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By Doug La Rocque
It was the second go-around for what has become a yearly festival described by organizers as a celebration of the vibrant rural community that is Stephentown. Once again, the festival was well attended all three days.
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By Steve Bradley
The 241st anniversary of the Battle at Walloomsac was held Thursday, August 16 at the Bennington Battlefield Park.
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Jack’s Berries
Jack-in-the-pulpit (Arisaema triphyllum) is fruiting now in our wet woods.
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One of the pictures contained in the historic photo album recently donated by Undersheriff Ed Bly to the Petersburgh Public Library.
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Troop 222 of Grafton went to Rotary Scout Reservation after attaining a daily score of 103 points.
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Revised Water District Bond Approved
By Doug La Rocque
Following a new public hearing, at which few people spoke, the Petersburgh Town Board on Monday night, August 20, approved a bond resolution for 1.239 million dollars.
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By Doug La Rocque
In July, Tom Gerety, a supporter of Tistrya Houghtling’s bid to garner the Democratic Party line for this November’s special election for the 107th Assembly District, filed a complaint with the New York State Board of Elections.
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Valley Avenue Apartment Proposal Remains A Hot Issue
Brunswick Planning Board members were greeted with a large audience last Thursday, August 16, most expecting the adjourned public hearing on the controversial plan to build a 201 unit apartment complex on lands behind the Planet Fitness building on Hoosick Road, to be reconvened.
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The Fuel Tank Fuels Further Debate
By Thaddeus Flint
A fuel tank, the less law enforced future, and the voids in the internet were the topics of discussion at the August meeting of the New Lebanon Town Board last Tuesday night.
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Village Board Approves Fall Activities
By Jackolyn Houghton
The Village of Hoosick Falls held their regular board meeting on August 6th.
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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 […]
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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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]