettaSean Philpott-JonesRobert PrevilleRev. John ProvostStephen ReichertClint SagerMarilyn SassiBarbara SauerGreg SauerJennifer Schmidt

Larry SchmidtDebbie SchneiderwindHarold SchneiderwindElinore SchumacherLinda SealLyn SealDorothy SheehanPeter SheehanSusanna SherwoodJennifer SkalwoldNicole SnowKeith St. JohnBob SternDonald StracherRochelle StracherCharles StecklerCecile StewartElizabeth TaftAnn ThomasCope ThomasDonna ThomasJanice ThompsonRichard UngerSuzanne UngerMauricio VelascoSusan Van HeukelomDenis VirgiloJoan VlaunJennifer WellsRobin WhiteYounga WhiteRichard White-SmithMalcolm WillisonFrank WicksTrish WilliamsSandra WimerChristine WittsHelen WittsWilliam WittsMark WoodsRobert WoodsJean ZeggerJoni Zucker

Members & Friends of The Stockade Association

A complete list of voting members will be kept by the Association and will be referred to at meetings for the purpose of voting in the future.

If you think you are a member and you do not see your name listed above, please contact our Membership Chair, Beverly Elander, or Karen Mallia.

(Neighborhood News continued from page 2)

6. Finance Committee Report - Carol DeLaMarter co-chair reported. Copies of a revised annual budget and the finance report were distributed by email and at the meeting. The Committee and Board’s goal is to only use the existing checking account balance for basic operating costs of the Association for the remainder of the fiscal year. It appears there is a sufficient balance to cover those costs. Additional transfers from savings would need to be approved by membership. Carol discussed the need for additional revenue, such as raising the membership fee. The basic operating costs of the Association are currently not covered by the fee revenue. Other fundraising options were discussed and the membership was urged to help. Reducing spending was also discussed, including the Spy. Changing the

fiscal year was another Committee proposal since the budget needs to be approved soon after the initial general meeting and before September revenue is fully known. October 1st and January 1st were discussed as potential alternatives.7. Treasurer’s Report - Balance of $27,5258. Traffic Committee - Richard Unger presented information about the master plan for Mohawk Harbor and discussions with City planning and engineering staff. The developer appears to have included Committee recommendations in their plans such as inhibiting right turns onto Front St., slowing traffic from the circle onto Front St. and generally directing traffic from the site to Erie Blvd. The Committee will be meeting with the East Front St. Association to discuss the plans and try to reach consensus.Meeting adjourned at 9:50pm.

The Stockade Association Membership 2014 - 2015Your support of The Stockade Association by becoming a member greatly helps in furthering its mission. Membership for voting members is $15 per person, $20 per household. Businesses and non-residents can join as non-voting members. Simply complete this form and mail with your remittance to the address indicated below.Or you can go to the website www.historicstockade.com to the membership page to sign up online.

Name(s) Include all members with household membership:

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

Address_______________________________City________________________________Zip_________________

Home Phone_____________________Business____________________email___________________Date_____

Please circle if you would like to help with any of the following useful efforts:

Art Show Membership Riverside Park Walkabout Neighborhood Safety Garden Group Neighborhood Celebrations Sidewalk Sale The Stockade Spy Government Affairs

Stockade Association Membership:September 1, 2014 to September 30, 2015. $15 per person, $20 per household. $_______“Friend of the Stockade” (non-voting) if you would like to become a “Friend” and support the efforts of the Stockade, your contributions are very welcome. $_______

The Stockade Spy newspaper is hand delivered to the neighborhood monthly, September through May.If you would like to have it mailed to you or a friend, it is $10 per year. Please note the name and address below.

