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Albany County’s COVID-19 Dashboard reported today that there were 154 new positive cases overnight in the County, which raised the County’s COVID-19 cumulative pandemic total to 72,291 positive cases.  The County’s seven-day average of new daily positive cases increased by 2/5^th of a case to 153.3 cases.  The number of County residents in the hospital overnight due to COVID-19 symptoms increased by three to 48 patients, with six patients in the ICU.  The County DOH’s pandemic death toll remained at 563.
 
The Governor and State DOH are not posting COVID-19 data over the Memorial Day weekend.    
 
As you may know, the State has launched a new paint recycling program which allows households, schools, and businesses to recycle, at no cost, up to five gallons of leftover latex and oil-based paint, stain, and varnish in original non-leaking containers (but no aerosols) at collection sites.  The new program is sponsored by Paint Care, a nonprofit organization, which will soon have 300 drop-off sites across the State, including the Sherwin-Williams store located at 2080 Western Avenue ((518) 456-2538) in Guilderland.  Here is a link to the online site locator or you can also call (855)-PAINT09. 
 
It is suggested that you call ahead to make sure that the drop-off location is accepting the type and amount of recycled material.  The program is funded by a new small fee on the sale of paint.  More information is also available on the Town’s Transfer Station webpage. 
 
I hope that you are having an enjoyable and relaxing long weekend.    
 
Thank you for staying safe and calm.    
 
Peter G. Barber
Town Supervisor