Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
by Deb Alter
Opinions differ on the effect of the water crisis on property values in Hoosick and Hoosick Falls. Local real estate agents, banks, and the Town Assessor have differing perspectives on the question of whether property values are depressed because of the water crisis. [Read more…] about Hoosick Property Values: Too Soon To Tell
by Steve Bradley
A three car accident in Walloomsac that could have been much worse ended with no serious injuries. The accident happened at noon Sunday in front of Sonny’s Motors on Route 67. [Read more…] about Walloomsac Accident Wrecks Three Vehicles
The Agricultural Stewardship Association (ASA) is accepting pre-applications from farmers in Washington and Rensselaer counties that wish to apply to the state farmland protection program. Pre-applications are due by Friday, May 13 to ASA’s office. [Read more…] about ASA Seeks Pre-Applications For Farmland Protection Grants
[private] [Read more…] about Earth Day Cleanup
By Doug La Rocque
In the several years since the Berlin School District closed the former Grafton Elementary School, citing declining enrollment and increased operating costs, a parade of potential buyers have come forward with proposals for the property, and none has been able to follow through. [Read more…] about Another Possible Deal For The Former Grafton Elementary School Falls Through
by Steve Bradley
The day was off to a perfect start before the first competitor arrived at the Wood Park. It was a spectacular spring day for the Lace Up and Race For the Cure. Competitors began arriving an hour before start time and didn’t stop until there were 262 of them, a new race record that surpassed the hopes of the organizers. [Read more…] about A Great Day For a Great Cause
Internationally famous bluegrass band Monroe Crossing performs “The World Beloved: A Bluegrass Mass” with the Battenkill Chorale on Saturday, May 7 at 7 pm and Sunday, May 8 at 4 pm, at Immaculate Conception Church, 73 Main Street, Hoosick Falls, NY.
[Read more…] about Monroe Crossing Partners With Battenkill Chorale In “Bluegrass Mass”
Berlin Dog Control Officer Doug Goodermote was all smiles this past Thursday night, as the semiannual rabies clinic in at the Berlin Municipal Complex again had a good turnout. [Read more…] about Good Turnout For Berlin Rabies Clinic
submitted by Joan James
The Derby Community Club was started back in 1935 when a few men pooled their money at the American House for the Kentucky Derby and won on a horse named “Omaha.” [Read more…] about Derby Community Club To Celebrate 81st Anniversary
By Aimee Beaudette
Hoosac celebrated Earth Day a little early this year to stay ahead of the weather. The day was packed full of community service and educational seminars. To kick off the day, students watched part of a documentary showing the beauty and wonder of the Earth we live on and some of the magnificent creatures we share it with. [Read more…] about Hoosac School Celebrates Earth Day
