Publishedby The Stockade Association

61 st Annual Stockade Villagers' Outdoor Art Show Saturday September 8 10am-4pm

Rain date: Sunday, September 9 12-4pm Please see full article on page 4

Stoc~ade Summer Sensations! Many thanks to all the neighbors who came to Bloomln' Baskets Day to help beautify our Stockade. And also, to the many other neighbors who carried on the spirit with lovely flowers, pots, and vines, going above and beyond David Giacalone captures how much fun art can b I with an especially dry summer. Neighbor Greg Ryan has cap­ 1st prize winner Robin Rosenthal of last year's tured some of the magic with his lovely photos featured on the Art Show with 'Things That We Carry." back page of thisSpy issue.

Stockade neighbor, Mabel Leon, captures the run on Bloomin' Neighbor Betsy Meyer caught this Bald Eagle Baskets Day! perched on a tree posing for his picture for 20 minutes in Riverside Park on May 11th! • • • Oct.• • Spy Deadline• • • • Stockade Association General Meeting Thurs., Sept. 13 see page 3 • September 15 • Neighborhood Watch Meeting September 25, 7 pm St. George's office • • • • • • • • • Stockade Association Creates Cellphone Audiotour of the History and Architecture of Historic Stockade - Carol DeLaMarter Stop Attraction 1 Welcome to the Stockade Historic District If you are like me. you often walk the neighborhood 101 Glossary of Architectural terms (new) streets,read the signage and markers and realize there ·s a lot of 10 Washington Ave. narrative history In this small space.You may also notice visitors with 11 4 Washington Ave. cameras.I often introducemyself and see if thereareanyques­ tlons I can help with.Where's the oldest house?What'swith all 12 19, 21, 23 Washington Ave. Campbell Row theplaques?What'saStockade?ThissummerI met people visit• 13 32 Washington Ave. ing from Utrecht,the Netherlands(very interestedin promoting Schenectady County Historical Society Dutchtourism) and a couplestaying at the StockadeInn, pass­ 14 43 Washington Ave. ing throughfrom Columbus, Ohio. Unlike other summers when 15 53 Washington Ave.Home of Dr. Charles Steinmetz I had no informationto give themto help explore,I've beenable 20 Front St. narrative to share a map and a phone number so they can continue to 21 17 Front St. home of Gov. Joseph Yates explore on their own. As I put together the initial stops of the 22 26 Front St. home of Christopher Yates tour,I realizedhowmanytreasures there are inStockade arc hi• 23 39 Front St. Gothic Revival cottage tecture and history and knowing a few facts makes any walk 24 121 Front St. Teller House more enjoyable.I also learned that regular checking in at the SchenectadyCounty Historical Society is a chanceto uncover 30 Ferry St. narrative morebits of historyunknown before. Using the tourisas easyas 31 Lawrence the Indian calling your friends.Although this is called a walkingtour, it is 32 30 N. Ferry St. St. George's Church also goodinformation for armchairtourlstsas well, who can use 33 12 1/2 North Ferry St. 1976 any phone to access this information from home. 40 N. Church St. narrative Dial 518-387-3282 to start the tour. Follow the 41 14 N. Church St. oldest house in Schenectady stop list in any order you wish. Enter the stop number when 42 1 N. Church St. The Stockade Inn prompted to hear the audio content. For the full brochure 43 First Reformed Church and map pick up a copy al the Schenectady County 50 Union St. narrative Historical Society or neighborhoodbusinesses or download 51 109 Union St. Robert Yates House map from www.historjcstockade,com,To leave a comment after any stop press •o.Enjoy the tour.Visit often as the tour 52 108 Union St. Greek Revival Courthouse will be expanded as new stops are added in the future. 53 205 Union St. home of Alexander Ellice 54 First Presbyterian Church 55 215 Union St. Ellis mansion 56 217 Union St. the other Ellis mansion St. Nicholas Youth Choir at historic St. George's Church ,l\b,-... \.tH1S1..,...... J'T... Ul: WhereProplt Gd TOfJdlicr The St. Nicholas Youth Choir is open to any and all Ab,101f65 Ytnrr St'l'ri"!J Oi,r Con11nu11ity young people who like to sing regardless of denomination or church affiliation at no cost to families. Interested singers •y,.. DoNo, N«,f fo ll

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2 Stockade Association General Meeting )f.{{ !Nei[J.i.6ors'Wefcome Thursday, September 13 First Reformed Church North Church Street

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Guest: David Buicko, Chief Operating Officer & President of The Galesi Group, will talk about the status of the Alco Redevelopment Project, a 60 acre brownfield site adjacent to the Historic Stockade General meeting will include Open Forum for any neighbors to raise concerns or bring announcements about "stuff" that impacts the Stockade neighborhood. We encourage participation of Association members in the business part of this meeting. This is a good night to pay your Membership dues for the year that began September 1 and a good night for new neighbors to hear all that is going on in the Historic Stockade.

