These Northern Pitcher Plants (Sarracenia purpurea) live in a peat bog in Grafton. The carnivorous plants have leaves (pictured) with stiff, downward hairs making it difficult for bugs to crawl out so they drown and are digested. [Read more…] about Northern Pitcher Plants
HACA Food Pantry Annual Holiday Fund Drive
Help make someone’s holidays brighter this year. All donations to the Pantry, small or large are welcome and definitely make a big difference. [Read more…] about HACA Food Pantry Annual Holiday Fund Drive
Berlin High School Soccer Stars Named CHVL MVPs
By Doug La Rocque
Berlin soccer’s all time scoring leader Jewel Pietrzak and Boys team starting goalkeeper Jackson Burhans have been honored as the Most Valuable Players in the Central Hudson Valley League’s 2015 season. [Read more…] about Berlin High School Soccer Stars Named CHVL MVPs
Dyken Pond Holiday Fundraisers
Balsam Wreath Sale
Eighteen-inch balsam wreaths decorated with a collectible Dyken Pond nature ornament, pine cones, and a red velvet bow are for sale at $20 each. A custom-made Monarch Ornament comes with each wreath. Pre-order by November 15. Larger size wreaths also available. Call for prices. [Read more…] about Dyken Pond Holiday Fundraisers
Wreath Making Class
The Rensselaer Plateau Alliance and the Rensselaer Land Trust are hosting a wreath making class on Saturday, November 21 from 11 am to 1 pm. [Read more…] about Wreath Making Class
Boy Scout Troop 222 Goes Mining In Herkimer
by Andy Zlotnick
Troop 222 spent the weekend of October 24 camping and mining for diamonds at the Herkimer Diamond Mine and KOA campground. Twelve scouts and their families set off for Herkimer NY to learn about geology and try to find some diamonds. [Read more…] about Boy Scout Troop 222 Goes Mining In Herkimer
Big Halloween Party In Stephentown
Big Halloween Party In Stephentown
by David Flint
“This is the best Halloween ever!” A comment overheard from one of the many youngsters having fun at the Halloween event sponsored Saturday, October 31 by the Stephentown Memorial Library and the Town Youth Commission. [Read more…] about Big Halloween Party In Stephentown
Dublin Porter Performs Music Of Ireland At New Lebanon Library
Irish music trio Dublin Porter will perform at the New Lebanon Library Friday, November 13 at 6:30 pm. The repertoire of this Berkshire band focuses on the dance music and airs of Ireland. [Read more…] about Dublin Porter Performs Music Of Ireland At New Lebanon Library
Hoosick Town Board Action
Town of Hoosick Board Adopts
2016 Preliminary Budget As Final
by Deb Alter
At the November 9 Board Meeting, the Town Board passed Local Law Number 1 of 2015, the tax-cap override, and then unanimously voted to adopt the Preliminary 2016 Budget as the Final Budget. [Read more…] about Hoosick Town Board Action
Town Holds Public Hearing On 2016 Budget
At the Public Hearing regarding the upcoming year’s budget, Town Assessor Tony Rice explained to the Board how the budget increase would affect Town and Village property owners. [Read more…] about Town Holds Public Hearing On 2016 Budget