April 21, Saturday – Trail Work Day from 9 am to 12 pm. Help us spruce up our trails for the summer and enjoy a great morning in the outdoors. Please pre-register for complimentary lunch after trail work by calling Park Naturalists at 279-1155 by Friday morning.
[Read more…] about Upcoming Events At Grafton Lakes State Park
Plan For The Future Of The Rensselaer Plateau
Please come and join others who live, work or play on the Rensselaer Plateau to give your input and help guide development of the Regional Conservation Plan. On Monday, April 30, from 7 to 9 pm the Rensselaer Plateau Alliance (RPA) will host a public workshop at the Averill Park Fire Hall, 35 Eastern Union Turnpike, Averill Park. [Read more…] about Plan For The Future Of The Rensselaer Plateau
Florence A. Shaw
Hoosick Falls – Florence A. Shaw, 85, passed away on Friday, April 13, 2012, at her residence on Rogers Avenue in Hoosick Falls, NY. She was the wife of the late Howard V. “Dee” Shaw, who died in 2007.
[Read more…] about Florence A. Shaw
William I. Sullivan
Stephentown – William I. Sullivan, 71, of Route 22, Stephentown, NY, passed away on Thursday morning, April 12, 2012, at Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield, MA.
[Read more…] about William I. Sullivan
John Henry Griffin
Hoosick Falls – John Henry “Jack” Griffin, 84, passed away on Monday, April 16, 2012, at the Hoosick Falls Health Center. He was the husband of the late Dawn (Wilbur) Griffin, who died in 2002. John formerly resided on Route 7 in the Town of Hoosick, NY.
[Read more…] about John Henry Griffin
The Life Of George Holcomb – A Daughter Is Born – March 1821
by Alex Brooks
In March, Holcomb made sap spouts and sap troughs and set himself up to tap the maple trees.
Saturday, March 10, 1821: Today I tapped sap trees. On this day Mr. Charles Moseley had a son die, age one year and a half, as I am told. Said child was scalded or burned with an iron, and then had the measles.
[Read more…] about The Life Of George Holcomb – A Daughter Is Born – March 1821
Million Dollar Project On River Road In Hoosick Falls
by Bea Peterson
The River Road Project was the subject of a Public Hearing before the regular Village of Hoosick Falls Board meeting on Tuesday, April 10, at 6 pm. Jim Houston of CT Male Associates addressed the Board and a packed meeting room. [Read more…] about Million Dollar Project On River Road In Hoosick Falls
Beware Of Buzzards On The Roof
Plans For New Lebanon Town Hall Revealed
by Thaddeus Flint
The Town of New Lebanon is one step closer toward getting a new Town Hall. At Tuesday’s Town Board meeting, Town Supervisor Mike Benson presented architectural drawings for an addition to the current Town Hall. [Read more…] about Plans For New Lebanon Town Hall Revealed
Unstable Bridge Is A Danger In Grafton
by Alex Brooks
A bridge on Dunham Road that was damaged by Hurricane Irene has deteriorated and may need to be closed, Grafton Highway Superintendent Herb Hasbrouck told the Town Board this week.
[Read more…] about Unstable Bridge Is A Danger In Grafton