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Stephentown Allocated $5.8m To Upgrade Town Broadband Infrastructure
The Town of Stephentown was the largest beneficiary in the Capital District of a batch of grants to telecommunications providers to improve internet service. [Read more…] about Several Eastwick Towns Will Get Broadband Upgrades Under State Grant
Lester Goodermote To Retire From County Legislature
Cites Health as Factor in Stepping Down in District 5
Legislature To Sponsor Spring Electronics Recycling Event On April 22
submitted by Rich Crist
The Rensselaer County Legislature and the County Environmental Management Council will again team up to sponsor a spring electronics recycling day, Chair of the Legislature Stan Brownell announced. [Read more…] about Rensselaer County Legislature
The Dutch Legacy In The Hudson Valley
submitted by Meredith Rhindress
Sam Huntington will present an illustrated program on the “Life and Legacy of New Netherlands” at the Stephentown Historical Society meeting on Sunday, March 5, at 2 pm. [Read more…] about Stephentown Historical Society
The Rensselaer Plateau Alliance invites you to a wildflower lecture with Tom Phillips on March 9 at the Sand Lake Town Hall. [Read more…] about WildFlowers Of The Rensselaer Plateau
Legislature Approves Major Road Improvement Effort
Work for 2017 Boosted by Legislative Savings
submitted by Rich Crist
The Rensselaer County Legislature approved resolutions for a major effort to improve roads across the county in 2017 during the February 14 legislative meeting, Chair of the Legislature Stan Brownell and County Executive Kathleen Jimino announced. [Read more…] about Rensselaer County Legislature
By Jackolyn Houghton
The Hoosick Falls Village Board had called a special Board meeting for Thursday, February 23 to discuss a revised agreement between the Village and the two companies responsible for PFOA contamination in the Village, Saint-Gobain and Honeywell. [Read more…] about Postponed Board Meeting Angers Community Members
Rensselaer County is fortunate to be served by many hard-working and dedicated volunteers who work hard to protect people and property in our county. [Read more…] about Bill Gaillard Recognized For Service
Legislature Mourns Passing Of Don Bogardus
Members of the Rensselaer County Legislature are mourning the passing of Don Bogardus, a fixture of the Hoosick Falls community who served as mayor and in other elected and community capacities. Bogardus passed away Sunday at the age of 85. [Read more…] about Rensselaer County Legislature
On January 21, Sensei Bob Fish of Stephentown Self Defense Systems promoted seven people to various degrees of black belt. [Read more…] about Black Belt Promotions In Stephentown
