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Doree Cox Memorial Bench Placed In Poestenkill Community Forest

August 17, 2017 By eastwickpress

The life of Doree Cox was celebrated and honored by friends and family at the Poestenkill Forest this month. [Read more…] about Doree Cox Memorial Bench Placed In Poestenkill Community Forest

Filed Under: Berlin, Front Page, Grafton, Petersburgh

Grafton Accident Sends Two Victims To Area Hospitals

August 4, 2017 By eastwickpress

By Doug La Rocque

New York State Police said the driver of a Jeep Grand Cherokee was attempting to exit the parking lot of the Grafton Town Store on Route 2 when it was struck by a westbound Dodge Pickup on Monday, July 31.  [Read more…] about Grafton Accident Sends Two Victims To Area Hospitals

Filed Under: Front Page, Grafton

Bird Program Held In Petersburgh

August 4, 2017 By eastwickpress

The Petersburgh Library sponsored a program on Birds on July 24. Josh Pulito, Natural Resources Educator from Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center, taught children all about birds including their adaptations, behavior and habitat. [Read more…] about Bird Program Held In Petersburgh

Filed Under: Front Page, Grafton, Petersburgh

Remembering The Grafton Town Green As It Was Long Ago

July 27, 2017 By eastwickpress

Take a tour of the historic Grafton Town Green with the Grafton Historical Society on Saturday, August 12 at 1 pm.  [Read more…] about Remembering The Grafton Town Green As It Was Long Ago

Filed Under: Front Page, Grafton, Petersburgh

A League Title For Area Girls’  12 And Under Softball Team

July 27, 2017 By eastwickpress

By Doug La Rocque
With girls from Brunswick, Grafton and Hoosick Falls on the squad, the Brunswick Blitz won the 2017 Hudson Mohawk Division 1 title.  [Read more…] about A League Title For Area Girls’  12 And Under Softball Team

Filed Under: Front Page, Grafton, Hoosick, Hoosick Falls, Petersburgh

Water Walk For Life To Follow Pipeline Route

July 27, 2017 By eastwickpress

by Andrea Sears
On Saturday, July 22, a Buddhist nun began a 13-day, 170-mile Water Walk for Life to protest a proposed dual pipeline from Albany to New Jersey.

[Read more…] about Water Walk For Life To Follow Pipeline Route

Filed Under: Front Page, Grafton, Petersburgh

Grafton’s Annual Summer Festival Takes Over The Town Park Once Again

July 22, 2017 By eastwickpress

By Doug La Rocque

The skies threatened a couple of times but the rain held off for the day as the Summer Festival took root in the park for the 35th time.  [Read more…] about Grafton’s Annual Summer Festival Takes Over The Town Park Once Again

Filed Under: Front Page, Grafton, Petersburgh

Grafton Planning Board

July 22, 2017 By eastwickpress

Approves 4 Lot Subdivision With A Contingency

By Doug La Rocque

In June, Sigmund Knorowski presented the Board with a request to subdivide his 20 plus acres at 388 Stuffle St. into 4 lots, two on each side of the road.  [Read more…] about Grafton Planning Board

Filed Under: Front Page, Grafton

Birds Of Prey On Display At The Grafton Community Library

July 22, 2017 By eastwickpress

Whispering Willows Wild Care brought some of its Owls and a Raven to the Community Library last Friday night, July 14.  [Read more…] about Birds Of Prey On Display At The Grafton Community Library

Filed Under: Front Page, Grafton, Petersburgh

Maine Native Wins Xterra Triathlon For The Third Time

July 22, 2017 By eastwickpress

By Doug La Rocque

Berwick, Maine’s Rob Ricard was first across the finish line this past Saturday, July 15 at the 18th running of the Skyhigh Adventures sponsored off road triathlon at Grafton Lakes State Park.  [Read more…] about Maine Native Wins Xterra Triathlon For The Third Time

Filed Under: Front Page, Grafton

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        Brunswick Town Board Highlights

        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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        Stephentown Board Highlights

        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 […]

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        Berlin School Board Appoints New Superintendent

        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.

        Wildcats Compete at the New York State Indoor Track Championships 

        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 […]

        Winter Scholar Athletes and Varsity Teams

        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 […]

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