Discussing The Landfill Agreement
By Doug La Rocque
The Berlin Town Board meeting on Thursday, March 12 was quick and routine until, as is often the case, it came to public comment [Read more…] about Berlin
Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
Discussing The Landfill Agreement
By Doug La Rocque
The Berlin Town Board meeting on Thursday, March 12 was quick and routine until, as is often the case, it came to public comment [Read more…] about Berlin

Submitted by Rachel Turetsky
Berlin Middle/High School Science and Technology classes had their annual visit from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) Ambassadors on Wednesday, March 4. [Read more…] about RPI Engineering Ambassadors Share Their Passion
PFOA And PFOS Found In Water From Test Wells At
The New Lebanon Landfill
By Michelle Van Horn
Deputy Town Supervisor Doug Banker filled in for Supervisor Houghtling for this month’s meeting. [Read more…] about New Lebanon
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC), part of Southwestern Vermont Health Care (SVHC), is continuously working to minimize the spread of COVID-19, while ensuring safety for patients and their families. [Read more…] about SVMC Announces Operational Changes
Mayor Allen Declares A State of Emergency
On Wednesday morning, March 18, Hoosick Falls Mayor Rob Allen declared a state of emergency in the Village, because of the coronavirus (also known as COVID-19) outbreak. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls
The ‘Wedding Tree’ Shop Burns
By Steve Bradley
At six am Saturday morning, March 14, a call went out for a structure fire at 156 Main Street. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls
Food Pantry Coronavirus Update
The Stephentown Food Pantry continues to serve the community with food assistance during this time. [Read more…] about Stephentown
Samaritan Hospital Issues Precautionary Statement
St. Peter’s Health Partners continues to work with the CDC and other public health authorities to protect our colleagues and the people we serve during the COVID-19 pandemic. [Read more…] about Troy
Statement from Brittonkill
Superintendent Dr. Angela Maloney
During this unprecedented time of classes being canceled our District is committed to the safety and well-being of our students. [Read more…] about Brittonkill School District Will Continue To Provide Meals

Megan Flynn Named To 2019-2020 Academic All-American Team
The women’s basketball season came to a wrap for Sage’s team on February 29, but the honors continue to pour in for the Gators. [Read more…] about College Basketball
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Submitted by GLSP Due to warmer than usual temperatures, the 38th annual ice fishing contest at Grafton Lakes State Park has been rescheduled for Saturday, Feb. 11, from 5:30 am to 2 pm. Join in on the fun as several-hundred anglers brave the cold temperatures for their chance to make a winning catch on several […]
On Tuesday, January 25, Cheney Library honored Ms. Deborah Tudor for her 12 years of service on the Cheney Library Board of Trustees. During her tenure as a trustee, Ms. Tudor made immense contributions to physical improvements of the library’s property. Some of these projects include the installation of a propane fireplace, creation of the […]
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At Inaugural NYSPHSAA Girls Wrestling Invitational Submitted by BNL Varsity Wrestling Coach Wade Prather Tallulah Powers was runner-up at 165 pounds in the inaugural NYSPHSAA Girls Wrestling Invitational held at Onondaga Community College. She was one of only three finalists from Section 2, and the only Runner Up. The meeting of 204 of the State’s top female […]
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