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Sand Lake Improved Parks Project

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The Town of Sand Lake is embarking on its most ambitious park enhancement initiative to date, the Sand Lake Improved Parks Project (SLIPP). This project, a collaboration between the town, Averill Park Youth Soccer, Assemblyman Scott Bendett’s office, and the generous donation of land from Rensselaer Land Trust, will significantly enhance recreational amenities for the community.

SLIPP will introduce seven new soccer fields, a concession stand, and a dog park at the existing Walking Trails Park. These new facilities will provide Averill Park Youth Soccer with dedicated fields, supporting the program’s growth and success. Additionally, the project will transform donated land from the Rensselaer Land Trust into a community forest, complete with walking and hiking trails, offering residents new opportunities to explore the natural landscape.

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Sand Lake Historical Society Events

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October brings two special events sponsored by the Sand Lake Historical Society (SLHS): a special afternoon featuring the unsolved legendary murder of Hazel Drew, a young woman of 19 who mysteriously died in Taborton in 1908, and two days later during the regular monthly meeting, we bring the story of an enslaved townsman.

Join us Sunday, October 6th, at 1 pm beginning with the Hazel Drew “Legends and Lore” Historical Marker dedication ceremony at the corner of Taborton and Mosher Roads in Sand Lake. A reception will follow

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Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Event

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Submitted by the Rensselaer County Legislature
Rensselaer County, the City of Troy, and the Town of Bethlehem are partnering on an inter-county Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) disposal program for 2024. The program consists of four events providing residents of the participating municipalities the opportunity to safely dispose of hazardous materials not accepted through normal garbage collection service.

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Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Event

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Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Event

Submitted by the Rensselaer County Legislature

Rensselaer County, the City of Troy, and the Town of Bethlehem are partnering on an inter-county Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) disposal program for 2024. The program consists of four events providing residents of the participating municipalities the opportunity to safely dispose of hazardous materials not accepted through normal garbage collection service.

The next event will be Saturday, September 14th at the Town of Brunswick Town Hall, 336 Town Office Road. Entrance to the event will be on Town Office Road.

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Sand Lake Town Library Spelling Bee

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If you love word games, join the fun at the Sand Lake Town Library Friends’ second Spelling Bee. We heard from many people that we should do it again, so we are: Friday, March 22nd, at 7 pm at the Sand Lake Center for the Arts. Teams of two will compete in a written round, and finalists in an oral round. We are challenging local boards, businesses, clubs, community workers, politicians, restaurants, and other groups to compete.

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Women’s Clothing Swap

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Swap don’t shop. The Sand Lake Town Library Friends are holding a free women’s clothing swap on Saturday, February 3rd, from 10:30 am to noon at the Sand Lake Town Library. Arrive with your gently used, clean women’s clothing and leave with something new to you. You don’t need to donate clothing to receive clothing.

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