Name of recipient____________________________________________________________________ $________

Address of recipient__________________________________________________________________

Name of sender __________________________________________________________

Please make all checks payable to: Total Amount enclosed $________“The Stockade Association”and mail to: Stockade Association TreasurerSuite 100 32 Washington Avenue Schenectady, NY 12305

The Stockade Association May 2015 Elections At the March 2015 General Membership Meeting of The Stockade Association, a new Nominating Committee was elected to select candidates to fill positions on the Board of Directors at the May 2015 elections. The three members chosen were: Lyn Gordon, Susanna Sherwood, and Jean Zegger. A description of the members follows:

Lyn Gordon: As a resident of Church Street, Lyn served on the Stockade Board of Directors for ten years, first as a Director, then as Treasurer, Vice President, and finally as President. She was involved with the Stockade Walkabout for many years, as Co-chair and then as Chairperson for the last five years of her involvement. Her interest in preservation continues as she now serves as Vice President of the Heritage Foundation. In 2011 she was recognized by The Downtown Improvement Corporation for her contributions to volunteerism. Susanna Sherwood: Susannah has been a resident of the Stockade for over forty years and lives on Front Street. She has served on the Board of Directors, been Vice President, and many times on theNominating Committee. Susanna founded the Secret Garden Tour, and Sherwood property has been on four Walkabouts.Jean Zegger: Jean has been an active member of The Stockade Association during the fifty years in which she has lived on Governor’s Lane. She served on the Board of Directors and on many committees. One them was the Task Force to improve the Erie Boulevard entry to the Stockade, for which she worded the inscriptions for the monuments. She also served on The Heritage Foundation.

Candidates:Carol DeLaMarter grew up near Utica, New York. She has a B.S. in Health Care Management from Utica College of Technology and an MBA from SUNY Albany. She presently is employed as Section Director for NYSDOH AIDS Institute, Office of Medicaid Policy and Programs. Carol has lived on Washington Avenue for 15 years and served on the Stockade Association in many ways: Secretary, Vice President, Chair of Finance Committee, Walkabout Committee and Garden Group. She oversaw the creation of the Historic Stockade Cellphone Tour which included securing $3,800 in funding from Schenectady County to support this educational and tourism initiative.

Robert Lemmerman has been a Stockade resident since 1973, and owned 207 Union St. since 1978. Higher Education-BS in Mathematics; Veteran in US Army, honorable discharge; Working Career-NYS in the IT field; Activities-music and woodworking. Stockade Activities - Walkabout volunteer - Chair of sponsorship committee, 2015. Clean-up volunteer, Hurricane Irene. Stockade Association Treasurer - Finance committee volunteer, 2015. Goals: Work with President and Board to maintain financial integrity of Stockade Association. I support yearly audits, transparency, and making financial records available to SA members; timely filing of required tax forms; compliance with by-laws of Stockade Association; and, a smooth transition to future Treasurers of the SA.

Sean Philpott-Jones’ educational background is in medical anthropology, public health, microbiology and bioethics, with degrees from U.C. San Diego, U.C. Berkley and Union Graduate College (UGC). Most of his career has been spent designing, conducting or evaluating clinical trials, particularly in the developing world. He has also worked on environmental ethics and justice. Currently he is a full time faculty member and Director of the Center for Bioethics and Clinical Leadership at UGC. He and his husband Dan live in and are restoring the Peter Clute House on Green Street. Sean also served as the most popular docent for last fall’s Candlelight Tour.

Keith St. John was an alderman in Albany, New York for eight years. He made national history in 1989 becoming the first openly gay Black elected to public office in the United States. Wherever he has lived, he has been an active participant in civic, community and political affairs. Keith grew up in Westchester County and did his undergraduate work at Yale and Vassar, graduating with a degree in economics. His graduate work in Public Policy studies was done at Harvard and Duke. Keith earned his Juris Doctor from Cornell in 1985. His legal career has included private practice, legal aid, public defender, law professor, and law guardian. Keith has received numerous awards. Presently he is Deputy Counsel in the New York Senate. Keith returned to the Stockade in 2014 and has quickly become involved in the life of the Stockade community. He is a member of the 2015 Walkabout Committee.

