Stephentown

It Truly Was a Christmas Spectacular 

by Doug La Rocque with contributions from the SVFD

It might have been a bit chilly and snowy, but isn’t that what Christmas is supposed to feel like? Besides, the spirit of the season and the camaraderie experienced by those at the very First Stephentown Lighted Christmas Parade on Saturday, September 27 was certainly enough to warm the cockles of one’s heart.

It was estimated that as many as 500 people lined the parade route and gathered in Veteran’s Park for the parade from the Fire Hall and subsequent

by Chris Tergliafera

Toward the end of the November 15 regular meeting of the Stephentown Town Council, Councilman P.J. Roder, on behalf of the Council and other Town officials, presented Supervisor Larry Eckhardt with a proclamation to honor his many years of service to the Town of Stephentown. Supervisor Eckhardt has served on the Stephentown Council for over 20 years, the last 12 of which were as Supervisor. He will retire from the Board when

For many years the Stephentown Veteran’s Organization has held a special ceremony in Veterans Park honoring those who have worn the uniform of the United States Armed Forces. Those special moments were repeated this Saturday, November 6. Each year, there is a keynote guest speaker. This year, is was Stephentown resident Lt. Col. (Ret) Diana Clark, who provides a unique insight as to the challenges and opportunities women face while in military service.