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Fourth Of July Parade Gets Big Response From The Community
Submitted by the Berlin Parade Committee
It’s fair to say that the Berlin July 4th parade committee had some apprehension hosting this year’s event. The response and support of our community put those fears to rest. What a fantastic event!
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A Pillar Of Education Retires
Submitted by Rachel Turetsky with Amy Modesti
On June 30, with severe storm warnings up in Rensselaer County, the sun broke through at 6 pm, and the skies cleared above the Berlin Middle-High School parking lot, shining on the lawn signs with names and years of service of this year’s twelve remarkable Berlin CSD’s retirees.
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Key Bank Is Robbed, Suspect Nabbed
by Doug La Rocque
Shortly before noon on Monday, July 6, a suspect, now identified by NYS Police as 26-year old Oscar C. Rodriguez of Troy, is alleged to have entered the Key Bank on Hoosick Road (NYS Route 7) brandishing a weapon, believed to be a shotgun, and demanding money.
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For the Birds
American Red Elderberry (Sambucus racemosa) is now with ripe red berries.
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To Re-Authorize Its Planning Board
by Alex Brooks
The Petersburgh Town Board and Planning Board held a joint meeting on June 29 to seek agreement on enabling legislation for the Planning Board, because the Planning Board was established in 1967 by a resolution of the Town Board, rather than by a Local Law which would be required for valid enabling legislation.
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Van Rensselaer Manor Allowing Limited Visitation
by Doug La Rocque
The Office of County Executive Steve McLaughlin has confirmed to The Eastwick Press that the county owned nursing home is allowing limited outdoor visitations.
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Free Summer Food Program
The Eastwick Press is honored to have been asked and pleased to host the Rensselaer County Free Summer Food program at our offices located at the former Grafton Elementary School at the corner of NY Route 2 and Babcock Lake Road, just east of Grafton Center.
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Hoosic River Greenway Waterworks Park Project Underway
Visitors enjoying the southern end of the Hoosic River Greenway in Hoosick Falls no doubt have noticed excavation along the riverfront which is part of a major development project underway to provide greater access to the Hoosic River and overall enjoyment of the Greenway.
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Village Resident Charged With Assault
Hoosick Falls PD Press Release
Hoosick Falls Police arrested 49 - year old Glenn Manning of 2 Beckett Street Hoosick Falls, on Wednesday night, July 1, after officers responded to a disturbance call on Beckett Street. It was reported that a women was screaming for help after she was physically pushed out of her house.
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Getting Organized For The New Year
by Alex Brooks
The Hoosick Falls School Board held its organizational meeting on Tuesday evening July 7. Rachel Boisvert was re-elected as President of the Board and Joe Patire was re-elected as Vice-President, both by unanimous vote.
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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 […]