Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
The Fashionistas Go Virtual
Submitted by Mary Haynes, Program Leader
The Fashionistas 4-H Club hit the ground running at the beginning of the year preparing for County Public Demonstrations that were to be held on March 21 at Tamarac School and the 4-H Fashion Review scheduled for April 4 in Valatie. [Read more…] about Hoosick
There was a rumor that leprechauns had been busy decking the gazebo in the Grafton Town Park this past weekend, bringing the 518 Rainbow Hunt message of Hope during this time of COVID-19 to the forefront for all to see. [Read more…] about A Symbol Of Hope In the Park
Village Tentative Budget Calls For Slight Tax Hike
By Doug La Rocque
When all the adding, subtracting and calculating was done, Hoosick Falls Village Mayor Rob Allen has brought forth a tentative budget that calls for a tax hike of 1.46% or in real money terms, slightly more than 11 cents per thousand of assessed valuation. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls
Geo P. Butchers His Turkeys
by George Holcomb • Transcribed by Betty McClave • Edited by Alex Brook
Sunday, December 19, 1847: Today Andrew Clark’s horse barn burned and a valuable horse burned together with carriages and harnesses and other property, all consumed in a short time. [Read more…] about The Life Of George Holcomb
Unprecedented Times For All Of Us
First, The Eastwick Press sincerely hopes everyone is well, and urge we all follow the guidelines set forth by the Center for Disease Controls. [Read more…] about An Open Letter To Our Community
By Amy Modesti
Driving along our main roads and side streets, one can notice rainbow creations hung on home windows, drawn on outdoor fences, and proudly displayed at area businesses. [Read more…] about 518 Rainbow Hunt
Wood Frogs Gather
After the snow melted and the temperature rose to around 50 degrees last Friday, Wood Frogs (Lithobates sylvaticus) returned to local venal pools to breed. [Read more…] about Outdoors With Trix
Living With COVID-19
By Doug La Rocque
Both Governor Andrew Cuomo and President Donald Trump have warned in the past few days, they expect the worst part of the pandemic to occur in the United States and New York State within the next two to three weeks. [Read more…] about Rensselaer County
Grateful For Ray Harrison
Thanks Ray for a job well done over the years. [Read more…] about Letter To The Editor
Rabies Clinic Postponed
The Berlin Spring Rabies Clinic scheduled for Thursday, April 16 has been postponed until a later date.
