Annual Meeting:  The ARA Annual Meeting will be held on Thursday, March 18, 2010, starting at 7 PM.  The Board will be sending the Town of Glenville Board Members invitations to the meeting.   In the past, the Board Members and Supervisor have come to the meeting and answered questions.  Please plan on attending and bring questions that you may have for the Board members.  We typically have 15 l– 20 minutes for question and answer.  The Board will also announce the “Alplaus Citizen of the Year” at the meeting.  Further, the ARA will be electing the officers of the ARA Board for the year.  Also, the Board will be holding a brief meeting after as well.

Sewer Project:  The ARA Board has been working on follow-up with the sewer project and the Town of Glenville highway department.  The Town will be removing the barbwire over the pump station on Hil Street and also working on other issues that were brought to their attention.  It was mentioned that some residents might still have unresolved issues with their yards from the project.  If you have any issues please contact Tom Cappola from the highway department and he will look into the matter.

ARA Volunteer Opportunities:  The ARA Board is always looking for individuals willing to help with ARA business.  If you would like to volunteer for specific activities, events, or to help as member of the Board, please contact me at gilp18@hotmail.com.   It is a great way to help with the community and the time commitment is low.

The Alplaus Ladies' Auxiliary Annual Alplaus Chili Challenge was a great success! Folks came from far and wide to sample 20 different recipes. Despite the very frigid weather the community room was filled. This year the Chili Champions are:

3^rd runner up: Gail Shakeshaft

2^nd runner up: Kim Watson

1^st runner up: Tamesa Casella

Grand Prize: Kathy Boyle for her “Garbage Chili”