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Shakers: In Community
by Amy Modesti
The Shaker Museum/Mount Lebanon presents its temporary exhibit, Shakers: In Community in Chatham (17 Main Street) which will run through October 4. This show focuses on the Shakers’ life, their commitment to inclusion and forging equitable communal bonds.
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New Stewart’s Shop Holds Grand Opening
by Denise Wright
The Saratoga Springs based ice cream and convenience store chain celebrated the opening of its newest store at 1540 Columbia turnpike on Friday, September 18 with food, drink and gas specials all day.
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School Days Amidst a Pandemic
by Michelle Van Horn
As students return to school, they carry over new practices of global norms that the COVID-19 pandemic has required of them: mask-wearing (over the nose for the safety), social distancing, preventative hand-washing and disinfectant sprays on a regular basis.
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Mr. Odell Finishes Making 14,000 Shingles
George Holcomb • Transcribed by Betty McClave • Edited by Alex Brook
Thursday, December 21, 1848: This morning I took my one horse wagon and caried my wife to brother Simeon Wylie’s and left her on a visit.
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New 50,000 Square Foot Grocery Store Proposed For Hoosick Road
by Doug La Rocque
The Building Department in the Town of Brunswick has confirmed to The Eastwick Press preliminary plans have been presented to the office for the construction of a large grocery store in what is often referred to as Duncan’s Meadow, lands located between Duncan Lane and Hoosick Road (NYS Route 7).
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Wasaren League Postpones All Fall Sports
Hopes to Reschedule Games For The Spring
by Steve Bradley
After grappling with the facts of the coronavirus pandemic, the Wasaren League has decided it is best to postpone the 2020 fall sports until what they are calling the “Fall Sports II.”
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Rensco Honors 9-11 Victims And Heros
by Doug La Rocque
“Never forget” still remains on the lips of those old enough to remember the horrific events on the morning of September 11, 2001.
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Elegant Creeper
Climbing False Buckwheat (Fallopia scandens), which looks like Buckwheat vine.
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Reopening at BCSD Proves to Be a Success
Submitted by Rachel Turetsky
“The first two days with students coming back was a welcome sight to see,” said Dr. Stephen Young, Berlin Central School District Superintendent.
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BCS Student Winner In DA’s Essay Contest
Rensselaer County District Attorney Mary Pat Donnelly announced the winners today in the “Looking Forward … to Change” writing contest.
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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 […]