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Arrest Made Following Narcotics Investigation

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Submitted by the HFPD
On February 16th, Kandie L. Stowell, a 39-year-old Hoosick Falls resident, was arrested following a three-month narcotics investigation. The Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Office Bureau of Criminal Investigations Unit, in conjunction with the Hoosick Falls Police Department (HFPD), conducted a search warrant in the Village of Hoosick Falls, where Kandie L. Stowell was found to be in possession of 4.3 ounces of cocaine and fentanyl, $2,400 in US currency, an explosive device, as well as drug paraphernalia, scales, and packaging. [Read more…] about Arrest Made Following Narcotics Investigation

Sand Lake Town Library Spelling Bee

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If you love word games, join the fun at the Sand Lake Town Library Friends’ second Spelling Bee. We heard from many people that we should do it again, so we are: Friday, March 22nd, at 7 pm at the Sand Lake Center for the Arts. Teams of two will compete in a written round, and finalists in an oral round. We are challenging local boards, businesses, clubs, community workers, politicians, restaurants, and other groups to compete. [Read more…] about Sand Lake Town Library Spelling Bee

East Nassau Board of Trustees Highlights

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by Denise Wright
The February 14th meeting of the East Nassau Board of Trustees was full of exciting changes for 2024 in the village. After the board approved the minutes from the January 2024 meeting, Treasurer Ruth Whaley reported to the board that she had completed the New York State Insurance Fund Payroll Verification forms. Now that these forms have been completed, the village’s insurance premiums will be reduced from approximately $3,000 monthly to $1,400, a significant savings. Mayor Root stressed his appreciation for Ruth’s handling of the books. The annual financial reports to the comptroller have also been completed. Whaley said she feels a little better about how the books stand. [Read more…] about East Nassau Board of Trustees Highlights

Ten Cars Leave Tracks in Train Derailment

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Courtesy of Rensselaer County
The derailment of a freight train in Pittstown just outside the Village of Valley Falls right before 10 pm on Wednesday, February 7th, brought out emergency responders from local, county, and state levels. Ten of the train’s 94 cars left the track, with two ending up in the Hoosic River which runs along the tracks. The cars that ended up in the river were carrying vegetable oil and plastic pellets, neither of which is considered to be toxic, and as of this writing are in the process of being removed from the river. No one was injured.  [Read more…] about Ten Cars Leave Tracks in Train Derailment

Honoring a Local Hero

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Courtesy of Rensselaer County
Rensselaer County has vowed to never forget the service and sacrifice of its veterans and their families. On Monday, February 12th, veterans, residents, friends, and family joined elected officials to recognize the life and service of Pasquale F. Cancilla of Troy.

Pasquale was a veteran of World War II, serving with the U.S. Navy after enlisting in late 1941 following the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. In June 1944, he reported for duty aboard the USS William Seiverling, a destroyer escort protecting larger ships from submarines and kamikazes. [Read more…] about Honoring a Local Hero

Community Solar Update

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Submitted by Bill Jennings

The Stephentown Clean Energy Committee reports great progress on the Community Solar Campaign. As of Monday, February 12th, our partners at PowerMarket report that 40 households in Stephentown have successfully completed the subscription process and another 26 have at least begun the process and are awaiting eligibility checking. [Read more…] about Community Solar Update

Driver Presented with County Commendation

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Courtesy of Rensselaer County
Quick thinking by Brunswick (Brittonkill) Central School District bus driver Barry Sullivan helped avoid a tragedy on January 30th, when he pulled a young girl back onto the bus and out of the path of a van that came just a few feet from the bus door. County Executive Steve McLaughlin presented Barry with a county commendation and a county challenge coin. McLaughlin also thanked Transportation Supervisor Todd Wojtal and senior bus driver Debbie Phillips for their work.

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