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Exhibitors And Visitors Enjoy Walter A. Wood Tractor And Agriculture Show

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Despite hurricane warnings and suddenly cold temperatures, at least ten exhibitors turned out to see both historic and new tractors and agricultural implements at the Walter A. Wood Tractor and Agriculture Show in Wood Memorial Park on Saturday, October 3. [Read more…] about Exhibitors And Visitors Enjoy Walter A. Wood Tractor And Agriculture Show

Volunteers Needed To Help Adults And Children In Our Area

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Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County (LVORC) welcomes all kinds of volunteers, from tutors to administrative helpers and event planners. As a volunteer you can develop new skills, make friends, and see how your efforts make a difference in your community. [Read more…] about Volunteers Needed To Help Adults And Children In Our Area

Electronics Recycling Event October 3

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The Rensselaer County Legislature and the County Environmental Management Council are teaming up to sponsor an electronics recycling day, Chair of the Legislature Stan Brownell announced.

The electronics recycling event will be held Saturday, October 3 from 9:30 am to 2 pm. The recycling event will be held at the County Office Building, 1600 7th Avenue, downtown Troy.

The October event follows an electronics recycling event held in April. The Legislature and EMC have teamed up for several electronics recycling events, and have received a great response from residents. [Read more…] about Electronics Recycling Event October 3

Cyclists From Near And Far Proclaim Brown’s Covered Bridge Tour A Success, Vow To Do It Again Next Year

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by Deb Alter
It could not have been a better day for the first-ever Brown’s Brewing Covered Bridge Bicycle Tour. Gorgeous blue skies with a few wispy clouds, absolutely perfect. The riders were excited, yet relaxed, since this was a tour, not a race. Starting and finishing at Brown’s Walloomsac Brewery in Hoosick Falls, the non-competitive ride featured a tour of historic covered bridges over the majestic Hoosick and Battenkill Rivers. [Read more…] about Cyclists From Near And Far Proclaim Brown’s Covered Bridge Tour A Success, Vow To Do It Again Next Year

Electronics Recycling Event October 3

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The Rensselaer County Legislature and the County Environmental Management Council will team up to sponsor an electronics recycling day next month, Chair of the Legislature Stan Brownell announced.
The electronics recycling event will be held Saturday, October 3 from 9:30 am to 2 pm. The recycling event will be held at the County Office Building, 1600 7th Avenue, downtown Troy. [Read more…] about Electronics Recycling Event October 3

Turn In Unwanted Drugs

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The Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Office will be participating in the DEA sponsored National Drug Take Back Day. On September 26, from 10 am to 2 pm, residents can drop off unused, expired or unwanted medication at:
West Sand Lake Fire House
3695 NY Rte 43, West Sand Lake, NY
Take part in preventing prescription drug diversion and abuse, while safeguarding the environment!