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Stephentown Lighted Parade

November 20, 2023 By Eastwick Press

The Stephentown Volunteer Fire Department (SVFD) 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 25th. The parade will step off at the fire hall on Grange Hall Road at 5:30 pm and proceed through town to the Veterans Park. Popcorn and hot cocoa will be served at the Veterans Park and also at the fire station on Route 43. New this year is the offering of hamburgers and hot dogs at the fire station on Route 43 from 4 to 5:30 pm.

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Public Open House

November 20, 2023 By Eastwick Press

Submitted by Kristina Younger
The Village of Valley Falls has received funding through the New York State Department of State Brownfield Opportunity Area (BOA) program to undertake a community-based planning effort. This effort will identify a unified vision for the village’s future and identify key opportunities for public improvement projects, environmental remediation, and the redevelopment of vacant and/or underutilized sites in a manner that celebrates the village’s rich history and natural resources.

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Filed Under: Member Exclusive, Valley Falls

Lions Annual Christmas Tree Sale and Raffle

November 20, 2023 By Eastwick Press

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First Annual Health & Wellness Day

November 20, 2023 By Eastwick Press

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Filed Under: Member Exclusive, New Lebanon

November 17th, 2023 Edition

November 16, 2023 By Eastwick Press

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Troy Turkey Trot to Feature New Course

November 16, 2023 By Eastwick Press

Submitted by Ed Parham
The more than 3,000 runners participating in the Troy Turkey Trot’s 5K, the Trot’s featured event, will enjoy a new, safer course with additional breathing room when the event’s 76th edition takes place Thursday, November 23rd, at 10 am.

“Runners’ safety is our top priority,” said Event Director George Regan. “The current 5K course certification recently expired and with the event’s registration trajectory showing greater participation in the 5K, we felt it was appropriate to explore other course options.”

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Filed Under: Member Exclusive, Troy

Veterans Day Ceremony

November 16, 2023 By Eastwick Press

Courtesy of Rensselaer County
The annual ceremony at the Stephentown Veterans Park provides a fitting reminder and recognition of veterans past and present who have served and defended our nation. The memorial includes the names of those from the only Stephentown on earth, who have answered the call to service.

Located in the center of town near the intersection of State Route 22 and State Route 43, the park is an impressive and patriotic monument to those who changed the world and history with their service.

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Filed Under: Member Exclusive, Stephentown

2023 General Election Results

November 16, 2023 By Eastwick Press

Courtesy of the Rensselaer County BOE
Below are the results of the 2023 State and County General Elections that affect The Eastwick Press’s coverage area.

State Supreme Court Justice - Vote for 3
Richard Rivera (Dem, WOR) 15,982
Daniel C. Lynch (Dem, WOR) 18,685
Sherri J. Brooks Morton (Dem, WOR) 17,850
Dana Salazar (Rep, CON) 20,122
Write-in 98

Surrogate Court Judge
Ian H. Silverman (Dem) 14,146
Paul V. Morgan, Jr. (Rep, CON, WOR) 22,724
Write-in 10

County Sheriff

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Honoring 34 Years of Service

November 16, 2023 By Eastwick Press

Courtesy of Rensselaer County
Congratulations to Troy Fire Chief Eric McMahon on his retirement from service after 34 years. The Troy Fire Department held a walkout ceremony for Chief McMahon at the department's Central Station on Friday, November 10th with scores of firefighters, past colleagues, friends, family, and elected officials on hand.

County Executive Steve McLaughlin was among those wishing Chief McMahon well, and presented him with a county commendation recognizing his service.

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Filed Under: Member Exclusive, Troy

Harold M. Herrington – Obituary

November 16, 2023 By Eastwick Press

North Greenbush – Harold M. “Hap” Herrington, 85, a longtime resident of Brunswick, entered eternal life Tuesday, November 7th, 2023, with his loving family by his side at Van Rensselaer Manor Nursing Home, following a long illness.

Born in Troy, December 8th, 1937, Harold is the son of the late George H. and Georgia E. (Harvey) Herrington and, for over 62 years, the devoted husband of Elaine (VanBuren) Herrington of Brunswick, who survives. Hap and Elaine were married in West Sand Lake on August 20th, 1961. [Read more…] about Harold M. Herrington – Obituary

Filed Under: Brunswick, Obituaries

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        76th Turkey Trot Raises $20,000

        First Marriage Proposal Submitted by Ed Parham On a day set aside for Capital Region families to gather and give thanks, 6,641 participants from 33 states and six nations descended upon the Collar City for the 76th running of the Troy Turkey Trot, America’s 12th oldest road race. The event, presented by Pioneer, began at […]

        Stephentown Town Board Highlights

        by Denise Wright The November 20th town board meeting was active with the impending Thanksgiving holiday. After a moment of silence in honor of Councilman Everett Madden, the auditing of claims, the minutes from the town board meetings, and the October 23rd budget workshop meeting were approved. The town board special meeting adopting the 2024 […]

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        Daniel Rivera Honored in Washington, DC

        Submitted by BCS Communications The artwork of Daniel Rivera, a 2023 Berlin High School graduate, has been selected by the Angelo Del Toro Puerto Rican/Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute as part of its invitation to their 34th year celebration and leadership event. Rivera’s celebrated painting, Tears of Miss Justice: Mourning a Broken System, is now a […]

        Veterans Day Assembly

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        School Bus Safety Poster Contest

        Submitted by BCS Communications The Berlin Central School District (BCSD) transportation department is seeking pre-k through twelfth grade Mountaineers to develop a poster that best represents the school bus themes of no bullying on the bus or stop means stop when the bus arm is out. Any combination of paint, pencil, ink, and marker is […]

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