Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
by Doug LaRocque
Unanswered Speculation About Whether The 2017 Grafton Town Budget Will Exceed The Tax Cap
There were a lot of comments brought forth during the public comment session of the Monday October 17 Grafton Town Board meeting about paving town roads, but the question asked by former town councilman Rick Ungaro about the upcoming budget drew the most interest. [Read more…] about Grafton Town Board Action
by David Flint
Robinson Leads The Charge For Better Internet Connectivity
If the results of a community survey of public satisfaction with internet service in the area are any indication, Stephentowners definitely see a need for improvement. [Read more…] about Stephentown Town Board Action
by Thaddeus Flint
Signs Reconsidered
A proposed local law re-establishing sign and poster regulations as part of the Town of New Lebanon’s zoning regulations was approved at last Tuesday’s monthly Board meeting, with only a member of the Town’s Planning Board questioning the new regulations. [Read more…] about New Lebanon Town Board
By Doug La Rocque
Grafton Town Justice Rebecca Snyder-Greene has ruled that the search warrant obtained by the Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Department, that led to the arrest of Michael and Erica Costello on eight counts each, was valid and executed properly. [Read more…] about Search Warrant Upheld In Grafton Animal Abuse Case
The 2016 version of the annual gathering, called “Spirits of the Fall,” was well attended as usual. Held at the Grafton Inn, the event is the major fund raiser for the Historical Society. [Read more…] about The Grafton Historical Society’s Wine And Cheese Festival Is A Fall Tradition
New York State Police Report
On October 14, State Police in Schodack responded to a residence in Stephentown for a motor vehicle accident involving a dog. [Read more…] about Dog Killed By Car In Stephentown
Petersburgh Town Clerk Deidra Michaels is asking the residents to please donate toys, and if possible to make a monetary donation to help with the 225th Committee and the upcoming Petersburgh Christmas Celebrations. [Read more…] about Toy Donation Drive
by Steve Bradley
Hoosick Falls won its game against Corinth (1-6) Friday night on Aaron Tomczak’s five touchdown passes. It also won its way into Class C sectional play with the number eight seed. [Read more…] about Panthers In Sectionals
Against Mechanicville, the under the lights game went into double overtime after being tied at the end of regulation, 1-1. The two goals of the game were scored within two minutes of each other in the first half. [Read more…] about Ladies Enter Sectionals As #6
Brown’s Brewing Company invites all ages to the Walloomsac Taproom in North Hoosick on Sunday, October 23 for Brown’s first Pumpkin Carving and Pizza Party from 3 to 5 pm. [Read more…] about Brown’s Brewing Company Hosts Pumpkin Carving And Food Drive
