Archives for April 2014
U.S. Congressman Gibson Visits The Stephentown Seniors Club
by Georgette Tefoe and Edie Horton
On April 17 U.S. Congressman Chris Gibson addressed the Stephentown Seniors on senior issues and more. [Read more…] about U.S. Congressman Gibson Visits The Stephentown Seniors Club
Petersburgh Town Board Action – Under Fire
by Alex Brooks
The Petersburgh Town Board meeting this month began with a statement from Petersburgh resident Tom Berry accusing the Board of violating their purchasing policy and buying materials from favored suppliers when lower cost alternatives were available. Specifically he referred to diesel fuel and heating oil that the Town has been buying from HL Fuel when the same materials, according to Berry, can be had on County Contract from Main Brothers Oil company at a lower price. [Read more…] about Petersburgh Town Board Action – Under Fire
Esther And Don Bogardus Injured In Auto Accident
by Bea Peterson
According to the Washington County Sheriff’s Department website, Sheriff Jeffrey Murphy reported that the Washington County Sheriff’s Office investigated a one car personal injury motor vehicle accident at 3:52 pm on Monday, April 21.
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Stephentown Town Board Action – Land Use Regulations Revised
by David Flint
As the initial step in developing a Master Plan for the Town, Stephentown’s Land Use Regulations are being updated. After three public hearings, notices posted and completion of the State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) process, the Stephentown Town Board, at their meeting on Monday, finally passed a resolution adopting some amendments to the Land Use Regulations. The amendments were recommended by a special committee appointed three years ago by the Town Board as well as by the Planning Board and the Zoning Board of Appeals.
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Lace Up For The Cure Exceeds Goal
by Bea Peterson
The bank thermometer read 40 degrees as runners and walkers warmed up to Zumba before the start of the Lace Up for the Cure 5k race on Saturday, April 19. Gretchen Yonconish and the Healers from Here Relay for Life team hoped to sign up 150 runners and walkers for the event. Instead they had 227 registered participants. [Read more…] about Lace Up For The Cure Exceeds Goal
BCS Board Sets Budget With .7% Tax Levy Increase
by Thaddeus Flint
The Berlin School Board, at their monthly meeting Tuesday, adopted a 2014-2015 budget of $18,084,228 which would bring about .7% increase to the tax levy.
The entire Board voted in favor of the budget, with the exception of Board Member Jim Willis who was absent from the meeting.
The 2014-2015 budget is $222,280, or 1.24%, greater than the budget of $17,861,948 for the 2013-2014 year.
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HAYC3 Presentation To The Hoosick Town Board
by Bea Peterson
The Town of Hoosick Board meeting began Monday, April 14, with a HAYC3 presentation.
HAYC3 Vice President Ric Tinkham, HAYC3 Board Member Brian Bushner and Treasurer Kate Bradley addressed the Town Board and thanked them and the community for their support in its first year of operating both the HAYC3 Youth Center and the HAYC3 Armory. [Read more…] about HAYC3 Presentation To The Hoosick Town Board