Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
Food Giveaways Continue At Town Hall
Sponsored by the New Lebanon Central School District and the Town of New Lebanon, the next two food giveaways are slated for Monday, February 8 and Monday, February 22. Both events begin at 9 am. [Read more…] about New Lebanon
Historian Helps Protect the Past
by Denise Wright
Nassau Town historian Melody Howarth’s goal has always been to preserve history for future generations. [Read more…] about Nassau
Looking Forward to Happier Times
Written this week by Kate Manle
President of the Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce
If you’re anything like me, then by now, you miss gathering together for in-person events. [Read more…] about Eastwick Press Guest Column
Brother Sylvester Is Injured
by George Holcomb • Transcribed by Betty McClave • Edited by Alex Brooks
Saturday, December 8, 1849: I called to Nichols Store and paid the postage on November and December Ladies Repository, which was nine cts. [Read more…] about The Life Of George Holcomb
[Read more…] about Rensselaer County Approves Return of School Sports
Cabin Fever Replaces Winter Fest at GLSP
by Amy Modesti
2021 marks the 50th Anniversary of Grafton Lakes State Park and as such, GLSP staff have made it their mission to get visitors outside for the day and enjoy its beautiful park lands. GLSP, open year-round, is the perfect place for exploring the wilderness and practicing social distancing at its best. [Read more…] about Grafton
Zoning Issue Hangs Up New Day Care Center
Aldi’s Proposal Returns To Town Board
by Doug La Rocque
When the COVID-19 pandemic first hit last March and many businesses were forced to close down, one of them was the Brunswick Children’s Academy (a childcare and development facility) on Brunswick Road (NYS Route 2) near the Brunswick Community Library. [Read more…] about Brunswick
St. Paddy’s Parade Will Have To Wait
The St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee has decided to postpone this year’s event because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead, a small ceremonial parade will be held. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls
Crisped Pincushion (Ulota Crispa) is a moss that grows on tree trunks, one of the few places to see green these days with several inches of snow on the ground. [Read more…] about Nature Photography by Trix Niernberger
Transfer Station Is No Longer A Drain On The Budget
by Doug La Rocque
Councilman Bill Jennings says as he looks at the 2020 dollars figures for the town transfer station, the ledger sheet is nothing to toss into the waste basket. [Read more…] about Stephentown Town Board
