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Looking For A School For Geo P.
by George Holcomb • Transcribed by Betty McClave • Edited by Alex Brooks
Monday, November 25, 1844: Today I took my one horse wagon and my oldest daughter Charlotte with me, we started for Albany and Geo P. with us to look for a school where he can study and board with the teacher.
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Ashby Wins Full Term in Assembly
By Doug La Rocque
It was a political battle in which Rensselaer County District Attorney Joel Abelove touted his many years of experience as a prosecutor, while his Democratic opponent, Mary Pat Donnelly countered her years of judicial service helped to uniquely prepare her for the job.
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Judge Rules In Favor of Hanson
By Doug La Rocque
New York State Supreme Court Justice Raymond Elliott III has issued a ruling that says Brian Baker’s appeal to the Stephentown Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) was not timely, and thereby nullifies the ZBA’s decision that the building permit issued to Tom Hanson to place seven additional trailers on property he owns at the corner of NY Route 22 and Brown’s Road, was done inappropriately.
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Yellow Alien
Originally from Europe, the Common Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare) is not a native wildflower, but it is still blooming this year in November.
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by Steve Bradley
After responding to an accident just south of the Route 22 intersection with Center Road in White Creek, a NYS trooper was sitting in his vehicle processing paperwork when a southbound vehicle on Route 22 slammed into the rear of the trooper’s car.
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by Steve Bradley
The boys finished fourth overall in Section 2, Class D competition led by Matt Kluck who finished 12th overall and set another personal record time at 18:12.
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Revaluation Approved
by Alex Brooks
At a Special Meeting on November 5, Petersburgh Assessor Craig Surprise spoke to the Board about doing a revaluation of Real Property in the Town, starting more or less right away.
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No Tax Levy Increase in 2019 Budget
by Alex Brooks
The Petersburgh Town Board held a public hearing on its 2019 Budget on Monday November 5, attended by The Board, the Town Clerk, the Town Bookkeeper, two citizens, and this reporter.
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The second year of the Brunswick Community Libraries Halloween parade and Truck or Treat was a resounding success once again, as over 675 people turned out for the combined event.
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The second year of the Brunswick Community Libraries Halloween parade and Truck or Treat was a resounding success once again, as over 675 people turned out for the combined event.
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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 […]