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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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Culinary arts students and staff at Questar III BOCES’ Robert H. Gibson Technical School in Troy and Donald R. Kline Technical School in Hudson held their annual Veterans Day Luncheon for local veterans on Thursday, November 7th, and served about 250 guests. The luncheon was initiated by students who wanted a way to show their […]
During a holiday season marked by sharing meals with family and friends, the HACA Food Pantry aims to ensure that no family goes to bed hungry. To help feed our families this holiday season, watch for our “Sharing – Giving – Serving” campaign. With the holidays approaching, the food pantry is experiencing a record number […]
New Help Available for Families & Friends of Those Addicted to Narcotics Pathway of Peace, A NarAnon Family Group, will start up on Sunday, November 17th, at 6 pm as a new local resource for those affected by someone else’s addiction to narcotics. The NarAnon Family Groups are a world-wide fellowship offering help by sharing the experiences, […]
Submitted by Berlin Central School Communications Department Alexis Rifenburg has been named First Team All Star. Lexi finished second in the league and 10th in the section with 268 assists. She also led the entire state with 105 aces. Holly White has been named Second Team All Star. Holly finished the season with 123 Kills […]
The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County 4-H program will hold a Winter Fair on Friday, November 22nd at the Tamarac Elementary School cafeteria from 6:30 to 8 pm. The 4-H Winter Fair will be hosted by the Clover Kids & Critters 4-H Club, and has transitioned to an open house format and all youth […]
Submitted by the Hoosick Falls Communications Department The Hoosick Falls Central School (HFCS) National Honor Society (NHS), recently held its annual Induction Ceremony. Sixteen new members were inducted, bringing the total student membership to thirty-five. The NHS is open to students in grades 11–12 who meet specific eligibility requirements set by their school’s chapter. Students […]