The Eastwick Press Newspaper

Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper

ARPA Funding Requests

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by Chris Tergliafera
At the Monday, June 20 regular meeting of the Petersburgh Town Council three different groups gave presentations to the Council requesting American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The first proposal, which was prepared by the Friends of Petersburgh History and submitted by Town Historian Peter Schaaphok, requested funds for the purpose of preserving the original Town record books, if possible, and making a replica and digital copy of the books for public viewing. Items needed include a laptop, scanner and external hard drive. The requested items total $7,660.37 but an anonymous resident has offered to donate $3,000 towards the cause.

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Vacant Council Seat Filled

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On Thursday, July 7, the members of the Troy City Council unanimously approved Steve Figueroa as the replacement for the resigned Kim Ashe-McPherson. Ms. Ash-McPherson left her seat on the Council after pleading guilty to a voter fraud related charge.

The three Democrats on the Board supported Mr. Figueroa from the start, while the three remaining Republican members wanted to hold open interviews first. Seven candidates expressed their interest in the job, and after talking to all, Council President Carmella Mantello announced her caucus would support Mr. Figueroa for the post.

He will face a special election in November if he desires to fill the remaining portion of the term.

Making the Classic Street Sidewalk Problem Go Away

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by Doug La Rocque
Take a walk on Classic Street by Bistro 42 (not their problem) and on the sidewalk there is a mess and considered by many to be dangerous. All year long the Hoosick Falls Board of Trustees has been discussing what to do about it and at their June meeting asked Village Attorney Andy Gilchrist to look into taking the land by eminent domain. The Catch-22 here is that Village Codes talk about unsafe structures being covered by such action, but not necessarily sidewalks. To make sidewalks part of a legal eminent domain proceeding would mean the Trustees would have to change a 2008 local law. Attorney Gilchrist presented the Board with a new law to consider, and introduction of which will most likely occur at a special meeting on July 19. Mr. Gilchrist also explained they need to decide if they just want to take the land around the sidewalk or the entire site, and what would they do with the site after the sidewalk is repaired. All points to ponder.

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2022 Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Events

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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 2022. The program consists of six events. 

These events, currently scheduled throughout the second half of the year, provide 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, July 30, at the Town of Schodack Highway Garage in Nassau at 3776 U.S. Route 20.

Participating Municipalities for the July 30 event are the Town of Schodack, the Town of Nassau, the City of Troy and the Town of Bethlehem. [Read more…] about 2022 Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Events

Ruth B. Gutermuth – Obituary

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Berlin – Ruth Brigham Gutermuth, 70, died Friday, July 8, 2022 at the Samaritan Hospital in Troy after a brief illness.

She was born in Troy, the daughter of the late John and Harriet Benjamin Brigham. She attended School 16 in Troy and was a graduate of Troy High School. She attended Green Mountain College in Poultney, Vermont and later graduated from Russell Sage College in Troy with a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. [Read more…] about Ruth B. Gutermuth – Obituary

Edward O. Schultz – Obituary

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Grafton – Edward O. “Ed” Schultz, 90, a lifelong resident of Grafton, died peacefully Monday, July 4, 2022, at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington, VT, following a short illness.

Born in Troy, March 13, 1932, Mr. Schultz was the son of the late Orley and Mary (Grosh) Schultz and, for over 46 years, the devoted husband of the late Mabel T. (Schermerhorn) Schultz, who predeceased him in December 1998.  Edward and Mable were married on October 24, 1952.

Mr. Schultz was a graduate of Berlin Central High School and a veteran of the United States Army. [Read more…] about Edward O. Schultz – Obituary

Betsy M. Davendonis – Obituary

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Bennington – Betsy Mae (King) Davendonis, 55, born May 26, 1967 in Bennington, Vermont, passed peacefully on Sunday, July 10, 2022. 

Betsy followed in her Grandmother’s footsteps becoming a CNA so that she could care directly for the elderly and veteran populations. She enjoyed a lifetime career as a Certified Nursing Assistant/Medical Technician and Caregiver for the elderly and our nation’s Veterans, working largely with Alzheimer clients in Vermont and Florida. [Read more…] about Betsy M. Davendonis – Obituary

Man Shoots at State Police and Landlord

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Facing Attempted Murder Charges

NYSP Press Release
On July 7, 2022, at about 10:43 pm, State Police and Washington County Sheriffs responded to 210 Jermain Hill Lane in White Creek for the report of a landlord-tenant dispute. After arriving at the scene, Matthew Parant, 38, who rents a home on the property, fired shots from a rifle at police and the property owner.

The investigation determined that Parant got into an argument with the property owner, and after learning police had been called, retrieved the rifle from his residence. While Troopers and Deputies were interviewing the property owner, Parant threatened to kill the officers and then began to shoot. Parant then barricaded himself inside the home with his girlfriend. Members from the State Police Crisis Negotiations Unit responded and negotiated with Parant for several hours.  

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New Businesses Open Their Doors

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A large crowd gathered outside the new offices of the Core Real Estate Team at 432 North Greenbush Road (NYS Route 4) in North Greenbush Thursday afternoon, June 23, as owner Brandon Oot and his 24 associate brokers celebrated a place to call home, three months after the company’s inception. In that time, Mr. Oot says his company has already done over $25 million in business and believes that number will continue to grow, as he leads what he described as one of the largest real estate firms in the Capital Region. Asked about his impetus for starting such a large firm in the current economic climate, he says is optimistic about the future and believes creating an environment of exceptional teamwork and sincerity the will continue to provide optimal service and knowledge to their clients. [Read more…] about New Businesses Open Their Doors