This year Operation Christmas Cookie is starting its ninth year of sending packages of homemade cookies to troops overseas during the holiday!
Operation Christmas Cookie is coordinated by Boy Scout Pack 6064 and Daisy Troop 1227. It was originally begun in 2007 by Suzanne Fitzpatrick whose son was then stationed in Kandahar. [Read more…] about Operation Christmas Cookie At The HAYC3 Armory
Petersburgh Town Board Hires B&L For Another $30K
State Will Pay Another 6 Months Of Water Bills
by Alex Brooks
Supervisor Webster said the services of Barton & Loguidice (B&L) have been essential to progress the Town has made in dealing with the PFOA issue, and as they get deeper into the process of implementing the recently signed Consent Order, they will be needed just as much. [Read more…] about Petersburgh Town Board Hires B&L For Another $30K
Hoosick Falls District Has 22 Taps Above The 15 ppb Threshold
HFCS release
The Hoosick Falls Central School took a total of 270 water samples on September 24 building-wide from classroom sinks, drinking fountains, and other taps, to be tested for lead levels in the water. The samples were collected by BOCES under the supervision of Paul Baker, the HFCSD Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls District Has 22 Taps Above The 15 ppb Threshold
Elementary School In New Lebanon Has 19 Taps Above The 15 ppb Threshold
by Alex Brooks
At its School Board meeting on November 16, New Lebanon Central School District announced that it has received results of lead testing for the Walter B Howard Elementary School. Of the 98 water outlets tested, 19 tested above the 15 parts per billion threshold established by NY State. [Read more…] about Elementary School In New Lebanon Has 19 Taps Above The 15 ppb Threshold
Berlin District Has 51 Taps Above The 15 ppb Threshold
by Thaddeus Flint
Water from the High School/Middle School and the Elementary School in the Berlin School District has tested positive for lead, it was reported at the Tuesday, November 15 School Board meeting.
According the District’s Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds, Cyril Grant, 17 of 39 samples from the Elementary School and 34 of 94 samples at the High School/Middle School came back with lead amounts higher than the New York State accepted level of 15 parts per billion (ppb). [Read more…] about Berlin District Has 51 Taps Above The 15 ppb Threshold
Grafton Town Board Gives Final Approval To 2017 Budget
By Doug La Rocque
By unanimous vote, the Town Board moved the preliminary budget to the final spending plan with a 3% tax increase, or $1.31 per thousand of assessed valuation. The budget calls for $1.2 million in spending, with increases in Buildings, Youth Programs, Supervisor’s Secretary and Employee benefits, offset by revenue increases in County Sales Tax, Time Warner Franchise Fees, Youth Programs and a transfer of $10,600 from the Unexpended Fund Balance. [Read more…] about Grafton Town Board Gives Final Approval To 2017 Budget
Rensselaer County Legislative Action
By Doug La Rocque
At its November 8 meeting, the Rensselaer County Legislature took action on a variety of topics. One of the most notable was a resolution that requested State review of potential abuse of Medicaid-funded ambulance transport. The legislation states the County has learned from various emergency service providers of “chronic callers,” who while receiving public assistance and Medicaid, call for ambulance transport on numerous occasions for issues that are not life-threatening or serious medical emergencies. [Read more…] about Rensselaer County Legislative Action
Proposed Subdivision Of Land On Madonna Lake Road Gets The Go Ahead From Grafton Planning Board
By Doug La Rocque
Following a public hearing at which no one spoke, only looked at a map of the sub-division, the Board voted to allow Betsy Dykstra to sell off 5.78 acres of her property to Ray Dufour. He wants to acquire the land to give more protection for his driveway. [Read more…] about Proposed Subdivision Of Land On Madonna Lake Road Gets The Go Ahead From Grafton Planning Board
New Mascot Costume For Berlin Mountaineers
Berlin Middle/High School recently unveiled a new costume for its mascot, the Mountaineer. The mascot remains the same, however due to years of wear the district felt it was necessary to replace the costume. The students with the mascot are (from left to right): Alyssa Bierwirth, Taylor Meyer, Elysia Mars, and Katie Mellett The updated mascot costume will be making appearances at sports games and other events. Go Mountaineers! Photo courtesy of Meghan Tice, BCS Communications Specialist [Read more…] about New Mascot Costume For Berlin Mountaineers
Hoosick Falls Elementary School Student Writing Letters To Santa For A Good Cause
submitted by Brian Bushner
As the holidays approach we ask your support to help a young man with a very big wish!
As a baby Luke Hoag was diagnosed with a brain tumor, and at three years old he was granted a wish from Make-A-Wish. A firm believer in the power of wishes, Luke has set a goal to raise $50,000 to make the wishes of other children come true this year. You can help by writing letters to Santa. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Elementary School Student Writing Letters To Santa For A Good Cause