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Public Archaeology & Volunteering Day At Bennington Battlefield

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On Saturday, October 24 a Public Archaeology Day will be held at the Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site in Walloomsac, NY off Route 67. The event is open to the general public and free of charge. Consultants with Commonwealth Cultural Resources Group, Inc. and NYS Parks employees will be on hand to share the history of the battle, provide demonstrations of both metal detecting and ground penetrating radar equipment as well as to discuss the future of the site. Additionally, volunteer metal detectorists with experience are invited to directly assist the consultants. [Read more…] about Public Archaeology & Volunteering Day At Bennington Battlefield

Hoosick Hootenanny Celebrates Local Producers October 17

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The Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation (formerly Hoosick Falls Health Center) Foundation presents Hoosick Hootenanny! Join the celebration of local flavors on October 17 from 3 pm to 8 pm at the Town of Hoosick Park. The Hootenanny will feature a local, honest ingredient meal, craft beer, wine, cider, music, tastings and products found in our own backyard. With local sponsors Tiashoke Farm of Buskirk, Brown’s Brewing Co. of Walloomsac and Troy, and Adirondack Winery of Lake George, attendees are sure to have a delicious time and discover extraordinary local products.  [Read more…] about Hoosick Hootenanny Celebrates Local Producers October 17

Large Crowd Gathers in Nassau To Express Opposition to Pipeline And Compressor Station

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Nassau Supervisor David Fleming on October 2 hosted a large gathering of protesters on the steps of the Nassau Town Hall, asking State and Federal officials to take action to stop the construction of a high-pressure gas pipeline through Rensselaer County and  a large compressor station in a residential area of Nassau near the Sand Lake and Schodack borders. [Read more…] about Large Crowd Gathers in Nassau To Express Opposition to Pipeline And Compressor Station

Hoosick Rising Continues To Move Forward; Multiple Projects Are Well Under Way

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by Deb Alter

Hoosick Rising was busy this summer. The website (hoosickrising.org) has been updated with many community links. Bouncelinx, with the help of the Hoosick Local Development Corporation, is moving forward with their project on the Knapp property off Bovie Hill Road, which will bring high-speed internet to the Hoosick community. Little Sprouts, the baby goods store on Church Street is doing well and the “new” Bagel and Brew on Elm Street has been very successful. A new healthy living business, Moms on a Mission to End the Trend is doing nicely in its home at The Armory. [Read more…] about Hoosick Rising Continues To Move Forward; Multiple Projects Are Well Under Way

Two Alumni Return To Teach At Hoosick Falls Central Both Enjoying New Beginnings In A Familiar Place

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submitted by Brian Bushner

Hoosick Falls Central School is proud to announce the hiring of two alumni who have returned to teach in our District. Kevin Weeden (’92) was the winner of the Margaret Frazier Scholar Athlete Award his senior year, in addition to the The Douglas J. Eighmey Memorial Award for math. [Read more…] about Two Alumni Return To Teach At Hoosick Falls Central Both Enjoying New Beginnings In A Familiar Place

Rensselaer Land Trust Opens Kinderhook Creek Nature Preserve In Nassau

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Over 100 people attended the Kinderhook Creek Nature Preserve evergreen garland cutting ceremony including Mike Moore from the Governors Office, David Fleming, Jr. Supervisor for the Town of Nassau, and Mitch Levinn Mayor for the Village of East Nassau.  The 73 acre nature preserve was created from land donations from four neighbors:  David and Lucy Gaskell, Bob and Jennifer Newton, the late Kenneth York, and the Edward W. Golden Foundation.  [Read more…] about Rensselaer Land Trust Opens Kinderhook Creek Nature Preserve In Nassau

What’s Happening At Stephentown Memorial Library

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Story Time – Fridays at 10 am.  Calling all preschoolers (and their caregivers)! Join us each Friday for some story time fun! In this half-hour session, we read aloud, sing songs, move about, and explore the world around us through literature. Parents and children are encouraged to stay after story time so children have time for free play while grown-ups browse for books and socialize. Story Time is led by Jane Halleck, a local educator. [Read more…] about What’s Happening At Stephentown Memorial Library