SLCA’S Youth Theatre Players present the world premiere of “The Last Chance Diner” on August 5 at 7 pm and August 6 at 2:30 pm. Directed and written by Val Kavanaugh and Sue Frost, with music [Read more…] about Sand Lake Center For The Arts Invites the Public To The World Premiere Of “The Last Chance Diner”
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St. Mary’s Academy to Celebrate 125th Anniversary In August
This August commemorates 125 years of Catholic education at St. Mary’s Academy in Hoosick Falls. Please join us on August 5 and 6 to celebrate this milestone. Friends, families and alumni [Read more…] about St. Mary’s Academy to Celebrate 125th Anniversary In August
Book Sale At Cheney Library
The Cheney Library in Hoosick Falls will hold its First Saturday Book Sale on August 6 from 9 am to 1 pm in the [Read more…] about Book Sale At Cheney Library
Berlin Summer Boys Basketball Program Off To A Good Start
By Doug La Rocque
Coach Josh Weaver is looking for a way to push the boy’s basketball program at Berlin Central School to the next level, and feels their participation in the summer basketball program at [Read more…] about Berlin Summer Boys Basketball Program Off To A Good Start
Stephentown Historical Society Seeks Goods For Tag Sale
Assess your attic. Cull your cupboards. Besiege your basement. Grub out your garage. Your donations can help support the Stephentown Historical Society and its programs. Good clean, usable items will be [Read more…] about Stephentown Historical Society Seeks Goods For Tag Sale
Petersburgh Library Events
The Petersburgh Public Library will once again have a 3D printer available for demonstration and making something of your choosing. On Monday, Wednesday and Friday, August 8, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19 from 3 to 5 pm and [Read more…] about Petersburgh Library Events
Time To Sign Up For Fall Soccer
The deadline for registrations for the fall Taconic Valley Soccer Club soccer program is fast approaching. Registrations and money are due Monday August 1st. If you need a copy [Read more…] about Time To Sign Up For Fall Soccer
Leachate From Petersburgh Landfill Has High PFOA Level
by Alex Brooks
At the Petersburgh Town Board meeting on Monday July 18, Supervisor Webster said there has been some seepage of water out of the closed landfill, which is at the top of Jones Hollow Road near the Berlin town line. This leachate is making its way into surface streams which carry it down into the Little Hoosic River. Initial tests of the leachate showed PFOA levels of over 4,000 parts per trillion, [Read more…] about Leachate From Petersburgh Landfill Has High PFOA Level
Cumberland Farms Describes Plans To Take Over Elks Property
High PFOA Levels Found In Leachate From Hoosick Falls Landfill
by Alex Brooks
The Village Board meeting on July 12 began with an engineer who is working on expansion of the Cumberland Farms in Hoosick Falls giving a presentation. Cumberland Farms is buying the neighboring property, formerly the Elks lodge, in order to expand its parking area to improve, in the words of the engineer, “access and maneuverability.” The existing building on that lot will be removed. There will be an entrance from John Street and the Church Street entrances will be moved further apart. [Read more…] about Cumberland Farms Describes Plans To Take Over Elks Property
PFOA Blood Testing For Petersburgh Residents
The Rensselaer County Department of Health is offering blood testing for PFOA at no charge to Petersburgh residents. The clinic will be at the Petersburgh Veterans Community Center (PVMCC) In Petersburgh on Saturday, July 23 from 9 am to 2 pm. Please call 518-402-7950 for an appointment.