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Poestenkill Historical Society March Program

March 10, 2016 By eastwickpress

Troy’s Tiffany Glass

Tom Carroll, former director of the Hudson Mohawk Industrial Gateway will be our guest speaker. Tom will present a narrated program on Tiffany glass in and around Troy which was very popular in the early days.  Louis Comfort Tiffany started out as a painter but became interested in glass making around 1875.  [Read more…] about Poestenkill Historical Society March Program

Filed Under: Berlin, Front Page, Local News, Stephentown

18th Annual Corned Beef And Cabbage Dinner Saturday March 12

March 10, 2016 By eastwickpress

The Stephentown Volunteer Fire Department will hold an all you can eat Corned Beef & Cabbage dinner on Saturday March 12, 2016 from 4 to 7 pm in the Stephentown Fire Hall, 35 Grange Hall Road in Stephentown.

[Read more…] about 18th Annual Corned Beef And Cabbage Dinner Saturday March 12

Filed Under: Front Page, Local News, Stephentown

Two Communities Joining Together To Re-Establish High School Wrestling In The Taconic Valley

March 10, 2016 By eastwickpress

By Doug La Rocque

The Berlin High School’s reentry into the sport of wrestling was a year marked by growing pains.  When the season started with their first scrimmage at Hoosick Falls, they had nearly a full team and high hopes.  By season’s end, they were down to just a few wrestlers, most having dropped out along the way.  Now coach D.J. Connally and supporters are hoping to create a groundswell of support, between the Berlin and New Lebanon communities.  [Read more…] about Two Communities Joining Together To Re-Establish High School Wrestling In The Taconic Valley

Filed Under: Berlin, Berlin School Dist., Front Page, New Lebanon, New Lebanon Central School, Sports Outdoors

Jimino Urges You To Get A Flu Shot

March 10, 2016 By eastwickpress

Flu shots are available to residents of all ages during normal clinic hours of Tuesday 2-4 pm and Thursday 9 to 11 am. For further information about vaccinations available at the County Health Department please call (518) 270-2655 or visit them online at www.rensco.com.  [Read more…] about Jimino Urges You To Get A Flu Shot

Filed Under: Front Page, Local News, Rensselaer County

Berlin Dramateers Present “The Wiz”

March 10, 2016 By eastwickpress

On Friday, March 18 and Saturday, March 19, the Berlin Dramateers are proud to present this year’s high school musical, “The Wiz”. [Read more…] about Berlin Dramateers Present “The Wiz”

Filed Under: Berlin, Berlin School Dist., Front Page, Local News, School News

  Town Of Hoosick Lions To Hold  56th Annual Penny Hunt

March 10, 2016 By eastwickpress

 

submitted by Bill Gaillard

The Town of Hoosick Lions Club was formed in October of 1960. Their first event was the Penny Hunt for kids. [Read more…] about   Town Of Hoosick Lions To Hold  56th Annual Penny Hunt

Filed Under: Front Page, Hoosick, Hoosick Falls, Local News

Hoosick Falls Carbon Treatment System Now Operational

March 3, 2016 By eastwickpress

submitted by Village of Hoosick Falls

Village Mayor David Borge has announced that the newly-installed carbon filtration system at the municipal water treatment plant is fully operational  and Village officials have begun pumping water through the system and into the Village’s water system.

“This is a major step forward,” Borge said. “The State Department of Health informed the Village that it recommended the new facility begin operating and delivering treated water to the distribution  system. As a result, water began flowing through the carbon filtration system on Tuesday, February 23.”  [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Carbon Treatment System Now Operational

Filed Under: Front Page, Hoosick, Hoosick Falls, Local News

Authorities Are Still Gathering Data About PFOA Contamination In Petersburgh

March 3, 2016 By eastwickpress

By Alex Brooks

County Environmental Health Director Richard Elder came to a meeting of the Petersburgh Water District Committee on Wednesday, February 24 attended by several Town Board members, Supervisor Schaaphok, and some residents who live near the Taconic plant in Petersburgh. Elder discussed many issues related to the  presence of PFOA in the water in Petersburgh. [Read more…] about Authorities Are Still Gathering Data About PFOA Contamination In Petersburgh

Filed Under: Front Page, Local News, Petersburgh

Town Of Petersburgh Announces New Procedures For Water Distribution

March 3, 2016 By eastwickpress

Effective Wednesday, March 2 Town of Petersburgh water distribution will be done this way:

Residents must obtain water tickets from the Town Clerk at the town hall. [Read more…] about Town Of Petersburgh Announces New Procedures For Water Distribution

Filed Under: Front Page, Local News, Petersburgh

The Owner Of The 16 Dogs Recently Seized In Grafton Tells His Side Of The Story

March 3, 2016 By eastwickpress

By Doug La Rocque

Three weeks ago, New York State Police seized 16 dogs, including four puppies, from the Jay Hakes Road home of 83-year-old Ed Maxfield in Grafton.  Troopers indicated they acted out of concern for the dogs, as night time temperatures then were 20 degrees below or better.  The animals had been chained outside, and although well fed, lacked water because of the freezing temperatures. [Read more…] about The Owner Of The 16 Dogs Recently Seized In Grafton Tells His Side Of The Story

Filed Under: Front Page, Grafton, Local News

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38th Annual Ice Fishing Contest Rescheduled

Submitted by GLSP Due to warmer than usual temperatures, the 38th annual ice fishing contest at Grafton Lakes State Park has been rescheduled for Saturday, Feb. 11, from 5:30 am to 2 pm. Join in on the fun as several-hundred anglers brave the cold temperatures for their chance to make a winning catch on several […]

Celebrating Retiring Board President Deborah Tudor

On Tuesday, January 25, Cheney Library honored Ms. Deborah Tudor for her 12 years of service on the Cheney Library Board of Trustees. During her tenure as a trustee, Ms. Tudor made immense contributions to physical improvements of the library’s property. Some of these projects include the installation of a propane fireplace, creation of the […]

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Powers Claims Runner-Up

At Inaugural NYSPHSAA Girls Wrestling Invitational Submitted by BNL Varsity Wrestling Coach Wade Prather Tallulah Powers was runner-up at 165 pounds in the inaugural NYSPHSAA Girls Wrestling Invitational held at Onondaga Community College. She was one of only three finalists from Section 2, and the only Runner Up. The meeting of 204 of the State’s top female […]

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