By Doug La Rocque
Work to lay a sprinkler line across John Street in Hoosick Falls to the building housing BYTE Restaurant and an upstairs gallery has begun. [Read more…] about John Street Sprinkler Line Work Underway
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The Life Of George Holcomb
Looking For A School For Geo P.
by George Holcomb • Transcribed by Betty McClave • Edited by Alex Brooks
Monday, November 25, 1844: Today I took my one horse wagon and my oldest daughter Charlotte with me, we started for Albany and Geo P. with us to look for a school where he can study and board with the teacher. [Read more…] about The Life Of George Holcomb
Donnelly And Delgado Victorious
Ashby Wins Full Term in Assembly
By Doug La Rocque
It was a political battle in which Rensselaer County District Attorney Joel Abelove touted his many years of experience as a prosecutor, while his Democratic opponent, Mary Pat Donnelly countered her years of judicial service helped to uniquely prepare her for the job. [Read more…] about Donnelly And Delgado Victorious
Stephentown Trailer Park Ruling
Judge Rules In Favor of Hanson
By Doug La Rocque
New York State Supreme Court Justice Raymond Elliott III has issued a ruling that says Brian Baker’s appeal to the Stephentown Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) was not timely, and thereby nullifies the ZBA’s decision that the building permit issued to Tom Hanson to place seven additional trailers on property he owns at the corner of NY Route 22 and Brown’s Road, was done inappropriately. [Read more…] about Stephentown Trailer Park Ruling
Outdoors With Trix
Yellow Alien
Originally from Europe, the Common Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare) is not a native wildflower, but it is still blooming this year in November. [Read more…] about Outdoors With Trix
Vehicle Slams Trooper Car At Accident Scene
by Steve Bradley
After responding to an accident just south of the Route 22 intersection with Center Road in White Creek, a NYS trooper was sitting in his vehicle processing paperwork when a southbound vehicle on Route 22 slammed into the rear of the trooper’s car. [Read more…] about Vehicle Slams Trooper Car At Accident Scene
Berlin XC Finishes Strong At Sectionals
by Steve Bradley
The boys finished fourth overall in Section 2, Class D competition led by Matt Kluck who finished 12th overall and set another personal record time at 18:12. [Read more…] about Berlin XC Finishes Strong At Sectionals
PETERSBURGH TOWN BOARD
Revaluation Approved
by Alex Brooks
At a Special Meeting on November 5, Petersburgh Assessor Craig Surprise spoke to the Board about doing a revaluation of Real Property in the Town, starting more or less right away. [Read more…] about PETERSBURGH TOWN BOARD
PETERSBURGH TOWN BOARD
No Tax Levy Increase in 2019 Budget
by Alex Brooks
The Petersburgh Town Board held a public hearing on its 2019 Budget on Monday November 5, attended by The Board, the Town Clerk, the Town Bookkeeper, two citizens, and this reporter. [Read more…] about PETERSBURGH TOWN BOARD
All Treats And No Tricks
The second year of the Brunswick Community Libraries Halloween parade and Truck or Treat was a resounding success once again, as over 675 people turned out for the combined event. [Read more…] about All Treats And No Tricks