Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
compiled by David Flint
During the Civil War, Stephentown resident Charles F. Chapel was a Landsman, a seaman recruit, aboard the USS Wabash, Flagship of Admiral Samuel F. du Pont, Commander of the South Atlantic Blockading Squadron.
Off Charleston – September the 12, 1863
Dear Mother,
[Read more…] about Commemorating The 150th Anniversary Of The Civil War – Letters From A Stephentown Navy Man
Grafton – Leo Thomas Bruns Sr., 76, formerly of Grafton, NY, and most recently of Troy, NY, passed away peacefully at home on September 29, 2011, after a brief illness.
Born in Johnsonville, NY, on May 10, 1935, Leo was the son of the late Frederick and Mary (Pemrick) Bruns. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War and was honorably discharged in 1962. He was recipient of the National Defense Service Medal. Leo was employed by the former General Electric Plant in Waterford, NY, for thirty years. During this time, he was warehouse supervisor and a shop steward for the IUE Local 359, Buildings 42 and 43.
[Read more…] about Leo Thomas Bruns Sr.
Hancock – Dean A. Kingsley, 47, of Main Street, Hancock, MA, died on Tuesday evening, September 27, 2011, at home surrounded by his loving wife, daughter, brother and friends after a courageous five year battle with cancer under the care of Hospice Care in the Berkshires.
[Read more…] about Dean A. Kingsley
New Lebanon – Paul Wayne Roberts, 75, died peacefully at home on Friday, September 30, 2011, with his wife Joan at his side. Born in Pittsfield, MA, on September 8, 1936, he was the son of the late Willard and Elene Dymond Roberts. [Read more…] about Paul W. Roberts
by David Flint
Who knew there was so much history and architectural style on Berlin’s Main Street, just between Elm Street and Park Avenue? Driving by the familiar buildings and homes, it’s just part of the background. But taking a leisurely stroll on a beautiful fall day in a small group with your own personal tour guide and informative guide book, it all comes to life.
[Read more…] about Berlin’s Main Street – A History Tour
by Jan Shields
Preserve a “great old building” or construct a new energy efficient Town Hall is the question the Hoosick Town Board mulled over Monday during a workshop meeting.
Toss in two other existing buildings that could be retrofitted for a Town Hall and the choice becomes even more difficult.
After discussing choices with William L. Cottrell, an engineer with Cottrell Associates of Hoosick Falls, for more than an hour, the workshop was adjourned without the Board choosing an option or even narrowing the field.
[Read more…] about Hoosick Town Board Mulls Over Four Options For Town Hall
by Alex Brooks
Hoosick Falls School Board President Greg Laurin told his Board at last week’s meeting that he was concerned about the Town delaying action to get the White Creek bridge replaced, and he urged the School Board to open up lines of communication with the Hoosick Town Board about the issue.
The bridge’s load rating was reduced to 16 tons a year ago after deterioration was detected and evaluated. Laurin was concerned that if there is further deterioration and the load rating is lowered again, school buses might not be able to use it, which would impair the school’s bus operations.
[Read more…] about White Creek Bridge Repair Delay May Affect HFCS Bus Operations
The varsity football game between Hoosick Falls and Hoosic Valley has been moved to Saturday, October 1, at 7 pm at Stillwater.
by Ryan Mosher
Last Friday night’s Hoosick Falls-Tamarac match up on the gridiron pitted the top two teams in the North Division of Class C. Both the Bengals and the Panthers entered the game undefeated, earning the game the Time Warner “Game of the Week.” The distinction would give the entire Capital Region the chance to see small school football at its best. Ultimately, only one team showed that they were ready to step up to that challenge.
[Read more…] about Football Game Moved & Last Week Panthers Trounce Bengals In Time Warner Game Of The Week
by Thaddeus Flint
“The chance for change is now,” stated Dr. Stephen Young, who is a man with a plan. Many plans in fact. And the Berlin Central School District’s new Superintendent of Schools wants to bring those plans to the residents. Young sees communication in the District as one of his top priorities. “Once word gets out that this man means business,” said Young in a September 12 interview, “things will change.”
[Read more…] about The New BCSD Superintendent Of Schools – A Chance For Change
2011 5k Run/Walk Results
submitted By Beth Dillard
James Preite, 47, of North Adams, was the winner of the Third Annual Pumpkinpalooza 5K Run/Walk, sponsored by Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics. He finished the course in 18 minutes and 24 seconds. John Guzzi, 34, of Pownal, took second with a time of 20:06. Katherine Danforth, 16, of Hoosick Falls was the first female finisher with a time of 25:50. Michael Rosenthal, 68, of Arlington, VT, won the Walker category.
[Read more…] about Grand Fun At The Pumpkinpalooza
