by Phillip Zema
Depending on which estimate is accepted, it will cost between $500k-650k to renovate the New Lebanon Town Hall building. The project itself requires a public referendum, but this event will happen much sooner than originally anticipated. The Town is in the process of applying for a $75k United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) grant. The grant’s deadline, however, is in early July, and the money cannot be awarded unless a referendum passes. The referendum was originally slated for August, but because of the deadline, it must be held on June 29.
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Hoosick Grange Honors Phil Leonard
On June 9 it was Grange Community Citizen Award Night for Mr. Philip Leonard. The Master, David Cornell, welcomed everyone. There was an opening prayer and song. The Flag was presented, and the “Star Spangled Banner” was sung. The literary program was presented. The Lecturer read a history of Philip Leonard. [Read more…] about Hoosick Grange Honors Phil Leonard
The History Of Wedding Gowns
by David Flint
The Stephentown Fire Hall looked more like a bridal salon last week as the Stephentown Historical Society put on a program on historic wedding dresses. Anne Kiely, Past President of the Grafton Historical Society, was the emcee, ably assisted by Dianne Mosher who teaches occupational education and advises the Drama Club at Berlin High School. With Dianne’s help the Society had borrowed and assembled more than two dozen wedding gowns from different periods and with quite a diversity of styles.
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JLS Foundation Names Five Finalists From HFCS Class Of 2011
The JLS Foundation announced five finalists for the Foundation’s scholarship from the Class of 2011 at Hoosick Falls Central School. The finalists are Kendra Andrew, Mike Brewster, David Ciuk, James Lynch and Brennen O’Donnell.
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The Circus Is Coming To Town
The Berlin Volunteer Fire Company hosts the latest edition of the Kelly Miller Circus which will be in Berlin on Wednesday, July 7. Performances will be at 4:30 and 7:30 pm. The circus will be located at the Mill Street Field in Berlin.
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Hidden Gardens Program Features Private Peony Tour June 20
A private tour of Brian Baker Peonies located in Stephentown is slated for Sunday, June 20, at noon as part of Spencertown Academy Arts Center’s sixth annual Hidden Gardens celebrating the art of the garden.
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BCS Spring Sports Award Ceremony
by Erin Hogan
The Spring Sports Awards Ceremony occurred on June 10 at 6 pm at the High School in Cherry Plain. At this ceremony students who participate in baseball, softball and track are honored. Since this ceremony is at the end of the year though, there are also special awards given out to outstanding athletes from the whole year.
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Meet And Greet The Emergency Responders
The Town of Hoosick Fire Chief’s Association is sponsoring a meet and greet night for the entire public to come and greet all of the emergency responders for the Town of Hoosick area. This event will be held on Thursday, June 24, at 6:30 pm on the Town of Hoosick athletic field on Griffin Avenue in Hoosick Falls.
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Big Band Concert June 30
The summer concert season will begin a week early this year with a special presentation on June 30 by the Hoosick Falls Big Band, the Stardusters. Show time is 7:30 pm, and the program will last, as all band concerts do, until 9 pm. The program will consist of big band style music from all eras and will feature local vocal soloists also.
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Hats! Hats! Hats!
Don your favorite bonnet and join us as Gail Bentley narrates Barbara Bubie Dzembo’s hat collection at the June 21 meeting of the Taconic Valley Historical Society. Bring your favorite hat, and tell your own tale.
Meetings are held at the United Methodist Church, South Main Street, Berlin at 7:30 pm. The programs are free and open to the public.