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County Veterans Hall Still Seeking Donations

August 5, 2011 By eastwickpress

The Schaghticoke Fair Fund-Raising Committee is continuing its efforts to convert a section of the Freihofer’s Building at the Fairgrounds into a Veterans Hall. They are seeking donations to purchase one more flagpole to place in front of the current Freihofer’s Building – for a total of six – one for each branch of the service and one for the American flag. We have funds for five. The Committee thanks the community  for its help thus far.
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Filed Under: Local News, Rensselaer County

Beware The Emerald Ash Borers

July 29, 2011 By eastwickpress

by David Flint
How did all those purple box kites get caught up in the trees? Well actually they are not box kites but Purple Prism Traps. The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has been placing them in ash trees in eastern Rensselaer County and elsewhere as part of their early detection and response effort in combatting the infestation of the emerald ash borer. [Read more…] about Beware The Emerald Ash Borers

Filed Under: Front Page, Local News, Rensselaer County

North Hoosick PO Threatened With Closure Again

July 29, 2011 By eastwickpress

Legislators Say Post Office Closures Will Hurt County
submitted by Rich Crist, Legislative Liaison
The possible closure of the Lansingburgh and North Hoosick post offices will be harmful to Rensselaer County and not produce any significant savings in return, said members of the Rensselaer County Legislature.
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Filed Under: Front Page, Hoosick, Local News, Rensselaer County

County Veterans Hall Seeks Donations For Flag Poles

July 22, 2011 By eastwickpress

The Schaghticoke Fair Fundraising Committee is currently converting a section of the Freihofer’s Building into a Veterans Hall. We are seeking donations to purchase three additional flag poles to place in front of the current Friehofer’s Building at the Fair for a total of six, one for each branch of the service and one for the American flag. We have funds for three.
We also need to purchase binders, page protectors, frames, etc. to display information on our Rensselaer County Veterans. This project has just gotten under way and with interest from the community will hopefully go forward. Also, any military information or pictures, etc. would be appreciated and could be copied or photographed from the originals.
For more information contact Jody Luskin at 518-663-8156 or Kim Micklas at 518-663-9970.

Filed Under: Hoosick, Local News, Rensselaer County

Make Math Work For You! Free Basic Math Class For Adults

July 22, 2011 By eastwickpress

If you are looking to sharpen your basic math skills or you are considering beginning your higher education and need a math refresher, “Applied Math for Adults,” can help.
This free, six week, non-credit course will be offered beginning July 26 at Averill Park High School. Classes will run from 6 to 9 pm Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
The course will provide a real world problem solving approach to basic math concepts like algebra, fractions and percentages. Students will work to gain more confidence in using math to help them with a variety of tasks. The course can also provide some confidence to those who are considering entering a technical field and need some help with their math skills.
For more information or to register, call Jamie Dreimiller at 518-629-7453 or email j.dreimiller@hvcc.edu.

Filed Under: Local News, Rensselaer County, Stephentown

County Legislators Seek Safety Review Of State Route 7

July 15, 2011 By eastwickpress

by Kieron Kramer
At its regular meeting on Tuesday, July 12, the Rensselaer County Legislature passed a resolution asking the NYS Department of Transportation (DOT) to review the safety conditions on a section of State Route 7 between the Bennington Battlefield Motel (4328 Rt. 7) and the intersection of Routes 7 and 22 in the Town of Hoosick. Over the years this stretch of road, with its sweeping high speed curves, necessitated because the road runs along a winding trout stream, has been the scene of numerous accidents. [Read more…] about County Legislators Seek Safety Review Of State Route 7

Filed Under: Berlin, Front Page, Hoosick, Local News, Rensselaer County, Stephentown

The Invasive Bushy Rock Cress

July 15, 2011 By eastwickpress

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Filed Under: Grafton, Local News, Rensselaer County, Sports Outdoors

Pittstown Historical Society Receives Fourth Grant

July 1, 2011 By eastwickpress

by Bea Peterson
On Friday, June 24, Rensselaer County Executive Kathy Jimino joined Hudson River Valley Greenway acting Executive Director Mark Castiglione and members of the Pittstown Historical Society at the Herb Backus farm on Johnsonville Road in Pittstown where he presented an enlarged check for an $8,000 grant to the Society. [Read more…] about Pittstown Historical Society Receives Fourth Grant

Filed Under: Local News, Rensselaer County, Sports Outdoors

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July 1, 2011 By eastwickpress

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Filed Under: Local News, Rensselaer County, Sports Outdoors

Rensselaer Land Trust Hoosic River Paddle Trip

July 1, 2011 By eastwickpress

Rensselaer Land Trust invites the public to paddle the Hoosic River on Saturday, July 9.  Bring your kayak or canoe and join us as we paddle eight miles of the Hoosic River. We’ll put in at the new NYSDEC public boat launch on the Rensselaer Land Trust’s property in Eagle Bridge and take out downstream just before the Johnsonville Dam. The Hoosic River boat launch is approximately 1 mile west of Eagle Bridge on the north side of Route 67.
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Filed Under: Hoosick, Local News, Rensselaer County, Sports Outdoors

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        Brunswick Town Board Highlights

        by Denise Wright The March 13th Brunswick Town Board meeting was filled with conversation and resulted in the passing of two resolutions. During the Building and Codes report, 25 building property inspections and 22 follow-up complaints were reported for the month of February. The State Uniform Code Administration Compliance Report has been prepared. The historian […]

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        Stephentown Board Highlights

        by Denise Wright The Stephentown Board’s St. Patrick’s Day meeting began with a moment of silence to honor former town board member Gerry Robinson. Robinson focused on “improving local service opportunities, protecting Stephentown’s unique rural environment, and increasing local jobs and amenities by encouraging economic development appropriate to the size, atmosphere, and well-being of our […]

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        Berlin School Board Appoints New Superintendent

        Submitted by BCSD Communications The Berlin Central School District Board of Education selected Mr. Kenneth Rizzo to be its next superintendent of schools, effective July 1st. Mr. Rizzo was unanimously appointed by the board at its meeting on March 6th. You must be logged in to view this article.

        Wildcats Compete at the New York State Indoor Track Championships 

        Hoosick Falls CSD Indoor Track Submitted by HFCSD Communications The Wildcats put forth a great effort at the New York State Indoor Track Championships on March 8th. The girls 4×400, consisting of Emma Waugh, Mihaly Blake, Ava Salvsevold, and Erin Conety, had a huge upset in their race. Going in as the underdogs, the girls […]

        Winter Scholar Athletes and Varsity Teams

        Brunswick CSD Submitted by Brunswick CSD Communications Brunswick CSD is proud to announce its winter Scholar Athlete sports teams for the 2024-2025 season. The school fielded seven varsity teams, including Girls Basketball, Boys Basketball, Boys Wrestling, Competitive Cheerleading, Unified Bowling, Boys Indoor Track, and Girls Indoor Track. In addition to the exciting lineup of winter […]

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