by Steve Bradley
Two “History on the Hill” sessions were held Saturday at the Bennington Battlefield site. Three presentations on specific areas of the battle were given. Peter Schaaphok, president of the Friends of Bennington Battlefield, covered Hessian Hill. [Read more…] about History On The Hill
Stephentown Historical Society To Hold Strawberry Festival June 26
Strawberry shortcake will star at the Thirty-fifth Annual Strawberry Festival on Sunday, June 26, under tents at Gardner’s Ice Cream and Coffee Shop, 15879 NY Route 22 in Stephentown. [Read more…] about Stephentown Historical Society To Hold Strawberry Festival June 26
The Berlin July 4 Parade Is Almost Here!
Berlin’s 2016 July 4th parade will be held on Monday, July 4, stepping off at 11 am. The theme this year is, “AMERICANA.” We invite you and/or your organization or business to join us in celebrating Independence Day 2016 by participating in our annual parade, the only July 4th parade in Rensselaer County! [Read more…] about The Berlin July 4 Parade Is Almost Here!
Stephentown Town Board Action
Disc Jam Festival Works Out Well
by David Flint
“After all the angst…,” as Town Supervisor Larry Eckhardt put it, a music festival was finally held in Stephentown that caused almost no complaints and received high praise from the Town Board. After years of being deluged with gripes and protests about loud noise from festivals such as Bella Terra, Fractal Fest and Disc Jam that extended into the wee hours over four-day periods, the Board drafted a local law in March this year to control it. [Read more…] about Stephentown Town Board Action
Village Of Hoosick Falls Board Action
Borge And Hickey Shake Hands, Pledge To Move
Forward Together On Water Issue
by Deb Alter
Emotions were running high at the June 15 Village Board meeting, as the water issue is still at the forefront.
Michael Hickey, the Hoosick Falls resident who had originally discovered the PFOA in the Village water, spoke during the public comments section of the meeting. He said that after much thought, he realized that he had been unfair to the Board. [Read more…] about Village Of Hoosick Falls Board Action
True or False?
False Solomon’s Seal (Smilacina racemosa) shown in this photo, and Solomon’s Seal (Polygonatum biflorum) are native wildflowers blooming now in our area woods. [Read more…] about True or False?
Grafton Planning Board Action
A Proposal To Build A Banquet Hall Capable Of Seating Up To 225 People Goes Up For Public Comment In Grafton
By Doug La Rocque
The first of two public hearings held Monday night by the Grafton Planning Board saw questions about the proposal and several statements of support. Jane McDermott was asked by Mike Salway about the hours of the proposed business, parking and traffic concerns, alcohol on site, noise levels and whether it would be a not-for-profit operation. Salway lives on land that abuts the McDermott property. [Read more…] about Grafton Planning Board Action
New Lebanon Town Board Action
“Saint Cynthia” Helps Keep New Lebanon Green
by Thaddeus Flint
Broadband, signs, speeders, solar, life insurance, copy machines and a Saint were some of the topics of conversation at the June New Lebanon Board meeting last Tuesday. [Read more…] about New Lebanon Town Board Action
BCSD Bus Driver Honored With AAA Safety Award
Berlin Central School District bus driver Mark Primeau was honored by the Hudson Valley chapter of the American Automobile Association (AAA) with their 2016 Safe School Bus Driver Award. [Read more…] about BCSD Bus Driver Honored With AAA Safety Award
Car Strikes Grafton’s Town Store No Injuries Reported
By Doug La Rocque
Significant damage to an interior wall and some shelving was apparently the worst of the outcome of a vehicle striking Grafton’s Town Store Saturday morning, June 18. [Read more…] about Car Strikes Grafton’s Town Store No Injuries Reported