The Mechanicville District Public Library is offering a complimentary Social Security Information program on Wednesday, Oct. 11 from 6-7 p.m. for pre-retirees ages 55-70.
The financial education program is designed to help attendees learn the basics Social Security and how to best apply the information in order to make an informed claiming decision prior to collecting them.
Answers to frequently asked questions will be provided: Can I collect benefits if I’m still working? Is it better to collect benefits sooner rather than later? How are my Social Security benefits calculated?
The event has been a longstanding library program and is being presented as a community service by John Kalil, a financial advisor and the founder and president of Retirement Solutions, LLC. The program is open to the public and there is no cost to attend.
Due to seating limitations, advance registration is required. To RSVP, contact the library directly at 518-664-4646 or email john@retirementsolutionsllc.com.
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The Town of Halfmoon Highway Superintendent Bill Bryans announced a road construction project that will begin Monday, September 25, on Woodin Road.
The town Highway Department will reconstruct Woodin Road from Grooms Road to the town line in the area of Windsor Drive. The infrastructure project will enhance the safety and mobility of area motorists.
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, road infrastructure is critical in reducing traffic fatalities and injuries. Safe, well-maintained roadways make a vital difference in saving lives, reducing commute times, and connecting citizens, communities, and commerce.
For more information on the construction project call the Highway Department at (518) 371-7410.
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The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Syracuse-Upstate New York District Office has officially launched the call for nominations for the 2024 National and District Small Business Week Awards, including the annual Small Business Person of the Year Award.
This annual event aims to recognize the contributions of small businesses nationwide. Last year’s winners included businesses located in Albany, Syracuse, Central Square and Sherburne New York.
Visit the SBA’s dedicated website at www.sba.gov/nsbw to download forms, criteria, and guidelines for submitting a nomination. The Syracuse-Upstate New York District Office Nomination Guidelines and district awards categories can also be found on SBA’s dedicated website at www.sba.gov/national-small-business-week/district-office-awards.
The SBA awards given in celebration of National and District Small Business Week include the following:
Syracuse-Upstate New York District Small Business Week Categories: Small Business Person of the Year (National and District), and Small Business Exporter (National and District)
Local District Awards: Minority Small Business Champion or Business of the Year, Veteran Small Business Champion or Business of the Year, Women in Business Champion or Business of the Year and Rural Small Business Champion or Business of the Year.
The Upstate New York District Office must receive all nominations by electronic submission no later than 4 p.m. on Dec. 7. To obtain additional information, contact Jeffrey Boyce at Jeffrey.Boyce@sba.gov.