Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
By Amy Modesti
Saturday afternoon, December 29 at the Stephentown Town Hall was a momentous turning point for the Stephentown Self Defense Systems as head Sensei, Bob Fish, presented his seven students their black belts. [Read more…] about Bassallo Family Receives Their Black Belts
One hundred years ago, Putnam Memorial Hospital, now Southwestern Vermont Health Care (SVHC), opened its doors in Bennington. [Read more…] about A Century Of Caring Opens At SVC
On Friday, December 21, the ribbon was officially cut for the company’s new location in New Lebanon, on US Route 20 across for the old store, and where the Easy Mart once stood. [Read more…] about New Stewart’s Shop Opens in New Lebanon
Wrapping Up The Town’s 2018 Business
By Thaddeus Flint
Senior’s filing deadlines, Grievance Day, and the Comprehensive Plan were the long subjects of a short night at the December 17 meeting of the Stephentown Town Board. [Read more…] about Stephentown Town Board
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
Drinking Water Quality CouncilState Panel Recommends Lower PFOA Limits
The Council formed by Governor Cuomo to address the continued concerns about the levels of PFOA, PFOS and 1.4 Dioxane in drinking water, would like New York State levels set below federal standards, and among the lowest in the nation. [Read more…] about Drinking Water Quality Council – State Panel Recommends Lower PFOA Limits
