• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Eastwick Press Info
  • Contact Us

The Eastwick Press Newspaper

Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper

  • Community Calendar
  • School News
  • Sports Outdoors
  • Obituaries
  • Letters & Comments
  • Church Directory

Petersburgh

Petersburgh Town Board Highlights

March 21, 2025 By Eastwick Press

by Denise Wright
The March 17th meeting of the Petersburgh Town Board was full of awards, resolutions, and vivid discussion.

After approving the February 17th minutes, the department reports were given. The highway department reported that the town truck had been received. Finalizing information about the vehicle is in the works. The town has still not received another salt delivery, but it still has some in case a storm arises. The ambulance arrived a month ago and is working fine. The older one may be sold, but that is still under investigation.

You must be logged in to view this article.

Filed Under: Member Exclusive, Petersburgh

Shannon Roy Performance & Community Potluck

February 7, 2025 By Eastwick Press

Petersburgh Veterans Memorial Community Center
Fox Hollow Music & Art Café
Come out on Saturday, February 15th for the monthly celebration at the PVMCC. Shannon Roy is a singer/songwriter/guitarist out of Eagle Bridge whose inspiration comes from the many different experiences that life has brought to her. She regularly performs throughout Vermont and New York as a solo artist, a duo with her lead guitarist Andrew Crawford, and with her six-piece band Shannon Roy and The Boys. Known for her powerful vocals, she enjoys playing a wide variety of different genres spanning from bluegrass to classic rock and a little of everything in between. Shannon is sure to bring joy and laughter with her to any room and always delivers a memorable musical experience!

You must be logged in to view this article.

Filed Under: Member Exclusive, Petersburgh

Petersburgh Town Board Highlights

January 24, 2025 By Eastwick Press

by Denise Wright
The January 20th meeting of the Petersburgh Town Board was busy. After approving the December and January 6th meeting minutes, the departments provided their reports.

The resolution for adopting the 2025 Town of Petersburgh Handbook and related policies was reviewed. The last time the handbook was reviewed was in 2016. Now, new policies pertaining to a Drug-Free workplace, Substance testing, Code of Ethics, and Records Retention were added to the document. The hope is to have it resolved and approved at the next meeting.

You must be logged in to view this article.

Filed Under: Member Exclusive, Petersburgh

Shane Robert Dunlop – Obituary

January 16, 2025 By Eastwick Press

Troy – Shane Robert Dunlop, 50, formerly of Petersburgh, joined his father and his older brother Alonzo on his next journey on Friday, January 10, 2025.

Filed Under: Obituaries, Petersburgh, Troy

Sharon Everest-Ludwig – Obituary

January 9, 2025 By Eastwick Press

1943 – 2024

Sharon Everest-Ludwig, 81, formerly of Plattsburgh, passed away peacefully after a long illness on December 29, 2024 at the Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Hoosick Falls, NY. Sharon was born on July 7, 1943 in Petersburg, NY to William and Thelma (Bentley) Mason. She graduated from Hoosick Falls High School in 1961 and went on to graduate from SUNY Plattsburgh with a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Elementary Education in 1966. Sharon started working as a caseworker for the Essex County Department of Social Services in 1966 eventually becoming Director of Social Services for Essex County before retiring after 31 years in 1997. [Read more…] about Sharon Everest-Ludwig – Obituary

Filed Under: Obituaries, Petersburgh

Petersburgh Town Board Highlights

December 21, 2024 By Eastwick Press

By Denise Wright
The December 16 meeting of the Petersburgh Town Board was busy and involved everything from setting dates for town meetings to the final allocation of ARPA funds.

After the November 18 meeting minutes were amended and approved, the department reports were given. The Supervisor reported that a sales tax refund was received from New York State. The County sales tax check is due "any day now." Supervisor Noeding reviewed a resolution approving some inter and intra-fund transfers and stated that out of a $10k contingency budget, only approximately $5,500 was spent. The new truck and box are scheduled to be ready in February or March. After this season, it will be prepared for next season. The latest security and fire system installation is complete at the town hall, and the security codes for employees have been assigned. The library roof and gutters will begin this month, weather permitting, as well as woodwork repairs. According to the water report,

You must be logged in to view this article.

