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Pops Concert

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Submitted by BCS Communications

Recently the Berlin High School Music Department held its Pops Concert. The event features the Senior High band, Chamber Choir and Senior High chorus, as well as a student hosted event of featured soloists. Those students are able to choose their own songs and either perform them as a solo or as a duet.

The eleven featured student performances were electric and the audience was filled with laughter and fun thanks to masters of Ceremony Bri Reger, Jacob Maxon, Riley Smith and Angelo Capozzi. [Read more…] about Pops Concert

More Research Needed On Verizon Tower Height Application

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by Doug La Rocque

The application to increase the height of the Verizon Wireless cell tower under construction on land at the corner of Creek Road and Menemsha Lane by 20 feet was on the agenda for the Brunswick Planning Board meeting on Thursday, March 3, although no representatives were in attendance. It was disclosed at the meeting the application for the increase was actually made by the contractor, not the applicant. As to the contractor’s status to make such an application, that appears to be up in the air at this point and is being researched by the [Read more…] about More Research Needed On Verizon Tower Height Application

Early Morning Blaze Heavily Damages Barn

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All Livestock Were Saved

With the brave assistance from two New York State Troopers, a Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Deputy and Poestenkill firefighters, rescuers were able to save a large number of calves from a burning barn early Tuesday morning at the Wagner Farm on Garfield Road. Firefighters were able to knock the fire down in a little more than 30 minutes. No injuries were reported. [Read more…] about Early Morning Blaze Heavily Damages Barn

More Overnight Parking Provided in Hoosick Falls

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by Doug La Rocque

At their February meeting, the Hoosick Falls Board of Trustees heard several comments about a lack of overnight parking in the Village, forcing more cars onto the street. At that time, the Trustees promised to look into the matter, and returned at their Tuesday, March 8 meeting with a proposal to change the rules for the Church Street parking lot. The Board approved a resolution that converts the 14 parking spaces in the middle of the lot from time restricted to 24 hour parking, hoping this will help ease the problem.

Police Review and Reports

In March last year the Trustees approved the State required police review plan. Part of that plan was the establishment of a Police Review and Reform Board for the Village. After a year of work putting together all the pieces, a local law was introduced to formally establish that Board. It will consist of five members, all serving one-year terms and appointed by the Trustees. The Village Clerk and the Deputy Mayor will serve as non-voting members. A public hearing will be held at 6 pm on Tuesday, April 12. [Read more…] about More Overnight Parking Provided in Hoosick Falls

Rensselaer County Seeing Historic Growth and Success

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Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLaughlin delivered his fifth State of the County Address to the Rensselaer County Legislature on Tuesday, March 8, saying the County is in strong shape and seeing unprecedented fiscal and economic development.

“The County is becoming recognized as a leader in the State for lowering property taxes and expanding important quality of life and health services,” McLaughlin said in the Address. The County is seeing new and unprecedented opportunity and accomplishment thanks to fiscally effective policies and service improvements,” continued McLaughlin, who was re-elected to a second term by a wide margin in 2021.

“The County is also emerging as a prime mover in [Read more…] about Rensselaer County Seeing Historic Growth and Success

Arrest Made in Bates Murder

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by Doug La Rocque

The Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Office on Friday evening, March 4, announced the arrest of 22-year-old Ian J. Hasselwander of Petersburgh for the disappearance and death of 20- year-old Morgan Bates of Eagle Bridge. Bates was reported missing on Tuesday, February 22, with sightings reported early that morning in both Eagle Bridge and Petersburgh. Her body was subsequently located on Sunday, February 27 in a remote area of the Cherry Plain State Park near Black River Road.

Hasselwander now faces four felony counts, including Murder in the Second Degree, Assault in the First Degree, Strangulation in the First Degree and Concealment of a Human Corpse. He was arraigned in Troy City Court before the Honorable Judge Maier and remanded to the Rensselaer County Jail without bail. [Read more…] about Arrest Made in Bates Murder

Woman’s Body Found in Cherry Plain State Park

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Death Considered Suspicious

by Doug La Rocque

Here is the statement on the discovery from the Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Office: “The Office confirms the body of an unidentified female has been located in the area of Cherry Plain State Park, under suspicious circumstances, on Sunday, February 27. 

The victim’s identity will be released following an autopsy, which will be scheduled for later this week. There are no further details at this time. Updates on this investigation will be provided as information becomes available.”

Missing Woman

Coincidently, law enforcement has been looking for a missing woman, perhaps seen about a week ago in the Petersburgh area. At this time, there is no official connection between this search and the discovery of the body in Stephentown.

This is all the information that the Sheriff’s Office as been able to release as we near press time. Any further developments will be posted on our website and social media (Facebook, Instagram) accounts.  [Read more…] about Woman’s Body Found in Cherry Plain State Park

Hoosick Falls St. Patrick’s Day Grand Marshall Announced

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Dennis Casey has been selected as the Grand Marshall for the 2022 Hoosick Falls St. Patrick’s Parade to be held Saturday, March 12, at 1 pm.

Dennis is a lifelong resident of Hoosick Falls, except for a few years after college. He returned because he missed his hometown and he understood and appreciated the value of living in a small town surrounded by farms, woods and hills. He attended 12 years at St. Mary’s Academy, graduating in 1960 with the last class from the old building.

Dennis, or Casey, as many know him, has contributed to his community in many ways. He worked [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls St. Patrick’s Day Grand Marshall Announced

Schodack Town Council Highlights 

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by Denise Wright

After the public hearing on Golf LLC’s Consolidated Water District 101 Extension No. 7, the February 24 Schodack Town Council meeting focused on a long list of topics ranging from parks to the police department. 

The Council approved Golf LLC’s proposed project of installing 850 feet of 12 inch water mains, two hydrants and 11 curb boxes that will be paid for by the developer and supply 11 residences and the clubhouse for the golf course.  [Read more…] about Schodack Town Council Highlights