Guptill’s Added to the New York State Historic Business Preservation Registry
From Senator Jake Ashby’s Press Release
On January 25th, Sen. Jake Ashby (R,C-Castleton) joined with Albany County Executive Dan McCoy, Colonie Town Supervisor Peter Crummey, NYS Community Preservation Bureau Director Kathy Howe, and local elected officials to celebrate Guptill’s Roller Skating Arena’s enrollment in the New York State Historic Business Preservation Registry, a prestigious designation for which only the state’s longest-running community pillars are eligible.
“Guptill’s is iconic,” said Ashby. “Their blend of nostalgic Americana and modern production value is truly unique. The longevity is a credit to the Guptill family’s perseverance, top-notch customer service, and indelible connection to their community. They couldn’t be more deserving of this honor.”
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Sex Offender Pleads Guilty
Press Release from District Attorney Mary Pat Donnelly’s Office
Rensselaer County District Attorney Mary Pat Donnelly recently announced that Michael Cardwell, 39, of Troy, pled guilty to one count of sexual abuse in the 1st Degree. Cardwell also pled guilty in the Northern District of New York to sexual exploitation of a child and possession of child sexual abuse materials after a federal probe was initiated.
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Grafton Town Board Highlights
by Denise Wright
The Grafton Town Board's January 13th meeting began with an organizational meeting and then moved into its regular monthly meeting.
Supervisor Noeding from Petersburgh discussed a Local Efficiency Grant application that Petersburgh and Grafton would work together to submit. This would enable both municipalities to have money available to consolidate and increase community activities. This would help both communities explore projects that engage residents. One suggestion was to utilize the town green more by adding a pavilion with a reservation system. The board passed the resolution to submit the grant application.
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January 24, 2025 Edition
BES Ambassadors Sprinkle Joy with Birthday Kit Project
Submitted by the Berlin Central School District Communications Department
The Berlin Elementary Ambassadors used their meeting before school on January 15th to give back to the BCSD community. The ambassadors, along with their advisors, Mrs. Peter-Hoen and Mrs. Ruebel, put together "Birthday Kits" for the Berlin Food Closet. While the ambassadors were delivering food drive donations and volunteering at the local pantry before the holiday break, they discovered another way in which they could support Berlin Food Closet director Mrs. Mosher.
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Food Drive for Stephentown Food Pantry
In honor of Martin Luther King Day, Indivisible Stephentown is holding a food drive for the Stephentown Food Pantry now through January 31st. Nonperishable food items can be dropped off at the Stephentown Memorial Library or Dave’s Market during normal hours of operation.
Stephentown’s Food Pantry, located at the Federated Church on Garfield Road, has been in operation for 42 years and currently serves 50+ families every week, providing groceries and community support.
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Petersburgh Town Board Highlights
by Denise Wright
The January 20th meeting of the Petersburgh Town Board was busy. After approving the December and January 6th meeting minutes, the departments provided their reports.
The resolution for adopting the 2025 Town of Petersburgh Handbook and related policies was reviewed. The last time the handbook was reviewed was in 2016. Now, new policies pertaining to a Drug-Free workplace, Substance testing, Code of Ethics, and Records Retention were added to the document. The hope is to have it resolved and approved at the next meeting.
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Stephentown Board Highlights
by Denise Wright
January 20th is a day to honor and remember the work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The Stephentown Board honored the civil rights leader with a moment of silence at the beginning of their meeting that evening. It went on to pass numerous resolutions for town business.
After the approval of the audit of claims/vouchers and minutes, the transfer station was happy to report a combined total of over $13K for the months of November and December. The fire department reported that they had received 70 responses from residents interested in receiving 911 address signs. The department will send postcards to the interested residents with directions to a Google form about the signs. Information will also be placed on the fire department's website and Facebook page.
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Winter Safety Tips
NYS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
The New York State Department of Health is urging New Yorkers to take precautions for winter to prevent serious injury and dangerous health complications that can result from colder weather and winter activities.
“Winter can be a wonderful time to enjoy festivities and outdoor activities with loved ones, but can also become dangerous without preparation and caution,” State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald said. “Dress appropriately to prevent frostbite, keep generators outdoors, away from windows and doors, and never leave space heaters running unattended. And road conditions can be hazardous, so make sure you have supplies in your car if you’re stranded.”
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