Thomas Berry donated a 20 foot Blue Spruce Christmas Tree to the Town of Petersburgh for the 225th Anniversary and for the children’s Christmas party planned for this Saturday December 10.
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Driver Lucky After Making Poor Decision
An eastbound Nissan Versa foolishly attempted to pass a truck at a Route 7 double yellow lines area last week. [Read more…] about Driver Lucky After Making Poor Decision
Agricultural Stewardship Association Receives $2.4 Million Grant From New York State To Protect 1,543 Acres In Local Area
On November 29, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that $2.4 million in funding through the state Farmland Protection Program has been awarded to the Agricultural Stewardship Association (ASA). [Read more…] about Agricultural Stewardship Association Receives $2.4 Million Grant From New York State To Protect 1,543 Acres In Local Area
Petersburgh PFOA Investigation Proceeding On Several Fronts
by Alex Brooks
A meeting on PFOA was held on November 30 at the Petersburgh Town Hall. There were no public proceedings – state and county officials were seated at tables around the room and available to answer questions from the public. [Read more…] about Petersburgh PFOA Investigation Proceeding On Several Fronts
Panthers Get First Win In First Game
by Steve Bradley
The 2016-17 untested HFCS boys basketball team played its first game of the season last Friday against Stillwater at home. [Read more…] about Panthers Get First Win In First Game
Kids Holiday Shop Very Popular
Cheney Library had a very successful event on Saturday, December 3. This was the first Kids’ Holiday Shop and it promises to be an annual event. [Read more…] about Kids Holiday Shop Very Popular
Rensselaer County Legislature
Rensselaer County Legislature Unanimously Adopts 2017 Budget
By Doug La Rocque
By a vote of 17-0, the County Legislature approved the 338.6-million-dollar spending plan that calls for a 1.4 % increase in the property tax levy. [Read more…] about Rensselaer County Legislature
Petersburgh Town Board
Board Revises Dog Control Law And Constabulary Law, Schedules Public Hearings On Both
by Alex Brooks
The Petersburgh Town Board held a workshop meeting on Monday December 5 to discuss revisions to a 2010 Dog Control Law and to the 2015 law establishing a Town Constable. [Read more…] about Petersburgh Town Board
Breakfast With Santa Claus In Grafton
By Doug La Rocque, with apologies to Clement Clarke Moore
Twas about a month before Christmas, and all through the house (the Grafton VFW to be exact), there were lots of people stirring, but no one saw a mouse. The stockings were hung by Santa’s chair with care, with hopes that St. Nicholas would soon be there. [Read more…] about Breakfast With Santa Claus In Grafton
Lady Panthers Off To Good Start
by Steve Bradley
HF 60 – Tamarac 58
Tuesday, December 6 at HFCS. O 2-0, L 2-0. After leading early then going back and forth through the rest of the game, the Lady Panthers clawed their way to a win in the final minutes. [Read more…] about Lady Panthers Off To Good Start