On Saturday, July 20, more than 30 community members gathered at the Rensselaer Land Trust’s Robert Ingalls Preserve in Stephentown for an official ribbon cutting ceremony in memory of Robert Ingalls.
During the ceremony, Christine Young, Rensselaer Land Trust’s Executive Director, reflected on Robert Ingalls’ years of dedication to the Land Trust as Vice-President and as a long time Board member who served on multiple committees to aid in the Land Trust’s success. “He touched the lives of many of us through his generous and humble spirit and extensive knowledge of plants and the land of the region – he is greatly missed,” said Young.
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Rensselaer County
Rensselaer County Legislature – More Like Washington
by Kieron Kramer
Marked by lack of transparency and lack of productivity, the meeting of the Rensselaer County Legislature on Tuesday, July 9, resembled more the mode of governance in Washington, DC, than in Troy. [Read more…] about Rensselaer County Legislature – More Like Washington
The Berlin July Fourth Parade – “American Adventures”
submitted by Jean Barber and Carol Alderman
The Berlin Fourth of July Parade – the only one in Rensselaer County – stepped off on Independence Day at 11 am sharp. Proudly leading the way was local American Legion Taconic Valley Post #937. [Read more…] about The Berlin July Fourth Parade – “American Adventures”
Route 2 East From Petersburgh Is Closed
from the NYS DOT
Motorists are advised that a quarter mile stretch of Route 2 in Petersburgh will be closed from Monday, July 8, through July 21 for slope repairs and for repairs to a culvert.
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Rensselaer Land Trust’s Annual Hoosic River Paddle
Canoeist and kayakers are invited to join the Rensselaer Land Trust (RLT) for a leisurely paddle through the calming waterways of the Hoosic River on Saturday, July 13, starting at 9 am. Participants will launch at the NYS DEC public boat launch on RLT property at Eagle Bridge and take out downstream just before the Johnsonville Dam. In the past eagles, great blue herons and green herons have been seen along this stretch of coves and marshy backwaters. [Read more…] about Rensselaer Land Trust’s Annual Hoosic River Paddle
20th National Trails Day At Grafton Lakes State Park
submitted by Jaime Wasieliewski
On June 1 the Friends of Grafton Lakes State Park hosted their 20th Annual National Trails Day event. Over 70 volunteers including members of the Friends of GLSP, Grafton Trail Riders, the Taconic Hiking Club, Capital MTB, Hiking Mates of the Capital Region and Capital District Volunteers helped complete much needed repairs and clearing on five trails across the Park. Cub Scout Pack #680 and their families cleaned up miles of shoreline around Long, Second and Shaver Ponds.
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Dairy Princess In The Well Of The Legislature
by Kieron Kramer
The Dairy Princess, Lindsey McMahon of Petersburgh, graced the Chamber of the Rensselaer County Legislature during the presentation period before the regular meeting on Tuesday, June 11. A resolution honoring her for her appointment as Rensselaer County Dairy Princess was passed at the Legislature’s meeting in May. The presentation was made by Legislator Ken Herrington of District 3, which includes the towns of Cropseyville, Johnsonville and Pittstown among others, District 4 Legislator Alex Shannon and District 5 Legislators Stan Brownell and Lester Goodermote, who represent the towns of Petersburgh, Stephentown, Grafton, Berlin, Hoosick and the Village of Hoosick Falls.
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Two Stephentown Vets Nominated For Hall Of Fame
by David Flint
At a ceremony at the Half Moon Town Hall on May 14 State Senator Kathleen Marchione recognized the service of 14 veterans from around the 43rd State Senate District. The occasion was to announce the Senator’s choice for induction into the New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame. Nominated to represent the Veterans of Stephentown were World War II veterans Vincent Devlin and Franklyn Mooney.
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A Hooked Buttercup Blooms
Three Local Families Are Memorialized By The County
by Kieron Kramer
The families of three eastern Rensselaer County citizens who were memorialized by resolutions at last month’s Rensselaer County Legislative session came to the presentation period at the County meeting on May 14. The three citizens are the young fire fighter from Berlin, Steve Kellar, the beloved school bus driver and former Hoosick Falls Councilman, John “Ersel” Hickey, and Ray Darling, Sr., the Supervisor of the Town of Grafton at his death. The presentations to the families of deceased pillars of the community, those who have made the history of the County, are quite emotional and moving.
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