The Eastwick Press Newspaper

Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper

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Sixth Town Park Officially Opens

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Submitted by Town Supervisor David Fleming

The Town of Nassau has officially opened its sixth park, following its fifth park opening, which occurred on May 18th of this year. Alder Brook Park is a 1.6-acre public space located on a reclaimed abandoned commercial site.

The park features an enclosed basketball and pickleball court, small playing field, and fishing access at the confluence of Alder Brook and the Tsatsawassa Creek, located at 10 Town Garage Road.

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Stephentown Town Board Highlights

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by Denise Wright
A discussion on solar power within the Stephentown community was a significant topic during the August 19th board meeting.

Presenters from Labella Associates and Longroad Solar presented an 18-page decommissioning plan for a five-megawatt community solar farm on 77 acres on NY Route 22 that has been two and a half years in design. The decommissioning plan would need to be approved by the board to move forward, and this was the first presentation that allowed them to provide feedback on the plan.

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Petersburgh Town Board Highlights

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by Denise Wright
As always, the Petersburgh Town Board was hard at work on August 19th, covering a variety of issues, from maintenance to safety.

During the department reports, after approving the minutes from July's meeting, the Water District reported that fuses were replaced in the re-circulation system after the storms. Construction is underway at the pump house and should be operational by November. New Knox boxes have been installed at each town building to assist the fire department in case of an emergency. The air conditioners in the Memorial Hall and clerk's office have been serviced.

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Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Event

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Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Event

Submitted by the Rensselaer County Legislature

Rensselaer County, the City of Troy, and the Town of Bethlehem are partnering on an inter-county Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) disposal program for 2024. The program consists of four events providing residents of the participating municipalities the opportunity to safely dispose of hazardous materials not accepted through normal garbage collection service.

The next event will be Saturday, September 14th at the Town of Brunswick Town Hall, 336 Town Office Road. Entrance to the event will be on Town Office Road.

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Beyond Plastics Course Educates Residents

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Written and Submitted by Susie Laier
These are the reportings from an interview with three people who took the Beyond Plastics course via Zoom this spring. Two of these individuals are Climate Smart volunteers from the Village of East Nassau, Lydia Davis and Judith Rusch. The third is a concerned citizen from Stephentown, Janet Ivory. The course consisted of seven two-hour classes taught by Judith Enck, a long-time environmental activist and head of Beyond Plastics, an organization based in Bennington, Vermont. The first hour of each class presented different topics concerning plastics and pollution. The second hour was open to questions.

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Berlin CSD Updates Electronic Device Policy

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Submitted by BCS Communications
The following is a letter written by Berlin Middle High School Principal David Bernsley regarding the recent update to the school’s cell phone and electronic device policy.

Dear Mountaineer Community,

As the Principal of Berlin Middle High School, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our entire community for your overwhelming support during the five town hall forums we recently conducted. Your participation and the insightful questions and discussions from community members have been invaluable. It is clear that we all share a common goal—ensuring the success and well-being of our students.

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Library Receives McCarthy Charities Grant

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Submitted by Leanna Sweet
On August 7th, the Grafton Community Library Board of Trustees announced that the library received a McCarthy Charities Grant for $12,000. The McCarthy Charities group is a private family foundation whose goal is improving the quality of life of Rensselaer County residents.

The grant funds will be used for the installation of a new generator, which will allow the library to continue providing services through power outages due to harsh weather. In addition to regular library operations, the generator will allow patrons to access running water, charge their phones, find warmth in the winter and cooling in the summer, and utilize the kitchen facilities during weather emergencies.

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Middle School Welcomes New Counselor

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Submitted by BCS Communications
Berlin CSD would like to introduce James Shaw as the new Berlin Middle School Counselor. Mr. Shaw is a welcome addition to the Berlin Middle High School (BMHS) Counseling team and looks forward to supporting middle school Mountaineers and their families as they navigate grades 6 through 8. Current BMHS Counselor Mrs. Rachel Harrison will now be the High School Counselor only.

Please visit the BMHS counseling page, berlincentral.org/hs/counseling-center, to stay up to date on the latest news and important information.

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Karen McGovern Volleyball Tournament

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Submitted by Bonnie St. Onge
The 25th annual Karen McGovern Volleyball Tournament will take place on Saturday, September 7th. We invite you to join us at The Sandbar to cheer on volleyball teams and participate in our ever-popular auction and raffles. Auction items will be on display, and ticket sales will be available from noon to 2 pm. All funds raised will benefit the Karen and Molly McGovern Fund.

Each year, community members are selected for honors as we kick off the event at 10 am. This year, Tri State Credit Union will be recognized for their continued commitment to the Karen and Molly McGovern Fund. Additionally, we will honor a remarkable one-year-old, Willow Grace Pellerin, along with her brother Colton and parents Matthew and Cala. Together, they embody the wonderful traits exemplified by Karen McGovern as she courageously fought her battle against cancer.

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