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3 Join your neigh­ 61st Annual bors at a signature event Cash awards will honor Nick Colangelo, Jim Gilliland, of fall, the 61st Stockade GeorgeWeinheimer,andErnestCohen,ourneighbors'leaders Stockade Art Show, September 8 in the Stockade. The Daily Gazette will again sponsor the $300 from 10:00-4:00 around first place award. Villagers' the Indian. Artists are reg­ If you know of an artist who might like to exhibit, they istering in advance, face­ may register the day of the event. Just come early, pick their Outdoor Art book friends are being spot, set up and register. Students 8-18 are welcome and have added, and volunteers and their own judging and prizes. Check it out at www.stockadeart­ Show judges are being recrutted show.com. Saturday, September 8 for this annual event. Peter Stockade neighbors are encouraged to make their Shadad, photographer, property visitor friendly - pull weeds, sweep sidewalks and 10am-4pm has placed small signs all share your sidewalk with the artists and the visitors that attend Rain Date: over the region asking this show. STREET CLOSINGS • Stockade streets (portions of Front, Sunday,September 9 people to come see his noon to 5pm work at the show. Neighbor Green and North Ferry Streets) will be closed to all motor­ .______,. Steve Kowalski went on ized transportation. All cars must be removed from the Schenectady Today to talk about the sculpture he will exhib­ show area two hours before the opening. tt this year and Frank Gilmore began his watercolors early. Event chairs are Connie Colangelo and Matt Volks. Beth Petta and Mabel Leon of the Stockade will join artists St. George's Church will sell food that day, including their from all over the region on this day. If It rains, the festival famous corn chowder. And new this year, the East Front moves lo Sunday from noon to 4:00. Street Association will have Longhorn Tex's BBQ from 1:00- 5:00 and a great polka band, Donnie •p" and Celebration Archaeology on Front Street from 3:00-5:00.

The Schenectady County Food Court Community College-Community Archaeology Program (SCCC·CAP) at St. George's - thanks Robert Woods, 32 Front Street property owner, ror the opportunity to Art Show Day oonduct archaeological excavations in St.George's, 30North Ferry his backyard. Two separate sites were Street, will once again be serving investigated unde.r the direction of refreshmentsfortheArtShow.They CAP adjuncts. assisted by CAP par­ will also have the Church open for ticipants. tours and through-out the day The Ice vault foundation: Ronald someone will be at the organ. Kingsley and involved CAP partici­ Service at the food court will start pants have completed the final report. Also, this ran at SCCC, Ryan Mahoney, curator at the Schenectady County Historical Society, will teach "Introduction to Museum with coffee and refreshments gal Exhibits," using the final report and the artifacts recovered from the ice vault and 8AM and go until 3pm or until food students will produce an exhibit at SCHS about the ice vault foundation. isgone.St.George'swiflonceagain The pit feature: Louise Basa and SCCC·CAP participants completed the excavation be serving its wonderful home­ or the pit feature at the end of July. Lab analysis, documentary research and artitact madecornchowder,cnili, hotdogs, oonservation are continuing on this feature that is related 10 French and Indian War hamburgers. dragon bread and (1754-1763) events and activities in Schenectady. Louise welcomes community par­ other fine delectables. Stop by to ticipation as this project moves from the field to the lab and research phase. visit our church and enjoy some Please contact her at HYPERLINK refreshments. "[email protected]"[email protected] if you are interested. ------~Organ Concerts at St. George's - THE Art Show Dav 1O am Joan Pearson 1pm Jeff Wengrovius GAZETTE 11am Marjorie Voytko 2:30pm Graham Schultz 12pm Don Ingram 3:30pm Maury Castro For all of your local news . Stockade Safety Keep those porch lights on front and back • : t: : • ,., ' . for your safety and for nighttime walkers! Electronic Deliver azene.com

