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Activists Gather Signatures Against Pipeline At Stephentown Transfer Station

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by Thaddeus Flint

Kinder Morgan, the energy company hoping to run a high pressure gas pipeline through parts of Rensselaer County including Stephentown, has announced that a parcel of land in the Town of Nassau has been chosen as a specific location for one of nine new compressor stations for the proposed project. [Read more…] about Activists Gather Signatures Against Pipeline At Stephentown Transfer Station

Berlin School Board Seeks Building Condition Survey For Guidance

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by Alex Brooks

The Berlin Central School Board of Education held a round table discussion about the District’s facilities.on Thursday, June 4.

Superintendent of Buildings Cyril Grant said a survey of the District’s buildings that is required every five years is due by November 15 of this year (the last one was done in 2010), so it should be set in motion very soon. [Read more…] about Berlin School Board Seeks Building Condition Survey For Guidance

Hoosick Falls Central School Sports Awards Banquet

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by Steve Bradley

The HFCS sports awards banquet was held Monday evening June 8 in the HFCS gymnasium. The awards were handed out after an excellent meal prepared by the school’s cafeteria staff.

The evening began with the nice dinner of salad, baked potato, turkey, stuffing, stuffed shells and choice of several deserts. Everyone enjoyed the meal and conversation. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Central School Sports Awards Banquet

Stephentown Memorial Library Upcoming Events

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Local Author – Dr. Stanley Woods-Frankel Thursday, June 18 at 7 pm 

Local author, Dr. Stanley Woods-Frankel, will discuss his second novel, Resurrection of Evil. In his first critically acclaimed novel, False Impressions, Dr. Woods-Frankel introduces readers to forensic dentist Steve Landau as he assists the NYPD to track down a serial killer threatening NYC. The adventure continues in his second book in the Steve Landau Mystery series Resurrection of Evil. Landau is called upon to identify the remains of Adolf Hitler, and his findings would change the course of history. [Read more…] about Stephentown Memorial Library Upcoming Events

Famous Grazing, Holistic Planning Expert To Visit Eastern New York And Provide Insight To Farmers

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On July 2, the Winter Green-up Committee, Cornell Cooperative Extension Albany County and Black Queen Angus Farm, LLC will host a presentation and pasture walk by famed grazier and Holistic Planning expert, Ian Mitchell-Innes.

Ian Mitchell-Innes is a South African who began high stock density grazing on his operation many years ago in an effort to take his farm into both financial profitability and ecological enhancement. [Read more…] about Famous Grazing, Holistic Planning Expert To Visit Eastern New York And Provide Insight To Farmers

An Action-Packed Weekend In Pittstown Features Many Local Riders Competing In Offroad Cycle Racing

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The JDay Offroad GP was held over the weekend on Kautz Hollow Road in Pittstown. Almost 500 riders competed in 30 different divisions. Riders from all over the northeast compete and follow the series where events are held. Most events are held in New England. With the lack of rain, conditions were dry and dusty, making visibility difficult for racers and spectators alike. [Read more…] about An Action-Packed Weekend In Pittstown Features Many Local Riders Competing In Offroad Cycle Racing

Lions Club Members Receive Service Awards

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by Bea Peterson

At the Lions Club meeting on Thursday, June 4, 13 members received recognition for their years of service. Lions are awarded pins and/or chevrons beginning at 10 years of service, and thereafter every five years. Many of these Lions had not received recognition for their service until this event. Some actually have more years of service than their awards reflect. [Read more…] about Lions Club Members Receive Service Awards

Join Us For The Berlin July 4th Parade

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The Berlin July 4th Parade Committee invites you to tell your Tall Tales with a float in the 2015 parade which kicks off at 11 am on Saturday, July 4th. Tell everyone your tallest tale and maybe even win a cash prize for doing so. There is no entry fee. The Grand Prize float is awarded $125. Other float award categories are Best in Theme, Funniest and Prettiest, with prizes ranging up to $100. [Read more…] about Join Us For The Berlin July 4th Parade

SMA Second Graders Help Second Chance Animal Shelter

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St. Mary's Academy, Hoosick Falls second graders recently held a bake sale in which they raised over $170 for the Second Chance Animal Shelter in Shaftbury, VT. As part of their service project, the students divided into teams and went shopping for supplies on the shelter's wish list, staying within the teams' budgets. Then, the students brought the supplies they had bought up to the shelter and took a tour to see how the shelter runs and met some of the animals that they had helped. Photo courtesy St. Mary’s Academy.
St. Mary’s Academy, Hoosick Falls second graders recently held a bake sale in which they raised over $170 for the Second Chance Animal Shelter in Shaftbury, VT. As part of their service project, the students divided into teams and went shopping for supplies on the shelter’s wish list, staying within the teams’ budgets. Then, the students brought the supplies they had bought up to the shelter and took a tour to see how the shelter runs and met some of the animals that they had helped. Photo courtesy St. Mary’s Academy.

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