The Eastwick Press Newspaper

Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper

McLaughlin Delivers State of the County Address 

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Submitted by Rensselaer County
Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLaughlin delivered an optimistic and energetic State of the County address to the Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, January 11th, saying achievements in the county are historic and transformative.

McLaughlin said the county is becoming known across the state as a leader in reducing property taxes, while service improvements and facility upgrades are ushering in a higher level of service by county government.

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Honoring a Local Hero: James F. Plog Sr.

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Courtesy of Rensselaer County
Rensselaer County has vowed to never forget the service and sacrifice of our veterans and their families. On Monday, January 8th, veterans, residents, friends, and family joined with elected officials to recognize the life and service of James F. Plog Sr.

James served with the Marine Corps, enlisting on D-Day, June 6th, 1944, and served in the Pacific during the closing months of World War II. He also participated in the occupation of Japan following the end of the war.

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Stephentown Launches Community Solar Campaign

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Submitted by Bill Jennings
The Stephentown Clean Energy Communities Committee announces the launch of a Community Solar Campaign, an initiative designed to bring the benefits of Community Solar to the residents of Stephentown. This program allows households, small businesses, and religious organizations to benefit from solar energy without needing to install solar panels.

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Spring Garden Day

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Submitted by CCE of Rensselaer County
Spring starts Saturday, March 16th with Spring Garden Day, a program of gardening classes and fun for gardeners held at Tamarac High School in Brunswick from 9:45 am to 3:30 pm. Attendees can choose from ten classes covering perennials, growing small fruit, tool sharpening, pruning, native plants, natural plant dyes,

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Women’s Clothing Swap

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Swap don’t shop. The Sand Lake Town Library Friends are holding a free women’s clothing swap on Saturday, February 3rd, from 10:30 am to noon at the Sand Lake Town Library. Arrive with your gently used, clean women’s clothing and leave with something new to you. You don’t need to donate clothing to receive clothing.

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East Nassau Village Board Highlights 

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by Denise Wright
Resolutions and finances were a highlight of the January 10th meeting of the East Nassau Village Board of Trustees. 

Treasurer Ruth Whaley reviewed the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) expenses by fiscal year with the board. According to Whaley, at this time all ARPA funds have been spent. Mayor Root and Whaley have been working on balancing accounts and funds while ensuring monies have been appropriately designated. In the past, ARPA funds have been placed in the general operating budget. Whaley and Root have been working diligently to correct that situation. Whaley is also working on reviewing and submitting payroll verification reports. 

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Art Block Named #1 Best New Festival

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Submitted by the Arts Center of the Capital Region
The Arts Center of the Capital Region’s Troy Art Block was recently named the #1 Best New Festival in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Award contest, topping 19 other nominated festivals. After one month of open voting, Troy Art Block came out on top, beating larger cities across the U.S. and other festivals with a broader reach.

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DEC and DOH Announce Community Availability Session

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Submitted by the NYS DEC
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the New York State Department of Health (DOH) are working to protect public health and the environment as part of the comprehensive investigation to address drinking water contamination in the Petersburgh area. The DEC and DOH are committed to keeping the community informed of the progress of the remedial investigation. New York State continues to evaluate the potential exposure pathways associated with the Taconic Plastics Superfund site and implement actions to prevent exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

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Raffle to Support Area Scholarships

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The Hilldale Farm Foundation, a Rensselaer County scholarship non-profit organization, is happy to announce our Winter Raffle fundraiser. All proceeds will fund scholarships for Rensselaer County students. First prize is 50/50 cash, second prize is a cord of wood or cash equivalent, and third prize is cozy winter items. Tickets are $20, and are a tax-deductible contribution. [Read more…] about Raffle to Support Area Scholarships