4 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • : Stock,acfe.Jl.ssociation :Mem6ersliip Benefits List 2012-2013 : • It has been suggested that Stockaders should become members of the Stockade Association because "it's the• • right thing to do." Residents should be aware, however, that their membership fees provide some concrete and important• • benefits to them as individuals, and to the neighborhood as a whole. Below are a few: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 1. Provide free permit for Sidewalk Sale 10. Support bi-monthly Meet 'n Greet events 2. Offer matching sidewalk incentive of up to $1000 11. Support Tree-Lighting event 3. Offer matching painting incentive of up to $500 12. Support Stockade Neighborhood Watch and its 4. Provide lighting incentive of $50 activities designed to improve the safety of the neigh­ 5. Provide voting privileges for Stockade Association borhood 6. Support of Spy publication 13.Provide bags for keeping Riverside Park free of dog 7. Support of the mission of the Stockade Association to "litter" preserve and protect our historic neighborhood 14. Support the Stockade website 8. Support preservation of Lawrence www.historicstockade.com 9. Purchase plants/planting materials for residents' steop 15. Support an interactive cell phone audiotour of historic sites in the Stockade Historic District The Stockade Association Membershi 2012 - 2013 Yoursupport o!The Stockade Association by becoming a member greatly helps in furthering its mission. Membership for voting members is$15 per person. $20perhousehold.Businessesand non-residents can join as non-voting members.Simplycomplete this form and mail with your remi1tance to the address Indicated below. Or you can go to the website www.historicstockade.com to the membership page to sign up onllne. Namers\ Include au members with household membership:

Address ______City ______Zip___ _ Home Phone_____ Business._____ e-mail ______Date____ _ Please indicate if you would like to help with any of the following useful efforts: Soiree _Art Show _Membership _Riverside Park _Walkabout _Neighborhood Walch _Garden Group _Neighborhood Celebrations _Sidewalk Sale _The Stockade Spy _Government Affairs Stockade AssociationMembership September 1, 2012 to August 31, 2013. $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 $1 O per year. Please note the name and address below. Name of recipien.______$ ___ _ Address of recipient______Name of sender Total Amount enclosed $ ___ _

Stoc,kade Association General Meeting Minutes Ray Legere discussed the project to renovate and repair Thursday, May 10, 2012 the base for Lawrence. It has been cleaned, primed, and First Reformed Church will soon be repainted. Then Lawrence will be returned to his rightful place on the pedestal. Unfortunately, they have TheStockadeAssociationheldaGeneralMembershipMeeting discovered that Lawrence himself has some serious needs on Thursday, May 10, 2012 at the First Reformed Church. for restoration. The Association may need to address these President Mary D' Allessandro-Gilmore opened the meeting needs within the next few years. with acknowledging the invaluable volunteer work of Valerie The minutes of the March 2012 General Meeting minutes as Ackerman during the late summer floods. She presented published in The Spy were approved as presented. Valerie with a bouquet of flowers as a token of appreciation The nominating committee report was presented as noted from the Stockade Association. in the meeting agenda. Three Stockade Association off!· Guest speaker Eric Schilling, Schenectady City Chief cars were re-nominated for another two-year term: Carol Building inspector. spoke about code enforcement in the DeLaMarter, Vice President; Stephen Boese, Recording city. Mr. Schilling noted that he had recently moved to the Secretary; and Bob Stern, Corresponding Secretary. neighborhood, and was pleased to be a neighbor in the In addition, three Board members were re-nominated: Stockade. He said that the majority of the residential struc­ Beverly Etander, Diane DeMeo, and Jessica Johndrew tures are multi-unit, and over 800 properties are vacant. All Gelarden. of these properties will be evaluated and assessed for their potential for rehab, or to assess if demolition is warranted. Connie Colangelo made a motion that the Secretary cast a sin­ Eventually, all houses will be assessed and if at all possible, gle ballot to approve the entire slate. The motion was seconded absentee landlords will be contacted and held accountable and approved. So moved, the slate was approved. for bringing their properties up to code. At the conclusion of Valerie Ackerman presented a report on behalf of the his remarks, he answered questions from the audience. Committee on Safety. She noted that new graffiti has been Guest speaker Katherine Wolfram discussed her efforts to seen in the neighborhood, and reminded all that a number open a new grocery co-op in Schenectady, very near the of neighbors have volunteered to assist neighbors with graf­ Stockade. Ms. Wolfram Is gathering support for a whole fiti cleanup for any who request help. She also noted that the rash of car break-ins seems to have subsided, but neigh­ foods and local foods market to be located in the former o & H freight terminal on Erie Boulevard. This building is prob­ bors should remain vigilant in making sure they do not leave ably better known as the former Grossman's Building valuables, or any tempting objects, in their cars. Valerie reminded all that they are always welcome at the neighbor­ Supplies store. Ray Legere accompanied Ms. Wolfram and discussed his efforts to rehabilitate and restore the building. hood watch meetings. The audience was very pleased with these efforts, citing Sylvie Briber made a brief report on The Stockade Spy. both the need for a local whole foods market in downtown. She noted that the last edition before the summer break is and for the planned renovation of a prominent historic build­ now out. As always, all are encouraged to contact Sylvie ing on the outskirts of the Stockade. The Co-op will be look­ with their ideas for submissions. The next edition will be in ing for support from the Stockade and the larger community September. Mary expressed appreciation on behalf of the as the project progresses in the form of volunteers and paid Association for Sylvie's continuing efforts to publish, pro­ memberships. Opening is expected to be in the spring of mote and keep The Spy fresh with new articles and con• 2013. tent. At the conclusion of the special presentations, Mary called the On behalf of the Membership Committee, Beverly Etander meeting to order. announced that the Association now has 100 members. She (continued on page 7) Ii,. Uffl.Wt t 8•

