Walter A. Wood Tractor Show Returns
Submitted by Kevin O’Malley
The Walter A. Wood Tractor and Agriculture Show is coming Saturday, October 5th. Come on over to Walter A. Wood Memorial Park and check out all the antique and vintage tractors, horse-drawn farm equipment and implements, and contemporary machinery that will be on display from 9 am to 4 pm. Come get a closeup look at antique tractors and antique horse-drawn implements made by the Wood Company and others, as well as hit-and-miss steam engines, some of which will actually be working. The highlight of the day at noon is the
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Sixth Town Park Officially Opens
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
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
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
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
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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August 23, 2024 Edition
Berlin CSD Updates Electronic Device Policy
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
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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