November 1, 2025Public Correspondence Rt 2 Corridor (Congress and Ferry) I submitted the below comment to the public comment section for the Rt. 2 Corridor project. Capital Streets has a good deal […] Read more
March 4, 2025Brief thoughts Climate Resilience I’d like to see this effort coupled with some meaningful steps to slow climate change. Maybe it could be paid for by […] Read more
February 1, 2025Colonie Traffic on NY-155 in Colonie The Times Union reported last week that a developer wants to build a 292-unit apartment complex on the property at the corner […] Read more
January 22, 2025Brief thoughts, In the news Opening the State Office Campus This would be good for state employees working on the office campus as well. Additional businesses within walking distance would improve their […] Read more
November 16, 2024Brief thoughts, In the news, Trees Another Lorax reference Okay, I’m adding another reference to the Lorax on my blog. It’s not mine this time, but the Times Union’s Steve Hughes, […] Read more
October 20, 2024Brief thoughts Gas prices rising and electric expected to fall? Good thing I have heatpumps being installed to replace my gas-powered forced air system […] Read more
October 3, 2024Brief thoughts Also in the shadow of I-787 The Times Union reported this week that the Lebanese restaurant on Broadway, just north of the Watervliet Arsenal, is changing hands, and […] Read more
August 25, 2024Colonie “Roadway safety IS Public Safety” The Colonie PD recently published a post on Facebook with the same headline. I’ve captured a screenshot of the post, for anyone […] Read more
June 16, 2024Brief thoughts, Upstate Culture A Visit to a Garden My wife and I visited the home of a very dear friend yesterday. She has an amazing English-style garden, and I was […] Read more
May 21, 2024May 21, 2024Values and Society I’m not the Lorax… But I’ll speak for the trees. Those of you who know me know that trees have been near the forefront of my […] Read more