Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
By Doug La Rocque
Two-term Town Supervisor Colleen Teal has confirmed to The Eastwick Press that she will not seek a third term in office, opting instead to move on to “other things in her life.” [Read more…] about New Lebanon Supervisor Will Not Seek Re-election
Alex Sotek Sets Two School Records
Submitted by Tim Christiansen
The NL-B swim teams were beaten by the Pittsfield Generals in a dual meet held on Wednesday, December 19, however Alex Sotek continues to impress her coach and teammates. [Read more…] about New Lebanon/Berlin Swim Teams Fall
A fire destroyed a garage located at 485 River Road, just west of Route 67 at the Eagle Bridge, on Friday morning. [Read more…] about Fire Destroys Garage In Eagle Bridge
by George Holcomb • Transcribed by Betty McClave • Edited by Alex Brooks
Tapping And Boiling Sap
Tuesday, February 25, 1845: Today I tapped sap or sugar maple trees. [Read more…] about The Life Of George Holcomb
By Amy Modesti
The celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ was in full swing inside the Petersburgh Baptist Church on Sunday evening. [Read more…] about Petersburgh Baptist Church Christmas Cantata
Reaching Out To The Community For Support
Hoosick Armory, Youth Center, and Community Coalition (HAYC3) never envisioned it would be where it is today. [Read more…] about HAYC3 Facing Financial Challenge
Rensselaer County has learned its bond rating has been upgraded by Moody’s Investor’s Service. [Read more…] about Rensco Bond Rating Upgraded
Town Highway Department Shorthanded As Plow Season Begins
by Alex Brooks
Petersburgh Supervisor Alan Webster began the December 17 Town Board meeting by telling anyone who didn’t know already that Petersburgh Highway Superintendent Ray Harrison had a heart attack on Saturday December 15. [Read more…] about Petersburgh Town Board
by Doug La Rocque
New York State Attorney General Barbara Underwood has announced an agreement between her office and Charter/Spectrum on a $172 million consumer fraud settlement concerning what her office labeled misleading internet speeds. [Read more…] about Settlement On Spectrum Internet Speeds
Setting The Village Clerk’s Salary
by Doug La Rocque (continuation of last week’s report)
The Village Board unanimously established the annual salary for Village Clerk Marie O’Neil-Ferrannini for the rest of this fiscal year, ending in March, at $35,000. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Village Board
