Chris Coon will talk about the history of steam automobiles at the Stephentown Historical Society on Monday, June 6. He will also display his 1912 Stanley Steamer, weather permitting. The gathering begins at 7:30 pm, at the Stephentown Heritage Center, 4 Staples Road (at the corner of Garfield Road), in Stephentown, New York. [Read more…] about Learn About Steam Automobiles At The Stephentown Historical Society
Berlin Memorial Day Parade Showcases Small Town Americana
By Doug La Rocque
The true meaning of Memorial Day is often not lost across the small towns of rural America, and Berlin once again has shown loudly and proudly, you can count them among those numbers. [Read more…] about Berlin Memorial Day Parade Showcases Small Town Americana
Spring Beauty
Crinkleroot Toothwort (Cardamine diphylla) is one of many native wildflowers that bloom in our area forests in the Spring. [Read more…] about Spring Beauty
Behold! New Lebanon Museum Announces 2016 Season, Comprising 100+ Programs From June 4 Through Mid-October
Living Museum of Contemporary Rural American Life
Receives Awards for Economic Revival, Innovative Programming
BEHOLD! New Lebanon, the nation’s first living museum of contemporary rural American life, today announced the details of its 2016 season, which kicks off on Saturday, June 4. BEHOLD! New Lebanon [BNL] is a museum-without-walls, unlike any other, offering a variety of guided tours by Rural Guides, locals who introduce visitors to today’s rural America. [Read more…] about Behold! New Lebanon Museum Announces 2016 Season, Comprising 100+ Programs From June 4 Through Mid-October
Tenth Anniversary Gala At The Grafton Senior Center Is A Sold-Out Affair
By Doug La Rocque
Area seniors, Rensselaer County Department of Aging personnel and County Executive Kathy Jimino all gathered at the Everett Wagar Senior Center on the afternoon of Wednesday May 25 to celebrate the 10th year of the Center’s establishment. [Read more…] about Tenth Anniversary Gala At The Grafton Senior Center Is A Sold-Out Affair
Berkshire Students Celebrate Successful 18Th Annual Plant Sale
Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth raised over $37,000 at its 18th annual Plant Sale on the organization’s residential campus in Canaan, NY, all proceeds going directly to support students in its Workforce Development Program. [Read more…] about Berkshire Students Celebrate Successful 18Th Annual Plant Sale
Physical Therapy For Lymph System Health
by Deb Alter
At Eastwick Physical Therapy, it’s not just physical therapy. Mary Bradley, who owns the practice, is also a Lymphedema Certified Therapist. There are not too many of them in this area, so Bradley is a real asset to the Eastern Rensselaer region. [Read more…] about Physical Therapy For Lymph System Health
Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site Celebrates “Path Through History Weekend”
The Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site will host two “History on the Hill” sessions on Saturday, June 18 at 10 am and 3 pm as part of New York State’s “Path Through History weekend.” Musicians, speakers, and reenactors will be on hand to share the history of the battle. [Read more…] about Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site Celebrates “Path Through History Weekend”
Dollar General Given The Green Light To Construct A New Store In Berlin
By Doug La Rocque
First submitted to the Berlin Planning Board at their April Meeting, Primax Properties out of Charlotte, NC was back for a public hearing on their proposal to subdivide property currently owned by Larry King and Cheryl Maxon and construct a Dollar General store on the north side of the Eagle Energy property on Route 22. [Read more…] about Dollar General Given The Green Light To Construct A New Store In Berlin
Grafton Lakes State Park Attracts Large Crowds On Opening Weekend
Visitors coming to the beach at Long Pond were not record numbers, but there were still a lot swimmers and sunbathers on hand. [Read more…] about Grafton Lakes State Park Attracts Large Crowds On Opening Weekend