In recent Recognition Events, year end awards were distributed to 4-H members in Rensselaer County. These events were held at the Hoosic Valley Rescue Squad and Tamarac School. Clubs who met a challenging level of criteria were announced as “Honor Clubs” for 2009 and they are as follows:
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Rensselaer County 4H Holds Successful Livestock Auction
The Schaghticoke Fair was the setting for the annual 4H Livestock Auction held on Labor Day 2009. This year Rensselaer County youth had 15 animal projects that were eagerly bid on by community members.
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Stan Brownell Named Vice Chairman Of The County Legislature
by Kieron Kramer
District Five County Legislator Stan Brownell of Hoosick Falls was selected Vice Chairman of the Legislature at the Majority’s Organizational meeting last week. Not since Henry Zwack of Stephentown left the post of County Executive in 2001 has a District Five public official held a leadership post in County Government. [Read more…] about Stan Brownell Named Vice Chairman Of The County Legislature
Temporary Jobs Available As Census Takers
by Bea Peterson
Mara Murphy of Berlin spoke at the Hoosick Falls Village Board meeting Tuesday evening, December 8. She requested permission from the Board to use the meeting room during the daytime to test individuals interested in being 2010 Census Takers. The Board approved her request. [Read more…] about Temporary Jobs Available As Census Takers
Volunteer For A Great Program In Rensselaer County
The Cancer Services Program of Rensselaer County is looking for volunteers to help them promote their program that offers cancer screenings to uninsured men and women. If you have some free time and would like to come and hear about how you can volunteer for this great program, please call Beth Weest at 454-4034.
Rensselaer County H1N1 Vaccination Clinics
The Rensselaer County Department of Health will be holding four H1N1 vaccination clinics throughout the month of December. Free H1N1 vaccines will be provided for school aged children between the ages of 5 and 18 years old. [Read more…] about Rensselaer County H1N1 Vaccination Clinics
The County Versus H1N1
Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino has announced what the County Department of Health is doing to help stop the spread of the H1N1 virus and what we all can do as individuals to protect ourselves and loved ones from the virus.
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County Welcomes Completion Of Historic Moses Farm Protection
Members of the Rensselaer County Legislature welcomed completion of the agreement to protect the historic farm that was once the home of world renowned folk artist Grandma Moses.
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Rensselaer County Legislature – Shaken But Not Stirred
by Kieron Kramer
The discontent of the voters, evident at all governmental levels in the recent election, was powerfully expressed in the election results for the Rensselaer County Legislature. When the Legislature met on Tuesday, November 6, one week after the election, the landscape of the Legislature had been changed considerably. [Read more…] about Rensselaer County Legislature – Shaken But Not Stirred
Huge Turnout In Stephentown Leads To Democratic Victories
Voting Results by Town Follow
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