Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
GLSP Shows Off Its New Welcome Center
By Doug La Rocque
The Commissioner of the New York State Office of Parks and Recreation, Rose Harvey, was joined last Wednesday, April 18 by other state officials, Park Manager Melissa Ann Miller and Grafton Town Supervisor Ingrid Gundrum, at the dedication ceremony for the Grafton Lakes State Park’s new Welcome Center. [Read more…] about Grafton Lakes State Parks News
By Doug La Rocque
Wasaren League
The Tamarac Bengals went one for two this past week, dropping a 19 to 11 decision to Stillwater. [Read more…] about Baseball Update
The Great Trailer Court Saga Continues
By Thaddeus Flint
So, here’s something new. Stephentown, at its April 16 Board meeting, provided everyone who wanted one, a copy of the March Board meeting minutes, like they always do. [Read more…] about Stephentown Town Board
Submitted by Andy Zlotnick
Troop 222 of Grafton announces that Life Scout Joshua Zlotnick has successfully completed his Eagle Scout Board of Review on Wednesday night, April 18. [Read more…] about New Eagle Scout Takes Flight
A Taco Bell And Sunmark Federal Credit Union On The Horizon For Brunswick Plaza
By Rebecca Gatto
Thursday April 19’s Zoning Board meeting in the Town of Brunswick centered around wetland protection, traffic patterns, and the promise of drive-thru tacos. [Read more…] about Brunswick Planning Board
Thursday, April 6, 1843: Today I walked over to my Rodgers Farm to my new tenant Mr. Daniel Brady. [Read more…] about A New Tenant, A Friend’s Death, A Wife’s Illness
An indoor band concert was held Wednesday, April 11, for the benefit of the Immaculate Conception Church in Hoosick Falls. [Read more…] about
Wood Frogs Mean Spring Is Here
On Friday and Saturday last weekend when the night temperature was 40 and the day temperature was up to 50 degrees, the wood frogs (Rana sylvatica) began their annual breeding frenzy in temporary (vernal) pools in our woods. [Read more…] about Outdoors With Trix
By Steve Bradley
Sixty-four year Leo Rifenburg of Hoosick Falls had a problem. He uses a walker to get around and has to sleep in a chair. But he kept slipping out of the chair and landing on the floor. [Read more…] about Firemen Bring Comfort To A Hoosick Falls Resident
Berlin School Budget Tax Hike Stays Under The Tax Cap
By Doug La Rocque and Brittni Russell
At its roundtable meeting last Thursday, April 12, the Berlin Central School District Board of Education voted to accept the proposed budget of 20.5 million dollars, that contains an increase in the tax levy of 1.5 percent. [Read more…] about Berlin School Board
