Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
By Doug La Rocque
In October of last year Stephentown Attorney Brain Baker filed what is known as an Article 78 action in New York State Supreme Court, challenging the building permit that was issued to Tom Hanson for the expansion of a trailer park located at the intersection of Brown Road and NY Route 22. [Read more…] about Stephentown ZBA Upholds Baker Appeal
By Doug La Rocque
Four years ago Coach D.J. Connelly brought the sport of wrestling back to the Berlin School District, in conjunction with neighboring New Lebanon Central. [Read more…] about A Wrestling Success Story
Sumitted by Kevin O’Malley
We have a Grand Marshal this year who truly illustrates the greatness of our community: Hoosick Falls. Mal McGuire was born in June 1946 and he has been a lifelong resident. [Read more…] about Grand Marshall Named For St. Patrick’s Parade
By Doug La Rocque
Petersburgh, like Grafton, received 18 to 20 inches of heavy wet snow last Friday, March 2. The falling trees and branches brought down by the heavy snow knocked power out to large portions of both towns. [Read more…] about Power Is Finally Restored In Petersburgh
Submitted by Rich Crist
It’s a program to bring county government into communities in 2018 and serve as a resource fair that provides residents access and a greater understanding about the operation and function of county government. [Read more…] about County Executive McLaughlin Kicks Off RensCo On The Road
Submitted by Charter Communications
Charter Communications, Inc. announced the launch of new Spectrum Internet™ and Spectrum Voice™ offerings for residential and business customers in the Berlin and Petersburgh areas. [Read more…] about Charter Communications Launches Internet, Phone And Enhanced Video Services In Berlin and Petersburgh
Spring is less than three weeks away, at least on the calendar. [Read more…] about Outdoors With Trix
Board Votes To Accept Payment
By Alex Brooks
At a Special Meeting on Tuesday, February 27, the Village of Hoosick Falls Board of Trustees unanimously voted to accept a payment from Honeywell and Saint-Gobain to pay some of the Village’s PFOA-related expenses. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Village Board
By Doug La Rocque
If it’s Maple Sugar season, one of the area’s foremost places to visit is Ioka Valley Farm on Route 43 in Hancock, Massachusetts, just over the state line from Stephentown. [Read more…] about Ioka Valley Farm Is A Sweet Place To Be
Dy Doug LaRocque
About 2 pm on Tuesday, February 27, school administrators were again told by students that another student was making comments about shooting up the school. [Read more…] about A Second Threat At Berlin MS/HS
