Friday and Saturday November 18 and 19 the Berlin MS Dramateers will present their production of Willy Wonka, Jr.
The students in grades 6 through 8, led by teachers Karen Day and Leslie Eliashuk, have spent countless hours preparing dance numbers, building and painting sets, learning their lines and their songs, and so much more. [Read more…] about Berlin Middle School Dramateers Present Willy Wonka, Jr.
Archives for November 2016
Residents Again Urge The Board To Reduce The Proposed Tax Hike To Keep It Under The Tax Cap
By Doug La Rocque
The regular November meeting of the Grafton Town Board on November 14 was preceded by two public hearings, the first on the proposed 2017 town budget.
In response to a question resident Jim Prazak of Pond View Road asked last week about why the Town’s total taxable value had gone down [Read more…] about Residents Again Urge The Board To Reduce The Proposed Tax Hike To Keep It Under The Tax Cap
Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner
submitted by Gail Heinsohn
On Saturday, November 19, the New Lebanon Jr./Sr. High School Food Club invites everyone to its annual free community Thanksgiving dinner. The dinner is free to attend. It runs from 4:30 to 6 pm. in the cafeteria of the high school, at 14665 Route 22 in New Lebanon. Take-outs are also available for those who cannot attend. The meal includes turkey with stuffing, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, squash, rolls, beverages and pie.
Reservations are preferred to allow for sufficient food for those attending. They may be made by calling 794-7600.
A Year-End Miscellany Of Business For The Board
by Thaddeus Flint
With the exception of a new spirit of cooperation between the New Lebanon Town Board and its fire department, and the resignation of the Town’s representative to the Columbia County Office for the Aging, it was a quick and relatively uneventful Town Board meeting on Tuesday, November 8. [Read more…] about A Year-End Miscellany Of Business For The Board
Adopt A Serviceman Memorial Crosses At Maple Grove
By Gail Smith
If you have driven by Maple Grove Cemetery on Hill Road in Hoosick Falls recently, you have probably noticed an American Flag and some crosses that are being displayed fairly close to the road.
In May of this year, Voice of a Vet kicked-off our Adopt a Serviceman program, the second phase of our Town of Hoosick Tribute Flag Program which honors the 99 servicemen from our community who died in service. [Read more…] about Adopt A Serviceman Memorial Crosses At Maple Grove
Petersburgh Chef Recognized
submitted by Mary Lou Walters
William Sheridan, an eighth generation, lifetime resident of Petersburgh, is recognized as an exceptional chef in the October/November edition of the prestigious “The Country and Abroad Magazine.” Some of his Great Game Dishes that he prepares at the Gala restaurant at the Orchards Hotel in Williamstown, MA are featured. [Read more…] about Petersburgh Chef Recognized
St. Mary’s Academy Students Visits the Homeless
submitted by Donna Cuddihy
Sixth grade students at St. Mary’s Academy in Hoosick Falls traveled to the Sheridan Hollow neighborhood in Albany to visit guests staying in the emergency shelter at Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless (IPH). [Read more…] about St. Mary’s Academy Students Visits the Homeless
HFCS Field Hockey Wins Hearts With Valiant Play But Loses In Tie-Breaker After Two Overtimes
The Panther Ladies (19-1) won the heart of every fan at the state regional game in Greene on Saturday. The Ladies gave it everything they had and more, holding two time reigning state champion Whitney Point Eagles (17-1) to one goal. [Read more…] about HFCS Field Hockey Wins Hearts With Valiant Play But Loses In Tie-Breaker After Two Overtimes
Councilwoman Kirchner Retains Her Seat On The Grafton Town Board
Amy Schaaphok Retains Her Seat On The Petersburgh Town Board
by Doug La Rocqu
By the margin of 706 – 350, Allison Kirchner held on to the council seat she was appointed to in January. Kirchner, the Republican backed candidate, was opposed by Democrat Vicky Burdick. [Read more…] about Councilwoman Kirchner Retains Her Seat On The Grafton Town Board
New Project Sheds Light On Battle of Bennington
A presentation was given at the Hoosick Falls high school auditorium about archaeological research at the Bennington Battlefield on Friday evening November 4. [Read more…] about New Project Sheds Light On Battle of Bennington