Suzy Unger is the daughter and granddaughter of Stockade residents. She received a BA and an MA from George Washington University in History and Historic Preservation. She worked for the National Trust for Historic Preservation and later changed careers to become a social studies teacher in Florida. Suzy and her husband Rich, an urban planner, moved to 216 1/2 Union Street last year and are already involved in community volunteering. Suzy is Secretary of the Schenectady County Heritage Foundation and worked on the 2014 Candlelight Tour as a docent. She presently is serving on the 2015 Walkabout Committee.

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May Waste Collection

Mondays 4 11 18Tuesday 26

Waste Collection starts at 6:15 AM. Please put waste on the curb only after 2pm

the day before. To help keep our

neighborhood beautiful, please remove trash cans

ASAP from the street when emptied.

For full trash schedule -cityofschenectadycom/

garbage.htmor call 382-5144

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Carol DeLaMarter

Carol DeLaMarter grew up near Utica, New York. She has a B.S. In Health Care Magagement

from Utica College of Technology and an MBA from SUNY Albany. She presently is employed as

Director for NYSDOH AIDS Institute, Office of Medicaid Policy and Programs. Carol has lived on

Washington Avenue for 15 years and served on the Stockade Association in many ways: Secretary,

Vice President, Chair of the Finance Committee, Walkabout Committee and Garden Group. She

oversaw the creation of the Historic Stockade Cellphone Tour which included securing $3,800 in

funding from Schenectady County to support this educational and tourism initiative.

Planning on Some Spring Repairs?

Need to apply to the Historic Commission?

Living in New York’s first National Register historic district is a great source of pride for Stockade residents. However, it also comes with a greater responsibility in helping to preserve the historic character of the neighborhood. If you are planning any outside repairs, painting, landscaping, sidewalk replacement, or tree removal, you may need approval from the Schenectady Historic District Commission. Any physical changes to the exterior of your property that can be seen from a public right-of-way (including streets, parks, and waterways) must have prior a p p r o v a l f r o m t h e H i s t o r i c D i s t r i c t Commission. However, if you are simply repairing an exterior part of your house using exactly the same materials, colors, etc. and there are no changes visible from the public right-of-way, you do not need approval. If you have questions as to whether the work you’re proposing will require approval, please contact Matthew Smith (msmith@schenectadyny.gov or 382-5147).

Fees for the Historic Commission are $10 for residential applications, and $40 for commercial applications. The review meetings are held the third Monday every month at 7pm in City Hall, with applications due two weeks prior. The full schedule is available on the City’s website:http://cityofschenectady.com/development.htm

25th Annual Stockade Neighborhood

Sidewalk Sale

Saturday, June 13 9am - 4pm

June 14 - rain date

“One man’s junk is another man’s treasure!”

___Yes, I will participate in the 25th Annual Sidewalk SaleEnclosed is my $10 fee made payable to the Stockade Association.____Yes, I will participate. My $10 fee is waived as I am a paid member in the Stockade Association.

Name _________________________________________

Address________________________Phone____________

Please return this form (with check $10) to: Diane DeMeo 232 Union S t. Schenectady 12305

Permits will be distributed the morning of the sale and must be displayed at your table.

For more information, please call the co-chairs:Diane DeMeo 372-0642 Colleen Macaulay 381-6829

Doggie Dos No matter the seasonThere is no reason.

If your doggie does a poopPlease, stoop and scoop!!!!

For your convenience, The Stockade Association has supplied poop bags

in Riverside Park.

Annual Park Clean-up & Dutch Sweep DaySaturday, May 16 9am Rain Date Sun. May 17 1pm

It’s hard to believe after the winter we’ve had that we can now be thinking of raking, digging, pulling, planting and painting. Please join us at the Washington Ave. entrance to the Park for some Stockade Spring cleaning. You only need yourself and the willingness to get a little dirty and perhaps a few sore muscles!

The Dutch Sweep is encouraging everyone to start at their foundations and sweep to the curb. A good Old Dutch Tradition! We have the most desirable walk about neighborhood all year long. Let’s help her shine!PS - Plant Donations -

• Are you working in your garden?• Can you separate any perennials?• How about donating them on Clean-up Day?

