by Bea Peterson
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Hoosick Falls Police Chief Whalen To Retire
by Kieron Kramer
The last resolution passed by the Rensselaer County Legislature in its regular session on Tuesday, October 13, was one commending Hoosick Falls Police Chief Robert Whalen who, according to the resolution, will retire on November 6 in order to spend more time with his wife Diane and three children. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Police Chief Whalen To Retire
Meet Sue Putnam, Candidate For The County Legislature
On Saturday, October 24, there will be a fund raiser for Sue Putnam, candidate for Rensselaer County Legislature in District 5. The event will be held at the Grafton VFW (Fire) Hall at 581 County Route 68 (South Rd.), Grafton, from 6 to 9 pm. [Read more…] about Meet Sue Putnam, Candidate For The County Legislature
New Open Burning Regulation Takes Effect October 14
Taking a step to reduce harmful air pollutants and help prevent wildfires, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has extended restrictions on the open burning of residential waste effective October 14. The open burning of residential waste will be prohibited in all communities statewide, regardless of population, with exceptions for burning tree limbs and branches at limited times and other certain circumstances (detailed below). Previously, the ban applied only in towns with populations of 20,000 or more. The New York State Environmental Board approved this State regulation on September 1.
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County Electronics Recycling Day
The Rensselaer County Legislature will team up with Troy business e-Lot to sponsor an electronics recycling day on Saturday, October 17, providing County residents with a safe and convenient way to dispose of unwanted electronics and appliances, Chairman of the Legislature Neil J. Kelleher and Legislator Alex Shannon recently announced.
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Brownell And Goodermote Win WFP Primary
by Kieron Kramer
According to Republican Rich Crist, the Rensselaer County Legislative Liaison, District 5 Legislators Stan Brownell and Lester Goodermote won an important primary on September 15, capturing the Working Families Party line through an effective write-in campaign. [Read more…] about Brownell And Goodermote Win WFP Primary
Mister Smoothie
County Emergency Services Memorial Ceremony
Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino will join with community leaders and other locally elected officials at a memorial service to honor the men and women of emergency services who have passed away in the last year. The service will begin at 3 pm on Sunday, October 4. [Read more…] about County Emergency Services Memorial Ceremony
Suzanne Putnam To Run For County Legislature
Long-term Grafton Town Clerk Suzanne Putnam has announced her candidacy for the Rensselaer County Legislature in District 5, encompassing the towns of Berlin, Grafton, Hoosick, Petersburgh and Stephentown. [Read more…] about Suzanne Putnam To Run For County Legislature
Brunswick Community Library Grand Opening
On September 26 Kathy Jimino, Rensselaer County Executive, will get the first library card at the Grand Opening of the new Brunswick Community Library.
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