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Harold M. Herrington – Obituary

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North Greenbush – Harold M. “Hap” Herrington, 85, a longtime resident of Brunswick, entered eternal life Tuesday, November 7th, 2023, with his loving family by his side at Van Rensselaer Manor Nursing Home, following a long illness.

Born in Troy, December 8th, 1937, Harold is the son of the late George H. and Georgia E. (Harvey) Herrington and, for over 62 years, the devoted husband of Elaine (VanBuren) Herrington of Brunswick, who survives. Hap and Elaine were married in West Sand Lake on August 20th, 1961. [Read more…] about Harold M. Herrington – Obituary

Pride of Our Nation, Pride of Our College

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Submitted by HVCC Communications
The 12th annual Pride of Our Nation, Pride of Our College exhibition, an ever-changing collection of photographs and memorabilia of veterans and active military service members with a connection to Hudson Valley Community College, opens on Veterans Day, Saturday, November 11th. A free public reception, featuring a performance by the student choir club, will be held from 1 to 4 pm in the Marvin Library Learning Commons on the Troy campus. The exhibition will remain on view through December 15th.

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County Constructing Veterans Memorial Plaza

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Submitted by Rensselaer County
Rensselaer County has started construction on a new Veterans Memorial Plaza to recognize the enormous service and sacrifice of veterans and their families throughout the history of the country and county.

The new plaza will be constructed on one of the highest visibility roads in the county, in front of the new county offices at 99 Troy Road, East Greenbush.

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Musical Gathering and Community Potluck

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On Saturday, November 18th, at the Petersburgh Veterans Memorial Community Center (PVMCC), 71 Main St, there will be a musical gathering for an evening of fiddle, square dance, and contra dance tunes. Doors open at 5:30 pm with the show beginning at 6 pm. Admission is $5, and free for minors.

Local fiddler Martha von Schilgen has asked several musical pals to join her. Musicians from the weekly Saturday jam held at Mass MoCA and the monthly Adirondack Fiddlers jam will come together and perform.

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Winter Heating Assistance Program

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A one-time supplemental winter fuel payment assist to Poestenkill residents who are experiencing great difficulty in heating their home is available. To qualify for consideration you must be a Poestenkill resident living within the town who has applied for HEAP but been denied because your income put you above their cut-off limit.

Applications and information letters are available at the Poestenkill Evangelical Lutheran Church, East Poestenkill Baptist Church, Union Gospel Church, Poestenkill Christian Church, Poestenkill Town Hall, and the Poestenkill Library. You may download the application at www.evangelicallutheranchurch.wordpress.com, or call 518-283-6045 to leave a request. Please include your HEAP denial letter with your application. Strict confidentiality will be maintained. [Read more…] about Winter Heating Assistance Program

Turkey Trot

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Registration Open 

Submitted by Ed Parham
Officials at the Troy Turkey Trot have announced registration is now open for the 76th running of the Trot on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 23rd, and that more than 2,750 participants have signed up with less than a month to go.

A signature event of the Collar City’s holiday festivities, the Troy Turkey Trot is the nation’s 12th oldest road race and attracts thousands of runners and spectators to historic downtown Troy for the Capital Region’s largest Thanksgiving Day road race.

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Voices of the Fallen

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The Friends of the Bennington Battlefield will present a theater version of their acclaimed production Voices of the Fallen on Saturday, November 11th, at 4 and 7 pm, at the Bennington Theater, 331 Main Street.

Voices of the Fallen is a theatrical experience grounded in historical research. Historically-dressed actors will vividly bring to life people from both sides of the conflict who lost their lives at the Battle of Bennington, giving voice to those who did not live to tell their stories.

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National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

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Courtesy of Rensselaer County
Thank you to all who participated in the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day in Rensselaer County. The county health department partnered with six locations across Rensselaer county to provide a safe place to dispose of unwanted prescription drugs.

Proper disposal of unused prescription and over-the-counter medications is important to protect both people and the environment. Unused prescription and over-the-counter medications that remain in the home can cause serious harm to people if they are taken accidentally, intentionally misused, or inappropriately given to someone else. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including the home medicine cabinet. Unused medications that are flushed down the toilet or poured down the sink can enter the water supply, harming fish and other wildlife and posing a potential risk to people. For more information on the program, please visit https://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug disposal/takeback/index.html.

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