Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
by David Flint
The Berlin School Board at their regular monthly meeting last Tuesday, November 18 listened to a breakdown of cost and State aid figures for two more options for a capital building project but were not prepared to take any action at this time. [Read more…] about BCSD Board Takes No Action On Capital Plan
30 Soldiers Recognized For Achievement And Service In Operation Enduring Freedom
[Read more…] about Stephentown’s Keith Geerholt Receives Commendation Medal
from the Legislative Majority
Rensselaer County Legislator Lester Goodermote, who represents the towns of Stephentown, Berlin, Petersburgh, Grafton, Hoosick and the Village of Hoosick Falls, said he is concerned about the amount of revenue lost to local governments from the State’s purchase of acreage in the Town of Grafton. [Read more…] about State’s Land Purchase Will Impact Grafton Taxes
Third Lamppost Falls
by Bea Peterson
One of the final touches to the Route 22 project that tore up downtown Hoosick Falls for two years was the installation of attractive period style lampposts. The lampposts and the replacement trees lining the Historic section of the Village give it a unique charm. In a couple of instances they seem to attract cars as well. [Read more…] about Another One Bites The Dust
Hoosick Falls – Alvia Irma Sulpizi, 77, died Thursday, November 20, 2008, at the Centers for Living and Rehabilitation in Bennington, VT. She resided on Seward Street in Hoosick Falls, NY, and was the wife of the late John Sulpizi. [Read more…] about Alvia Irma Sulpizi
by Kieron Kramer
In a ceremony on Veterans Day in Afghanistan 1st Sergeant James Meltz of Cropseyville received a Bronze Star. The news hit the wires on Veterans Day here in the States. On Wednesday evening, November 12, at the meeting of the Rensselaer County Legislature, the Democrat Legislator who the Republican Legislators love to hate, Kevin Harrington of Averill Park, introduced a resolution as a late filing that honored Sgt. Meltz.
[Read more…] about County Legislature Delays Recognition Of Bronze Star Recipient
by David Flint
Despite an estimated 2.5% fall-off in sales and mortgage tax revenue for next year, the Stephentown Town Board still managed to come up with a 2009 budget with a bottom line 5% decrease in the property tax levy. [Read more…] about Stephentown Budget Has 5% Decrease In Tax Levy
by Kieron Kramer
At its regular meeting on Thursday, November 13, the Berlin Town Board adopted the Berlin 2009 budget with $574,783 to be raised by taxes, a figure that includes the Fire District. This represents a 1.297% increase in the tax levy over last year. Without the Berlin Fire District appropriations the amount to be raised by taxes for the Town’s services alone would have represented a .3% decrease in property taxes.
by Bea Peterson
Baker’s Nursery on Route 22 has long been known for its wonderful nursery trees and plants and landscaping skills. Now they have become an outlet for alternative energy products. [Read more…] about Baker’s Offers Warmth With Alternative Energy
by Alex Brooks
This month’s Petersburgh Town Board meeting convened without Councilman Ray Broadwell or Supervisor Mason Hubbard, who was unable to attend because he needed to stay with his wife, who is ill.
