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Robert L. Duncan – Obituary

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Robert Lynn “Bob” Duncan, a lifelong resident of Brunswick passed away December 18, 2024, at the age of 83, with his loving family by his side.

He was born February 1, 1941 in Troy, NY to the late Lynn and Ethel (Golden) Duncan and grew up on the family dairy farm.

For over 36 years, he worked as a senior heavy equipment operator for the Town of Brunswick Highway Department. After retiring in 2002, he continued on a part-time basis with the town for another 14 years. Until his passing, he enjoyed reminiscing about his time there, especially sharing stories from his snow plowing days.

When he wasn’t working at the town, he could be found helping his brother on the dairy farm or out chopping wood, by hand, for his beloved woodpile. He was an avid outdoorsmen and enjoyed hunting, fishing, motorcycling, snowmobiling, and their camp on Lake Ontario. He enjoyed going to casinos, traveling with friends, and spending time with his family. Bob loved to joke; his favorite piece of advice was “Don’t take any wooden nickels.” [Read more…] about Robert L. Duncan – Obituary

Tamarac Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

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Submitted by Brunswick Brittonkill Communications
The Tamarac Athletic Hall of Fame inducted 11 of their greatest athletes of all time as well as three teams and two coach/contributors on October 25th and 26th.

The class features many of the most decorated athletes in school history including:

* Wade Hansen, a 2011 graduate who went on to earn a Division 1 scholarship at Virginia Tech and an undrafted free agent contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers

* Dr. Emily LaPlante from the Class of 2017, who finished 2nd in the state in the pentathlon before going on to an NCAA all-American career at Springfield College

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Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Event

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Submitted by the Rensselaer County Legislature
Rensselaer County, the City of Troy, and the Town of Bethlehem are partnering on an inter-county Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) disposal program for 2024. The program consists of four events providing residents of the participating municipalities the opportunity to safely dispose of hazardous materials not accepted through normal garbage collection service.

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Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Event

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Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Event

Submitted by the Rensselaer County Legislature

Rensselaer County, the City of Troy, and the Town of Bethlehem are partnering on an inter-county Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) disposal program for 2024. The program consists of four events providing residents of the participating municipalities the opportunity to safely dispose of hazardous materials not accepted through normal garbage collection service.

The next event will be Saturday, September 14th at the Town of Brunswick Town Hall, 336 Town Office Road. Entrance to the event will be on Town Office Road.

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Heads of Hope 5K

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Submitted by Brunswick CSD
On Sunday, June 2nd, at 9 am, the inaugural Heads of Hope 5K run and walk will take place at Brunswick Central School District. The run is organized by Tamarac Senior Katie Gross, in collaboration with the Tamarac Booster Club, to benefit the American Brain Tumor Association.

Katie has directly felt the impact of brain cancer through the loss of her mother to the illness. This event is to celebrate the people in our community who have been affected by brain cancer and to remember the ones we have lost.

The 5K will take place on the

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Life as a Civil War Soldier

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On Monday, May 13th, at 7 pm, at the Brunswick Historical Society headquarters, 605 Brunswick Rd, join us as we welcome Michael Marchand, a member of the 125th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment Association. “Private” Marchand, in historic military uniform, will answer questions about the life of a Civil War soldier and will be bringing local history of citizen soldiers, along with display cases of extensive War memorabilia. Light refreshments will be served after the program.

Driver Presented with County Commendation

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Courtesy of Rensselaer County
Quick thinking by Brunswick (Brittonkill) Central School District bus driver Barry Sullivan helped avoid a tragedy on January 30th, when he pulled a young girl back onto the bus and out of the path of a van that came just a few feet from the bus door. County Executive Steve McLaughlin presented Barry with a county commendation and a county challenge coin. McLaughlin also thanked Transportation Supervisor Todd Wojtal and senior bus driver Debbie Phillips for their work.

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Guilty Plea for 2023 Stabbings

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Submitted by the Office of the District Attorney
Rensselaer County District Attorney Mary Pat Donnelly has announced that Anthony Cresser, 25, of Troy, pled guilty to 2 counts of Attempted Murder in the 2nd degree from an incident in September, 2023. 

Cresser was accused of stabbing three individuals in a parking lot in an apartment complex in Brunswick, NY. 

“The defendant lured their neighbors outside and

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Mary M. Maloney – Obituary

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Mary Margaret “Meg” Maloney, 84, died peacefully on Januaryy 26th, 2024, following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

The oldest of 11 children, Meg was born in Troy, NY on March 25th, 1939, the daughter of Philip and Mary (Seagroatt) Riccardi. She was raised in Berlin, NY where her family owned a large greenhouse operation which grew roses. After graduating from the Academy of Holy Names in Albany, she entered the convent where she served for 13 years.   [Read more…] about Mary M. Maloney – Obituary