Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
Shakers: In Community
by Amy Modesti
The Shaker Museum/Mount Lebanon presents its temporary exhibit, Shakers: In Community in Chatham (17 Main Street) which will run through October 4. This show focuses on the Shakers’ life, their commitment to inclusion and forging equitable communal bonds. [Read more…] about Chatham
New Stewart’s Shop Holds Grand Opening
by Denise Wright
The Saratoga Springs based ice cream and convenience store chain celebrated the opening of its newest store at 1540 Columbia turnpike on Friday, September 18 with food, drink and gas specials all day. [Read more…] about Castleton
School Days Amidst a Pandemic
by Michelle Van Horn
As students return to school, they carry over new practices of global norms that the COVID-19 pandemic has required of them: mask-wearing (over the nose for the safety), social distancing, preventative hand-washing and disinfectant sprays on a regular basis. [Read more…] about New Lebanon
Mr. Odell Finishes Making 14,000 Shingles
George Holcomb • Transcribed by Betty McClave • Edited by Alex Brook
Thursday, December 21, 1848: This morning I took my one horse wagon and caried my wife to brother Simeon Wylie’s and left her on a visit. [Read more…] about The Life Of George Holcomb
New 50,000 Square Foot Grocery Store Proposed For Hoosick Road
by Doug La Rocque
The Building Department in the Town of Brunswick has confirmed to The Eastwick Press preliminary plans have been presented to the office for the construction of a large grocery store in what is often referred to as Duncan’s Meadow, lands located between Duncan Lane and Hoosick Road (NYS Route 7). [Read more…] about Brunswick
Wasaren League Postpones All Fall Sports
Hopes to Reschedule Games For The Spring
by Steve Bradley
After grappling with the facts of the coronavirus pandemic, the Wasaren League has decided it is best to postpone the 2020 fall sports until what they are calling the “Fall Sports II.” [Read more…] about Rensselaer/Washington/Saratoga Counties
Rensco Honors 9-11 Victims And Heros
by Doug La Rocque
“Never forget” still remains on the lips of those old enough to remember the horrific events on the morning of September 11, 2001. [Read more…] about Troy
Elegant Creeper
Climbing False Buckwheat (Fallopia scandens), which looks like Buckwheat vine.
[Read more…] about Outdoors With Trix
Reopening at BCSD Proves to Be a Success
Submitted by Rachel Turetsky
“The first two days with students coming back was a welcome sight to see,” said Dr. Stephen Young, Berlin Central School District Superintendent. [Read more…] about Berlin
BCS Student Winner In DA’s Essay Contest
Rensselaer County District Attorney Mary Pat Donnelly announced the winners today in the “Looking Forward … to Change” writing contest. [Read more…] about Berlin
