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Proposed Motocross Still Under Review By The Stephentown ZBA
by David Flint
Howard Commander’s proposed Motocross project continues its slow journey through the State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) system. Commander’s team submitted their completed draft Environmental Impact Statement to the Stephentown Zoning Board of Appeals on June 22. The Board has 45 days to determine whether the document is adequate for public review. If deemed adequate there will be a minimum 30 day period for public comment and possibly a public hearing if the Board so decides.
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150 Years Of The Old Dutch Church
by Sharon Klein
Immigrant families from the town of Dahlherda in Bavaria, Germany, founded the Dutch Church on Berlin’s West Mountain 150 years ago in 1862.
On Sunday, July 15, at 2 pm an Anniversary and Memorial Service will be held at the site of the Dutch Church and Cemetery. The site is at the intersection of County Routes 42 and 41 (Dutch Church Road) with Bly Hollow Road and Miller Road in the Town of Berlin. The public is invited.
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Father Tom Zelker Honored As PTA Founders’ Day Award Winner
The Hoosick Falls Central School PTA annually seeks nominations to honor community members who make outstanding contributions to the well being of children and youth. This year’s award recipient was Father Thomas Zelker, priest at Immaculate Conception Church in Hoosick Falls. He also serves as Sacramental Minister at St. Patrick’s Church in Cambridge.
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Hoosick Grange News
Hoosick Grange met on June 27. After business was done, they had the program. The program was on a trip that the Philpotts and the Brenenstuhls went on on April 13 and 14. They went to see Jonah in Lancaster County in Pennsylvania at the Sight and Sound Theatres. [Read more…] about Hoosick Grange News
Justin Walraed Promoted By Sheriff
HFCS Student/Parent Handbook Review
Hoosicks Falls Jr./Sr. High School will be holding a public meeting to review its 2012-2013 Student and Parent Handbook with parents and students on Wednesday, July 18, at 6 pm in the high school auditorium.
Cambridge Area Branch Of The Woman’s Farm And Garden Scholarship Recipients
The Cambridge Area Branch of the Woman’s Farm and Garden is pleased to announce that the recipients of a $300 scholarship are Brandon Warnke of Cambridge Central School and Matty Blair of Hoosick Falls Central School. [Read more…] about Cambridge Area Branch Of The Woman’s Farm And Garden Scholarship Recipients
50th Anniversary Of The Berlin Explosion
In memory of the 50th anniversary of the Berlin Explosion, a series of slides, prepared by Bill Reynolds, and pictures/newspaper articles assembled by Mrs. Sharon Klein, Berlin Town Historian, will be presented at the July 16 meeting of the Taconic Valley Historical Society. Meetings are held at the Methodist Church, South Main Street, Berlin, the third Monday of each month at 7:30 pm. The programs are free and open to the public. Please join us.
Grafton Presents The Arts And Crafts Of The Shakers
The Grafton Community Library is sponsoring a free program in conjunction with the Grafton Historical Society’s regular meeting at the Everett Wagar Senior Center on Wednesday, July 18, at 7 pm. The public is invited to attend. The guest speaker is Todd Burdick, the Director of Interpretation and Public Programs at Hancock Shaker Village in Pittsfield, MA. He will present a lecture, demonstration and exhibit of the arts and crafts of the Shakers, including the iconic oval box. The values of simplicity in design and quality craftsmanship embraced by the Shakers will be explored.
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