Mayor’s Messages

As I sit down to write my last Mayor’s message, I have mixed emotions. First, where have the years gone! Nearing the end of my 12th and final year as Mayor (with 6 years before as Trustee) some things have changed, while many have stayed the same. One of my favorite compliments as Mayor was… Read More


As we seem to be rounding the corner on the COVID-19 Pandemic, it has not been without its struggles. Our thoughts and prayers are with those who lost loved ones and the First Responders and essential workers who continue to do their jobs through the most difficult circumstances to ensure our safety. Many adjustments had… Read More


Message from Mayor Megan Grenier: (Updated May 21, 2020) In response to the COVID-19 virus, and for the health, safety and well-being of our employees and our residents, the Village of Menands is implementing the following procedures. We apologize for any inconveniences this may cause but safety is our top priority. We will continue to… Read More


2017 Year End Review With sadness, we said goodbye to resident Al Wright, who passed away on January 23, 2018. Al was a former member of the Menands Fire Dept. and Menands Senior Citizens, retired Village Bldg. Inspector, helping hand whenever needed and devoted to his family and friends.  My condolences to Al’s family and… Read More


In a recent interview with a reporter from the Times Union, while sharing with her the activity that has happened along the Broadway Corridor, she commented that she didn’t realize all that had taken place. It occurred to me that even though I report on individual projects as they occur, giving an overview of the… Read More