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Houghtling Named Hometown Hero
In the wake of COVID-19 and recent events fighting racism and inequity, Tiffany & Co. has developed the “Tiffany Hometown Heroes” program as a way to recognize and celebrate some of the Heroes that have emerged in local communities.
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The Library Has Opened Its Doors
The Stephentown Library has been open for in person visiting for three weeks now and it has been going extremely smoothly.
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Hoosick – Carleton E. Philpott, 88 entered into eternal rest on Monday, October 26, 2020 at his home in Petersburgh Junction.
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Saratoga Springs - William (Bill) G. Hamlin passed away suddenly on October 29, 2020. He was born in Catskill, NY on May 19, 1949.
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Geo P.’s New Nursery Business
by George Holcomb • Transcribed by Betty McClave • Edited by Alex Brooks
Friday, April 13, 1849: This afternoon John F. went to Pittsfield with one horse wagon and carried over a hundred grafted apple trees but did not sell them.
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Heavy Early Voting Turnout
by Doug La Rocque
Early voting in Rensselaer County began on Saturday, October 24 at three sites, the Brunswick Town Hall, the Schodack Town Hall and the Holy Cross Armenian Church on Spring Avenue in Troy.
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Mass Food Giveaway Coming To GLSP
by Doug La Rocque
Very similar to what took place in Hoosick Falls this past summer, Catholic Charities Mobile Outreach Vehicle Extension program, in conjunction with the Regional Food Bank of Northeast New York, the Grafton Lakes State Park, the Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Department, the Rensselaer County District Attorney’s Office, the Capital District Area Labor Federation and The Eastwick Press, will conduct an extensive food giveaway on Monday, November 9.
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Liberty Memorial Park Part of Wreaths Across America Day
National nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) has announced that Liberty Memorial Park in Hoosick Falls will be joining in the effort to support the mission to Remember, Honor and Teach, as an official location for 2020.
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Dealing With COVID-19 Issues Tops BCS Board Meeting
by Doug La Rocque
In a relatively brief meeting on Tuesday, October 20, the Berlin Central School Board dealt mostly with COVID-19 and its impact on daily school life.
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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 […]