Sarah Harris of Troy was part of a group exploring Bentley’s Cavern in Berlin on Saturday, August 13. [Read more…] about Berlin Underground
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Lost Hiker Found On Taconic Trail
State Police in Brunswick were notified of a lost hiker on the Taconic Trail in Petersburgh on Sunday evening, August 21 by the hiker’s girlfriend. [Read more…] about Lost Hiker Found On Taconic Trail
197th Annual Schaghticoke Fair Opens Wednesday Aug. 31
By Doug La Rocque
The approach of Labor Day weekend may signal that the close of summer is near, but not the end of summer fun. [Read more…] about 197th Annual Schaghticoke Fair Opens Wednesday Aug. 31
Fox Hollow Festival Remembrance And Chicken Barbeque
Saturday, September 17, 4 – 7 pm. Celebrate the 225th Anniversary of the Town of Petersburgh with an afternoon of chicken barbecue and folk music by musicians who performed at the Fox Hollow Folk Festival. [Read more…] about Fox Hollow Festival Remembrance And Chicken Barbeque
Andy Spence Speaks About Petersburgh’s Fox Hollow Music Festival
Rensselaer Plateau Alliance invites the community to Andy Spence’s presentation about the Fox Hollow Music Festival, an annual Petersburgh tradition from 1966 to 1980, at the Sand Lake Town Hall on September 8. [Read more…] about Andy Spence Speaks About Petersburgh’s Fox Hollow Music Festival
Berlin’s Summer Swim Program Combines With Stephentown To Make It Work
By Doug La Rocque
At July’s Berlin Town Board meeting Youth Commission Director Tammy Osterhout shared her concern about this year’s swim program, noting only a handful had signed up. [Read more…] about Berlin’s Summer Swim Program Combines With Stephentown To Make It Work
Code Enforcement To Take Over Burn Permits From Fire Dept.
by David Flint
Stephentown is one of only a few towns that have had any provision for authorizing and permitting of open burning in the Town, and the authority has long rested with the Fire Department. [Read more…] about Code Enforcement To Take Over Burn Permits From Fire Dept.
Tasha Tudor Collection On Display At Stephentown Post Office
submitted by Meredith Rhindress
Take a trip back in time at the Stephentown Post Office. A local resident has loaned her Tasha Tudor collection for exhibit in the Stephentown Historical Society display case there. [Read more…] about Tasha Tudor Collection On Display At Stephentown Post Office
Improvements To Route 2 Bridge Over Route 22 In Petersburgh Planned In Next Few Years
By Doug La Rocque
The Capital District Transportation Committee last week released its 2016-2021 draft Transportation Improvement Program, which includes two projects in Eastern Rensselaer County, both on Route 2 in the Town of Petersburgh. [Read more…] about Improvements To Route 2 Bridge Over Route 22 In Petersburgh Planned In Next Few Years
University At Albany Announces Spring Graduates
The University at Albany congratulates the more than 2,800 students who graduated in May.
Students from your area include:[private] [Read more…] about University At Albany Announces Spring Graduates