Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
Pros And Cons Of NYS Green Light Law Passionately Expressed
By Doug La Rocque
The Acting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director Matthew T. Albence held a press conference at the Rensselaer County Jail on Thursday, February 21, to rail against New York State’s Green Light Law, and the problems and dangers he perceives it to present for law enforcement in general. [Read more…] about Troy
Hidden Beauty
Ulota crispula is a true moss living in small green mounds on tree trunks in our area. You’ll need a hand lens to see the gold vase shaped capsules. [Read more…] about Outdoors With Trix
Looking Toward A Universal Pre-K Program
By Michelle Van Horn
New Lebanon Central School Superintendent Leslie Whitcomb told the February 12 meeting of the school board about an opportunity to start a Universal Pre-K program, which requires the District to partner with a private agency. [Read more…] about New Lebanon
Climate Smart, Skate Park, and Top Priorities
By Michelle Van Horn
New Lebanon invited Clean Energy Program Coordinator Jill Falchi from NYSERDA (New York State Research and Development Association) to present on the benefits of the town participating in the voluntary certification program geared toward creating positive energy changes throughout the town. [Read more…] about New Lebanon
A Relatively Easy Planning Board Meeting
By Doug La Rocque
To waive or not to waive – is it a major or a minor subdivision – those were the only questions before the Thursday, February 20 meeting of the Brunswick Planning Board. [Read more…] about Brunswick
Local Icon Named Grand Marshal Of St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Jim Monahan, aka “Toots”, has been named the Grand Marshal of the 2020 Hoosick Falls St. Patrick’s Day Parade. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls
Celebrating The Chinese New Year
Programs At The Library
Viking Wire Knitting Class-Session 1
Saturday, February 29 at 11 am
Viking knit is an ancient form of circular wire weaving also known as the trichinopoly chain. [Read more…] about Stephentown
A Financial Upgrade Brings Rewards
By Michelle Van Horn
Right in time for George Washington’s birthday, the Stephentown Town Board announced at its Monday, February 17 meeting, the Town is using a new bank and its accounts are finally earning a small percentage of interest rather than paying a fee. [Read more…] about Stephentown
The Boys Varsity New Lebanon/Berlin Swim Team competed at the NYS Sectionals in Shenendehowa on Friday February 14. [Read more…] about Berlin-New Lebanon Swim Team Competes
George Serves On County Court Jury
by George Holcomb • Transcribed by Betty McClave • Edited by Alex Brooks
Saturday, October 16, 1847: We this forenoon dug 30 bushels carrots and put in the celler. [Read more…] about The Life Of George Holcomb
