Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
New Public Nature Preserve
The Rensselaer Land Trust (RLT) invites the public to walk the two miles of woodland trails, look up to the treetops to see the great blue heron rookery, and enjoy the seasonal views along the Hoosic River. [Read more…] about Cambridge
Sister In Law Polly Dies; John F. Returns
by George Holcomb • Transcribed by Betty McClave • Edited by Alex Brooks
Wednesday March 21, 1849: This forenoon I walked over to brother Simeon Wylie’s and sister Polly continues to be more dangerous and all hopes given up of her recovery by the doctors. [Read more…] about The Life Of George Holcomb
Wood Tractor Show Plows On
The unique celebration of tractors that is the Walter Wood Tractor and Agricultural Show went forward on Saturday, October 17, despite the weather and COVID-19. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls
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Proposed Budget Cuts Spending And Taxes
by Doug La Rocque
As proposed by Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLaughlin, the 2021 budget reduces spending by 1.1% and the tax rate would drop by 3.6%. [Read more…] about Rensselaer County
Berlin Seeks To Raise Transfer Station Rent
by Alex Brooks
At the September meeting of the Petersburgh Town Board, Supervisor Dennis Smith said the Town has received a proposed renewal from the Town of Berlin for the contract for its use of the Berlin Transfer Station. [Read more…] about Petersburgh
Found in Fallen Leaves
This is a Grapefern (Genus Sceptridium) found in fallen leaves of the deep woods of Petersburgh. [Read more…] about Outdoors With Trix
Character Education Assemblies Continue Virtually, As One School
Submitted By Rachel Turetsky
The Mountaineers Mantra is recited at the start of each monthly Berlin Elementary School assembly. Principal Tracy Kent and the Character Education Committee host these assemblies, which are attended by all kindergarten through 5th grade students and staff. [Read more…] about Berlin Elementary School
Final Duffers League Stats
by Kevin Weeden
Monday Night
Eagles (2-under par) Nick Diotte Hole #2 wk 1, Peter Martin III Hole #2 wk 3, Rik Seiler Hole #7 wk 5, Gerry Taber Hole #16 wk 14, Brett Seiler Hole #17 wk 16, Nick Diotte Hole #16 wk 18 [Read more…] about Dutchaven Golf
Aldi’s Proposal Draws Neighborhood Ire
by Doug La Rocque
Certainly not all of the neighbors around the proposed Aldi’s/Plant Fitness complex on Hoosick Road (NYS Route 7) were in attendance at the Thursday, October 15 joint public hearing before the Brunswick Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA), but about 20 were, with many speaking out against the plan. [Read more…] about Brunswick