Donations of annuals will also be gladly accepted.- Colleen Macaulay

KEEP THOSE PORCH LIGHTS ON BOTH FRONT AND BACKFOR STOCKADE SAFETY

AND FOR NIGHTTIME WALKERS

Welcome Mike Maloney, the new Librarian at the Schenectady County Historical Society. He comes to us from the Albany Hall of Records.Stop in and say “hello.” He is very personable and would be happy to help you with your Stockade or Schenectady County research.

Did You Know?SCCC has a wide range of Non-Credit classes for personal enrichment and professional development.Call for more information.

The LiarOct 17-19 & 22-26, 2014

Ken Ludwig’s The Game’s AfootDec 5-7 & 10-14, 2014

Rabbit HoleJan 30-Feb 1 & Feb 4-8, 2015

Daddy’s Dyin’ Who’s Got the Will?Mar 20-22 & 25-29, 2015

Becky’s New CarMay 8-10 & 13-17, 2015

87th Season

Tours At Vale Cemetery 2015 Rain or Shine

Tours begin at 2pm and leave from 907 State St. Schenectady

Free parking. Donations: $7 children under 12 are free.

Sunday, May 3rd Nature Walk in 100 Acre Urban Green Space

Amy Reilly VeinoSaturday, May 16 Bird Walk

Neal ReillySunday, June 7 Notable Women

Sue McLaneSunday, July 5 Schenectady’s Glory Days

Maureen GebhartSunday, August 2 Schenectady in WWII

Frank TarominaSunday, September 6 A New Tour

Paul TracySunday, October 4 Revolutionary War l

Scott HaeffnerSunday, November 1 The Victorian Lady in Mourning l

Sue McLane

May Waste CollectionMondays 4 11 18

Tuesday 26Waste Collection starts at 6:15 AM. Please put waste on the curb only

after 2pm the day before.To help keep our

neighborhood beautiful, please remove trash cans ASAP from the

street when emptied.

For full trash schedule - cityofschenectadycom/

garbage.htmor call 382-5144

Stockade AssociationOfficers & Directors2014-2015

historicstockade.com

PresidentMary D’Alessandro 6/157 Washington Avenue334-3687

Vice PresidentStephen Boese 6/1632 Ingersoll Avenue372-8301

TreasurerKaren Mallia 6/159 Washington Avenuekaren.mallia@yahoo.com

Recording & Corresponding SecretaryBob Stern 6/165 North Streetbobstern@aol.com

DirectorsDiane DeMeo 6/16232 Union Street372-0642Beverly Elander 6/16227 Green St.elander7@aol.com

Susannah Hand 6/1536 North College Street845-825-4958Joseph Fava 6/1527 North Ferry St.374-6190Colleen Macaulay 6/16113 Front Street381-6829Keith St. John32 North Ferry St.gmalConnie Colangelo111 North Ferry St. 6/16374-7355

The Stockade SpyEditorSylvie Briber 377-046923 Washington Avenue

StaffCatherine de SalleJohn DiessoBeverly ElanderBetsy Meyer

Consultant/TechieBob Briber

Delivery TeamSarah, Charlie & SamSchneiderwind

Printed byNott Street Office

Computer WizJay Russ

Published monthly September to May Deadline for entries 15th of previous month

Founded in 1961Founder

James D.J. SchmittDesigner

Werner L. FeibesFirst Editor

Barrie C. Covert

You Didn’t Get a Spy?Please Read This for The Future!

• Current issues and back issues of The Spy can be found on The Association’s website -wwwhistoricstockade.com - click on Spy

•You can usually pick up a copy of The Stockade Spy at Arthur’s Market; The Stockade Inn; Slick’s; and The Van Dyck.

