SVMC Women’s Health Webinars
This February, Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC) will host four webinars focused on a range of public health topics designed for women in the community. [Read more…] about Bennington
Buskirk
Livestock Perish In Shed Fire
A fire claimed an animal coop / shed and some small farm animals on Buskirk-West Hoosick Road mid-morning Saturday, January 30. [Read more…] about Buskirk
Eagle Bridge
Patire Resolution Opposes Assembly Move To Outlaw Shooting Sports In Schools
District 5 Rensselaer County Legislator Bruce Patire has authored a County Legislative Resolution that opposes a bill, currently moving through the New York State Assembly, prohibiting clay target shooting clubs in state high schools. [Read more…] about Eagle Bridge
New Lebanon
Food Giveaways Continue At Town Hall
Sponsored by the New Lebanon Central School District and the Town of New Lebanon, the next two food giveaways are slated for Monday, February 8 and Monday, February 22. Both events begin at 9 am. [Read more…] about New Lebanon
Nassau
Historian Helps Protect the Past
by Denise Wright
Nassau Town historian Melody Howarth’s goal has always been to preserve history for future generations. [Read more…] about Nassau
Eastwick Press Guest Column
Looking Forward to Happier Times
Written this week by Kate Manle
President of the Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce
If you’re anything like me, then by now, you miss gathering together for in-person events. [Read more…] about Eastwick Press Guest Column
The Life Of George Holcomb
Brother Sylvester Is Injured
by George Holcomb • Transcribed by Betty McClave • Edited by Alex Brooks
Saturday, December 8, 1849: I called to Nichols Store and paid the postage on November and December Ladies Repository, which was nine cts. [Read more…] about The Life Of George Holcomb
Rensselaer County Approves Return of School Sports
Rensselaer County Executive Steven McLaughlin and Public Health Director Mary Fran Wachunas have issued a statement of support for the return of scholastic sports next month in the county, following a directive from the state empowering counties to decide the issue.
[Read more…] about Rensselaer County Approves Return of School Sports
Grafton
Cabin Fever Replaces Winter Fest at GLSP
by Amy Modesti
2021 marks the 50th Anniversary of Grafton Lakes State Park and as such, GLSP staff have made it their mission to get visitors outside for the day and enjoy its beautiful park lands. GLSP, open year-round, is the perfect place for exploring the wilderness and practicing social distancing at its best. [Read more…] about Grafton
Brunswick
Zoning Issue Hangs Up New Day Care Center
Aldi’s Proposal Returns To Town Board
by Doug La Rocque
When the COVID-19 pandemic first hit last March and many businesses were forced to close down, one of them was the Brunswick Children’s Academy (a childcare and development facility) on Brunswick Road (NYS Route 2) near the Brunswick Community Library. [Read more…] about Brunswick