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Volunteers Needed To Help Adults And Children In Our Area

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Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County (LVORC) welcomes all kinds of volunteers, from tutors to administrative helpers and event planners. As a volunteer you can develop new skills, make friends, and see how your efforts make a difference in your community. [Read more…] about Volunteers Needed To Help Adults And Children In Our Area

Electronics Recycling Event October 3

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The Rensselaer County Legislature and the County Environmental Management Council are teaming up to sponsor an electronics recycling day, Chair of the Legislature Stan Brownell announced.

The electronics recycling event will be held Saturday, October 3 from 9:30 am to 2 pm. The recycling event will be held at the County Office Building, 1600 7th Avenue, downtown Troy.

The October event follows an electronics recycling event held in April. The Legislature and EMC have teamed up for several electronics recycling events, and have received a great response from residents. [Read more…] about Electronics Recycling Event October 3

Cyclists From Near And Far Proclaim Brown’s Covered Bridge Tour A Success, Vow To Do It Again Next Year

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by Deb Alter
It could not have been a better day for the first-ever Brown’s Brewing Covered Bridge Bicycle Tour. Gorgeous blue skies with a few wispy clouds, absolutely perfect. The riders were excited, yet relaxed, since this was a tour, not a race. Starting and finishing at Brown’s Walloomsac Brewery in Hoosick Falls, the non-competitive ride featured a tour of historic covered bridges over the majestic Hoosick and Battenkill Rivers. [Read more…] about Cyclists From Near And Far Proclaim Brown’s Covered Bridge Tour A Success, Vow To Do It Again Next Year

Village Working Towards Demolition Of The American House

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by Deb Alter
The Village Board approved a motion to hold a public hearing regarding The American House on Monday, September 28, starting at 6 pm at the Village Hall. The Village has finally gotten a response from the owner of the building; he acknowledged that he did indeed receive a letter from the Village requesting that he or his representative be at the public hearing. He did not, however, respond in any other way or verify that he will be there. [Read more…] about Village Working Towards Demolition Of The American House

Golf Scramble Honors Judge Richard P. Whalen

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Submitted by Gail Smith
The weather was perfect for the inaugural Richard Whalen Memorial Golf Scramble on Saturday, September 12. Ten teams, comprised of four golfers each, played in the tournament at the Hoosick Falls Country Club to honor a beloved family member, friend and respected member of our community, Judge Richard Whalen. [Read more…] about Golf Scramble Honors Judge Richard P. Whalen

Hoosick Hullabaloo Promises Fun For All

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Hoosick Hullabaloo, a new Music & Arts Festival kicks off this Friday with three days of events.
The fun begins Friday at 6 pm with the unveiling of the Community Bench Project followed by a ‘Glow Ball in the Falls Night Golf Tournament’ slated for 6 pm at the Hoosick Falls Country Club. The evening concludes with live music at Brown’s Brewery’s Walloomsac Tap Room which starts at 7 pm. [Read more…] about Hoosick Hullabaloo Promises Fun For All