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Ambulance Service A Rising Concern
by Thaddeus Flint
Ambulances might someday be slower to arrive in Stephentown, but there could be plenty of worthless television channels to flip through while waiting, it was heard at last Tuesday’s Town Board meeting.
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Stephentown Railroad Station
The Corkscrew Division of the Rutland Railroad ran through Stephentown on its way to Chatham. It was called the Corkscrew because of its many twist and turns all along the line.
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The New Lebanon Central School District has begun the process of registering students for the 2019-20 Kindergarten class.
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Installation Celebrates Members’ Longevity
By Doug La Rocque
Outgoing Stephentown Fire Department President Henry Zwack put into words what is in the heart of every volunteer firefighter.
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By David Flint
A major stated purpose of the Stephentown Historical Society is to “endeavor to learn more about our past and preserve evidence of that past.”
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By Doug La Rocque
Stephentown Fire Chief Jon Angley told members of the media gathered at the scene on Friday morning, December 28, that by the time he arrived at the Saddleback Ridge Road location, the building was completely down on the ground.
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Concerns Expressed About Senior Trip
By Doug La Rocque
Swimming safety, cost, lodging and timing were all matters brought up at the Tuesday, December 18 meeting of the Berlin Central School Board.
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By Amy Modesti
Saturday afternoon, December 29 at the Stephentown Town Hall was a momentous turning point for the Stephentown Self Defense Systems as head Sensei, Bob Fish, presented his seven students their black belts.
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Wrapping Up The Town’s 2018 Business
By Thaddeus Flint
Senior’s filing deadlines, Grievance Day, and the Comprehensive Plan were the long subjects of a short night at the December 17 meeting of the Stephentown Town Board.
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Alex Sotek Sets Two School Records
Submitted by Tim Christiansen
The NL-B swim teams were beaten by the Pittsfield Generals in a dual meet held on Wednesday, December 19, however Alex Sotek continues to impress her coach and teammates.
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By Doug La Rocque The electronic signs in front of area schools carry the message, “now hiring bus drivers.” You must be logged in to view this article.
by Alex Brooks At its workshop meeting on Wednesday, February 6, the Hoosick Town Board was presented with a draft law requiring that the owners of solar installations make a payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT). You must be logged in to view this article.
Chinese Exchange Students Visit Berlin Schools by Rachel Turetsky Samantha Brewer, director of Exceptional Education at Berlin Central School, coordinated a visit last week of exchange students from China. You must be logged in to view this article.
From January 9 through January 18, the Junior National Honor Society members collected pasta for Hoosick Area Churches Assocation Food Pantry You must be logged in to view this article.
Vote Scheduled on Proposed Capital Project by Alex Brooks At its January 14 meeting, the Hoosick Falls School Board voted unanimously to put its proposed Capital Project up for voter approval. You must be logged in to view this article.
Senior Trip Update At the last regular meeting of the Berlin Central School Board of Education, many concerns were raised about the upcoming Senior Class trip to Virginia Beach, VA, chief of which was a lack of certified lifeguards for any planned swimming in either the ocean or a pool at the house the group […]