May 18, 2018

BBL Construction Services and Hershberg & Hershberg performed a ground penatrating survey, to help identify any underground obstacles they may encounter when they begin construction. They took a quick break to catch a few minutes of a pickup basketball game outside the Neil Hellman School and spend a little time with some of the kids who will benefit from the new Center.

May 12, 2018

A certified copy of the of the deed for 60 Academy Road was obtained today. The orginal deed dates back to 1906!

April 19, 2018

The City of Albany Planning Board granted us district approval. With this approval, we will now apply for our building permit.

April 13, 2018

Audrey joined Julie to explore wooded areas on campus as we plan for recreation for our youth.  A bike and walking path is in our future!

March 15, 2018 

We returned to the City of Albany Planning Board Meeting to present small changes made to the plan in response to feedback.  We anticipate final approval in April.

February 28, 2018

Our project team met with Christine Vescio of Regent Design Services to determine flooring and coloring schemes.  Regent Design Services along with WCGS Archietcts have worked hard to create a comfortable, homestyle living environment.

 February 16, 2018

President and Chief Operating Officer Audrey LaFrenier and Director of Buildings and Grounds Dave Keller, joined BBL Construction Services as they mapped out the footprint of the new center. Seeing the footprint helps us with future recreation planning, and utilization of green space on campus.

January 10, 2018

January 10, 2018- We completed the design process with WCGS Architects. Our President and Chief Operating Officer Audrey LaFrenier is shown here signing the floor plan as Chief Officer of Behavioral Health David Rossetti and Chief Officer of Residential and Foster Care Services Kim Cummins look on.

November 30, 2017

We were joined by the consulting engineers and land surveyors, our general contractor and project architect at a public information session. We strive to keep our neighbors informed throughout the process as we replace an obsoltete residential facility with a new, integrated services building.

November 14, 2017

November 14, 2017- CEO Bill Gettman, Chief Facilities Officer Rich Gerardi and Director of Food Services Kristie Bradt helped prepare a community Thanksgiving dinner. We welcomed many of our neighbors for a turkey feast and a special holiday performance by students from our Neil Hellman School.