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On July 24, 2012 Stockade neighbors, their families and The openDoor friends enjoyedourannualpicnic at RiversidePark.Asalways, it's so Bookstore & Gift Gaff.ery nice to gather wtth neighbors and friends. The food was tasty and plentiful. The entertainment, by my favorite band, "Running the A Locally-Owned lmupendmr River,•was wonderful, as only these guys can make it. I noticed to iJoolt:sron:Sina /97/ ~ my delight, that the band seems to have gained some new, young fans. It was great to see many of the children dancing and clapping their hands to the music. t2S IAY STREET•SCHE)IECTADY The highlight of the evening for some of the women was a . US)Jo6.1119 ride on Jorge Alvarez's pontoon. At first the weather looked a little threatening.Then the sun came out, the dark cloudsdisbursed, and the ride on the river was possible. This time, our editor, Sylvie Briber, got to enjoy what was sort of a dream, riding on a pontoon. Earlier that evening, when Sylvie and I weretalking, she told me thatforyears she'swatched all sorts of boats going back and forth on the Mohawk, but she never had the desire to go on any of them. That is until one day a pontoon sailed by,slowly and peacefully,along the river.She knew then that a pontoon was the only sailing boat she would like to ride on. Her dream was about to come true! Jorge gave some people at the pic­ nic a ride and when they came back to the park, they were ecstatic I They all had a great time and loved tt. Jorge Alvarez is a photographer/artist and has a studio at 224 Union Streetwiththeentrance through Liberty Street. Since he moved upstate to Schenectady,he's fallen in love with the . He loves to photograph the reflections in the water, the designs and the colors.Of course, he is especiallycrazy about pho­ Joseplt Fo,•a tographing the sunsets and life along the river. If you wish to have ~ s.k,,pc1111111 photos taken, or to visit the studio, please call for an appointment R~tUSA- n.,g,._. ,,. n., •~• at 847-6333. There is a lot of art and photography to see. om... s,s-.110-.1110 "Running the River" can be seen and heard every third Fu: 511-370.57'7 Crll:5111-11:1-74~ ~hH:5111-J70.fflt E,t. UO Thursday, each month at The Moon and River Cafe.Come join us - Obll: " ..... ,. ReatcruSA...... you'll love it! EM•II: Jftl'fn-.a tonunlrlC'.lliN ,_ Wtaw■ Rd .. ~heetti•d). "-i''11MM

8 Got Repairs? A Historic District Commission application may be required

LivinginNewYorkStale'slirslNalionalRegislerhisloric the same materials, colors, etc. and there are no chang­ dislriclisagreatsourceofprideforSlockaderesidenls.However, es visible from the public right-of-way. you do not need it also comes wilh a greater responsibility in helping to pre­ approval. If you have questions as to whether the work serve the historic character of the neighborhood. II you are you're proposing will require approval, please contact planning any outside repairs. painting, landscaping, Matthew Smith (msmjth@schenectadw~or 382-5147). sidewalk replacement, or tree removal, you may need Fees for the Historic Commission are S10 for residential approval from the Schenectady Historic District Commission. appllcalions, and $40 for commercial applications. The Any physical changes to lhe exterior of your property that review meetings are held the third Monday every monlh at can be seen from a public right-of-way (including streets, 7pm in City Hall, with applications due two weeks prior. The parks, and waterways) must have prior approval from the full schedule is available on the City's website: Historic District Commission. However, if you are simply llllP://cityofschenectadv.com1devetoomen1,h1m repairing an exterior part of your house using exactly There's $$$ to Help with Your Painting, Sidewalks and Lighting forms and explanations for all incentives are on the website www.historicstockade.com

