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“Maple Sugar Weekend” at GLSP
by Amy Modesti
Happy “Maple Sugar Weekend”!!! What better way to welcome in spring than with a two-day presentation about the history, production and distribution of maple sugar and its tasty treats at Grafton Lakes State Park.
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The new combination of Hoosick Falls and Tamarac took to the football field Saturday as the Wildcats and it proved to be a winning effort.
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New Partnership Creates Early College High School At HVCC
Capital Region high school students looking for pathways to well-paid careers will have more options this fall thanks to an innovative new partnership.
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The Wheels On The Plane Didn’t Go Round And Round
Columbia County Sheriff David P. Bartlett reports that on Saturday March 20, at about 6:13 pm, Deputy Zachary Torchia responded to a fuel spill at the Columbia County Airport.
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Seeds Exchange is Open
Stop over and take a look at what our seed exchange has to offer.
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Congratulations Graduates
The Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation at Hoosick Falls and The Centers for Living and Rehabilitation in Bennington would like to congratulate the follow individuals for passing their LNA/CNA tests!
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Budget Picture Improved, But Details Missing
by Alex Brooks
Comments from District leaders at the Hoosick Falls school board meeting on March 18 made it clear that the recently passed Federal pandemic relief bill will have a significant positive effect on school budgets now being formulated for the 2021-22 school year.
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SVMC Seeks Participation In Community Health Needs Assessment
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC) is initiating a comprehensive health assessment of the communities that it serves.
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Town Board Ends Negotiations On Tri-Town Ambulance
by Doug La Rocque
Toward the end of the workshop/special meeting on Thursday evening, March 18, Councilman Frank Lewandusky produced a resolution that called for the town to cease all negotiations with the Grafton Rescue Squad over the proposed daytime paid service for Grafton, Petersburgh and Berlin.
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Police Review And Music Top Board Meeting
The March 11 Schodack Town Board meeting brought some good news to the residents of Schodack by approving Supervisor Harris to contract with musicians to perform at the 2021 Music in the Park.
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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 […]