Seniors from the Lebanon Valley and Stephentown Seniors Clubs pose at the Hudson River Lookout on the steps of the West Point Civil War Memorial. The group was part of the 22 seniors who went on an excursion to the US Military Academy at West Point on Saturday, April 30. [Read more…] about Seniors Visit West Point
Stephentown
Brown’s Brewing Hires New Kitchen Manager For Troy And Hoosick Falls
Brown’s Brewing Company is pleased to introduce Melissa Doney Sheridan, CEC as the new kitchen manager for both the Troy and Hoosick Falls taprooms. Doney Sheridan joins the team at an exciting time in the company’s nearly 25 year history in the region. [Read more…] about Brown’s Brewing Hires New Kitchen Manager For Troy And Hoosick Falls
Opening Day For Taconic Valley Soccer In Berlin
With 142 kids signed up for the Spring and Fall sessions, Taconic Valley Soccer kicked off its 25th plus season this past Saturday at the Berlin Elementary School. Coaches help teach the game to children from pre-K to high school age. [Read more…] about Opening Day For Taconic Valley Soccer In Berlin
What’s Happening At Stephentown Memorial Library?
submitted by Laurenne Teachout
Web School at SML – Computer Classes – Mondays at 5:30 pm. RSVP to reserve a space – 518-733-5750. Taught by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County. [Read more…] about What’s Happening At Stephentown Memorial Library?
Kinder Morgan Suspends Work On Northeast Direct Gas Pipeline
by Thaddeus Flint
“The NED is dead.”
That was the word last week from Stop NY Fracked Gas Pipeline (SNYFGP) co-founders Robert Connors and Becky Meier after Kinder Morgan announced that the Northeast Direct Pipeline had been “suspended.” [Read more…] about Kinder Morgan Suspends Work On Northeast Direct Gas Pipeline
A 19.56 Million Dollar Budget Proposal To Go Before The Berlin School District Voters In May
By Doug La Rocque
After several meetings to discuss and make changes to the 2016-17 School Budget proposal set forth by Superintendent Dr. Stephen Young, the full board last Tuesday night gave its unanimous approval to the spending plan that calls for a 0.59% increase in taxes. [Read more…] about A 19.56 Million Dollar Budget Proposal To Go Before The Berlin School District Voters In May
ASA Seeks Pre-Applications For Farmland Protection Grants
The Agricultural Stewardship Association (ASA) is accepting pre-applications from farmers in Washington and Rensselaer counties that wish to apply to the state farmland protection program. Pre-applications are due by Friday, May 13 to ASA’s office. [Read more…] about ASA Seeks Pre-Applications For Farmland Protection Grants
General Ulysses S. Grant Comes To Stephentown
General Ulysses S. Grant, in the person of Steve Trimm, will visit the Stephentown Historical Society on Monday, May 2. Trimm will portray General Grant recalling his life … family, Civil War, and Presidency. [Read more…] about General Ulysses S. Grant Comes To Stephentown
Stephentown Town Board Action
Stephentown Assessor MacVeigh Will Retire
by Thaddeus Flint
It was an eventful night at the April 18 Board meeting in Stephentown Monday, with three new laws enacted, the announcement of the Assessor’s retirement, and a letter of resignation from his wife. [Read more…] about Stephentown Town Board Action
Stephentown, Berlin Fire Department Open House And Recruiting Day
Two valley Volunteer Fire Departments will hold a coordinated open house and recruitment drive at their fire stations Saturday, April 23. The event will allow the fire departments a chance to highlight the duties and rewards that come with being a volunteer. [Read more…] about Stephentown, Berlin Fire Department Open House And Recruiting Day