Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
Babcock Lake Tree Cutting Found to Have Minimal Environmental Impact
By Doug La Rocque
At its most recent meeting, the Town of Grafton Planning Board gave its blessing to a two-lot subdivision on the Radio Tower Way property of Wes Vars. This followed a public hearing held before the regular session at which there was no public comment. [Read more…] about Grafton Planning Board Action
Julian Poczatek has been chosen to be the new pastor at Mountain Chapel. He and his wife, Debra live in the Mill Yard in Petersburgh. [Read more…] about Mountain Chapel: New Pastor Brings Experience, Passion
Friends, family, and members of the Berlin, Petersburgh and Grafton communities gathered at the Petersburgh Memorial Hall on Sunday, August 23 to honor a couple that has served them for 40 years. [Read more…] about A Farewell To The Knightes From The Communities They Served For So Long
Wire wrapping of beautiful stones has been around for centuries, and the simple beauty of a wire wrapped pendant is a piece of jewelry anyone would love! [Read more…] about Wire Wrapping Workshop In Grafton
Grafton Lakes State Park is hosting “Bark & Brew,” a benefit offering fun for four-legged creatures and their owners, as well as locally crafted beer, with proceeds supporting regional rescue organizations. This event is on September 26 from 11 am to 3 pm. [Read more…] about GLSP Hosting “Bark And Brew”
Free Fun Friday At The Clark Art Institute
The Clark Art Institute offers a day of fun and free admission on Friday, August 28 from 10 am to 5 pm as part of the Highland Street Foundation’s Free Fun Friday initiative. Gallery admission is free to all.
For the seventh consecutive year, the Highland Street Foundation’s summer program provides no-cost admission to cultural institutions throughout Massachusetts. [Read more…] about At The Clark Art Institute
Auditions, Rehearsals Will Be Held At Historic Hubbard Hall
The Battenkill Chorale is accepting experienced choral singers for their twenty-first season, which opens with a program connected to the sesquicentennial of the Civil War, featuring Ralph Vaughan Williams’ impassioned plea for peace, Dona Nobis Pacem, January 17 at Helen Filene Ladd Concert Hall at Zankel Music Center, Skidmore College. Soloists Sylvia Stoner (Artist-in-Residence at Skidmore) and Keith Kibler will join the 100-voice chorus and 45-piece professional orchestra in this poignant work. [Read more…] about Battenkill Chorale Seeks New Members
By Doug La Rocque
Both the Democratic and Republican parties in Grafton have made their selections for the November 3 town wide races. The Democrats met in caucus last week to name those they wish to represent their party ticket while the Republicans circulated and filed nominating petitions to fill out their slate. [Read more…] about Candidates Selected For Grafton Town Elections
CiviCure and HAYC3 are proud to present The Rolf Max Sternberg 5K Road Race for Vibrant Communities, the annual race that celebrates Rolf Sternberg’s life (1945-2012) and legacy in Hoosick Falls, NY, and helps ensure we continue the community’s revitalization. The race will take place on Saturday, September 26 with a start time of 9 am in Wood Memorial Park on Main Street in Hoosick Falls. [Read more…] about Introducing The Rolf Max Sternberg 5K Road Race
Would you like to be a volunteer? We can train you. Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County (LVORC) welcomes all kinds of volunteers, from tutors to administrative helpers and event planners. As a volunteer you can develop new skills, make friends, and see how your efforts make a difference in your community. [Read more…] about Literacy Volunteers Tutor Training To Begin In September
