The Eastwick Press Newspaper

Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper

Petersburgh Town Board Highlights

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by Denise Wright
The January 20th meeting of the Petersburgh Town Board was busy. After approving the December and January 6th meeting minutes, the departments provided their reports.

The resolution for adopting the 2025 Town of Petersburgh Handbook and related policies was reviewed. The last time the handbook was reviewed was in 2016. Now, new policies pertaining to a Drug-Free workplace, Substance testing, Code of Ethics, and Records Retention were added to the document. The hope is to have it resolved and approved at the next meeting.

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Stephentown Board Highlights

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by Denise Wright

January 20th is a day to honor and remember the work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The Stephentown Board honored the civil rights leader with a moment of silence at the beginning of their meeting that evening. It went on to pass numerous resolutions for town business.

After the approval of the audit of claims/vouchers and minutes, the transfer station was happy to report a combined total of over $13K for the months of November and December. The fire department reported that they had received 70 responses from residents interested in receiving 911 address signs. The department will send postcards to the interested residents with directions to a Google form about the signs. Information will also be placed on the fire department's website and Facebook page.

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Winter Safety Tips

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NYS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

The New York State Department of Health is urging New Yorkers to take precautions for winter to prevent serious injury and dangerous health complications that can result from colder weather and winter activities.

“Winter can be a wonderful time to enjoy festivities and outdoor activities with loved ones, but can also become dangerous without preparation and caution,” State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald said. “Dress appropriately to prevent frostbite, keep generators outdoors, away from windows and doors, and never leave space heaters running unattended. And road conditions can be hazardous, so make sure you have supplies in your car if you’re stranded.”

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Hoosick Armory Indoor Winter Activities

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Trying to stay active during the winter months can be a challenge. The Hoosick Armory has plenty of opportunities to get out and move indoors. Pickleball is played most days except Saturdays and if available, you can rent the pickleball courts for family get togethers, team building activities, or private play. Also, many people walk the perimeter of the gym which is available during town office hours and when pickleball is not in session. The Armory is also offering a party package which includes one hour of pickleball court time and the use of the Owl’s Nest lounge (two hours) at a discounted rate for the months of February and March. For more information contact us at info@hoosickarmory.com.

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Tree and Shrub Seedling Sale

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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar today announced that the Colonel William F. Fox Memorial Saratoga Tree Nursery’s annual spring seedling sale is now open and will run until May 14th. Each year, the nursery offers low-cost, New York-grown tree and shrub species for sale to encourage plantings that help conserve New York’s natural resources and foster the next generation of forests.

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Narcotics Investigation Arrest

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Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Office Press Release
On January 7th, Kandie L. Stowell, a 40-year-old resident of Hoosick Falls, was arrested for the second time in a year following a three-month-long narcotics investigation. Stowell, who was scheduled to appear in Rensselaer County Court on January 8th for sentencing to probation in a prior felony case, was taken into custody after a narcotics search warrant was executed at 11 Fifth Street in Hoosick Falls.

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Man Facing Charges Following Sexual Exploitation Investigation

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Berlin Central School District

Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Office Press Release
A Cropseyville man is facing charges following a sexual exploitation investigation by the Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Unit.

Justin K. Covell, 31, is being charged in connection with four separate incidents involving the sexual exploitation of four minors. In the Town of Petersburgh, Covell was charged with

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