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KISS Program 

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NEW LEBANON
The Keeping Identities of Seniors Safe (KISS) program, sponsored by Columbia County Clerk Holly Tanner, will be taking place from Monday, June 5th through Friday, June 23rd. Documents that should be shredded include those containing your account numbers, passwords, PINs, date of birth, social security number, and more. Documents can be brought to New Lebanon Town Hall, 14755 Route 22, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, from 9 am to 5 pm.

Shining a Light on Old Traditions

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Submitted by the Lebanon Valley Historical Society
On Monday, May 29th, Memorial Day, at 2 pm, the Lebanon Valley Historical Society (LVHS) will be having a program at the New Lebanon Town Hall, with a special guest Captain Richard (Dick) Pusateri, Chaplain Corps. The idea of having this program on Memorial Day is to shine a light on a very old tradition in the United States military that dates back to 1775, is an important part of all branches today, and is largely unknown to people who have not served.

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New Lebanon Town Board Highlights

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by Chris Tergliafera
No bids were received for the new highway engine. The next step is for the town clerk to look into the state contracting website to see if there are any engines with state contract pricing, then contact the mechanic where the truck is to see if they can honor the state contract price. The is the second time it was put out to bid with no bids received.

After receiving two years of funding for the electricity used at the EV charging station, grant funding will run out on June 30th. The board has asked the CSC to research costs for charging so a fee schedule can be implemented. 

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Annual Alumni Reunion

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This year’s annual New Lebanon Central School Alumni Reunion will be held for all alumni and their guests on Saturday, July 15th, at Zucchini’s Restaurant, 1331 North Street, Pittsfield.

Registration and appetizers will be from 5 to 6 pm, followed by an Italian buffet dinner including salad and dessert. A cash bar will be available during the event. The cost is $40 per person.

Please send a check payable to the NLCS Alumni and mail it to Mary Young, 14640 Rte. 22, New Lebanon, NY 12125. Please list your name, year of graduation, a contact number, and the name of your guest. The registration deadline is June 30.

Charity Auction

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On Saturday, May 6th, Meissner’s Auction Service, 438 Rt. 20, will host Bags, Bling, and Beautiful Things, a charity auction with proceeds directly supporting Habitat for Humanity’s efforts to create more affordable homeownership opportunities in Columbia County. Items to be auctioned include jewelry, fine scarves, handbags, and even a vintage Barbie doll. Doors open at 4 pm for an hour of viewing auction items. The auction will begin at 5 pm. Admission to the event is $10 and includes wine, soft beverages, and light fare. Attendees will receive a $5 coupon towards an auction purchase. Tickets are available at the door or at www.columbiacountyhabitat.org.

Repair Café

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On Sunday, April 30th, from noon to 4 pm, at at the New Lebanon Firehouse, 523 Route 20, there will be a repair cafe hosted by Columbia NE Repair Cafe, with the support of the New Lebanon Climate Smart Task Force and the Town of New Lebanon. Bring your broken or damaged household items, tools, small appliances, tech and gardening questions, bedding, clothing, toys, clocks, knives, and more. This event is free.

For more information, to volunteer as a fixer for a future event, or to let us know what you have to be repaired, please contact us ahead of the event at ColumbiaNERepairCafe@gmail.com. Advance signup is not required.

1,000 Book Program Launches

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Submitted by NLCSD Communications
On Wednesday, April 5th, students in Ms. Watt's Pre-K class took part in a celebration to kick off the 1,000 Book Project at Walter B. Howard (WBH) Elementary. The 1,000 Book Project is a nationwide initiative for parents and guardians of Pre-K students to read 1,000 books to their child before entering Kindergarten. WBH is adopting the initiative for both Pre-K and Kindergarten in the hopes that each student reads 1,000 books before they enter first grade. 

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CASDA Award Recipients

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Submitted by NLCSD
Congratulations to Walter B. Howard (WBH) Literacy Coach Val Falco, who will be honored with the Capital Area School Development Association (CASDA) Friends of Education Award. CASDA presents this award to recognize the selfless contributions of individuals who dedicate themselves to serving students and enriching their school communities. 

Ms. Falco has been educating students and fellow teachers for nearly four decades throughout the Capital Region. The WBH community has had the privilege of working with Ms. Falco for the last two years as a literacy coach. Val has a true passion for literacy and helping children find a love for reading and writing.

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New Lebanon Town Board Highlights

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By Chris Tergliafera
The Town of New Lebanon received one quote of $63,547 for the pavilion kitchen renovation project, much higher than the $40,000 originally budgeted. It was hoped that the town purchasing cabinets and counters, while the bidding company would just be charging for labor and installation, would save money on the project. Since it’s unlikely a lower quote will be received, seeing as the town had to go out to bid three times just to receive the lone bid in question, the bid was accepted and there will be a budget amendment on next month’s agenda to bring the additional needed funds from the unallocated fund balance to the Pavilion Kitchen budget.

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New Lebanon Roadside Clean-Up Day

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On Earth Day, Saturday, April 22nd, at 10 am, the Town of New Lebanon will be having a roadside clean-up day. We’ll meet at the Shatford Park pavilion to form teams and assign routes. We will work for an hour and then return to the park to celebrate our work with refreshments. If you plan on attending, please contact Bob Gilson at nlcac.gilson@gmail.com.