Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
By Doug La Rocque
“When we add these sites to the Superfund National Priorities List, we ensure they are cleaned up for the benefit of the community.” It was with these words Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt announced Monday, July 31, the plant at 14 McCaffrey Street would be among several around the nation added to the list. [Read more…] about EPA Adds Saint-Gobain’s McCaffrey Street Site To The Federal Superfund List
Purchase Provides Time For Implementation Of Permanent Conservation Strategies That Support Local Timber Economy And Recreational Access
The Conservation Fund announced August 1 its purchase of 23,053 acres of working forestland in New York, Vermont and Massachusetts. [Read more…] about The Conservation Fund Buys 23,000 Acres Of Forestland In New York, Vermont And Massachusetts
The demolition and removal of the Oak Mitsui building on lower First Street progresses more each working day. The building is completely down with the exception of one small wall. [Read more…] about Mitsui Building Continues To Disappear
By Doug La Rocque
New York State Police said the driver of a Jeep Grand Cherokee was attempting to exit the parking lot of the Grafton Town Store on Route 2 when it was struck by a westbound Dodge Pickup on Monday, July 31. [Read more…] about Grafton Accident Sends Two Victims To Area Hospitals
Board Discusses Proposed Capital Project; Hires New Teachers
by Alex Brooks
The Hoosick Falls School Board held a workshop session on July 27 to discuss the Capital Project which will be put to a vote in October, seeking the approval of the residents of the District. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls School Board
The Question Of When A Public Hearing Is Needed, Again
By Doug La Rocque
Surveyor Fred Haley raised the issue of public hearings at the Planning Board Meeting on Thursday, July 27. In question is a lot line adjustment on Cherry Plain Hill Road. [Read more…] about Berlin Planning Board
submitted by Dianne Hosterman
Requests for backpacks are running far ahead of previous years with a month yet to go before school opens. Sign-up sheets are still available at the HACA Food Pantry at 26 John Street, as well as all HACA churches, Hoosick Falls Central School and St. Mary’s Academy. [Read more…] about HACA Back-2-School Boost Supplies Needed
Repairs To The Petersburgh Water District Part Of The Discussion At Special Town Board Meeting
By Doug La Rocque
From an environmental standpoint, we are looking at “repair, replace and upgrade.” Those are the words of the town’s environmental attorney, Kevin Young, as he explained the steps required to begin the bonding process for repairs to the water district’s equipment, disposal of any PFOA contaminated sediment in the water tank, and the drilling of a new well to replace two existing wells [Read more…] about Petersburgh Town Board Action
submitted by Sabrina Bornt
Congratulations to the 10u Hoosick Falls Fury – 2017 Hudson-Mohawk League Champions!! These girls worked so hard all year and it all paid off in the final games of the season on Monday, July 24. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Fury Softball Team Is Hudson-Mohawk League Champions
By Doug La Rocque
With the approval of Berlin Highway Superintendent Jim Winn, the Berlin Town Board voted on Thursday, July 27 to officially abandon Raymer Lane, turning the ownership of the road back over to the residents who live there. The road is in the northern section of Berlin off Satterlee Hollow Road. [Read more…] about Berlin Town Board
