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The Stephentown Volunteer Fire Department is once again partnering with the Stephentown Senior Citizens, the Town of Stephentown, and the Stephentown Veterans to sponsor a Lighted Parade and tree lighting on Saturday, November 30th. This year the tree lighting at the Veterans Park will kick off the parade – the tree lighting will be held prior to the lighted parade.
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by Denise Wright
The October 21st Stephentown Board meeting was brief but busy. After the audit of claims and the regular board minutes were approved, the minutes from the October 14th special board meeting, along with the tentative budget workshop meeting minutes, were also approved.
According to Supervisor Roder, the budget only required a few revisions. He stated that the pay component in the budget was increased to approximately 4% to be more competitive while the percentage increase will be 3%. Copies of the tentative and preliminary budget are available on the town website.
The transfer station reported that August was an extremely profitable month with over $18K in bags, stickers, C&D& Metal, tires, and electric items. September brought in over $9K. There will be an increase of $1,896 for the town with state/county fees.
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Submitted by Star Donovan, Library Trustee
This summer, four youngsters from Berlin were given the chance to attend four weeks of Stephentown Memorial Library’s Summer Camp for free, thanks to an award program offered by the Berlin Free Town Library. Sisters Serenity (12) and Janiyah (9) had gone to summer camp in the past, but for brothers CL (12) and GL (8), this was their first time attending a day camp where one didn’t actually sleep in tents, so they weren’t quite sure what to expect. Nevertheless, all four were happy to meet up with friends they already knew and to make new ones too, which, for the boys, included some future soccer teammates.
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by Denise Wright
The September 16th Stephentown Town Board meeting went smoothly and was brief but full of good things happening throughout the community.
The board approved the claims audit, and in the August 19th, 2024 minutes, the town clerk and the justice court were reported without any significant discussion. The transfer station report was tabled until next month.
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Rik McClave will present a History of the Stephentown Volunteer Fire Department at the next meeting of the Stephentown Historical Society. The talk will be at 2 pm on Sunday, October 6th at the Stephentown Heritage Center, 4 Staples Road. Come and learn about Stephentown’s emergency services, how they started, how they have grown, and how technology has changed things. For information, call 518-729-9334.
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Rik McClave will present a History of the Stephentown Volunteer Fire Department at the next meeting of the Stephentown Historical Society. The talk will be at 2 pm on Sunday, October 6th at the Stephentown Heritage Center, 4 Staples Road. Come and learn about Stephentown’s emergency services, how they started, how they have grown, and how technology has changed things. For information, call 518-729-9334.
The Stephentown Volunteer Fire Department began in
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Submitted by the NY Air National Guard
New York Air National Guard Chief Master Sgt. Greg Mihalko, a Stephentown resident, has been named the Air National Guard's recipient of the Lance P. Sijan Leadership Award for 2024.
The award recognizes Airmen who have demonstrated the highest quality of leadership in their jobs and lives.
The award, created in 1981, takes its name from Capt. Lance P. Sijan, a pilot shot down over Vietnam in November 1967 who evaded capture for six weeks. Sijan died in captivity and was awarded the Medal of Honor Posthumously.
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On Saturday, September 14th, from 4:30 to 7:30 pm, at the Stephentown Federated Church, 1513 Garfield Rd, you are cordially invited to join your church family and many friends and neighbors for fellowship and a delicious pork and turkey BBQ with all the fixin’s, including baked beans, coleslaw, corn-on-the-cob, and watermelon. If the weather is nice, we might eat outside. The cost is a goodwill offering, and proceeds will go towards our Manse siding project. The dinner is hosted by the Community Breakfast Group and the Sonshiners Group of the Stephentown Federated Church.
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by Denise Wright
A discussion on solar power within the Stephentown community was a significant topic during the August 19th board meeting.
Presenters from Labella Associates and Longroad Solar presented an 18-page decommissioning plan for a five-megawatt community solar farm on 77 acres on NY Route 22 that has been two and a half years in design. The decommissioning plan would need to be approved by the board to move forward, and this was the first presentation that allowed them to provide feedback on the plan.
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The SVFD Car Show and Swap Meet is happening on Sunday, August 18th, from 9 am to 3 pm. Cruise on over to the Stephentown Fire Hall, 35 Grange Hall Road, to check out the freshly detailed and buffed to the nines vehicles.
There will be antique autos, classic cars, antique tractors, hot rods, and antique fire trucks. There will also be food, vendors, and raffles. There is something for everyone to enjoy.
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Culinary arts students and staff at Questar III BOCES’ Robert H. Gibson Technical School in Troy and Donald R. Kline Technical School in Hudson held their annual Veterans Day Luncheon for local veterans on Thursday, November 7th, and served about 250 guests. The luncheon was initiated by students who wanted a way to show their […]
During a holiday season marked by sharing meals with family and friends, the HACA Food Pantry aims to ensure that no family goes to bed hungry. To help feed our families this holiday season, watch for our “Sharing – Giving – Serving” campaign. With the holidays approaching, the food pantry is experiencing a record number […]
New Help Available for Families & Friends of Those Addicted to Narcotics Pathway of Peace, A NarAnon Family Group, will start up on Sunday, November 17th, at 6 pm as a new local resource for those affected by someone else’s addiction to narcotics. The NarAnon Family Groups are a world-wide fellowship offering help by sharing the experiences, […]
Submitted by Berlin Central School Communications Department Alexis Rifenburg has been named First Team All Star. Lexi finished second in the league and 10th in the section with 268 assists. She also led the entire state with 105 aces. Holly White has been named Second Team All Star. Holly finished the season with 123 Kills […]
The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County 4-H program will hold a Winter Fair on Friday, November 22nd at the Tamarac Elementary School cafeteria from 6:30 to 8 pm. The 4-H Winter Fair will be hosted by the Clover Kids & Critters 4-H Club, and has transitioned to an open house format and all youth […]
Submitted by the Hoosick Falls Communications Department The Hoosick Falls Central School (HFCS) National Honor Society (NHS), recently held its annual Induction Ceremony. Sixteen new members were inducted, bringing the total student membership to thirty-five. The NHS is open to students in grades 11–12 who meet specific eligibility requirements set by their school’s chapter. Students […]