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Petersburgh Town Board Highlights

May 30, 2024 By Eastwick Press

by Denise Wright
The May 20th meeting of the Petersburgh town board began with the PFOA Health Study update by Dr. Erin Bell before the meeting began. Dr. Bell is the co-principal Investigator with the New York State Department of Health of a cohort study to recruit and enroll participants into a prospective cohort of adults and children to examine the long-term health effects associated with the consumption of drinking water contaminated with per and poly alkyl substances (PFAS) (Albany.edu). Dr. Bell reviewed that the expected level of PFOA/PFOS is four parts per trillion, and presently, her team is working on analyzing the data residents have provided to figure out dose levels. The dose levels of the PFOA/PFOS can have some correlation to diseases like

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Dill Brook Community Forest Opens

May 16, 2024 By Eastwick Press

Submitted by Annie Jacobs
On Saturday, May 11th, the Rensselaer Plateau Alliance (RPA) and Rensselaer Land Trust (RLT) staff, board, and volunteers celebrated the Grand Opening of the 128-acre Dill Brook Community Forest in Memory of Robert Simms.

This is the fourth community forest that RPA/RLT has conserved and opened for public access. All community forests are managed with the help of a team of volunteers, and anyone interested is welcome to be part of a community forest volunteer committee.

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Petersburgh Town Board Highlights

April 26, 2024 By Eastwick Press

by Denise Wright
The Petersburgh Town Board was extremely busy on April 15th with bid approvals and reviews of plans and purchases.

After the March 18th minutes were approved, the highway department reported that cleaning and checking roads were in progress. The water district has been dealing with voltage unbalance issues at the pump-house, but it has cleared. The library reported a wonderful pass program with local museums that residents can take advantage of. The state has inspected the shelters for the animal control officer and deemed them satisfactory.

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Petersburgh Roadside Litter Cleanup

April 18, 2024 By Eastwick Press

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.

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Town Board Highlights

March 29, 2024 By Eastwick Press

by Denise Wright
The Petersburgh Town Board met on March 18th to discuss several upcoming projects in 2024.

After approving the minutes, Supervisor Noeding stated during the meeting that the Petersburgh Rescue Squad notified him that they had updated their communication policy and would not provide the town board with monthly updates. The rescue squad posts the information on its Facebook page. Board members were displeased with this information since the rescue squad gets significant money from the town. The board decided to create a quarterly contract similar to the one used with the PMVCC and library so that the squad could get allocated funds from the town budget.

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Raymond D. Snyder Jr. – Obituary

March 15, 2024 By Eastwick Press

Petersburgh – Raymond D. Snyder Jr., 95, passed away on Thursday, March 7th, 2024, at the Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation in Hoosick Falls, NY. He resided in Petersburgh and was the husband of the late Joyce (Mason) Snyder.

Ray was born on January 19th, 1929, in Troy, NY, son of Raymond D. and Mary (Pickett) Snyder. He graduated from Berlin Central School in 1947 and was employed as a Custodian and then maintenance of Buildings and Grounds at the Berlin Central School. He was an active member of the Petersburg Baptist Church where he was [Read more…] about Raymond D. Snyder Jr. – Obituary

Filed Under: Berlin School Dist., Hoosick Falls, Obituaries, Petersburgh

Irma M. Hammersmith – Obituary

March 7, 2024 By Eastwick Press

Petersburgh – Irma M. Hammersmith, 93, of Berlin passed peacefully on Thursday morning, February 29th, 2024. Born on Berlin Mountain on September 9th, 1930, Irma was the daughter of the late Albert and Elsie (Maxon) Yerden, and wife for 66 years to the late Joseph P. Hammersmith.

In the mid-1940s, Irma was employed at the shirt factory in Berlin and later worked at W. J. Cowee winding floral picks. In 1949 Irma and Joe built their house on the top of Berlin Mountain on a parcel of land that was given to them by Irma’s parents. They were married in December 1950. [Read more…] about Irma M. Hammersmith – Obituary

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Petersburgh Town Board Highlights

March 2, 2024 By Eastwick Press

by Denise Wright

The February 19th meeting of the Petersburgh Town Board was lengthy, full of business ranging from water issues to town appointments and town buildings.

After reviewing and approving the department reports, approximately $10,000 of budget intrafund transfers for the general fund, highway, and water district to finalize 2023 accounts were approved. During the discussion about ARPA funds, a $3,000 grant was explored to help offset the cost of three dry hydrants installed in the community. Initially, the hydrants were to be purchased using ARPA funds. Hydrants will be able to cut response time in emergencies. ARPA funds are being utilized in the town for various projects ranging from the town hall roof replacement to purchasing and installing new playground equipment.

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February 16, 2024 Edition

February 16, 2024 By Eastwick Press

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Filed Under: Bennington, Berlin, Berlin School Dist., Brunswick, Cambridge, Grafton, Hoosick, Hoosick Falls, Member Exclusive, PDF Files, Petersburgh, Poestenkill, Rensselaer County, Stephentown, Tamarac, Troy, Valley Falls

Petersburgh Town Board Highlights 

January 25, 2024 By Eastwick Press

by Denise Wright
The January 15th meeting of the Petersburgh Town Board was busy with organizing 2024 projects and proposals. 

After reviewing and approving the minutes, Heinz Noeding reviewed the department reports, stating the town did a fairly good job and that most items were kept within budget. Some repairs and testing due to the boiled water alert did cause some minor adjustments to those budget items.

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