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Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day

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On Saturday, April 27th, at 8 am, at the Stephentown Transfer Station, there will be a ERCSMWA spring household hazardous waste collection day. This event is open to ERCSMWA-member residents. You must register to participate. Items that will be accepted include ammonia, stains, gasoline, lighter fluid, used oil car batteries, furniture polish, and more. For more information, or to register, pleas call 518-687-1018, or visit ercswma.org.

Petersburgh Roadside Litter Cleanup

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Saturday, April 20th, at 9 am, there will be a roadside litter cleanup at the Petersburgh Town Hall, sponsored by the Town of Petersburgh and co-sponsored by the C8 Committee, Friends of Petersburgh History, Petersburgh Library, Parks and Recreation Committee, PVMCC, and the Petersburgh Baptist Church. Garbage bags, high visibility vests, and nitrile gloves will be provided. We will meet at 9 am. Participants will need to sign a waiver. For more information, please call Ira Share at 518-478-3608.

Bridging Political Divides

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Submitted by Peter Pierson
On Saturday, May 4th, from 10 to 11 am, at Roxborough Holdings, 13 Babcock Lake Rd, Braver Angels will hold a one-hour workshop entitled Crossing the Continental Divide, which is designed to introduce you to the depolarizing work of Braver Angels. Braver Angels was founded in 2016 as a grass-roots initiative to help depolarize America. Braver Angels appeals to our common desire to better understand those who look at political things in different ways than we do.

This event is free and there will be simple refreshments.

We are planning a full day red/blue workshop for Saturday, October 5th.

For more information, or to pre-register, please contact Peter Pierson at 518-928-7663 or phpierson@mac.com. You can also register at the door.

Nassau Annual Tailgate Sale

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On Saturday, April 27th, from 8 am to noon, come to the 13th Annual Tailgate Sale held at the Town of Nassau Highway Garage, 599 Central Nassau Road, East Nassau. A tailgate sale is where buyers and sellers meet to sell/trade in the back of their vehicle such items as farm products, chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, piglets, goats, sheep, vegetable plants, flowers, berry plants, maple syrup, crafts, and other local products. Admission is free, and there are no vendor fees.

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Mom’s Day Off Raises $12,000

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Submitted by SVMC
Bromley Mountain’s 21st annual “Mom’s Day Off” fundraiser set a new record this year, raising $12,000 to benefit breast cancer care at the Dartmouth Cancer Center at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC).

Recently retired Bromley General Manager (GM) Bill Cairns and incoming GM Josh Witkin recently presented a check to President and CEO of SVMC Thomas A. Dee, FACHE, on Thursday, March 28th, at the ski resort.

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Honoring a Local Hero

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Courtesy of Rensselaer County
On Monday, April 8th, veterans, residents, family, and friends joined with elected officials to remember the life and service of the late Thomas William "Bill" Killian at the monthly Honor a Deceased Veteran ceremony.

Bill served with the U.S. Navy during the Cold War for twenty years from the 1950s through 1971. He worked as a shipfitter, helping with the crucial job of repairing ships and returning them to active front-line duty.

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Open House and Recruitment Drive

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The Stephentown Volunteer Fire Department will hold an open house and recruitment drive on Saturday, April 13th, from 10 am to 2 pm at the fire station on State Route 43. The event will highlight the duties and rewards that come with being a volunteer. There will be hands-on demonstrations of equipment, blood pressure checks, and face painting for children. Hamburgers, hot dogs, and drinks will be available, as well as a Cantering Cowpokes bake sale.

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Berlin 4th of July Parade Details

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This year’s Fourth of July Parade, the only Fourth of July Parade in Rensselaer County, will again be held in the town of Berlin. The tradition in the Taconic Valley started in 1878, and it has continued in many forms for over 120 years. The theme of this year’s parade is

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Spring Market Day

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Saturday, May 4th, from 9 am to noon, the Friends of the Poestenkill Library will be hosting a Market Day fundraiser on the library grounds. Join us to make your selections from the many books for sale. Bring your own bag and fill it with books for only $5, or buy a Friends of the Poestenkill Library bag for $1.

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