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The next Hoosick Area Community Participation Work Group (CPWG) public meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 20th, from 6 to 8 pm, at the Hoosick Falls High School cafeteria, 21187 NY-22.
In addition to the bi-monthly public meetings, the CPWG is working continuously throughout the year to keep the Hoosick area community well informed.
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The Town of New Lebanon’s annual Town Clean-Up Day will take place on Saturday, September 7th, from 8 am to 2 pm.
We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help make this event a success. Here’s how you can get involved:
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The dedication of the First Responder Educational Building at the Rensselaer County Emergency Services Training Center (ESTC) recognized the dedication and bravery of those men and women who have answered the call for help. The ceremony on Saturday, August 3rd also recognized young Harlee McLean, an elementary school student who regularly visited the project to check on progress. Through her Harlee's Heroes, Harlee has been a major supporter of law enforcement and first responders, and Bureau of Public Safety (BPS) Director Jay Wilson thanked her for her efforts with a special BPS shirt.
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The Berlin StoryWalk is a community project that aims to boost literacy and vocabulary beyond the classroom, which is crucial for academic success.
With the focus of engaging children’s creative literacy, the Community Active Mountaineers (CAM) launched the StoryWalk project as part of the Berlin Elementary Nature Trail. This community service is in collaboration with the Berlin Free Town Library and led by CAM advisor Elisa Hammersmith.
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On Saturday, August 17th, at the Petersburgh Veterans Memorial Community Center (PVMCC), 71 Main St, the Fox Hollow Cafe will host Siobhan and Friends. Doors open at 5:30 pm and the show starts at 6 pm. Adult admission is $5, and minors are free.
Siobhan is a local folk singer/songwriter and host of The Fox Hollow Music & Art Café.
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The SVFD Car Show and Swap Meet is happening on Sunday, August 18th, from 9 am to 3 pm. Cruise on over to the Stephentown Fire Hall, 35 Grange Hall Road, to check out the freshly detailed and buffed to the nines vehicles.
There will be antique autos, classic cars, antique tractors, hot rods, and antique fire trucks. There will also be food, vendors, and raffles. There is something for everyone to enjoy.
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Submitted by the Rensselaer County Conservation Alliance
Beginning this year with the 2024-2025 season, people will be introduced to the state’s new process of printing sporting licenses for fishing, hunting, and trapping. These licenses will now be printed on plain paper from the printer of the issuing agent, or you may print it yourself at home, no longer using the old coated paper. For more information
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Submitted by HFCSD
9th Grade
Principal’s List
Gracie Hastings
Emma Wilwol
Ryan Sparks
Isabela Foster
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The Town of New Lebanon’s annual Town Clean-Up Day will take place on Saturday, September 7th, from 8 am to 2 pm.
We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help make this event a success. Here’s how you can get involved:
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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 […]