Fresh off celebrating their 30th anniversary, Yo La Tengo will release Stuff Like That There on August 28 via Matador Records and will kick off their world tour in Troy at the Music Hall at 8 pm on Wednesday, September 23. [Read more…] about Yo La Tengo Kicks Off World Tour At The Troy Savings Bank Music Hall
Grafton
In Memoriam
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Photo tribute to Kieron Kramer, whose wit and writing will be missed. This picture taken by Trix Niernberger while visiting Rensselaer Land Trust’s Kinderhook Nature Preserve.[/private]
Home Of Deputy Rensselaer County EMS Coordinator Damaged In Grafton Fire
by Doug La Rocque
The home of Howard and Donna Baldwin at 2295 Route 2 in Grafton suffered serious fire, smoke and water damage Monday afternoon when flames broke out in an upstairs bedroom. [Read more…] about Home Of Deputy Rensselaer County EMS Coordinator Damaged In Grafton Fire
Shaker Museum / Mount Lebanon To Hold Peace Weekend
The Shaker Museum|Mount Lebanon will host a weekend of events and programs to commemorate over 200 years of Shaker pacifism, Saturday, August 29 through Monday, August 31. The Mount Lebanon Peace Weekend will consist of readings, a brunch and facilitated discussion about Shaker pacifist history, a panel of speakers currently active in the peace movement, and a special walking tour. [Read more…] about Shaker Museum / Mount Lebanon To Hold Peace Weekend
New Business Growing In Hoosick Falls
by Deb Alter
Little Sprouts Baby Bump and Beyond, a children’s boutique offering pre-loved clothing, toys, furniture, baby gear, books, and more, opened on Saturday, August 1. The owner is Renee Parker (née Koronas), a graduate of Hoosick Falls High School (Class of ’02) and the mother of two children, aged four and eight and a half months. She has a degree in business and marketing from HVCC. [Read more…] about New Business Growing In Hoosick Falls
A Soft Summer Night Of Music And Memories In Grafton
By Doug La Rocque
An appreciative audience filled the room at the Everett Wager Senior Center in Grafton last Wednesday to enjoy the acoustic sounds of the Lost Radio Rounders. The duo of Tom Lindsay and Michael Eck kept their listeners entertained with ballads about such tragedies as the love triangle involving Tom Dooley and death on the Streets of Laredo, to sea shanties from the Canadian Maritimes and Mexico. There were even songs about groundhogs and rattlesnakes, as well as classics like Frankie and Johnnie, 16 Tons and the Sloop John B. [Read more…] about A Soft Summer Night Of Music And Memories In Grafton
Grafton Planning Board Action
Babcock Lake Tree Cutting Found to Have Minimal Environmental Impact
By Doug La Rocque
At its most recent meeting, the Town of Grafton Planning Board gave its blessing to a two-lot subdivision on the Radio Tower Way property of Wes Vars. This followed a public hearing held before the regular session at which there was no public comment. [Read more…] about Grafton Planning Board Action
Mountain Chapel: New Pastor Brings Experience, Passion
Julian Poczatek has been chosen to be the new pastor at Mountain Chapel. He and his wife, Debra live in the Mill Yard in Petersburgh. [Read more…] about Mountain Chapel: New Pastor Brings Experience, Passion
A Farewell To The Knightes From The Communities They Served For So Long
Friends, family, and members of the Berlin, Petersburgh and Grafton communities gathered at the Petersburgh Memorial Hall on Sunday, August 23 to honor a couple that has served them for 40 years. [Read more…] about A Farewell To The Knightes From The Communities They Served For So Long
Wire Wrapping Workshop In Grafton
Wire wrapping of beautiful stones has been around for centuries, and the simple beauty of a wire wrapped pendant is a piece of jewelry anyone would love! [Read more…] about Wire Wrapping Workshop In Grafton