Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
Village Board Approves New Zoning Law
by Alex Brooks
The Hoosick Falls Board of Trustees held another Public Hearing on its new Zoning Law at its meeting on October 11 because it had been changed since the last meeting to ban keeping of chickens in backyards in the Village. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Village Board
submitted by Meghan Tice
Mr. Fred Hutchinson joins the Berlin Central School District as the Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment. [Read more…] about Berlin CSD Adds Director Of Curriculum, Instruction And Assessment
Hoosick Hires Firm To Do Revaluation of Town Real Property
by Alex Brooks
The Hoosick Town Board unanimously voted to accept the proposal received at its last meeting from GAR Associates Inc to do the Town revaluation for $265,000. [Read more…] about Hoosick Town Board
Rensselaer County Executive Kathy Jimino’s 2017 Budget Stays Under Tax Cap, With A Proposed Hike Of 1.61%
By Doug La Rocque
County Executive has spoken many times since she took office about state mandates that are burdening County government. [Read more…] about Rensselaer County Legislature
By Doug La Rocque
For the third year in a row the Berlin Mountaineers wear the title of Central Hudson Valley League Champions, the honor earned on Friday with a 4-1 victory over the Loudonville Christian Eagles. [Read more…] about It’s A Three-Peat For Berlin Boys Soccer, CHVL Champions Once Again
by Steve Bradley
The Lady Panthers (16-0) concluded the regular season Friday afternoon against Emma Willard of Troy. Several things resulted from that game, all good. [Read more…] about Ladies Undefeated In Regular Season
by Alex Brooks
The Petersburgh Town Board meeting was very short because the Board had to have a lengthy discussion in executive session with their environmental attorney Kevin Young about possible litigation concerning the landfill and other matters. [Read more…] about Petersburgh Meeting Devoted Mostly To Executive Session
by Doug LaRocque
Speeders Causing More Concerns On Bly Hollow Road
Berlin Town Board Also Starts 2017 Budget Discussions
Early this year the Berlin Town Board took up the matter of people speeding along Bly Hollow Road, the accidents that have occurred along with the number of near misses. [Read more…] about Berlin Town Board Action
by Doug LaRocque
Unanswered Speculation About Whether The 2017 Grafton Town Budget Will Exceed The Tax Cap
There were a lot of comments brought forth during the public comment session of the Monday October 17 Grafton Town Board meeting about paving town roads, but the question asked by former town councilman Rick Ungaro about the upcoming budget drew the most interest. [Read more…] about Grafton Town Board Action
by David Flint
Robinson Leads The Charge For Better Internet Connectivity
If the results of a community survey of public satisfaction with internet service in the area are any indication, Stephentowners definitely see a need for improvement. [Read more…] about Stephentown Town Board Action
