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Town’s Old Gravel Pit Is Sold

by Thaddeus Flint

It’s July, a typically slow, sweaty month, so the big news from the monthly New Lebanon Town Board meeting isn’t really all that big: The Town’s gravel pit has finally sold.

The Board has been discussing the sale of the landlocked gravel pit up on West Hill Road since late last year. Holden and Associates from East Greenbush came and appraised the approximately 2.3 acres of land for $7,000. Some of the Board, however, were hoping for closer to $20,000 for the plot. But when it was put out to bid multiple times nobody wanted to pay close to that. Actually nobody wanted to bid at all. [Read more…] about New Lebanon Town Board Action

County Health Department Warns Of Tick Borne Disease: Reported Cases of Anaplasmosis Have Sharply Increased In Rensselaer County

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The Rensselaer County Health Department is urging residents to take precautions to prevent exposure to tick borne diseases including Lyme, Anaplasmosis, and Babesiosis.

The warning stems from a significant increase in the number of cases of Anaplasmosis found in Rensselaer County in 2015 particularly in the Hoosick Falls/Petersburgh region. [Read more…] about County Health Department Warns Of Tick Borne Disease: Reported Cases of Anaplasmosis Have Sharply Increased In Rensselaer County

BEHOLD! New Lebanon Announces Rural Guide Tours For July 25

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BEHOLD! New Lebanon, the living museum of contemporary rural American life, has announced its Rural Guide schedule for Saturday, July 25, the third week of its inaugural summer programming. The new museum without walls celebrates the rich historical and cultural heritage of New Lebanon.  [Read more…] about BEHOLD! New Lebanon Announces Rural Guide Tours For July 25

Atwater-Donnelly To Perform And Teach At New Lebanon Library

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Aubrey Atwater and Elwood Donnelly will perform at the New Lebanon Library Friday, August 7 at 7 pm. The highly acclaimed husband-wife duo will present a delightful program of traditional American and Celtic folk songs, a capella pieces, old-time gospel songs, dance tunes, and original works. [Read more…] about Atwater-Donnelly To Perform And Teach At New Lebanon Library

The Full Tilt Boogie Music Festival In Pownal, Vermont Will Rock The Region On August 22

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Green Mountain Live! has announced Jiminy Peak, Bromley Mountain, and Popular Ski Resorts will sponsor The Full Tilt Boogie Music Festival, to be held on August 22 in Pownal, Vermont. [Read more…] about The Full Tilt Boogie Music Festival In Pownal, Vermont Will Rock The Region On August 22

BEHOLD! New Lebanon July 18 Rural Guide Tours

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Living Museum Explores And  Celebrates Contemporary Rural American Life

BEHOLD! New Lebanon, the living museum of contemporary rural American life, has announced its Rural Guide schedule for Saturday, July 18. The new museum without walls celebrates the rich historical and cultural heritage of New Lebanon.

Unlike any other museum in the country, [Read more…] about BEHOLD! New Lebanon July 18 Rural Guide Tours

TVSC U19 Boys Wrap Season In Second Place With Winning Record

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submitted by A. Willis

The Taconic Valley Soccer Club’s U19 Boys, coached by Aaron and Shawn Willis, have wrapped up their spring season with an overall record of five wins, four ties, and three losses. This was a [Read more…] about TVSC U19 Boys Wrap Season In Second Place With Winning Record