Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
submitted by Meghan Tice
On Friday, March 31, 2017, teachers and staff at Berlin High School will host an academic tournament called “MasterMinds: Teacher Edition” to support the BHS Varsity MasterMinds team in their quest to participate in the National Academic Quiz Tournament’s Small Schools National Championship in Chicago. [Read more…] about Berlin CSD Hosting Academic Tournament To Help Students Participate In National Competition
The fourth annual combined band concert will be held on Wednesday, March 29 at 7:30 pm, in the High School auditorium. [Read more…] about Combined Band Concert
St. Mary’s Academy will hold an Open House on Saturday, April 1, from 11 am until 1 pm. [Read more…] about St. Mary’s Academy Open House
April 1st Maple Menu and Music Event
Now that it’s spring and the sap is flowing, it’s time to flee your wintry coop and lift your mood by joining Maple Fools’, CiviCure’s evening of family friendly maple-accented food and tunes on Saturday April 1 from 6 -9 pm, co-sponsored by the Hoosac School, Brown’s Brewing Walloomsac Taproom and Iron Coffee Company of Hoosick Falls. [Read more…] about Maple Fools’!
This year’s Penny Hunt will be held in Wood Park, Hoosick Falls, on Saturday, April 8, at 1 pm (rain/snow date April 15) with an appearance by the Easter bunny. [Read more…] about Town Of Hoosick 57th Annual Penny Hunt
The Berlin and New Lebanon School District Wrestling Team will again be holding an innovative Wrestling Expo and All-You-Can-Eat Benefit Breakfast. [Read more…] about Berlin And New Lebanon Annual Wrestling Expo
Will Pay For New Village Garage
by Alex Brooks
At the Village Board meeting on March 15, Mayor Borge announced that he had received word that the Village had been awarded two large grants by the Dormitory Authority of State of New York. [Read more…] about Village Of Hoosick Falls Gets $1.45 Million In Grants
County Executive Jimino Again Slams Unfunded State Mandates In Her State Of The County Address
By Doug La Rocque
One week after three term legislator Lester Goodermote announced his retirement due to health concerns, the Rensselaer County Legislature last Thursday night appointed Hoosick Town Board member Jeff Wysocki as his replacement in District 5. [Read more…] about Hoosick’s Jeff Wysocki Appointed To The Rensselaer County Legislature
A Game Plan For The Water System
by Alex Brooks
Petersburgh Supervisor Alan Webster said he, Councilman Dennis Smith and Water District Superintendent Ben Krahforst met with people from DEC, The State and County Departments of Health, and the Environmental Facilities Corporation to discuss repairs and improvements needed to the Petersburgh Water system, and how to fund them.
by Alex Brooks
At its regular March Board of Education Meeting, the Hoosick Falls School District rolled out the second draft of its proposed budget for next year. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls School District Makes Budget Cuts