TheStockadeAssociationhasaSidewalkandPainting using colors approved by lhe Historic Dislricl Commission. incentive plan for Stockade neighbors to spruce up their prop• See article above. erty. Monies have been set aside for property owners who Lighting Incentives To conlinue promoting safety in the improve their property by fixing sidewalks or by painting. neighborhood, the Stockade Neighborhood Walch peti­ lncentivesareonalirstcomefirstservebasis.ConnieColangelo tioned lhe Stockade Board lo otter an incentive for the has the applications and call her for more informalion at 374• installation of security lighls - either lhe motion sensor vari­ 7355. ety or !hose on a timer. The Board has responded by appro­ Sidewalk Incentives are for slate, brick or approximately priating $500 lo create a Security Lighls Incentive of $50 per linted concrete only• no blacktop. All work must b.e approved resident to be used on the front of the property. Stockade by the Historic District Commission. See above. Association members will be required first to install the lights and then submit a simple application along with the Painting Incentives are available to help defray costs for paid bill for reimbursement. For more information, please painting building exteriors readily visible irom the public way. contact BevertyElander at 518 346-8889or [email protected].

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10 Important Numbers Stockade Printed by Association •Emergency 911 The Stockade Spy Nott Street Office Officers & Directors Non-emergencies 382-5263, 382-5264 Editor Computer wiz 2012-2013 •Stockade Neighborhood Sylvie Briber 377-0469 Jay Russ historicstockade.com 23 Washington Avenue Watch Officer - Published monthly President Lt. Thomas Harrigan Staff September to May Mary D'Alessandro call non-emergency # and Catherine de Salle 7 Washington Avenue request him John Diesso Deadline for entries 382-0157 Beverly Elander is the 15th of •PoliceEmergency 382-5200 Vice President Betsy Meyer the previous month Carol DelaMarter •Trash Not Picked up Chris Waldron 20 Washington Avenue Solid waste - 386-2225 Founded In 1961 393-4725 hotline 382-5144 ConsultanVTechie Code Enforcement -382-5050 Bob Briber Treasurer Founder Karen Mallia waste Collection Schedule & Finance James D. J. Schmitt 9 Washington Avenue Recyling 382-5144 7:30-4 Janie Hayner 374-6216 280-9241 Animal Control Voicemail 6 Front Street Designer Recording Sec. 382-5200 ext. 5655 Delivery Werner L. Feibes Steve Boese Elena Grande 32 Ingersoll Avenue Please report any wrongdoings to 618-7506 First Editor 372-8301 the police immediately. Barrie C. Covert Corresponding Sec. Bob Stern Thank you, Spy Patroons 5 North Street The following businesses have paid for advertising for the entire year. [email protected] We thank them for their commitment to The Spy and the community. Directors Please support them by your patronage. Diane DeMeo 232 Union Street Ambition Coffee House and Eatery Joe Fava, Realty USA 372-0642 Brigitta Strelka, Prudential Manor Homes Northwind Service Beverly Elander Chris Galvin, Purdy Realty LLC Nott Street Office 227 Green Street Co-op Supermarket Open Door Bookstore and Gilt Gallery 346-8889 Daily Gazette Pinhead Susan's Irish Pub Jessica Johndrew Daniel C. Ertel CPA, P.C. St. George's Episcopal Church Gelarden Family nre and Auto Service Centers Schenectady Civic Players 112 Front Street First Presbyterian Church Schenectady County Community College Susannah Hand First Reformed Church Stockade Inn 38 North College Street Studio 232 845-825-4958 Didn't Get a Spy? Sykes-Mallia Associates, Inc. You ca.n usually pick up a copy of the Dave Lowry The English Garden Bed & Breakfast Stockade Spy at: The Stockade Inn, corner 29 North Ferry Street The Van Dyck Restaurant & Lounge of N. Church and Union Streets; Slick's, cor­ 372-3131 ner of S. Ferry and Liberty Streets and The Witecki Law Offices Rev. Valerie Mapstone Van Dyck at 237 Union Street. Ackerman Or call our delivery person, 212 Union Street Elena Grande at 618-7506. 346-0535 NOTT STREET OFFICE

t> Copies/Fax September Waste Collection Dates FedEx /UPS ~ ~ All Wednesdays Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26 Color Copies ~ ~ Waste Collection starts at 6:15 AM. Please put waste on the Digital to Paper -.,.,.,,.,, ,.,.., Office Supplies .....,,, "' curb only after 2 PM the day before. To help keep our neigh• borhood beautiful, please remove trash cans ASAP from the .....,~ 2215NottStreet Nlsl

Greg Ryan is a Stockade neighor,living on WashingtonAvenue for over 15 years. He has studied at HVCC and has recently been accepted at SUNYA to the Fine Arts Program. concentrating on photography.

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