Month: October 2023

High Rock Wine & Spirits Wants To Grow Its Selections Of High-End Products from NYS

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Ron Murphy stands in front of the new business he co-owns in Ballston Spa, High Rock Wine and Spirits at 2149 Doubleday Ave.
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By Ann Donnelly

High Rock Wine and Spirits, owned by Ron Murphy and Daniel Munn, will open this month at 2149 Doubleday Ave., Ballston Spa.

The store will be sharing a location with Murphy and Munn’s existing businesses, High Rock Realty and High Rock Property Management.

Each business partner has over 30 years of experience appraising, selling, and managing real estate in the Capital District, and they are now applying their business acumen to wine and spirits. 

For Murphy, the startup of High Rock Wine and Spirits is a return to his roots. He said his grandfather owned breweries up and down the East Coast. It was the family business throughout Murphy’s childhood, and it has always been an interest of his.

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Business Briefs: October 2023

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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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