More than 1,1000 students were recently named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2016 term at Hudson Valley Community College. Each fall and spring term, the college’s Deans’ List honors those students who have a term grade point average between 3.0 and 3.5.
Petersburgh Summer Youth Recreation and Swim Program
Submitted by Sherry Bowman-Kluck
The Petersburgh Youth Recreation and Swim Program is free to Petersburgh Residents and is funded by the Town of Petersburgh, New York State OCFS, PVMCC, and private donations. [Read more…] about Petersburgh Summer Youth Recreation and Swim Program
Proposed Berlin Biomass Project Is Economically Impossible And A Danger To The Environment
To The Editor:
The June 2 article by Mr. La Rocque, although comprehensive and well written as always, was nonetheless misleading and biased. A clue to this can be found in his subheading, “Over $100 Million To Be Invested, More than 150 Jobs To Be Created.”
This strongly implies that it is a fait accompli when in fact it appears no more than another pie in the sky project dreamed up by outside entities. Biomass conversion from wood to oil will never happen in Berlin. [Read more…] about Proposed Berlin Biomass Project Is Economically Impossible And A Danger To The Environment
Na Mu Myo Ho Ren Ge Kyo…
The Grafton Peace Pagoda Flower Festival, celebrating the Birth of the Buddha, will be held on Sunday June 12 at 11 am. Join us in celebrating Buddha’s Birth in this world and in reawakening our belief in humanity’s noble, spiritual purpose on this earth. [Read more…] about Na Mu Myo Ho Ren Ge Kyo…
Poestenkill Historical Society Presents Concert-On-The-Green
The River Road Band will be featured at the Poestenkill Historical Society’s annual Concert-on-the-Green. It will be held on Tuesday, June 28 at from 7:00 to 8:30 PM on the lawn of the Town Hall. [Read more…] about Poestenkill Historical Society Presents Concert-On-The-Green
Tag Sale To Benefit Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
The Grafton Community Library, located at 2455 NY Route 2, will be the site of a multi-sale event on Saturday, June 11. Doors open at 9 am for the Plant, Book, and Bake Sale, which will run until noon. A tag sale benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation will be open from 8 am until 3 pm. [Read more…] about Tag Sale To Benefit Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Grafton Community Library Hosting A Macaroni And Cheese Cook Off
Join the Grafton Community Library on June 25 at noon for a friendly cook off competition featuring the all American classic comfort food, Mac n’ Cheese. [Read more…] about Grafton Community Library Hosting A Macaroni And Cheese Cook Off
Stephentown Memorial Library Upcoming Events
Web School at SML – Computer Classes – Mondays at 5:30 pm. RSVP to reserve a space – 518-733-5750. Taught by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County. June 20: Make Word Work for You – Learn some tips and tricks for avoiding pesky problems, and leave with some new ideas about how Word can work for you. Get started on a new project, or add this valuable skill to your resume! [Read more…] about Stephentown Memorial Library Upcoming Events
Cheney Library Chair Lift Installed
The Wreath Auction held in November 2015 raised enough money for the Friends of Cheney Library to purchase a stair chair to go from the main floor of the library to the basement level. [Read more…] about Cheney Library Chair Lift Installed
Upcoming Cheney Library Events
On June 11, 2016 at 10 am Cheney Library will host Kimalie Wassick. Kimalie graduated from Endicott College and has been working as a professional artist since then. She is well known for her colorful paintings, sculptures, murals, and whimsical interiors. [Read more…] about Upcoming Cheney Library Events

