Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
Tamarac Holds Its 61st Annual Commencement
by Doug La Rocque
There was finally some sunshine in the life of a Tamarac High School senior, not only from Mother Nature, but in the fact they were finally able to conclude their high school years by walking across the stage and receiving their diplomas in front of their families. [Read more…] about Brunswick
Bovie Hill Road Repaired
by Alex Brooks
At the Hoosick Town Board meeting on July 13, Highway Superintendent Bill Shiland said 90% of the repairs to Bovie Hill Road have been completed, and he is 99% sure that he found and fixed the problem that has been causing the road to collapse. [Read more…] about Town of Hoosick
Avoid Eating this Bolete
This mushroom belongs to the Bolete (Boletaccae) family. [Read more…] about Outdoors With Trix
Ambulance CON Is Officially Transferred
by Doug La Rocque
Town Supervisor Rob Jaeger announced at the Thursday, July 9 meeting that the Berlin Fire Department’s Ambulance Certificate of Need has been officially transferred to the Grafton Rescue Squad, effective July 6. [Read more…] about Berlin
Resolution Supporting BLM Movement Rejected
By County Lawmakers
Sheriff Russo Strongly Objected To Legislation
by Doug La Rocque
There were actually two resolutions presented to the Tuesday, July 14 meeting of the Rensselaer County Legislature, one initially sponsored by the six Democratic members with much stronger language then the amended version, from which three members, Carol Weaver, Bob Burns and Erin Sullivan-Teta later asked to have their names removed. [Read more…] about Troy
Reopening Berlin Central Schools
submitted by The Berlin Central School District
Update on School Reopening in Fall
We would like to provide our school community with an update on the reopening of schools in September 2020. [Read more…] about Berlin
#ItsHereInRensselaer
by Vito Ciccarelli
It’s been quite the ride we’ve been on over the past 4 months. Now with things clearing up a little, it’s time to get a bit of normalcy back and enjoy our summer, and our lives again. [Read more…] about Rensselaer County
SML Expands Curbside Service Hours
On Monday, July 13, SML returned to normal business hours for Curbside Pickup only. [Read more…] about Stephentown
Law Enforcement And Water Tops Village Board Discussion
by Doug La Rocque
Mayor Robert Allen opened the Tuesday, July 14 meeting of the Hoosick Falls Village Board by announcing there is a water restriction in the village because of the dry conditions. Watering of lawns is only allowed from 7 to 9 pm, and no filling of pools is allowed until the restriction is lifted. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls
Meet The Flockers
If you see an ambulance pull up to your house and a team armed with pink flamingos jump out of it, don’t be alarmed, you have been flocked by a friend. [Read more…] about Hoosick
