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Aging Grafton Ambulance Raises Questions About Viability Of Volunteer EMS Service

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By Doug La Rocque
The special meeting of the Grafton Town Board last Saturday was called by Town Supervisor Ingrid Gundrum to consider a proposal to purchase a new ambulance for the Grafton Rescue Squad, but turned into a sometimes intense discussion about the future of the Rescue Squad and just what would be the best way to provide emergency medical services to the town. [Read more…] about Aging Grafton Ambulance Raises Questions About Viability Of Volunteer EMS Service

PFOA Level In Petersburgh Water District Cut In Half

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by Alex Brooks
Petersburgh has announced that Water Superintendent Ben Krahforst has been able to lower the level of PFOA in the water of the Petersburgh Water District by using the wells which have the lowest PFOA contamination. Results released this week show a PFOA level of 47.4 parts per trillion (ppt) at the Town Hall and 44.1 ppt at the Town Library. Earlier tests of water in the Water District system showed levels of 95 to 100 ppt. [Read more…] about PFOA Level In Petersburgh Water District Cut In Half

Plans To Locate A Dollar General Store In Berlin Unveiled At Planning Board Meeting

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By Doug La Rocque
At its April 28 meeting, The Berlin Planning Board was presented with plans to build a Dollar General Store on two acres of land on Route 22 in Berlin. The land is to be purchased from the owners of Eagle Energy and located on the north side of their structure.  Caryn Mlodzianowski of Bohler Engineering showed the Board the outline of the building, where 34 parking spaces would be located, a newly constructed entrance off Route 22, as well as greenspace, shrubbery and a ground water containment facility. [Read more…] about Plans To Locate A Dollar General Store In Berlin Unveiled At Planning Board Meeting

Village Of Hoosick Falls Looks To Town Zoning Board For Solar Farm Approval

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by Alex Brooks and Deb Alter
The Village of Hoosick Falls’ solar arrays that were installed on the capped and sealed Village landfill last year and at the sewage treatment plant two years ago were discussed at the Town of Hoosick Zoning Board meeting on Monday, May 2. [Read more…] about Village Of Hoosick Falls Looks To Town Zoning Board For Solar Farm Approval

Berlin Free Town Library Fund Raiser At Petersburgh Veterans Memorial Community Center

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By Doug La Rocque
Singer/Songwriter Jeff Przech and his band the Outfit preformed this past Saturday at PVMCC.  Monies raised by the event are part of the Library’s annual fund drive, and according to Library Treasurer David Theriault, represents one of the changing faces of community libraries.  [Read more…] about Berlin Free Town Library Fund Raiser At Petersburgh Veterans Memorial Community Center

Berlin Students Are Back From Costa Rica

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Students, parents, and teachers have returned from Costa Rica and thank everyone who came out to support them by buying pizzas. It was an amazing experience for all. Students learned about sustainable farming and how to use substrate to support gardens when there is a lack of water at E.A.R.T.H. University. [Read more…] about Berlin Students Are Back From Costa Rica