Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
by David Flint
Someone recently dumped hundreds of political campaign signs along the Route 22 roadside in Center Berlin. The signs come from the election of last November and both Democrats and Republicans seem to be equally represented.
[Read more…] about The Road To The Political Graveyard
by David Flint
Two teams of students from Berlin Central High School competed for a scholarship prize when they presented their solutions to a theoretical international business problem from a case study. The focus of this year’s challenge was Caterpillar, Inc., one of the leading US companies with a strong global brand. The presentations, which were open to the public, took place on Monday, June 15, at Berlin Central High School in Cherry Plain.
[Read more…] about Local Students Compete In W.J. Cowee Program for International Commerce
by Bea Peterson
Matthew E.B. Brotmann is a Special Advisor on Policy and Public Information for the NYS Office of the Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo. On Tuesday, June 23, he introduced the seniors at the Rensselaer County Everett Wagar Senior Service Center to Project Sunlight, a website that explains New York State government and how it works. [Read more…] about Project Sunlight Presented In Grafton
by David Flint
It’s coming up on a year now that the Stephentown Planning Board granted a Special Use Permit to the Beacon Power Corporation to build a flywheel based 20-megawatt frequency regulation plant on Grange Hall Road. So far nothing has happened at the site. [Read more…] about Beacon Flywheel Station Still On Course
Family and friends welcomed Sergeant Jeremy Maxon home from Iraq on Saturday, June 13, at the Bridgeway Restaurant in Cherry Plain. [Read more…] about Welcome Home Jeremy Maxon
by Bea Peterson
The Hoosick Falls Community Band, under the direction of Bill Gaillard, will begin its 136th series of summer band concerts in Wood Park on Wednesday, July 1, at 7:30 pm.
[Read more…] about Wood Park Summer Band Concerts Begin July 1
by Bea Peterson
Begin a spectacular tour of 10 area gardens at the Hoosick Falls Health Center on Sunday, July 12. The Health Center and Auxiliary are holding only one fund raiser this year, and they are calling it “The Art of Gardening.” The event will run from noon to 5 pm. Tickets are $15.
[Read more…] about Health Center To Hold Garden Tour
Local constituents contacted Rensselaer County Legislators about the legality of a solicitation they received from New York Record Retrieval, Inc. offering to obtain a certified copy of their deed for what seemed to be an excessive charge.
[Read more…] about Watch Out For Outrageous Deed Copy Charges
