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HFCS Suspends In-Person Classes For One Day After COVID-19 Report
by Doug La Rocque
On Monday, September 28, the Hoosick Falls Central School District (HFCS) was informed a student had tested positive for COVID-19, and as per state and county guidelines, immediately notified the Rensselaer County Health Department.
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The Beauty Of Fall Awaits The Beast To Come
we enter the peak color season around eastern Rensselaer County and western New England, The Eastwick Press Nature Photographer Trix Niernberger found this beautiful view of the Taconic Ridge while on a recent trip to Berlin.
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Rensselaer County Remembers DWI Victims
by Amy Modesti
Although Tuesday, September 29 may be “National Coffee Day,” it is also a day to remember the Rensselaer County residents who were killed by drunk drivers.
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Wrinkled Beauty
Common Wrinkle-leaved Goldenrod (Solidago rugosa) is one of the many native varieties of Goldenrod blooming now in the eastern United States.
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Fabulous Fall-Out Car And Bike Show
The onset of COVID-19 has resulted in the cancelation of many car shows this year, but not the 15th annual event put on by the Berlin Fire Department’s Ladies Auxiliary.
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A Walk Around Town
Three Petersburgh women had cause to celebrate on a recent beautiful, crisp September morning. They had completed their goal of walking on every Road in the town of Petersburgh.
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Water Project Is Over Budget
Town Sends Revised Budget For Approval
A rump session of the Petersburgh Town Board attended only by Supervisor Smith and Councilmen Heinz Noeding and Alan Webster consisted almost entirely of Heinz Noeding explaining revisions to the budget for the Water Infrastructure (WIIA) grant, the $1.235 million project to renovate the Petersburgh Water District system
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North Bennington’s Marty Kelly Gets First Career Win
Compiled by Steve Bradley
Albany-Saratoga Speedway
Coming Up: OktoberFAST, October 6. Super DIRTcar Series, DIRTcar 358 Modifieds, DIRTcar Sportsman Series DIRTcar Pro Stock Series.
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Playoffs Move to Final Rounds
by Kevin Weeden
Dewstomper Golf Notes: Every Wednesday morning a group of guys, any where from 15-25 gather to play in the “dew.”
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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 […]
