Hoosick Falls – Alvia Irma Sulpizi, 77, died Thursday, November 20, 2008, at the Centers for Living and Rehabilitation in Bennington, VT. She resided on Seward Street in Hoosick Falls, NY, and was the wife of the late John Sulpizi. [Read more…] about Alvia Irma Sulpizi
County Legislature Delays Recognition Of Bronze Star Recipient
by Kieron Kramer
In a ceremony on Veterans Day in Afghanistan 1st Sergeant James Meltz of Cropseyville received a Bronze Star. The news hit the wires on Veterans Day here in the States. On Wednesday evening, November 12, at the meeting of the Rensselaer County Legislature, the Democrat Legislator who the Republican Legislators love to hate, Kevin Harrington of Averill Park, introduced a resolution as a late filing that honored Sgt. Meltz.
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Stephentown Budget Has 5% Decrease In Tax Levy
by David Flint
Despite an estimated 2.5% fall-off in sales and mortgage tax revenue for next year, the Stephentown Town Board still managed to come up with a 2009 budget with a bottom line 5% decrease in the property tax levy. [Read more…] about Stephentown Budget Has 5% Decrease In Tax Levy
Berlin Holds Tax Levy Increase To 1.297%
by Kieron Kramer
At its regular meeting on Thursday, November 13, the Berlin Town Board adopted the Berlin 2009 budget with $574,783 to be raised by taxes, a figure that includes the Fire District. This represents a 1.297% increase in the tax levy over last year. Without the Berlin Fire District appropriations the amount to be raised by taxes for the Town’s services alone would have represented a .3% decrease in property taxes.
Baker’s Offers Warmth With Alternative Energy
by Bea Peterson
Baker’s Nursery on Route 22 has long been known for its wonderful nursery trees and plants and landscaping skills. Now they have become an outlet for alternative energy products. [Read more…] about Baker’s Offers Warmth With Alternative Energy
Petersburgh Town Board Action
by Alex Brooks
This month’s Petersburgh Town Board meeting convened without Councilman Ray Broadwell or Supervisor Mason Hubbard, who was unable to attend because he needed to stay with his wife, who is ill.
“Taking Woodstock” Is A Boon To Stephentown
by David Flint
With the filming of a bar scene at the Stephentown Hotel on Tuesday, October 7, the Focus Features movie company wrapped up its production of “Taking Woodstock” in Stephentown. [Read more…] about “Taking Woodstock” Is A Boon To Stephentown
School Bus Accident Impacts Budget
by Alex Brooks
At the Hoosick Falls School Board meeting held Thursday, November 13, there were many references to the school bus accident involving an HFCS bus which occurred two weeks earlier. [Read more…] about School Bus Accident Impacts Budget
Letter To The Editor – Against Neil Gardner
To the Editor:
Two recent letters to the editor have appeared with regard to Neil Gardner, both essentially screaming about “injustice,” one even going so far (John DeFreest, Sr., November 14) as to call Mr. Gardner’s conviction a “kangaroo court trial” and a “travesty of justice, an unconscionable, inquisitorial witch hunt….” [Read more…] about Letter To The Editor – Against Neil Gardner
Letter To The Editor – Against Neil Gardner
And A Vote Against Supervisor Sherman
To the Editor:
I am a resident of the Town of Stephentown, and I no longer take pride in saying that. I am appalled to know that recent actions along with the conviction of Mr. Gardner can be so blatantly laughed at by others in the state as well as local radio stations. The residents of Stephentown are ALL being laughed at and I for one am personally tired of the immature behavior, bullying and threats that have come to be the norm in the town if you dare to speak your opinion.
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