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The Life of Grandma Moses Is Topic Of Stephentown Historical Society Talk

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Deana Mallory, Director of Public Programs for the Bennington Museum, will give an illustrated talk on the life of Grandma Moses on Sunday, February 7, at 2 pm at the Stephentown Historical Society’s Heritage Center, Garfield Road (County Route 26), Stephentown, New York.  The program is free and the building is handicapped accessible.  For directions, telephone (518) 733-0010. [Read more…] about The Life of Grandma Moses Is Topic Of Stephentown Historical Society Talk

Girl Scouts Collect 500 Pounds Of Food For Local Food Pantries

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Girl Scout Service Unit 154 has been collecting food donations throughout December and January on behalf of the communities’ local food pantries as well as the Berlin Elementary School’s weekend and holiday pantry.  Troops contacted community organizations and asked for donations at meetings and placed boxes in public places across the four towns. [Read more…] about Girl Scouts Collect 500 Pounds Of Food For Local Food Pantries

Tireless Advocate Tackles Tiny Pest, Earns Excellence In IPM Award

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Dale Ila-Riggs, president of the New York Berry Growers Association, knew well the danger when SWD (aka spotted wing drosophila) blew into New York in 2012. This tiny new pest ravished millions of dollars worth of raspberries and blueberries. Now, for her leadership and resolve on behalf of an industry worth $15 million and growing, Riggs has received an Excellence in IPM award from the New York State Integrated Pest Management Program (NYS IPM) at Cornell University. [Read more…] about Tireless Advocate Tackles Tiny Pest, Earns Excellence In IPM Award

Stephentown Town Board Action

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Motocross Track Issue Has Not Gone Away

by David Flint
At Stephentown’s first regular Town Board meeting of the year, Monday, January 18, newly elected Councilman Gerry Robinson reported that he had completed 2½ days of training for newly elected officials sponsored by the NYS Association of Towns. Robinson said the training, presented by staff from both the Association of Towns and the State Comptroller’s Office, covered the various responsibilities of officials, concentrating in particular on issues surrounding land use planning and zoning. “It was very helpful,” he said. “I feel I have a good background now.”
Motocross Redux. [Read more…] about Stephentown Town Board Action

Scrabble Challenge To Benefit Literacy Volunteers Of Rensselaer County

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Scrabble enthusiasts are invited to support Literacy Volunteers by joining the Scrabble Challenge on Sunday, February 7, from 2 – 5 pm at St. Michael’s Church, 175 Williams Road, Troy. [Read more…] about Scrabble Challenge To Benefit Literacy Volunteers Of Rensselaer County