by Deb Alter
The Village Board approved a motion to hold a public hearing regarding The American House on Monday, September 28, starting at 6 pm at the Village Hall. The Village has finally gotten a response from the owner of the building; he acknowledged that he did indeed receive a letter from the Village requesting that he or his representative be at the public hearing. He did not, however, respond in any other way or verify that he will be there. [Read more…] about Village Working Towards Demolition Of The American House
Questar III Report On Berlin District Provides Guidance
by Thaddeus Flint
A presentation by Questar III BOCES of their report on the District’s learning environment was the subject of most of the September meeting of the Berlin School Board last Tuesday.
The study, which began in March 2015, was conducted with the purpose of “maximizing student achievement” in the District, according to Jane King, one of the members from the Questar III team who documented their findings in the District. [Read more…] about Questar III Report On Berlin District Provides Guidance
Stephentown Starts Budget Process
by David Flint
Town Supervisor Larry Eckhardt laid out the schedule for the 2016 Budget at Monday’s Town Board meeting. There will be a public workshop on Monday, October 5 to develop a Preliminary Budget. Discussion will continue at the Board’s regular workshop meeting on Monday, October 12 and at its regular meeting on Monday, October 19. A public hearing on the Tentative Budget will be held on Monday, October 26. [Read more…] about Stephentown Starts Budget Process
2015 Patriot Ruckmarch Makes A Stop In Grafton
by Doug La Rocque
Men and woman, many encumbered with heavy ruck sacks, some veterans and some who walk to help those who gave so much for this country, made the Grafton VFW Hall their turning point in a grueling 24.8 mile march to support and bring attention to vets suffering from a myriad of physical and mental challenges. [Read more…] about 2015 Patriot Ruckmarch Makes A Stop In Grafton
Golf Scramble Honors Judge Richard P. Whalen
Submitted by Gail Smith
The weather was perfect for the inaugural Richard Whalen Memorial Golf Scramble on Saturday, September 12. Ten teams, comprised of four golfers each, played in the tournament at the Hoosick Falls Country Club to honor a beloved family member, friend and respected member of our community, Judge Richard Whalen. [Read more…] about Golf Scramble Honors Judge Richard P. Whalen
Petersburgh Library Activities
The Petersburgh Public Library story hour continues on Tuesday mornings at 11 am. All preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to attend. September concludes Mother Goose month on Tuesday, the 29th with a cat and kitten theme including “Three Little Kittens” and “Hey Diddle, Diddle” and others. October will feature animals so invite a friend and join us. [Read more…] about Petersburgh Library Activities
Hoosick Hullabaloo Promises Fun For All
Hoosick Hullabaloo, a new Music & Arts Festival kicks off this Friday with three days of events.
The fun begins Friday at 6 pm with the unveiling of the Community Bench Project followed by a ‘Glow Ball in the Falls Night Golf Tournament’ slated for 6 pm at the Hoosick Falls Country Club. The evening concludes with live music at Brown’s Brewery’s Walloomsac Tap Room which starts at 7 pm. [Read more…] about Hoosick Hullabaloo Promises Fun For All
Electronics Recycling Event October 3
The Rensselaer County Legislature and the County Environmental Management Council will team up to sponsor an electronics recycling day next month, Chair of the Legislature Stan Brownell announced.
The electronics recycling event will be held Saturday, October 3 from 9:30 am to 2 pm. The recycling event will be held at the County Office Building, 1600 7th Avenue, downtown Troy. [Read more…] about Electronics Recycling Event October 3
Panthers Pull 27 -20 Win Out Of Their Hat
by Steve Bradley
After almost three quarters of sloppy play from both teams, the Hoosick Falls Panthers escaped from Lake George with a exciting, come from behind win. It wasn’t pretty but it was a win. Both teams struggled much of the game. [Read more…] about Panthers Pull 27 -20 Win Out Of Their Hat
Turn In Unwanted Drugs
The Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Office will be participating in the DEA sponsored National Drug Take Back Day. On September 26, from 10 am to 2 pm, residents can drop off unused, expired or unwanted medication at:
West Sand Lake Fire House
3695 NY Rte 43, West Sand Lake, NY
Take part in preventing prescription drug diversion and abuse, while safeguarding the environment!