Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
By Doug La Rocque
It was the second go-around for what has become a yearly festival described by organizers as a celebration of the vibrant rural community that is Stephentown. Once again, the festival was well attended all three days. [Read more…] about Celebrating Stephentown
By Steve Bradley
The 241st anniversary of the Battle at Walloomsac was held Thursday, August 16 at the Bennington Battlefield Park. [Read more…] about Battle Anniversary Celebration in Walloomsac
Jack’s Berries
Jack-in-the-pulpit (Arisaema triphyllum) is fruiting now in our wet woods. [Read more…] about Outdoors With Trix
One of the pictures contained in the historic photo album recently donated by Undersheriff Ed Bly to the Petersburgh Public Library.
Troop 222 of Grafton went to Rotary Scout Reservation after attaining a daily score of 103 points. [Read more…] about Honors For Boy Scout Troop 222
Revised Water District Bond Approved
By Doug La Rocque
Following a new public hearing, at which few people spoke, the Petersburgh Town Board on Monday night, August 20, approved a bond resolution for 1.239 million dollars. [Read more…] about Petersburgh Town Board
By Doug La Rocque
In July, Tom Gerety, a supporter of Tistrya Houghtling’s bid to garner the Democratic Party line for this November’s special election for the 107th Assembly District, filed a complaint with the New York State Board of Elections. [Read more…] about Democratic Primary Funding Compliant Unresolved
Valley Avenue Apartment Proposal Remains A Hot Issue
Brunswick Planning Board members were greeted with a large audience last Thursday, August 16, most expecting the adjourned public hearing on the controversial plan to build a 201 unit apartment complex on lands behind the Planet Fitness building on Hoosick Road, to be reconvened. [Read more…] about Brunswick Planning Board
The Fuel Tank Fuels Further Debate
By Thaddeus Flint
A fuel tank, the less law enforced future, and the voids in the internet were the topics of discussion at the August meeting of the New Lebanon Town Board last Tuesday night. [Read more…] about New Lebanon Town Board
Village Board Approves Fall Activities
By Jackolyn Houghton
The Village of Hoosick Falls held their regular board meeting on August 6th. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Village Board
