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Congresswoman Stefanik Introduced

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On Tuesday, May 31, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik was introduced by Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLaughlin during a meet and greet at the Brunswick Community Center. This was the first event of its kind in the area since the redrawn congressional districts were finalized, making the majority of Rensselaer County part of Ms. Stefanik’s redrawn New York 21st District. 

Rensselaer County was originally moved from the 19th district to the 21st district after the maps were redrawn earlier this year, and subsequently thrown out as being gerrymandered. After briefly being placed in Congressman Paul Tonko’s 20th District by an appointed special master, and there being concern from several area mayors that their representation was being broken up among redrawn districts, the majority of Rensselaer County finally settled in the 21st district.

In addition to County Executive McLaughlin, Congresswoman Stefanik was joined by several others, including Assemblyman Jake Ashby and Rensselaer County Court Judge Debra Young.  [Read more…] about Congresswoman Stefanik Introduced

Brunswick Revisions to Town Codes Ready for Review

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by Doug La Rocque
In March of last year, the Brunswick Town Council issued a moratorium on all two-family and multi-family construction in the Town, the result of several complaints from residents that these structures were creating a density problem, a sentiment echoed by the Town’s Planning Board. The conundrum lay in the fact these proposed developments were in areas allowed by Town code, but perhaps in practicality not the best locations. 

That moratorium has been twice extended while a committee worked on reviewing these housing guidelines. That work is now complete and a new local law that would repeal the 2017 codes and replace them with the newest version was introduced. A public hearing on the new codes was scheduled for Monday, July 11 at 6:30 pm at the Town Hall. A copy of these codes is available for review on the Town’s website.

The changes to the codes [Read more…] about Brunswick Revisions to Town Codes Ready for Review

In Honored Remembrance of Those That Gave All

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by Doug La Rocque
On Memorial Day morning, May 30, the Village of Hoosick Falls once again paid tribute to all of those who died defending our country with the annual parade sponsored by Hoosick Post 40 of the American Legion.

The day started out as all in the past have, with memorial services at Wood Park, the Shop Bridge to honor those in the Navy who lost their lives at sea, the Civil War monument and finally the placing of wreaths at the Veterans Memorial, to honor those from WWI, WWII, the Korean and Vietnam wars. [Read more…] about In Honored Remembrance of Those That Gave All

Jordan Announces Purple Heart Highway

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Submitted by the Office of Senator Daphne Jordan
New York State Senator Daphne Jordan has announced Senate passage of her bipartisan legislation designating a portion of the state highway system as the Rensselaer County Purple Heart Highway to honor Rensselaer County and New York State’s Purple Heart Heroes. The measure passed during the May 25 Senate Session and has also passed the State Assembly.

Established in 1932, the Purple Heart is [Read more…] about Jordan Announces Purple Heart Highway

Brunswick Public Hearing Set for Aldi Site Coffee Shop

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by Doug La Rocque
In early spring developer David Leon’s representatives (MJ Engineering) returned to the Brunswick Planning Board with some changes to what has been labeled as the Aldi site, that included parking lot revisions, a change in size to the Wendy’s restaurant and installation of electric vehicle charging stations. They also unveiled a plan to [Read more…] about Brunswick Public Hearing Set for Aldi Site Coffee Shop

Berlin Central School – Propane Conversion Project

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by Chris Tergliafera
At the Wednesday, May 18 regular meeting of the Berlin Central School District Board of Education (BOE), what was intended to be a presentation to establish a budget, funding source and schedule for the propane conversion project at the middle/high school, turned into a conversation about fast tracking the project to complete it as soon as possible. 

Among the concerns with the current system are the ever rising heating oil prices, which currently stand at roughly [Read more…] about Berlin Central School – Propane Conversion Project

Chief Ashe Resigns and Pleads Guilty to Misconduct

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by Doug La Rocque
Former Hoosick Falls Village Police Chief Robert (Bob) Ashe was arrested by NYS Police on Monday, May 16, and accused of Official Misconduct. He pled guilty that evening in Village Court to the charge, a misdemeanor. Village Court Judge Thomas Restino gave the former chief an unconditional discharge and ordered him to pay [Read more…] about Chief Ashe Resigns and Pleads Guilty to Misconduct