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FractalFest Draws Few Complaints

July 21, 2016 By eastwickpress

by David Flint

The second music festival held this year in Stephentown has apparently concluded with few complaints and earned to some extent the approval of the Town Board. FractalFest 2016 was held on Neil Gardner’s property July 8-9, mostly in the woods, or as the Fractaltribe organizers, would have it, in “Fractal Forest, NY, USA”. [Read more…] about FractalFest Draws Few Complaints

Filed Under: Front Page, Rensselaer County, Stephentown

New Lebanon Town Board Action

July 21, 2016 By eastwickpress

Sidewalks Again

by Thaddeus Flint
The sidewalk is back.
For some residents of New Lebanon, the news at the July 12 Town Board meeting that a project many fought against and considered dead is once again back with a vengeance might have seemed like the sequel to a bad summer horror movie. [Read more…] about New Lebanon Town Board Action

Filed Under: Front Page, New Lebanon

A Free Family Fun Night Planned In Grafton

July 21, 2016 By eastwickpress

A bounce house, cotton candy, face painting and music by the band Whiskey Highway highlight an evening of free family fun Saturday, August 6, at the Grafton VFW Hall on South Rd (County Route 85). [Read more…] about A Free Family Fun Night Planned In Grafton

Filed Under: Front Page, Grafton, Local News, Rensselaer County

Berlin Planning Board Holds A Special Meeting

July 21, 2016 By eastwickpress

By Doug La Rocque

Pressed for an earlier than normal decision of a proposed sub-division, the Berlin Planning Board met in a special session on Monday, July 11. [Read more…] about Berlin Planning Board Holds A Special Meeting

Filed Under: Berlin, Front Page, Local News, Rensselaer County

Proposed Banquet House In Grafton Stalled Once Again

July 21, 2016 By eastwickpress

By Doug La Rocque An unsigned and undated long form SEQR report, is one of the reasons the Grafton Planning Board had to table the proposal to construct the facility at 40 Dunham Rd. Jane Mc Dermott first brought the site plan review before the Board in May, which held a public hearing on the issue last month. [Read more…] about Proposed Banquet House In Grafton Stalled Once Again

Filed Under: Front Page, Grafton, Rensselaer County

This Week At Stephentown Memorial Library…

July 21, 2016 By eastwickpress

Summer Hours at SML – Saturday hours will be 9 am – 1 pm for the summer months. You asked for earlier hours and we heard you. We are always trying to be responsive to our patrons.

Mahjongg Lessons for Beginners – (Experienced players welcome, too!) Would you like to learn the ancient Chinese game of Mahjongg? Do you enjoy card games, chess, backgammon? Then you may love mahjongg. Research has shown that this fascinating game stimulates the mind and helps keep your brain sharp [Read more…] about This Week At Stephentown Memorial Library…

Filed Under: Front Page, Rensselaer County, Stephentown

Stephentown Historical Society Seeks Goods For Tag Sale

July 21, 2016 By eastwickpress

Assess your attic. Cull your cupboards. Besiege your basement. Grub out your garage. Your donations can help support the Stephentown Historical Society and its programs. Good clean, usable items will be accepted for the August 6 Community Tag Sale to be held at Gardner’s Field on Rt. 22 in Stephentown, New York. [Read more…] about Stephentown Historical Society Seeks Goods For Tag Sale

Filed Under: Front Page, Local News, Rensselaer County, Stephentown

Xterra Off-Road Triathlon Takes Over Grafton Lakes State Park

July 21, 2016 By eastwickpress

By Doug La Rocque
Despite the early start, 7 am to be precise, all the participants in the 17th annual race were ready to go.  [Read more…] about Xterra Off-Road Triathlon Takes Over Grafton Lakes State Park

Filed Under: Front Page, Grafton

Na Mu Myo Ho Ren Ge Kyo Hiroshima Day Ceremony

July 21, 2016 By eastwickpress

The Grafton Peace Pagoda will commemorate the 71st anniversary of Hiroshima Day on Saturday August 6 with a ceremony dedicated to forever renouncing war creating a nuclear-free world

“We come together to commit to peace and never again using weapons of mass destruction. Let us find ways to heal the earth and all beings.  We must have no enemies and become the enemy of none.”

At 6:30 pm walk from the Grafton Town Square to Peace Pagoda (4.3 miles). At 8:30 pm at the Peace Pagoda, there will be a Program of Peace, Ceremonial Lighting of Lanterns, Interfaith Prayers for Peace, Musical Offerings, Speakers and Readings, and a Fire Hoop Dance

The event will be held rain or shine.  Please wear weather-appropriate clothes and bring a flashlight and insect repellent.  You may also want a blanket.

The Grafton Peace Pagoda is at 87 Crandall Road in Grafton.

Filed Under: Front Page, Grafton, Uncategorized

Give Blood – Give Life

July 21, 2016 By eastwickpress

The United Methodist Church will host a community blood drive with the American Red Cross on August 1, from 1 to 6 pm at 17 South Street in Berlin. Stewart’s Ice Cream is generously donating an ice cream cone for every donor. We Need You! Please remember when you give blood you give another birthday, another day at the beach, another laugh, another chance. For more information or to make an appointment, contact: Sarah J. French, Volunteer Blood Drive Coordinator Berlin Central High School – Class of 2017 H: 518/733-9705 C: 518/429-9202

Filed Under: Berlin, Front Page, Rensselaer County

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38th Annual Ice Fishing Contest Rescheduled

Submitted by GLSP Due to warmer than usual temperatures, the 38th annual ice fishing contest at Grafton Lakes State Park has been rescheduled for Saturday, Feb. 11, from 5:30 am to 2 pm. Join in on the fun as several-hundred anglers brave the cold temperatures for their chance to make a winning catch on several […]

Celebrating Retiring Board President Deborah Tudor

On Tuesday, January 25, Cheney Library honored Ms. Deborah Tudor for her 12 years of service on the Cheney Library Board of Trustees. During her tenure as a trustee, Ms. Tudor made immense contributions to physical improvements of the library’s property. Some of these projects include the installation of a propane fireplace, creation of the […]

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Powers Claims Runner-Up

At Inaugural NYSPHSAA Girls Wrestling Invitational Submitted by BNL Varsity Wrestling Coach Wade Prather Tallulah Powers was runner-up at 165 pounds in the inaugural NYSPHSAA Girls Wrestling Invitational held at Onondaga Community College. She was one of only three finalists from Section 2, and the only Runner Up. The meeting of 204 of the State’s top female […]

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