Filed Under: Member Exclusive, Petersburgh

Jean Ann LeMere O’Dell – Obituary

December 21, 2024 By Eastwick Press

Petersburgh – Jean Ann LeMere O’Dell passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at the age of 89 while staying at The Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Hoosick Falls, New York. She was born at her family’s farmhouse in Hill Hollow in Petersburgh, New York on January 10, 1935 to Lydia and Oscar LeMere. Jean loved growing up on her family farm and frequently shared loving memories of her childhood, especially the wonderful adventures with her brother, Roger. [Read more…] about Jean Ann LeMere O’Dell – Obituary

Filed Under: Obituaries, Petersburgh

Edward W. Bedford – Obituary

December 6, 2024 By Eastwick Press

Aug 7, 1958 – Nov 27, 2024

Petersburgh –  Edward William Bedford, 66, of Petersburgh, NY, formerly of Staten Island, NY passed away at Albany Medical Center Hospital, on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. Formerly of Staten Island, Edward was the son of Alfred H. Bedford and AnnaMae A. Robinson Bedford. Ed was born in Staten Island, NY and had also lived in Brunswick and most recently in Petersburgh.

A 1977 graduate of Berlin High School in Cherry Plain NY, Edward worked for many companies providing services in construction, roofing, carpentry and maintenance. His last employer was Latham Village, Inc. He was a member of Barbecue Recreation bowling and horseshoe leagues. Ed was humorous, kind, hardworking and helpful. He particularly loved family barbecues and gatherings. Ed was an avid NY Giants and Nascar Fan; his favorite driver was Dale Earnhardt. [Read more…] about Edward W. Bedford – Obituary

Filed Under: Obituaries, Petersburgh

Petersburgh Town Board Highlights

November 27, 2024 By Eastwick Press

by Denise Wright

The Petersburgh Town Board met on November 18th and discussed a wide range of topics, from the budget to the Christmas Toy Drive.

The department reports were presented after the meeting minutes were approved for October 21st, 28th, and November 6th. The highway department reported that the town trucks are “all set for winter” and that grading roads are close to completion. Some of the hydrants, which date back to the 1960s, that were going to be refurbished need to be replaced because the parts are no longer made. The water district reported that there have been “no yield issues” during the drought. The annual Rensselaer County Department of Health inspection found no critical violations. Testing for coliform and PFOA was 

You must be logged in to view this article.

Filed Under: Member Exclusive, Petersburgh

Updates from the Petersburgh C8 (PFAS) Group

November 15, 2024 By Eastwick Press

Submitted by Claudia Kavenagh
We have several positive items to report! After much urging from the Petersburgh C8 (PFAS) Group, and under order from the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), Taconic Plastics recently completed the removal of 2,400 yards of PFAS-contaminated soil from behind one of their buildings. For years, PFAS chemicals were taken up by rainwater running down the hill behind this building and carried into the Little Hoosic River where they continue to pose risks to the health of people, fish, and other animals. The DEC will monitor the run-off to be sure that at least this source of PFAS contamination is controlled.

You must be logged in to view this article.

Filed Under: Member Exclusive, Petersburgh

Next Page »

Primary Sidebar

    Archives

        Footer

        Local News

        Brunswick Town Board Highlights

        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 […]

        March 21st, 2025 Edition

        View this week’s entire newspaper: You must be logged in to view this article.

        Stephentown Board Highlights

        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 […]

        School News

        Berlin School Board Appoints New Superintendent

        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.

        Wildcats Compete at the New York State Indoor Track Championships 

        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 […]

        Winter Scholar Athletes and Varsity Teams

        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 […]

        Copyright © Eastwick Press · All Rights Reserved · Site by Brainspiral Technologies