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ASA Seeks Pre-Applications For Farmland Protection Grants

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The Agricultural Stewardship Association (ASA) is accepting pre-applications from farmers in Washington and Rensselaer counties that wish to apply to the state farmland protection program.  Pre-applications are due by Friday, May 13 to ASA’s office. [Read more…] about ASA Seeks Pre-Applications For Farmland Protection Grants

Rensselaer County Legislature Honors Three Hoosick Area Residents At Its April Meeting

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By Doug La Rocque

The late Omer Brenenstuhl, Virginia Lavin and young Luke Gillis were all presented with resolutions by legislators honoring their endeavors and contributions to the Hoosick area community. [Read more…] about Rensselaer County Legislature Honors Three Hoosick Area Residents At Its April Meeting

A Big Win For Local Towns In The Annual Battle For CHIPs Money From The State

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By Doug La Rocque

Last month The Eastwick Press reported on the annual March on the Capital by Highway Superintendents around the state, with this year’s theme being “local roads matter.”  At the time Grafton’s Herb Hasbrouck said the highway chiefs had abandoned their typical upstate versus downstate battle for the dollars and were taking a more united approach.  [Read more…] about A Big Win For Local Towns In The Annual Battle For CHIPs Money From The State

Local Eagle Scouts Honored By Rensselaer County

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By Doug La Rocque

Boy Scout Troop 222 Eagle Scouts Trevor Hall and Michael Zlotnick were honored this past week by Rensselaer County Executive Kathy Jimino, Legislative Chairman Stan Brownell and the full legislature.  Both scouts recently attained the rank of Eagle Scout, which requires each youth to complete a project that benefits his community.  [Read more…] about Local Eagle Scouts Honored By Rensselaer County

Clark Art Institute Puppet-Making Class For Teens

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Master puppeteer David Lane brings his expertise to the Clark Art Institute Monday, April 18 through Friday, April 22 from 9 am to 12 pm with a spring break workshop for children ages 10 to 15.
Students draw inspiration from the Clark’s collection and spend the week creating their own rod puppets, an art form dating back to ancient Egypt. [Read more…] about Clark Art Institute Puppet-Making Class For Teens

Berlin’s Water District May Be The Beneficiary Of New Legislation Be Pushed By Assemblyman Steve McLaughlin

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By Doug La Rocque

While it may not keep city, town and village leaders up at night, any of them that have municipal water delivery systems, are very concerned about the age of these pipelines and the potential for a serious water main break.  This concern was perhaps heightened by the numerous incidents due to last year’s very cold winter, and the recent major break in the Lansingburgh section of Troy that also impacted two other towns.  The dollar amounts associated with these repairs can be staggering.   [Read more…] about Berlin’s Water District May Be The Beneficiary Of New Legislation Be Pushed By Assemblyman Steve McLaughlin

Antiques And Art Discovery Day At Tech Valley High School

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An antiques and art discovery day will be held to benefit the Tech Valley High School Parent Activities Council (PAC) on Saturday, April 16. The event is open to the public from 9 am to 6 pm. Antique, art and collectible experts from The Appraisers Road Show will hold the event at Tech Valley High School (TVHS), which is located at 246 Tricentennial Drive in Albany on the campus of the Colleges of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (CNSE) at SUNY Polytechnic Institute. No appointments are needed. [Read more…] about Antiques And Art Discovery Day At Tech Valley High School