Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
by David Flint
Beverly McClave, speaking for the Stephentown Historical Society, announced at the Stephentown Town Board meeting on Monday that the Town would be celebrating its 225th anniversary in 2009. [Read more…] about Stephentown To Celebrate Its 225th Anniversary
by Bea Peterson
Realtor Rick Tinkham appeared before the Hoosick Planning Board on Monday, December 14 on behalf of Bryan Pello. This was an initial conference. Pello owns 21.3 acres on Fog Hill Road that he would like to develop with two to five building lots. [Read more…] about Controversy Over Hoosick Development
by David Flint
The news from the Governor’s Office received on the day of the Berlin School Board’s monthly meeting on Tuesday, December 16, was not good. [Read more…] about State Aid Cut Puts BCS In Budget Bind
Hoosick – Leona E. Goodermote, 86, died Tuesday, December 16, 2008, at the Hoosick Falls Health Center. She had resided on Tory Hill Road, Potter Hill, Hoosick, NY, and was the wife of the late Earl R. Goodermote, who died in 1975.
Hoosick Falls – Mary P. Cook, 77, died Wednesday, December 10, 2008, at the Centers for Living and Rehabilitation in Bennington, VT. She formerly resided on Third Street in Hoosick Falls, NY, and was the wife of the late Richard Cook.
by David Flint
Route 43 in Stephentown was the site of several more accidents in the past two weeks. [Read more…] about Accidents Continue In Stephentown
by Bea Peterson
Before closing the Hoosick Falls Village Board meeting Tuesday evening Mayor Laura Reynolds, on advice from Police Chief Robert Whalen, suggested residents be sure to lock their homes and cars in the future. Leaving cars and homes unlocked in small towns and villages has been a way of life for generations. The Mayor lamented the fact this is no longer advisable. The following Police reports highlight the issue.
by David Flint
Horses seized back in August from Black River Stable in Cherry Plain have somehow disappeared from an animal shelter in the Catskills. [Read more…] about Horses Seized In Cherry Plain Have Disappeared
by David Flint
The lawyer who has been representing former Stephentown Highway Superintendent Neil Gardner has been indicted on charges of attempted extortion and bribery. [Read more…] about Gardner Attorney Indicted
by Bea Peterson
According to Rensselaer County District Attorney Richard McNally the case against Dennis Murray of Bovie Hill Road, owner of Valley Hearth and Pellet, Inc. on Church St. has been adjourned until January 2009 to “give him an opportunity to satisfy his obligations.”
