By Doug La Rocque
Hoosick Fall’s Michael Hickey has been invited to Washington, D.C. to speak before a U.S. Senate panel considering the nomination of Michael Dourson to head the Environmental Protection Agencies Chemical Regulation Division. [Read more…] about Hickey To Testify Before Senate Panel
Renting Out Garage Space To The County
By Doug La Rocque
The Rensselaer County Highway Department needs a little more space than it currently has at it’s Berlin Garage. The Berlin Highway Department has some room to spare. [Read more…] about Renting Out Garage Space To The County
Stone Veteran’s Memorial Completed
By Alex Brooks
On Friday September 29, Terry Lamphere’s crew installed two granite benches that constitute the final piece of the Veterans Memorial outside the Petersburgh Veterans Memorial Hall. [Read more…] about Stone Veteran’s Memorial Completed
Tractor Show Enjoyed By All
By Steve Bradley
The 2017 Walter A. Wood Tractor and Agriculture Show started early on a damp and dreary Saturday morning. [Read more…] about Tractor Show Enjoyed By All
Y2Y Thanks Community Members
The phrase “It takes a Village” is the cornerstone mentality of the TRACS (Together Reducing Alcohol and drugs in our Communities) Coalition. [Read more…] about Y2Y Thanks Community Members
Petersburg Planning Board
Board Approves Bentley Sub-Division
By Alex Brooks
The Petersburgh Planning Board held a public hearing on Monday September 25 on a proposed subdivision of lands belonging to the Patricia Bentley Revocable Trust. The only person to speak at the hearing was C.B. Bentley, who said that he has not received any assistance from the Trust. [Read more…] about Petersburg Planning Board
Hoosick Doctor’s Office At Eastfield Village
By Bea Peterson
Two old Hoosick buildings are fortunate to have escaped destruction. Though no longer in Hoosick, they have been moved and lovingly restored. [Read more…] about Hoosick Doctor’s Office At Eastfield Village
Interpretive Trail To Dickinson Fire Tower Is Opened
by Doug La Rocque
In 2010 an agreement was reached between the NYS Police and the State Office of Parks and Recreation to take control of the only remaining fire tower in Rensselaer County, and work was begun on restoring the historic structure. [Read more…] about Interpretive Trail To Dickinson Fire Tower Is Opened
Richard Leads The Way In HFCS Win Over Fonda-Fultonville 33-13
By Steve Bradley
Quarterback Sam Richard threw for 103 yards (7/12), ran for another 60, scored three touchdowns and made seven tackles on defense to lead Hoosick Falls (4-1 )to a win over Fonda (1-4) Friday evening. [Read more…] about Richard Leads The Way In HFCS Win Over Fonda-Fultonville 33-13
Work On Dunham Reservoir Road Is Nearly Complete
By Doug La Rocque
For more than a year the Grafton Town Board has fielded complaints about the state of disrepair on the road. With the infusion of some extra Consolidated Highway Fund monies from New York State, work was commenced last month on fixing it. [Read more…] about Work On Dunham Reservoir Road Is Nearly Complete