Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
An Attitude of Gratitude
Submitted by Rachel Turetsky
Each month BES Principal Tracy Kent and the school’s Character Education committee choose a mindset theme for the students and staff. November’s mindset at BES was one of gratitude. [Read more…] about Berlin Elementary School
Final Budget For 2021 Approved
by Alex Brooks
The Petersburgh Town Board held a Public Hearing on its budget on Monday, November 16. Tim Church said he didn’t think the Board should be giving itself a raise in these tough times when people are losing their jobs or facing pay cuts. “You should be ashamed of yourselves,” said Church. [Read more…] about Petersburgh Town Board
Our Monthly Report From County Executive Steve McLaughlin
Greetings to friends and neighbors in Eastern Rensselaer County. This column is presented to give residents up to date information and a better understanding of issues being dealt with in county government. We hope the fall is going well for everyone. [Read more…] about Rensselaer County
Tri State Area FCU President Jim Martinez
“I’m too old for a 30-year mortgage!”
Au contraire my friend. In fact, the conservative side of me says that it may make all the sense in the world to take a 30-year mortgage rather than a 15-year mortgage, regardless of your age. [Read more…] about Eastwick Press Guest Column
NYSPHSAA Postpones Start Date for High Risk Winter Sports
Low and moderate risk sports on schedule to begin November 30
The New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) has announced the start date for high risk winter sports (basketball, competitive cheer, ice hockey and wrestling) will be moved to January 4, 2021. [Read more…] about High School Sports
Budget And Indemnification Law Approved
by Doug La Rocque
The Brunswick Town Board meeting on Thursday evening, November 12 opened with a public hearing on a proposed local law that would provide for the defense and indemnification of officers and employees of the Town. [Read more…] about Brunswick Town Board
Meeting Highlights
By Denise Wright
On November 12, the Schodack Town Board passed numerous resolutions. The meeting began with a discussion about Resolution 267, which focused on establishing the Battisti Water District No. 10. [Read more…] about Schodack Town Board
Planning Board Has Busy Night
by Denise Wright
The November 16 Schodack Planning Board meeting focused on residents’ concerns and future building developments in the town. Public comments were discussed about a dog training facility on Boyce Road in Nassau. [Read more…] about Schodack Planning Board
Village Police Won’t Enforce Thanksgiving Dinner Limits
Ever since Governor Andrew Cuomo issued his Executive Order last week that limits private gatherings, including Thanksgiving Dinners to 10 people or less, many throughout the area have wondered if local police agencies plan to enforce the order. The answer is apparently no. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls
SVMC Further Restricts Visitors
In response to a sustained surge in cases of COVID-19 throughout New England and to mitigate the spread of the virus, Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC), part of Southwestern Vermont Health Care (SVHC), will discontinue in-person visits for hospital patients starting 7 pm Monday, November 16. [Read more…] about Bennington
