Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
Fourth Of July Parade Gets Big Response From The Community
Submitted by the Berlin Parade Committee
It’s fair to say that the Berlin July 4th parade committee had some apprehension hosting this year’s event. The response and support of our community put those fears to rest. What a fantastic event! [Read more…] about Berlin
A Pillar Of Education Retires
Submitted by Rachel Turetsky with Amy Modesti
On June 30, with severe storm warnings up in Rensselaer County, the sun broke through at 6 pm, and the skies cleared above the Berlin Middle-High School parking lot, shining on the lawn signs with names and years of service of this year’s twelve remarkable Berlin CSD’s retirees. [Read more…] about Berlin Central School
Key Bank Is Robbed, Suspect Nabbed
by Doug La Rocque
Shortly before noon on Monday, July 6, a suspect, now identified by NYS Police as 26-year old Oscar C. Rodriguez of Troy, is alleged to have entered the Key Bank on Hoosick Road (NYS Route 7) brandishing a weapon, believed to be a shotgun, and demanding money. [Read more…] about Brunswick
For the Birds
American Red Elderberry (Sambucus racemosa) is now with ripe red berries. [Read more…] about Outdoors With Trix
To Re-Authorize Its Planning Board
by Alex Brooks
The Petersburgh Town Board and Planning Board held a joint meeting on June 29 to seek agreement on enabling legislation for the Planning Board, because the Planning Board was established in 1967 by a resolution of the Town Board, rather than by a Local Law which would be required for valid enabling legislation. [Read more…] about Petersburgh
Van Rensselaer Manor Allowing Limited Visitation
by Doug La Rocque
The Office of County Executive Steve McLaughlin has confirmed to The Eastwick Press that the county owned nursing home is allowing limited outdoor visitations. [Read more…] about North Greenbush
Free Summer Food Program
The Eastwick Press is honored to have been asked and pleased to host the Rensselaer County Free Summer Food program at our offices located at the former Grafton Elementary School at the corner of NY Route 2 and Babcock Lake Road, just east of Grafton Center. [Read more…] about Rensselaer County
Hoosic River Greenway Waterworks Park Project Underway
Visitors enjoying the southern end of the Hoosic River Greenway in Hoosick Falls no doubt have noticed excavation along the riverfront which is part of a major development project underway to provide greater access to the Hoosic River and overall enjoyment of the Greenway. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls
Village Resident Charged With Assault
Hoosick Falls PD Press Release
Hoosick Falls Police arrested 49 – year old Glenn Manning of 2 Beckett Street Hoosick Falls, on Wednesday night, July 1, after officers responded to a disturbance call on Beckett Street. It was reported that a women was screaming for help after she was physically pushed out of her house. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls
Getting Organized For The New Year
by Alex Brooks
The Hoosick Falls School Board held its organizational meeting on Tuesday evening July 7. Rachel Boisvert was re-elected as President of the Board and Joe Patire was re-elected as Vice-President, both by unanimous vote. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Central School
