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A Win In A Legal Battle, But A Long Way To Go
By Doug La Rocque
During the public comment portion of the Tuesday, August 13 meeting of the Hoosick Falls Village Board, resident Kevin Allard asked about the status of a lawsuit filed against the village by their former environmental attornies, Fitzgerald, Morris, Baker and Firth of Glens Falls.
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Highway Department Issues Again Dominate Town Board Meeting
By Doug La Rocque
The Monday, August 12 session of the Grafton Town Board was proceeding smoothly, and looked like it would be another quick summertime meeting.
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New Lebanon Board Picks An Interim Supervisor
By Thaddeus Flint
New Lebanon’s previous Town Supervisor from two administrations back, Margaret Robertson, is back on the job once again as Interim Town Supervisor.
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Jaezsa Bartolotta and Hailey Arnold both traveled to Florida recently to participant in the Babe Ruth Softball World Series.
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The Wool Buyers Back Out Of The Bargain
by George Holcomb • Transcribed by Betty McClave • Edited by Alex Brooks
Sunday, Sept 20, 1846: Today I and my four children went to Hancock to meeting.
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BCS Administrators Explain Combining PM Bus Routes
By Doug La Rocque
More than 30 Berlin School District residents turned out for a meeting on Tuesday night, August 6 at the Petersburgh Fire House, to hear school administrators explain the dynamics of the decision to combine the Elementary and Middle/High School afternoon bus runs.
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Michael Hickey Will Return To Capitol To Testify On PFOA
By Doug La Rocque
Hoosick Falls resident Michael Hickey has previously been the guest of Congressman Antonio Delgado to present testimony on the PFOA pollution in the village.
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Summer Grace
This Tiger Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio glaucus) is visiting a Common Milkweed plant in a Petersburgh yard.
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Planning Board Gets Earful About Sharp Road Development
By Doug La Rocque
Under the Natural and Agricultural Resources section of the Town of Brunswick’s Comprehensive Plan, two of the goals stated are to provide safeguards to protect sensitive environment areas and water bodies, as well as to allow for the protection of farmland and rural lifestyles.
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Friesen Wins At Eldora and Fonda
Albany-Saratoga Speedway
Friday, August 2
Modifieds - $3000 to win: Mike Mahaney, Peter Britten,
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by Denise Wright The March 13th Brunswick Town Board meeting was filled with conversation and resulted in the passing of two resolutions. During the Building and Codes report, 25 building property inspections and 22 follow-up complaints were reported for the month of February. The State Uniform Code Administration Compliance Report has been prepared. The historian […]
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by Denise Wright The Stephentown Board’s St. Patrick’s Day meeting began with a moment of silence to honor former town board member Gerry Robinson. Robinson focused on “improving local service opportunities, protecting Stephentown’s unique rural environment, and increasing local jobs and amenities by encouraging economic development appropriate to the size, atmosphere, and well-being of our […]
Submitted by BCSD Communications The Berlin Central School District Board of Education selected Mr. Kenneth Rizzo to be its next superintendent of schools, effective July 1st. Mr. Rizzo was unanimously appointed by the board at its meeting on March 6th. You must be logged in to view this article.
Hoosick Falls CSD Indoor Track Submitted by HFCSD Communications The Wildcats put forth a great effort at the New York State Indoor Track Championships on March 8th. The girls 4×400, consisting of Emma Waugh, Mihaly Blake, Ava Salvsevold, and Erin Conety, had a huge upset in their race. Going in as the underdogs, the girls […]
Brunswick CSD Submitted by Brunswick CSD Communications Brunswick CSD is proud to announce its winter Scholar Athlete sports teams for the 2024-2025 season. The school fielded seven varsity teams, including Girls Basketball, Boys Basketball, Boys Wrestling, Competitive Cheerleading, Unified Bowling, Boys Indoor Track, and Girls Indoor Track. In addition to the exciting lineup of winter […]