Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
By Doug La Rocque
Following in the footsteps of her father John, Theresa Beaudoin took the reins of the County’s largest department on August 1st. Beaudoin replaces Randy Hall, who has served as commissioner for 8 years. [Read more…] about Theresa Beaudoin Approved As Rensselaer County’s New Social Services Commissioner
By Doug La Rocque
Grafton Town Supervisor Ingrid Gundrum said she would take the blame for the Town Board failing to authorize payment in June for renewal of the software that runs the Town Court’s computer program and allows them to process their monthly reports. [Read more…] about A Missed Voucher Causes Some Inconvenience For Grafton Town Court
The Hoosick Town Board accepted Jim Dunigan’s letter of resignation from the Planning Board at its August 8 meeting. He has served on the Planning Board since 1980, a remarkable record of 36 years of service. [Read more…] about Town Celebrates Dunigan’s Long Service On The Planning Board
JC Tractor held a grand opening at its new location at 191 Main Street in Hoosick Falls, the old Patire GM dealership. [Read more…] about JC Tractor Holds Grand Opening At New Location
By Doug La Rocque
If there were any trepidations about how Grafton’s Family Fun Night would be received, the answer was very well, thank you. [Read more…] about A Great Turnout For The First Grafton Family Fun Night
By Doug La Rocque
The Capital District Transportation Committee last week released its 2016-2021 draft Transportation Improvement Program, which includes two projects in Eastern Rensselaer County, both on Route 2 in the Town of Petersburgh. [Read more…] about Improvements To Route 2 Bridge Over Route 22 In Petersburgh Planned In Next Few Years
Several events remain in Petersburgh’s 225th Anniversary Celebration. To commemorate the bicentennial we are trying to find anyone who has video footage of the events held in 1991. [Read more…] about 225th Anniversary Events
This Weekend The 11th Annual EC Golf Scramble will be held Saturday, August 13 at the Hoosick Falls Country Club. This event is a benefit to support youth participation in sports activities in the Town of Hoosick. [Read more…] about EC Golf Scramble
By Doug La Rocque
A long line of marchers left the Grafton Town Park Saturday evening August 6 in a walk to the Grafton Peace Pagoda, with the desire to forever renounce war and create a nuclear-free world. [Read more…] about A Walk To Commemorate Hiroshima Day And Offer Prayers For Peace
Hoosick Grange met on July 27, with Master, David Cornell. After the business meeting, Norma Brenenstuhl was in charge of the lecturer’s program. [Read more…] about Hoosick Grange News
