Thank you Town of Glenville Supervisor Chris Koetzle and Town Board Members

Thank you Town of Glenville Supervisor Chris Koetzle and Town Board Members 1/12/24

The residents of the Hamlet of Alplaus wish to thank you and the Town Board for listening to our concerns about pedestrian safety, connectivity and traffic flow in our community.

We are pleased that the town and county have worked together to design, construct and maintain sidewalks along the length of Alplaus Avenue, from the railroad tracks near Maple Avenue to the upper end at the intersection with Bath Street.

In the short time since construction was completed, we have witnesses our elderly residents, young children, and physically disabled adults, along with other family members, regularly using the sidewalk to walk, ride bikes and motorized wheelchairs safely through our community. As you are aware, this need has been evident for decades, and thanks to your vision and drive we finally have a safe passage along this busy thoroughfare.

Please accept any comments regarding the project as simply reflecting our concerns for protecting and preserving this long-sought safe passage through our beloved community.

This valuable improvement would not have been possible without your vision and advocacy for the residents of Alplaus, and for that we are both pleased and grateful.

Thank you again!


Sincerely,

Andy Gilpin, President on behalf of the Alplaus Residents Association

Sid Ramotar

Robert Kirkham, Jr.

Michael Aragosa

Brendan Gillooley

Thank you Schenectady County Legislature District 3 & Representatives 11/14/23

The Board of Directors of the Alplaus Residents Association,
on behalf of the residents of the Hamlet of Alplaus,
hereby express their gratitude and appreciation for the community improvements made possible by the concerted and generous efforts of the Schenectady County Legislature, District 3, and other representatives, which improvements have made our community safer, more pedestrian-friendly, and more attractive.

For more than forty years, we have sought a way to construct a safe passage for pedestrians along Alplaus Avenue. In the last few years, our elected officials heard us, and our discussions have now led to design and construction of sidewalks, so that our residents finally have a safe way to walk along the avenue. Maloy construction did a wonderful job, and all County personnel were polite and patient with our repeated questions and concerns.

Particular thanks go to Legislators Tom Constantine, Pete Frisoni, Michelle Ostrelich, and, of course, our own Sara Mae Pratt, as well as all of the legislature and county officials who helped make this happen.

We are also grateful to the Schenectady County Legislature for the funding for welcome signs at the three entry points to the hamlet and for the new digital sign in front of the firehouse, informing the community of both Fire District and community events and happenings.

Those of us who live in Alplaus, on the easterly edge of a large county, recognize the immense demands on this legislative body and want to publicly thank its members for dedicating their time and resources to the improvement of our beloved community. We look forward to working with you all for continued positive change within our hamlet, and across the county, in the future.

Alplaus Citizen Registry

Alplaus Citizens!

We’re looking to build out a complete contact listing and registry for everyone who lives in our hamlet. Goals are to improve communication and understand everyone’s communication preferences as we seek to continue sending notices for events or other items newsworthy to us Alplausians.

Click the link to go to the form and fill it out.

This is Opt-In only, and you can be opted out at any time by contacting the ARA. Information collected will ONLY be used for Alplaus related business.

Glenville Area Density Update - October 2017

The Density Update status tracker will track the status of planned multi unit development in the area and post periodic updates as they become known.

Under Construction/Planned Construction

Maple Ave Amedore Development - Yates Farm - In Construction - 44 Units
Located at the end of Alplaus Ave, on Maple Avenue

Glen Oaks Amedore Development - In Construction - 135 Units
Located in Glenville, Hillside Drive, behind the Schenectady Airport

Rexford Bridge Development (South side of Mohawk) - Construction Planned for 2018 - 192 Units
Located in Niskayuna, directly across the Mohawk from Alplaus near the new Rexford bridge

Casino Harbor Apartments - Completed - 120 Units
Located in Schenectady, right across the river from Freeman's bridge road corridor

Casino Harbor Apartments - Future Phases - 81 Units

Glen Esk Apartments in Scotia - 76 Units
 https://www.bizjournals.com/albany/news/2017/08/03/glenville-10-million-apartment-project.html
Next to Scotia Glenville High School

Proposals

Prime Companies Alplaus Marina - Proposal - 228 Units
Located at the end of Maritime Drive, Alplaus

Edison Club Development - Proposal - 206 Units
Details:  http://www.timesunion.com/news/article/Edison-Club-wants-to-build-homes-on-fairway-12238508.php
Located at the Edison club on Riverview Rd, 1/2 mile East of Alplaus

Defeated Proposals

Balltown Rd/Van Antwerp Proposal - 52 Units - Defeated October 2017

Glenville Area Multi Unit Proposals - 1,082 New Units Currently Being Built or Proposed