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Hoosick Falls Central School
This year’s Winterfest will take place on Saturday, December 14th, from 2 to 6 pm at the Hoosick Falls Central School Elementary School Gym. Please visit tinyurl.com/winterfest-vendor to sign up to be a vendor. Be sure to submit your request by December 7th.
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by Denise Wright
The November 18th meeting of the Stephentown Board was lengthy and included a great deal of information that will benefit residents.
After the audit of claims and approval of the minutes from the October 21st meeting and November 4th public hearing for the 2025 preliminary budget, the transfer station reported a busy month, depositing $9,361. A new bin for electronics is being investigated but has to meet state specifications. More information will be shared at a future board meeting.
The fire department reported 16 calls for the month, bringing their total to 295 for the year. Members of the highway department have also been CPR certified. The department is also preparing for its blood drive on December 17th. There will be a slight change in the parade route this year for the November 30th holiday parade. It will proceed from Veterans Park after the 5 pm tree lighting, go over Route 43 to Grange Hall Road, and end at the fire hall. The hope is to have an excellent community event after the parade with refreshments and visits from Santa and Mrs. Claus.
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at Albert Family Community Forest
Hudson Taconic Lands, formerly Rensselaer Plateau Alliance and Rensselaer Land Trust, hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, Nov 15th in celebration of a new accessible trail and sensory nature trail at Albert Family Community Forest in East Nassau. On a sunny, crisp morning, elected officials, community members, and those who made the project possible gathered at the head of the trails. Following short speeches and cutting a "ribbon" made of hemlock boughs, the group took a walk on the new trails.
The Pileated Pathway Equal Access Trail is a 4,000 ft round-trip Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant trail. It features two wheelchair-accessible picnic tables and a wetland overlook. The adjacent Sensory Nature Trail was designed for people of all ages with sensory differences such as autism. It includes interactive stations to help people connect with nature through their senses.
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by Denise Wright
The November 13th East Nassau Board meeting focused primarily on a community event and Climate Smart Committee issues.
Approval of the minutes was tabled but after the treasurer's report was approved, code enforcement reported that two new permits and one inspection were completed for the month. Mayor Martin reported to the Department of Public Works that she received a call that a tree had fallen and was partially blocking Hayes Road. Superintendent Doug Dobert was going to check it out after the meeting. He did report that speed bumps on Hayes Road were going to be removed for the season in the next week.
The annual cookie contest was discussed. The contest was held on November 17th. Trustee and Historian Tom Kernan reported that he was very appreciative of the gift giving that community members have provided for the event.
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Culinary arts students and staff at Questar III BOCES’ Robert H. Gibson Technical School in Troy and Donald R. Kline Technical School in Hudson held their annual Veterans Day Luncheon for local veterans on Thursday, November 7th, and served about 250 guests. The luncheon was initiated by students who wanted a way to show their appreciation to local veterans. The event helps the students prepare for a career in the culinary arts, where they might be involved in preparing and serving meals on a large scale, such as in a catering environment.
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During a holiday season marked by sharing meals with family and friends, the HACA Food Pantry aims to ensure that no family goes to bed hungry. To help feed our families this holiday season, watch for our “Sharing – Giving – Serving” campaign.
With the holidays approaching, the food pantry is experiencing a record number of visitors as inflation is causing the prices of food to spike. Join us in our mission to fight food insecurity so everyone can have a delicious holiday meal.
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Pathway of Peace, A NarAnon Family Group, will start up on Sunday, November 17th, at 6 pm as a new local resource for those affected by someone else’s addiction to narcotics. The NarAnon Family Groups are a world-wide fellowship offering help by sharing the experiences, strengths, and hope of those who come together in ongoing weekly meetings. The new group will be the first and currently only NarAnon Meeting in all four of Rensselaer, Columbia, Berkshire, and Bennington Counties.
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Submitted by Berlin Central School Communications Department
Alexis Rifenburg has been named First Team All Star. Lexi finished second in the league and 10th in the section with 268 assists. She also led the entire state with 105 aces.
Holly White has been named Second Team All Star. Holly finished the season with 123 Kills which is good for 3rd in the league and 20th in the section. Holly also had 50 aces.
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Submitted by Claudia Kavenagh
We have several positive items to report! After much urging from the Petersburgh C8 (PFAS) Group, and under order from the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), Taconic Plastics recently completed the removal of 2,400 yards of PFAS-contaminated soil from behind one of their buildings. For years, PFAS chemicals were taken up by rainwater running down the hill behind this building and carried into the Little Hoosic River where they continue to pose risks to the health of people, fish, and other animals. The DEC will monitor the run-off to be sure that at least this source of PFAS contamination is controlled.
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The Stephentown Volunteer Fire Department is once again partnering with the Stephentown Senior Citizens, the Town of Stephentown, and the Stephentown Veterans to sponsor a Lighted Parade and tree lighting on Saturday, November 30th. This year the tree lighting at the Veterans Park will kick off the parade – the tree lighting will be held prior to the lighted parade.
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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 […]