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. [Read more…] about Stephentown Lighted Parade
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Petersburgh Town Board Highlights
by Denise Wright
The Petersburgh Town Board met on November 18th and discussed a wide range of topics, from the budget to the Christmas Toy Drive.
The department reports were presented after the meeting minutes were approved for October 21st, 28th, and November 6th. The highway department reported that the town trucks are “all set for winter” and that grading roads are close to completion. Some of the hydrants, which date back to the 1960s, that were going to be refurbished need to be replaced because the parts are no longer made. The water district reported that there have been “no yield issues” during the drought. The annual Rensselaer County Department of Health inspection found no critical violations. Testing for coliform and PFOA was
Mrs. Kent’s Final Walk Through BES
Submitted by BCS Communications
November 22nd marked Mrs. Tracy Kent’s last day at the Berlin Central School District. At the end of the school day, Mrs. Kent took a final walk through the elementary school halls where she served as principal for ten years. [Read more…] about Mrs. Kent’s Final Walk Through BES
Middle School Food Drive for HACA Food Pantry
Submitted by Hoosick Falls Central School Communications
The HFCS Middle School recently held a food drive and collected 680 items for the HACA food pantry for holiday food distributions in the community. Pictured with their teacher, Mrs. Antolick, are 5th and 6th grade members of the Middle School Student Council: Kendall Bettis, Allison Bushey, Jonny Mulligan, Nora Foy, Avery Sinsabaugh, Jazmin Sutton, Armando Lind, Ben Rousseau, and Colton Sousie. [Read more…] about Middle School Food Drive for HACA Food Pantry
Small Business Saturday
at the Louis Miller Museum
This November 30th, the Louis Miller Museum invites the community to celebrate Small Business Saturday with a special event from 10 am to 4 pm. This day highlights the importance of supporting local businesses and features a unique opportunity to shop from three local vendors in addition to the museum’s own gift shop offerings. [Read more…] about Small Business Saturday
Rensselaer County Youth, Join the 4-H Club!
Rensselaer County 4-H is excited to be recruiting for a new 4-H club! We have an experienced 4-H leader starting a new 4-H club that will meet at the Cornell Cooperative Extension Rensselaer County Office in East Greenbush; this opportunity is for youth ages 5 to 18. Projects will include animal science with a focus on equine, environmental and earth sciences, healthy lifestyles, citizenship and civic education, consumer and family sciences, plant science, as well as many other topics. The new 4-H club will have its first meeting on Monday, December 9th, at 6 pm at the CCE office at 99 Troy Road, Suite 203 in East Greenbush. There will be pizza, a hands-on project that youth can take home, and the opportunity to learn about 4-H. This opportunity is open to our current 4-H members looking for a club and new members, so do not wait to register. [Read more…] about Rensselaer County Youth, Join the 4-H Club!
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Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado Visited
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Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado visited the Berlin Central School District on Friday, November 15th, and took a tour of the Berlin Middle High School led by student council members. The students – Haylee Jones, Madison Bell, Alexis Rifenburg, and Lillian Gardell – showed the lieutenant governor and several of his staff several notable features, such as the Aquatics Lab. The Berlin Elementary School Ambassador program, comprising 15 students from grades 3–5, joined the tour and explored their future school. The tour ended in Mr. Nate Ellis’ classroom, where a question-and-answer session with the BHS student council took place. There were valuable exchanges on topics such as foundation aid calculations, student financial aid, and public service versus politics. [Read more…] about Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado Visited
‘Framing Tomorrow,’ a Regional Collaboration to Shape the Future
Questar III BOCES’ Donald R. Kline Technical School hosted a regional collaboration event sponsored by the CTE Technical Assistance Center of NY (nyctecenter.org) and welcomed Career and Technical Education (CTE) educators from across the state to “Framing Tomorrow, a regional collaboration to shape the future” on November 15th. The event was intended to help educators prepare the next generation of skilled workers and fill high-demand jobs. Participants discussed industry-recognized credential opportunities, work-based learning, project-based learning, and dual enrollment and post-secondary articulations. [Read more…] about ‘Framing Tomorrow,’ a Regional Collaboration to Shape the Future
Small Business Saturday
at the Louis Miller Museum
This November 30th, the Louis Miller Museum invites the community to celebrate Small Business Saturday with a special event from 10 am to 4 pm. This day highlights the importance of supporting local businesses and features a unique opportunity to shop from three local vendors in addition to the museum’s own gift shop offerings.
Shoppers can explore a variety of handmade goods, artisanal products, and exclusive items from local artisans. This event not only promotes small businesses but also encourages community members to discover the treasures available right in their own backyard. [Read more…] about Small Business Saturday