Ken Gypson will give an illustrated talk on the Race Tracks that flourished in Rensselaer County in the 1950s on Monday, November 2 at 7:30 pm at the Stephentown Historical Society’s Heritage Center. [Read more…] about Illustrated Lecture Explores History Of Local Auto Race Tracks
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Stephentown Republican Candidates
Lorri Parisi, Chair of the Stephentown Republican Party has announced the Party’s candidates for next month’s election.
Larry Eckhardt will be their candidate for a third term as Town Supervisor.
Aldie Goodermote will be the candidate for another term as Highway Superintendent, cross endorsed by both the Republican and Democratic Parties. [Read more…] about Stephentown Republican Candidates
Farm To Canvas Event Features Unique Art Lottery
Submitted by Sarah Hoffman
On Saturday, October 24 Brown’s Brewing and CiviCure are excited to present Farm to Canvas, an event combining the profound pleasure of collecting art with the excitement of a lottery where every ticket holder is a winner. The goal of Farm to Canvas is to grow the audience for original artwork while supporting the restoration of Hoosick Falls’ Wood Block Opera House. Since 1880, Wood Block has housed two extraordinary exhibition and performance spaces. CiviCure is leading the effort to restore these facilities to ensure the future of the arts in the community. [Read more…] about Farm To Canvas Event Features Unique Art Lottery
Legislature Continues Fight Against High-Pressure Gas Pipeline And Compressor Station
submitted by Rich Crist
The Rensselaer County Legislature continued its fight against a high-pressure gas pipeline and compressor station proposed to be located in three county towns at the October 13 legislative meeting. [Read more…] about Legislature Continues Fight Against High-Pressure Gas Pipeline And Compressor Station
What’s Happening At Stephentown Memorial Library?
Story Time – Fridays at 10 am. Calling all preschoolers (and their caregivers)! Join us each Friday for some story time fun! In this half-hour session, we read aloud, sing songs, move about, and explore the world around us through literature. Parents and children are encouraged to stay after story time so children have time for free play while grown-ups browse for books and socialize. Story Time is led by Jane Halleck, a local educator. [Read more…] about What’s Happening At Stephentown Memorial Library?
Pioneer Fish and Game Club Meets To Elect Officers, Review Year’s Many And Varied Activities
submitted by Ed Sukuskas
Pioneer Fish and Game Club, Inc. held its 69th yearly election on September 23 at the Club’s grounds in Potter Hill. Ed Sukuskas was re-elected as president, as were the rest of the nominees: Rodd Post, vice-president; Gary Sargood, secretary; and Dick Ogden, treasurer. [Read more…] about Pioneer Fish and Game Club Meets To Elect Officers, Review Year’s Many And Varied Activities
Stephentown Democrats Endorse Goodermote, Jennings, Robinson And Grant
submitted by Democratic Chairman Andrew White
Stephentown Democrats caucused Tuesday night, September 15, at the Fire Hall to select their local candidates for the November 3 election. [Read more…] about Stephentown Democrats Endorse Goodermote, Jennings, Robinson And Grant
Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site Welcomes David Pitlyk
David Pitlyk is the new Historic Site Assistant for Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site in Walloomsac. [Read more…] about Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site Welcomes David Pitlyk
Public Archaeology & Volunteering Day At Bennington Battlefield
On Saturday, October 24 a Public Archaeology Day will be held at the Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site in Walloomsac, NY off Route 67. The event is open to the general public and free of charge. Consultants with Commonwealth Cultural Resources Group, Inc. and NYS Parks employees will be on hand to share the history of the battle, provide demonstrations of both metal detecting and ground penetrating radar equipment as well as to discuss the future of the site. Additionally, volunteer metal detectorists with experience are invited to directly assist the consultants. [Read more…] about Public Archaeology & Volunteering Day At Bennington Battlefield
Rensselaer Land Trust Opens Kinderhook Creek Nature Preserve In Nassau
Over 100 people attended the Kinderhook Creek Nature Preserve evergreen garland cutting ceremony including Mike Moore from the Governors Office, David Fleming, Jr. Supervisor for the Town of Nassau, and Mitch Levinn Mayor for the Village of East Nassau. The 73 acre nature preserve was created from land donations from four neighbors: David and Lucy Gaskell, Bob and Jennifer Newton, the late Kenneth York, and the Edward W. Golden Foundation. [Read more…] about Rensselaer Land Trust Opens Kinderhook Creek Nature Preserve In Nassau