by Thaddeus Flint
NED is now truly dead.
Kinder Morgan officially withdrew its application to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for the Northeast Energy Direct (NED) pipeline on Monday. The company did not provide any further explanation for ending the high pressure natural gas project which would have cut across southern Rensselaer County, including Stephentown, on the way to New England. [Read more…] about Kinder Morgan Withdraws Application For Pipeline
Grafton’s Newest Business Begins Opening Its Doors
By Doug La Rocque
At the February Planning Board meeting, the town first heard about Dave and Donna Wagar’s plan to open a combination of crafts, landscaping, fire wood and vegetable stand on property they purchased along Route 2 west of the village. [Read more…] about Grafton’s Newest Business Begins Opening Its Doors
Berlin July 4 Parade Planning Underway
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! There is no entry fee! [Read more…] about Berlin July 4 Parade Planning Underway
Stephentown’s Artisan Men
submitted by Bev McClave
If you missed the Stephentown Men’s Artisan Exhibit you have a chance to see their incredible work in the Historical Society’s display case in the post office now until the end of June. [Read more…] about Stephentown’s Artisan Men
The Thirty-First Running Of The Wood Memorial
by Alex Brooks
The thirty-first running of the Wood Memorial Road Race was held on Saturday, May 21. It was excellent running weather. A full complement of Lions Club members and Fire Department volunteers positioned throughout the course, and members of the Hoosick Falls Police Department and the Hoosick Rescue Squad were present. [Read more…] about The Thirty-First Running Of The Wood Memorial
Grafton Fire Dept Holds Its Annual Installation Banquet At Hilton Garden Inn
By Doug La Rocque
Troy’s Hilton Garden Inn hosted the yearly gathering of members of the Grafton Volunteer Fire Department and Ladies Auxiliary this past Saturday, as they installed the 2016-17 slate of officers and handed out their yearly awards. Jim Goyer took the oath of office as Chief once again, starting his 38th year in that role. [Read more…] about Grafton Fire Dept Holds Its Annual Installation Banquet At Hilton Garden Inn
Steve Marcoux Will Be Grand Marshall
submitted by Kevin O’Malley
Hoosick Post #40 Hoosick Falls is proud to announce the Grand Marshall for the 2016 Memorial Day parade, longtime Hoosick Falls resident Steve Marcoux.
Steve was born in Bennington in 1947. He moved with his family to Hoosick Falls at the age of three and has been a resident since. Steve attended St. Mary’s Academy from K-12 and graduated in June of 1965. [Read more…] about Steve Marcoux Will Be Grand Marshall
Stone And Griffin Are Elected to NLCSD Board By Write-In Votes
by Thaddeus Flint
The New Lebanon Central School District has confirmed the election results for the final two seats on the School Board for which nobody chose to officially run. [Read more…] about Stone And Griffin Are Elected to NLCSD Board By Write-In Votes
Hoosick Falls Memorial Day Festivities This Weekend
Memorial day rites in the village of Hoosick Falls will begin with the raising of the American flag by Edward “Ike” Powers, Commander of the American Legion on Monday, May 30 at the Maple Grove Cemetery, followed by the flag raising at the St. Mary’s Cemetery. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Memorial Day Festivities This Weekend
EPA Honors NYS Environmental Champions
Hoosick’s Dr. Marcus Martinez and Michael Hickey Are
Among Twenty-Eight Regional Recipients
On Friday, May 13, The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency honored 28 individuals and organizations and businesses from across New York State with Environmental Champion Awards for their achievements in protecting public health and the environment. EPA Regional Administrator Judith A. Enck was joined by Murray Fisher, founder of the New York Harbor School, to present the awards to this year’s recipients at a ceremony at the EPA’s offices in Manhattan. The awards are presented annually. [Read more…] about EPA Honors NYS Environmental Champions