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Local Girl Scouts Pitch In At GLSP

June 9, 2016 By eastwickpress

Local Girl Scout Troop 1264 cleaned up litter and spruced up several areas at Grafton Lakes State Park as the park began its busy 2016 swimming season.  [Read more…] about Local Girl Scouts Pitch In At GLSP

Filed Under: Front Page, Grafton, Sports Outdoors

Local Students Named To Dean’s List And President’s List at Hudson Valley Community College

June 9, 2016 By eastwickpress

More than 1,1000 students were recently named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2016 term at Hudson Valley Community College. Each fall and spring term, the college’s Deans’ List honors those students who have a term grade point average between 3.0 and 3.5.

[Read more…] about Local Students Named To Dean’s List And President’s List at Hudson Valley Community College

Filed Under: Berlin, Front Page, Grafton, Local News, Petersburgh, Stephentown

Na Mu Myo Ho Ren Ge Kyo…      

June 9, 2016 By eastwickpress

The Grafton Peace Pagoda Flower Festival, celebrating the Birth of the Buddha, will be held on Sunday June 12 at 11 am. Join us in celebrating Buddha’s Birth in this world and in reawakening our belief in humanity’s noble, spiritual purpose on this earth. [Read more…] about Na Mu Myo Ho Ren Ge Kyo…      

Filed Under: Front Page, Grafton, Local News

Tag Sale To Benefit  Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 

June 9, 2016 By eastwickpress

 

The Grafton Community Library, located at 2455 NY Route 2, will be the site of a multi-sale event on Saturday, June 11.  Doors open at 9 am for the Plant, Book, and Bake Sale, which will run until noon.  A tag sale benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation will be open from 8 am until 3 pm. [Read more…] about Tag Sale To Benefit  Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 

Filed Under: Front Page, Grafton, Local News

Grafton Community Library Hosting A Macaroni And Cheese Cook Off

June 9, 2016 By eastwickpress

Join the Grafton Community Library on June 25 at noon for a friendly cook off competition featuring the all American classic comfort food, Mac n’ Cheese.  [Read more…] about Grafton Community Library Hosting A Macaroni And Cheese Cook Off

Filed Under: Front Page, Grafton, Local News

Congressman Gibson Announces Passage Of Legislation Updating EPA Toxic Chemical Regulations

June 2, 2016 By eastwickpress

Congressman Chris Gibson (NY-19) announced the passage in the House yesterday of HR 2576, the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, which modernizes the Toxic Substances Control Act to institute more rigorous oversight of thousands of chemicals that are used commercially. [Read more…] about Congressman Gibson Announces Passage Of Legislation Updating EPA Toxic Chemical Regulations

Filed Under: Berlin, Front Page, Grafton, Hoosick, Hoosick Falls, Local News, New Lebanon, Petersburgh, Rensselaer County, Stephentown

Woman Sent To Hospital After Rollover Accident In Grafton

June 2, 2016 By eastwickpress

By Doug La Rocque

Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Deputies believe excessive speed was the cause of a one car accident Memorial Day afternoon on Babcock Lake Rd.  The female driver was northbound just past Kautz Hollow Road when she lost control on a curve, hit the soft shoulder and then crossed the road and overturned.  [Read more…] about Woman Sent To Hospital After Rollover Accident In Grafton

Filed Under: Front Page, Grafton, Local News

Na Mu Myo Ho Ren Ge Kyo…      

June 2, 2016 By eastwickpress

The Grafton Peace Pagoda Flower Festival, celebrating the Birth of the Buddha, will be held on Sunday June 12 at 11 am. Join us in celebrating Buddha’s Birth in this world and in reawakening our belief in humanity’s noble, spiritual purpose on this earth. [Read more…] about Na Mu Myo Ho Ren Ge Kyo…      

Filed Under: Front Page, Grafton, Local News

Tenth Anniversary Gala At The Grafton Senior Center Is A Sold-Out Affair

June 2, 2016 By eastwickpress

By Doug La Rocque

Area seniors, Rensselaer County Department of Aging personnel and County Executive Kathy Jimino all gathered at the Everett Wagar Senior Center on the afternoon of Wednesday May 25 to celebrate the 10th year of the Center’s establishment.  [Read more…] about Tenth Anniversary Gala At The Grafton Senior Center Is A Sold-Out Affair

Filed Under: Berlin, Front Page, Grafton, Local News, New Lebanon, Petersburgh, Stephentown

Grafton Lakes State Park Attracts Large Crowds On Opening Weekend

June 2, 2016 By eastwickpress

Visitors coming to the beach at Long Pond were not record numbers, but there were still a lot swimmers and sunbathers on hand.  [Read more…] about Grafton Lakes State Park Attracts Large Crowds On Opening Weekend

Filed Under: Front Page, Grafton, Local News

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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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