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Thomas G. Restino Sr. Honored By The County Legislature

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by Bea Peterson

On December 17, 2013 the Rensselaer County Legislative Body concluded its evening’s deliberations with deep sadness in memory of the Honorable Thomas G. Restino. On Wednesday evening, June 4, members of the Legislature met with the Restino family to unveil a plaque on the Rensselaer County Memorial Wall with a photo of Restino on it.

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The Great Stone Barn Project Presented To The Stephentown Historical Society

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by David Flint

David Stocks, President of the Shaker Museum | Mt. Lebanon, gave an update on Monday evening to members and guests of the Stephentown Historical Society on what is happening with the Great Stone Barn project. This architectural and agricultural wonder, Stocks said, was built in 1860 for the North Family of the Mount Lebanon Shakers. Planned by North Family Elder Frederick Evans and designed by Brother George Wickersham of the Church Family, it incorporated the latest ideas in New England mill design and scientific agriculture technology.

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William C. Jennings Of Stephentown Appointed To HVCC Board Of Trustees

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submitted by Deborah Gardner, HVCC

New York State Governor Andrew M. Cuomo appointed Catherine I. Conroy of Troy and Dr. William C. Jennings of Stephentown to the Hudson Valley Community College Board of Trustees. The new members succeed Dr. Robert H. Hill II and Kenneth B. Colloton whose terms of service to the college were fulfilled.

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Public Forum On Proposed Fracked Gas Pipeline

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from Colleen Teal, New Lebanon Town Clerk

A public forum on a proposed fracked gas pipeline through Columbia County will be held on Saturday, June 7, from 7 to 9 pm at the Canaan Congregational Church, (at the intersection of Routes 5 and 295, Canaan). Bruce Winn, of the Berkshire Environmental Action Team, and Rosemary Wessel of No Fracked Gas in Mass, will speak about the environmental impact of the proposed high pressure fracked gas pipeline, health concerns and the rights of communities.

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Barn Quilts: Keeping The Hoosick Connection

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by Bea Peterson

Kathy (Crowley) Catelotti grew up on Clay Hill and graduated from St. Mary’s Academy. She lives in Pittsfield, MA now with her husband Paul. However she keeps in close touch through the web pages and social media with the folks and activities of her home town. Thus the Barn Quilt project inspired her to be part of her old community in some way.

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The Berlin July 4th Parade Parade Route And Time Schedule

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The Berlin July 4th Parade Committee invites the public to the 2014 July 4th Parade. The Parade will be held on Friday, July 4, at 11 am. This year, in celebration of Independence Day, the Committee has chosen the theme “Imagine This.” Civic, school and church groups, businesses and individuals, both in and outside the community, are invited to participate. It is not necessary to follow the theme; it is offered only as a guide. There is no entry fee, and prizes are awarded.

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