Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
Soul Fire Farm Awarded $50,000 Grant
by Doug La Rocque
Blue Shield of Northeastern New York’s Blue Fund has announced $150,000 in grants to support three major health-based projects across the Capital Region, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a profound impact on non-profit organizations. [Read more…] about Grafton
Happy New Year!
After the dramatic rain storm on Christmas eve and day, the area received a light snow on Christmas night. [Read more…] about Nature Photography with Trix Niernberger
Marine Biology Study Making Waves
Submitted by Rachel Turetsky
Berlin Central School Communications Department
Mr. Matthew Christian’s unique Marine Biology program—one of only two in New York State—has been put on the map again. [Read more…] about Berlin High School
Black Belt Promotions
Submitted by Sensi Bob Fish
On Saturday December 19, I had the honor and privilege of promoting seven people to various degrees of Black Belt. [Read more…] about Stephentown
Clapp Resigns As Water Superintendent
by Alex Brooks
Petersburgh Supervisor Dennis Smith has alerted The Eastwick Press that Leonard Clapp, who has been serving as Superintendent for the Petersburgh Water District, has resigned from the post, effective immediately. [Read more…] about Petersburgh
Meeting Looks to the Future
by Michelle Van Horn
Transfer Station
Councilmember Bill Jennings reports that 10 extra households have purchased Transfer Station permits this year to date jumping from 350 to 360 permits sold in 2020. [Read more…] about Stephentown Town Board
Petersburgh No Longer Shares Berlin Transfer Station
by Alex Brooks
Supervisor Dennis Smith said there are no negotiations going on about renewing the contract for Petersburgh to use the Berlin transfer station. [Read more…] about Petersburgh
Legislative Monetary Donation To The Stephentown FD Rescue Squad
Ashby Named To Assembly Leadership Position
Receives Important Committee Assignment As Well
Assemblyman Jake Ashby of Castleton was recently appointed Vice Chairman of the Assembly Republican Conference by Assembly Republican Leader Will Barclay. [Read more…] about Albany
A Great Success Once Again
The 2020 Holiday Match program has raised over $1.88 million for local children’s organizations. [Read more…] about Stewart’s Holiday Match
