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State Of The Art Pittstown Town Garage Opens

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by Bea Peterson
After more than 15 years in the planning and three different sets of building plans, an Open House was finally held at the new Pittstown Town Garage on Route 67 in Johnsonville on Saturday, April 27. Set up on a hill and back from the road, the 11,956 square foot building sits next to a 3,840 square foot salt shed and eight rows of 50 kw of solar panels. It is an impressive arrangement. The salt shed was required to prevent runoff into nearby waterways. It was built in two and a half weeks.
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The History Of Cowee At The Stephentown Historical Society

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by David Flint
Berlin Town Historian Sharon Klein spoke at the Stephentown Heritage Center Monday evening of Willis Judson Cowee and the company he founded and the many community contributions they made in various ways over the course of the history of the Town of Berlin. These included the Water Company, the Heat, Electric & Power Company, the Free Town Library and the generous support extended to the Fire Department and Rescue Squad.
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Boy Scout Troop 222 Helps The PVMCC Raise Funds For the Veteran’s Honor Roll

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submitted by Jeanne Ferland
On April 26 Boy Scout Troop 222 of Petersburgh provided Scouts and a leader to assist the members of the Petersburgh Veterans Memorial Community Center (PVMCC) serve a lasagna dinner to the public. The Scouts helped set up tables and chairs, worked with the cooks to serve over 100 dinners, cleared tables and cleaned up afterwords. Local Legislator Stan Brownell and his wife stopped by along with many other elected officials and Veterans from the area to support the cause and enjoy a wonderful lasagna dinner.
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Derby Club Celebration

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by Bea Peterson
Eighty-seven years ago a group of Hoosick Falls guys who hung around the American House bet on the Kentucky Derby. Lo and behold they won! The next question was what to do with the winnings. And the Derby Community Club, a not-for-profit organization, was formed. That race money and other contributions is the basis for the support still offered local organizations and individuals today. [Read more…] about Derby Club Celebration

The Berlin Memorial Day Parade

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The American Legion Taconic Valley Post #937 will be hosting a Memorial Day Parade in the Town of Berlin on Monday, May 27, at 11 am. All interested marchers should assemble between the Baptist and Catholic Churches on Main Street at 10:30 am.
Refreshments will be provided for all parade participants at the Watipi building after the parade.
Questions on the parade should be directed to the American Legion Taconic Valley Post at 658-9397.

New Lebanon Memorial Day Parade Route Change

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New Lebanon Town Supervisor Michael Benson reports that, as a result of the current NYS Route 20/22 detour, the Memorial Day Parade route that has been changed. It will start at the OTB Facility, continue on West Street, continue on Cemetery Road and conclude at the Cemetery of the Evergreens.

Petersburgh Rod And Gun Club Annual Turkey Shoot

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We have an afternoon set aside for you and your family to join us on Sunday, May 19, at 12 noon at the Petersburgh Rod and Gun Club Clubhouse located on Scriven Road. There will be raffles and lots of food, including homemade pies and other desserts.
Shotguns, rifles and pistols will be permitted – no 10 gauge shot guns. Bring your own ammo. The final shoot will be open class.  There will also be a supervised youth shoot. No hunting through the woods for your turkey, just bring your sharp eye and win one.  The rain date will be June 2.