• Also, you can email Debbie -• debbieschneiderwind@yahoo.com

Important Numbers• Emergency 911•

• Non-emergency 382-5263382-5264

• Police Emergency382-5200• Trash Not Picked Up Solid Waste - 386-2225 hotline 382-5144• Code Enforcement

382-5050• Waste Collection Schedule & Recyling 7:30-4 382-5144 • Animal Control Voicemail 382-5200 ext. 5655Please report any wrongdoings

to the police immediately

Thank you, Spy Patroons. The following businesses have paid for advertising for the entire year. We thank them for their commitment to The Spy and the community. Please support them by your patronage.

Ambition Coffee House & EateryBrigitta Strelka, Berkshire Hathaway, Blake, RealtorsChris Galvin, Purdy Realty, LLC

Co-op SupermarketDaily GazetteDaniel C. Ertel CPA, P.C.First Presbyterian ChurchFirst Reformed ChurchJoe Fava, Realty USAKilleen Restorations Company, LLCNott Street OfficeOpen Door Bookstore & Gift GalleryPinhead Susan’s Irish PubRand MFGRobin White,Historic Stockade ApartmentsSt. George’s Episcopal ChurchSchenectady Civic PlayersSchenectady County Community CollegeSlick’s Restaurant & TavernThe Stockade InnSykes-Mallia Associates, Inc.The English Garden Bed & BreakfastThe Van Dyck Restaurant & LoungeWitecki Law OfficesYWCA NorthEastern NY

Schenectady Civic Players Presents

“Becky’s New Car” May 8 -May 17

“Becky’s New Car,” a humorous and nimble farce by Steven Dietz, and directed by Melissa Mason Lacijan, opens Friday, May 8 and runs through Sunday, May 17, at Schenectady Civic Players’ 12 South Church St. Playhouse in Schenectady’s historic Stockade district.

SCCC Spring Concerts/Events78 Washington Avenue 518

381-1200www.sunysccc.edu

• “By any other name . . .” Sunday, May 31 3pm

• The Capital Region Wind Ensemble celebrates spring with a bouquet of garden inspired works.

• SCCC Chorus Ensemble, Mon., May 4, 7:30pm First United Methodist Church, 608 State St., Sch’dy Free.

• SCCC Jazz Combos, Wed., May 6, 7:30pm Taylor Auditorium. Free.

• SCCC Wind Ensemble, Fri. May 8,

Stockade Events

General Membership Annual Meeting & Election Thurs. May 28Park Clean-up & Dutch Day Sat. May 16Sidewalk Sale Sat. June 13Stockade Art Show Sat. Sept. 12Stockade Soiree Sun. Sept. 20Stockade Walkabout Sat. Sept. 26

Preservation Awards Thursday, May 21 City Hall 4pm

The Schenectady Heritage Foundation will once again honor “outstanding contributions to historic preservation in Schenectady County” with its annual Preservation Awards. You are cordially invited to help us honor this year’s winners and hear their stories. In Schenectady City Hall Rotunda with a reception to follow. Questions? Email

Musicians of Ma’alwyck“Just for the Fun of It:

Music We Have Always Wanted to Play!”

Friday, May 29, 7pm, First Reformed Church

518-377-3623 www.musiciansofmaalwyck.org

MUSIC FROM ST. GEORGE’S PRESENTS     Sunday, May 17 4:00pm

Interweaving: A unique journey through English and Spanish Art Song

With Interweaving, Gretchen Farrar, soprano, and Francisco Roldan, guitar, expresses a commitment to performing songs with classical guitar of varied styles, genres, and eras with a common thread of conviction.   Interweaving or “entretejiendo” in Spanish takes single strands of melody, harmony, poetry, rhythm, and dynamics and fuses them together into a cohesive, expressive whole. The voice and the guitar thread their way in and out of each other, creating a variegated tapestry of sound.  Each work provides its own unique inspiration.  With this program, the duo hopes to add to the honorable tradition of songs by presenting a specially chosen body of works from the Americas and Europe, in English and in Spanish.     Free will offering.

- - Stockade Scene - -The Stockade calendar is also on the website, listing meetings, events, etc.

www.historicstockade.com

Historic Stockade Audio Tour Has a New (Web) Address http://stockade.toursphere.com

 

Stockade Scene