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FERC Extends Scoping Comment Period For Gas Pipeline Project

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Nassau Supervisor David Fleming has led a group demanding more time to read extensive documentation about Kinder-Morgan’s proposed gas pipeline through Southern Rensselaer County and Northern Berkshire County, made available late in the comment period, which he called a “document dump.” The high pressure pipeline would run through Nassau, and it includes a large compressor station sited in an area Fleming describes as residential.  [Read more…] about FERC Extends Scoping Comment Period For Gas Pipeline Project

Stephentown Memorial Library Activities

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September Raffle Fundraiser – Local Business Raffle to support SML and get the chance to win 2 great prizes.  Stop by the library and purchase raffle tickets at $5.00 each.  Enter one raffle or both.  One raffle is for 2 Passes to Ramblewild in Hancock, MA ($140 value) and the other raffle is for $100 towards the purchase of 150 gallons of propane from HL Fuel Company in New Lebanon, NY.  Raffle will run through September 30 and winners will be notified by phone.  Tickets are $5 each – spread the word and help us sell tickets.   [Read more…] about Stephentown Memorial Library Activities

Restoration Of Remarkable Headstone Of Dr. Philander H. Thomas, Born In Stephentown And Former Sandlake Supervisor, Offers A Window Into Local History

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submitted by Chris Philippo

On August 8 Joe Ferrannini of Hoosick Falls-based Grave Stone Matters repaired the headstones  in the “Old” Mount Ida Cemetery of several people of historical significance who had ties to eastern Renssaelear County, including Dr. Jeffery W. Thomas and Dr. Philander H. Thomas of West Sand Lake, and his wife, Laura Hull Thomas. Her grandfather was Lt. Daniel Gray (1756-1830), who fought in the Revolutionary War and is buried in Center Berlin Cemetery.  [Read more…] about Restoration Of Remarkable Headstone Of Dr. Philander H. Thomas, Born In Stephentown And Former Sandlake Supervisor, Offers A Window Into Local History

Rensselaer County Hard Hit By Home Foreclosures

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Hoosick Falls A Hot Spot In The Eastern Portion Of The County

by Doug La Rocque

The New York State Comptroller’s Office has recently released a new report on home foreclosure rates across the state that indicate the numbers since 2013 have returned to the levels seen in the recession that started in 2008 and peaking a year later.  In the immediate Capital District, Rensselaer County has seen the largest percentage of increase.  [Read more…] about Rensselaer County Hard Hit By Home Foreclosures

Women Of The Revolution At Stephentown Historical Society

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Phyllis Chapman will present Women of the Revolution—Backstage Heroines on Monday, September 14, at 7:30 pm at the Stephentown Historical Society’s Heritage Center, Garfield Road (County Route 26), Stephentown.  The program is free and the building is handicapped accessible.  For directions, telephone (518) 733-0010. [Read more…] about Women Of The Revolution At Stephentown Historical Society