by Alex Brooks
The Petersburgh Fire Department celebrated 70 years of service at its Annual Installation Dinner on April 30. The Fire Department was first organized in 1921 soon after fire hydrants were installed in the hamlet of Petersburgh, but it had limited equipment and only covered the water district where the hydrants were. In 1941 it was expanded to cover the whole town, and it bought a truck and built a firehouse. [Read more…] about Petersburgh Fire Dept. Installation
Drug Take Back Day In Hoosick Falls
by Bea Peterson
On Saturday, April 30, more than 40 people came to the Hoosick Falls municipal building meeting room to drop off unwanted prescription medications and over the counter tablets and capsules they had in their medicine cabinets. Thanks to a joint effort by the Hoosick Area Youth Center & Community Coalition (HAYC3), the Hoosick Falls Police Dept. and the US Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), Hoosick residents were able to discard these pills in a safe, environmentally friendly and free manner. They were participating in a program that was taking place across the United States.
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Porcupine Up A Tree
Stephentown Fixture Not Closing Yet
by David Flint
Rumors have been circulating for some time now that Dave’s Supermarket in Stephentown may be closing. Recent promotions at the store with most items marked down 10% – or more recently 20% – have not done anything to reduce the speculation. Owner Alpesh Patel said this week, however, that the rumors are just that – rumors, and he has ended the 20% sale. [Read more…] about Stephentown Fixture Not Closing Yet
Harrison Vending In Hoosick Falls Purchased By Prestige Services
by Bea Peterson
Harrison Vending in Hoosick Falls was purchased by Prestige Services, Inc. of Clifton Park on February 28. “It was a good match,” said Ric Ferrannini, “Harrison was looking to sell, and Prestige was looking to expand.” Ferrannini, now employed by Prestige, worked for Harrison Vending for 29 years. He and two drivers were retained by the new company. Three office staff were not kept on.
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Stephentown Seniors See Elvis
by David Flint
The Stephentown Senior Citizens enjoyed their first excursion of the year on Tuesday, April 26, with a trip to the Glen Falls House resort located in the town of Round Top in the northern Catskills. Following a short trek to view the Glen Falls and the spectacular Bridal Veil Falls, and after a wonderful home style meal of chicken or pork, the highlight of the day was a visit from Elvis. [Read more…] about Stephentown Seniors See Elvis
It Is Time To Come Together – A Statement By The BCSD Interim Superintendent
Dear Berlin Central School District Residents:
The Berlin Central School District Board of Education unanimously adopted a proposed budget for 2011-12 of $17,374,400. This is $907,316 less than the 2010-11 budget. For the third year in a row there will be no increase in the tax levy which means a 0% tax increase. The budget also includes the lowest use of fund balance when compared to neighboring Rensselaer County Schools. [Read more…] about It Is Time To Come Together – A Statement By The BCSD Interim Superintendent
Hoosick Falls Finishes Second In County Drinking Water Taste Test
Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino has announced that the winner of this year’s Water Taste Test Contest is the Town of Schodack. The Town will now compete in the regional Water Taste Test Contest to be held later on this summer. The Village of Hoosick Falls came in second. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Finishes Second In County Drinking Water Taste Test
Berlin Transfer Station Fees Change
Attention Berlin and Petersburgh residents. Due to new environmental regulations there have been some changes in the fees to dispose of materials at the Berlin Transfer Station. The changes are – computer monitors will cost $6 or three tickets. All televisions will cost $10 or five tickets. Propane tanks will cost $2 or 1 ticket.
Fluorescent, incandescent and flood lamps can be dropped for free. Computers, VCRs, microwaves and small appliances, etc. can now be dropped for free. A list of disposal costs is available from the Berlin Town Clerk and the Petersburgh Town Clerk and on the Berlin Town website (http://berlin-ny.us/).
TRACS Will Send People To National Leadership Conference
The TRACS Coalition, an organization in the Berlin School District combating youth drinking and drug abuse, is looking to send eight to ten adults and two to four youths to the EUDL (Enforcing Underage Drinking Laws) National Leadership Conference in Orlando August 10-12. The cost of registration ($250) will be covered by TRACs up front. The cost of travel, meals and hotel will be reimbursed (specific rates and information for reimbursement will be available to interested parties).
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