Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
by Alex Brooks
There was a good turnout to the public hearing on the Petersburgh Budget on Monday November 2. Apparently the word had got out that the Town intended to exceed the NYS Tax Cap and many residents wanted to know why and by how much. [Read more…] about Petersburgh Budget Shows Tax Levy Increase of 4.8%
by Thaddeus Flint
An audit of the finances of the Berlin Central School District has found the District to have no material weaknesses, it was reported at the October 20 Board meeting. [Read more…] about Berlin School Board: District Receives Excellent Audit Report
Select members of the Hoosick Falls Central School Senior chorus will once again be traveling to New York City to perform at Carnegie Hall! The chorus will be joining Sarah McLachlan along with other artists and an orchestra to perform on December 4. [Read more…] about HFCS Senior Chorus To Sing At Carnegie Hall in New York City The Fourth Time Is As Exciting As The First
Berkshire musician Linda Worster will perform at the New Lebanon Library on Friday, November 6 from 6 to 8 pm. All are welcome and the event is free, although donations for the performer are welcome. Light refreshments will be served. [Read more…] about Singer-Songwriter Linda Worster In Concert In New Lebanon
A new book from the Hoosick Township Historical Society will go on sale at Thorpe’s Drug Store the first week in November. [Read more…] about New Stories From The Historical Society: Hoosick’s Favorite Stocking Stuffer, V 5.0
“Veteran’s Art Show: A People’s History” will be held at the HAYC3 Armory on Saturday, November 14 from 6 to 8 pm. The art exhibit and evening of poetry, music, and oral history videos showcasing the creative works and stories of veterans across generations. [Read more…] about Veterans’ Art Show At The HAYC3 Armory Showcases History, Stories And Creative Works
Members of the National Honor Society chapter at Hoosick Falls Central School welcomed sixteen new members in a tapping ceremony held October 14, in front of the 7-12 student body. [Read more…] about National Honor Society Tapping Ceremony Welcomes Sixteen New Members At Hoosick Falls High School
The Grafton Historical Society meeting and program will be held Sunday, November 15 at the Grafton Town Hall at 2 pm. Tom Ragosta will speak on the Ice Industry. [Read more…] about Grafton Historical Society Program On The Ice Industry
submitted by Patrice Nash
Berlin Central High School students who are enrolled in Hudson Valley Community College “College in the High School” classes are able to apply for this scholarship in memory of Courtney Carelli and Ryan Gardner. Courtney Carelli and Ryan Gardner attended both Berlin High School and Hudson Valley Community College. [Read more…] about The Courtney Carelli And Ryan Gardner Memorial Scholarship Fall 2015 Recipients
Sterling silver wire is a versatile and beautiful metal that can be made into unique pieces of jewelry. In this workshop, participants will master intermediate level wire wrapping techniques and create a bracelet using a specific set of tools, materials and pattern. [Read more…] about Wire Wrapping Bracelet Workshop
