May 7, 9 am to 4 pm – I Love My Park Day: Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site, NY State Route 67, Walloomsac, NY. Volunteers are needed for a planting project to beautify the picnic area of the park. Appropriate for all ages. Participants may bring their own trowels. Green thumbs encouraged. Help beautify the site for Spring.RSVP required. No cost.[private]May 12, 3 pm – Friends of Bennington Battlefield Meeting: Hoosick Falls Jr./Sr. High School, 21187 NY 22, Hoosick Falls, NY 12090. The Friends of Bennington Battlefield meet to plan events and other projects that support presentation of the history of the battle. Open to the public and new members are welcome. No RSVP. No cost.
May 21, 1 pm – Nature Hike: Battle Loop Trail Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site, NY State Route 67, Walloomsac, NY. Learn how to read the landscape on this nature-themed program. Appropriate footwear and attire recommended. RSVP required. No cost.
May 30 – Memorial Day Walking Tour: Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site, NY State Route 67, Walloomsac, NY. Observe Memorial Day by joining us for a tour of the Battlefield. Learn how the Battle of Bennington unfolded and about the sacrifices militiamen made in defense of their homes and nascent country. RSVP required. No cost.[/private]
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Brunswick Town Board Highlights
by Denise Wright The March 13th Brunswick Town Board meeting was filled with conversation and resulted in the passing of two resolutions. During the Building and Codes report, 25 building property inspections and 22 follow-up complaints were reported for the month of February. The State Uniform Code Administration Compliance Report has been prepared. The historian […]
March 21st, 2025 Edition
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Stephentown Board Highlights
by Denise Wright The Stephentown Board’s St. Patrick’s Day meeting began with a moment of silence to honor former town board member Gerry Robinson. Robinson focused on “improving local service opportunities, protecting Stephentown’s unique rural environment, and increasing local jobs and amenities by encouraging economic development appropriate to the size, atmosphere, and well-being of our […]
School News
Berlin School Board Appoints New Superintendent
Submitted by BCSD Communications The Berlin Central School District Board of Education selected Mr. Kenneth Rizzo to be its next superintendent of schools, effective July 1st. Mr. Rizzo was unanimously appointed by the board at its meeting on March 6th. You must be logged in to view this article.
Wildcats Compete at the New York State Indoor Track Championships
Hoosick Falls CSD Indoor Track Submitted by HFCSD Communications The Wildcats put forth a great effort at the New York State Indoor Track Championships on March 8th. The girls 4×400, consisting of Emma Waugh, Mihaly Blake, Ava Salvsevold, and Erin Conety, had a huge upset in their race. Going in as the underdogs, the girls […]
Winter Scholar Athletes and Varsity Teams
Brunswick CSD Submitted by Brunswick CSD Communications Brunswick CSD is proud to announce its winter Scholar Athlete sports teams for the 2024-2025 season. The school fielded seven varsity teams, including Girls Basketball, Boys Basketball, Boys Wrestling, Competitive Cheerleading, Unified Bowling, Boys Indoor Track, and Girls Indoor Track. In addition to the exciting lineup of winter […]