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Drinking Water Quality Council – State Panel Recommends Lower PFOA Limits

December 20, 2018 By steve bradley

Drinking Water Quality CouncilState Panel  Recommends Lower PFOA Limits

 The Council formed by Governor Cuomo to address the continued concerns about the levels of PFOA, PFOS and 1.4 Dioxane in drinking water, would like New York State levels set below federal standards, and among the lowest in the nation. [Read more…] about Drinking Water Quality Council – State Panel Recommends Lower PFOA Limits

Filed Under: Front Page, Hoosick, Hoosick Falls, Petersburgh

Petersburgh Town Board

December 20, 2018 By steve bradley

Town Highway Department Shorthanded As Plow Season Begins

by Alex Brooks

Petersburgh Supervisor Alan Webster began the December 17 Town Board meeting by telling anyone who didn’t know already that Petersburgh Highway Superintendent Ray Harrison had a heart attack on Saturday December 15.

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Filed Under: Front Page, Member Exclusive, Petersburgh

County Band Honors For HFCS Sixth Graders

December 20, 2018 By steve bradley

The Music Department at Hoosick Falls Central School is pleased to announce that seven sixth grade students from HFCS have been selected to the Rensselaer County Elementary Band, which will perform in late January 2019.

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Filed Under: Front Page, Hoosick, Hoosick Falls, Member Exclusive, Petersburgh

Luke Comes Through Again For Make-A-Wish

December 13, 2018 By steve bradley

By Steve Bradley

Hoosick Falls Central School’s Luke Hoag delivered over 77,000 letters to Santa as part of the Macy’s department store “Believe Day.” 

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Filed Under: Front Page, Hoosick, Hoosick Falls, Local News, Member Exclusive, Petersburgh

Local Vets Receive Recognition

December 13, 2018 By steve bradley

Local veterans Mike Poore and Shane Hatlee were recently awarded proclamations from the United States Congress represented by Chris Gibson,  the New York State Senate by Kathleen Marchione, Jake Ashby of the New York State Assembly, and the Rensselaer County Executive Steven McLaughlin.

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Filed Under: Front Page, Hoosick, Hoosick Falls, Local News, Member Exclusive, Petersburgh

Berlin/New Lebanon Wrestlers Pin Mustangs

December 13, 2018 By steve bradley

Submitted by D. J. Connelly

The wrestling team had its first home match of the season against Cairo-Durham on Thursday, December 6 at New Lebanon High School.

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Filed Under: Berlin, Front Page, Grafton, Member Exclusive, Petersburgh, Stephentown

Hoosick Lions Club Events

December 6, 2018 By steve bradley

The November 15 Lions meeting had as its guest speaker the Executive Director of the Louis Miller Museum, Joyce Brewer.

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Filed Under: Front Page, Hoosick, Hoosick Falls, Member Exclusive, Petersburgh

Berlin-New Lebanon Wrestling Off To A Good Start

December 6, 2018 By steve bradley

On Saturday the wrestling team participated in the Ravena tournament. They were led with strong performances by all participants.

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Filed Under: Berlin, Front Page, Grafton, Member Exclusive, Petersburgh, Stephentown

Petersburgh Town Board

November 30, 2018 By steve bradley

Code Violations In Water Treatment Building

by Alex Brooks

At the Petersburgh Town Board meeting on Monday, November 19, Water District Committee member Joe Dunlop asked when code violations in the “GAC Building” would be corrected.

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Filed Under: Front Page, Member Exclusive, Petersburgh

Petersburgh Library Welcomes A New Director

November 30, 2018 By steve bradley

The Petersburgh Public Library is very excited to announce the appointment of Kathryn Hilfinger as the new library director. 

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Filed Under: Front Page, Member Exclusive, Petersburgh

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        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

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        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 […]

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