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The Town of New Lebanon’s annual Town Clean-Up Day will take place on Saturday, September 7th, from 8 am to 2 pm.
We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help make this event a success. Here’s how you can get involved:
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Bennington – Clara Jean Oakes, 57, passed away peacefully on August 5th, 2024 after a long illness. Born December 12th, 1966, she was the daughter of the late Richard Oakes and Martha Oakes, who survives.
Clara grew up in Berlin, NY and moved to Bennington at the age of 19. She loved coffee, cats, Care Bears, knickknacks, clothes, movies, and music. [Read more…] about Clara J. Oakes – Obituary
Submitted by the Rensselaer County District Attorney
Ian J. Hasselwander, 24, of Petersburgh has been found guilty after a jury trial on one count of Murder in the Second Degree, a Class A-I Felony and one count of Strangulation in the First Degree, a Class C Violent Felony.
Hasselwander was arrested by the Rensselear County Sheriff’s Department on March 4th, 2022 in connection with the investigation into the disappearance and death of Morgan Bates. The investigation began as a missing person complaint on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 and turned into a suspicious death investigation when Morgan’s body was located in
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Submitted by American Legion Auxiliary
Ellie Keenholts of East Greenbush was one of 100 high school seniors selected to attend American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) Girls Nation, which took place from July 20th through 27th in Washington, D.C. The weeklong program, founded in 1947, has provided exceptional civic education to thousands of students, teaching them about how the federal government works.
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Written and Submitted by Lydia Davis
Recently, the Rensselaer Plateau Alliance and the Village of East Nassau's Climate Smart Committee co-hosted a work session to remove invasive plant species from the Village's Albert Family Community Forest, a peaceful 353-acre preserve established six years ago and extending over parts of East Nassau and Stephentown. After a land acknowledgment led by RPA's Volunteer Coordinator Kim Murdick, volunteers watched closely as Stewardship Manager and invasive plants expert Andrew Schwitzgebel showed us how to identify by leaf shape, growth pattern, and texture three of the worst: Japanese Barberry, Japanese Honeysuckle, and Multiflora Rose. These invasive plants, all imported to the U.S. at different times for then-laudable reasons—screening, erosion control, horticultural assets—have spread aggressively in our native woods to crowd out more beneficial native plants.
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by Denise Wright
The July 15th meeting of the Petersburgh Town Board was a little over an hour this month, but it was full of town business. After approving the minutes of the June meeting, Supervisor Noeding reported that the CHIPS reimbursement came in on June 29th and that playground equipment will be getting installed later this month. Lockboxes have also been installed at each town building, making the buildings more accessible during emergencies. The water department reported that they have been taking water samples from downstream and upstream, which tested negative.
The resolution for inter-fund transfers concerning the justices was approved. Updating the fire and safety alarm systems in the town buildings was discussed. The board has received some quotes, starting at $25,000. Supervisor Noeding commented that it is a costly project but quite necessary. An RFP will need to be prepared in order for this project to move forward.
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by Denise Wright
The July 15th Stephentown board meeting was brief but busy. After the audit of claims and approval of the minutes, the transfer station reported depositing $7,532 for June. According to the transfer station report, appliances and electronics will no longer be charged for this service due to a change in e-waste online registration. The town's clean-up day was quite successful, but the final numbers will be reported at the next meeting. Supervisor Roder described the clean-up day as an advantage for the community that is money well spent.
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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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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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]