The Rensselaer County Department of Health is offering blood testing for PFOA at no charge to Petersburgh residents. The clinic will be at the Petersburgh Veterans Community Center (PVMCC) In Petersburgh on Saturday, July 23 from 9 am to 2 pm. Please call 518-402-7950 for an appointment.
Rensselaer County
Good Times, Chicken And Sunshine Highlight The Annual Grafton Festival
By Doug La Rocque
By all accounts, this year’s Grafton Festival could be described by the old phrase “winner, winner, chicken dinner” which of course was one of the centerpieces of the Festival. [Read more…] about Good Times, Chicken And Sunshine Highlight The Annual Grafton Festival
Rensselaer County Legislature
Hudson Valley Community College Budget Gets County Lawmakers’ Approval
By Doug La Rocque The Rensselaer County Legislature opened its recent meeting with a public hearing on the proposed 111 million dollars spending plan as outlined by College President Dr. Drew Matonak. The President talked about the many changes in the campus and educational curriculum during his eight plus years at the helm of the school. [Read more…] about Rensselaer County Legislature
FractalFest Draws Few Complaints
by David Flint
The second music festival held this year in Stephentown has apparently concluded with few complaints and earned to some extent the approval of the Town Board. FractalFest 2016 was held on Neil Gardner’s property July 8-9, mostly in the woods, or as the Fractaltribe organizers, would have it, in “Fractal Forest, NY, USA”. [Read more…] about FractalFest Draws Few Complaints
A Free Family Fun Night Planned In Grafton
A bounce house, cotton candy, face painting and music by the band Whiskey Highway highlight an evening of free family fun Saturday, August 6, at the Grafton VFW Hall on South Rd (County Route 85). [Read more…] about A Free Family Fun Night Planned In Grafton
Berlin Planning Board Holds A Special Meeting
By Doug La Rocque
Pressed for an earlier than normal decision of a proposed sub-division, the Berlin Planning Board met in a special session on Monday, July 11. [Read more…] about Berlin Planning Board Holds A Special Meeting
Proposed Banquet House In Grafton Stalled Once Again
By Doug La Rocque An unsigned and undated long form SEQR report, is one of the reasons the Grafton Planning Board had to table the proposal to construct the facility at 40 Dunham Rd. Jane Mc Dermott first brought the site plan review before the Board in May, which held a public hearing on the issue last month. [Read more…] about Proposed Banquet House In Grafton Stalled Once Again
This Week At Stephentown Memorial Library…
Summer Hours at SML – Saturday hours will be 9 am – 1 pm for the summer months. You asked for earlier hours and we heard you. We are always trying to be responsive to our patrons.
Mahjongg Lessons for Beginners – (Experienced players welcome, too!) Would you like to learn the ancient Chinese game of Mahjongg? Do you enjoy card games, chess, backgammon? Then you may love mahjongg. Research has shown that this fascinating game stimulates the mind and helps keep your brain sharp [Read more…] about This Week At Stephentown Memorial Library…
Stephentown Historical Society Seeks Goods For Tag Sale
Assess your attic. Cull your cupboards. Besiege your basement. Grub out your garage. Your donations can help support the Stephentown Historical Society and its programs. Good clean, usable items will be accepted for the August 6 Community Tag Sale to be held at Gardner’s Field on Rt. 22 in Stephentown, New York. [Read more…] about Stephentown Historical Society Seeks Goods For Tag Sale
Give Blood – Give Life
The United Methodist Church will host a community blood drive with the American Red Cross on August 1, from 1 to 6 pm at 17 South Street in Berlin. Stewart’s Ice Cream is generously donating an ice cream cone for every donor. We Need You! Please remember when you give blood you give another birthday, another day at the beach, another laugh, another chance. For more information or to make an appointment, contact: Sarah J. French, Volunteer Blood Drive Coordinator Berlin Central High School – Class of 2017 H: 518/733-9705 C: 518/429-9202