Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
By Doug La Rocque
Driving by his weekend residence on East Hollow Road in Petersburgh, you would never know that is where Seth Jones makes some of the most unique blends of hard cider, very popular in a number of New York City restaurants and eateries, and soon he hopes, for sale as well around Eastern New York State. [Read more…] about In Search Of The Wild Apple To Create Unique Blends Of Hard Cider
submitted by Deirdre Towers
A hundred years ago, the locals in small town America pitched in to raise a barn, but in this era of global awareness, erecting a yurt may be cause for a gathering of foreigners. [Read more…] about Yurt Raised In Stephentown
An Eagle Bridge man ran into the back of another vehicle on Route 22 in North Hoosick last Saturday.
How To Find Funding For Your Business
A seminar on how to find funding for local business will be held at the HAYC3 Armory on September 14, 4 to 6 pm, led by SCORE Counselor Jean Andrick and Economic Development leader Briggs Buzzell. [Read more…] about “Hoosick Falls – Open For Business” Workshop
by Doug La Rocque
Participants walked along Route 2 in Grafton on their way to the Grafton Peace Pagoda last Saturday evening, August 5. [Read more…] about Water Walk For Life Concludes With Commemoration Of Hiroshima And Nagasaki Bombings At Grafton Peace Pagoda
Guests at this week’s Kiwanis Club meeting were Co-Directors Mark Flory and Rachel Trombley who discussed the programs at Battenkill Community Services in Greenwich, NY. [Read more…] about Kiwanis Autism Walk Donation
By Doug La Rocque
“When we add these sites to the Superfund National Priorities List, we ensure they are cleaned up for the benefit of the community.” It was with these words Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt announced Monday, July 31, the plant at 14 McCaffrey Street would be among several around the nation added to the list. [Read more…] about EPA Adds Saint-Gobain’s McCaffrey Street Site To The Federal Superfund List
Purchase Provides Time For Implementation Of Permanent Conservation Strategies That Support Local Timber Economy And Recreational Access
The Conservation Fund announced August 1 its purchase of 23,053 acres of working forestland in New York, Vermont and Massachusetts. [Read more…] about The Conservation Fund Buys 23,000 Acres Of Forestland In New York, Vermont And Massachusetts
The demolition and removal of the Oak Mitsui building on lower First Street progresses more each working day. The building is completely down with the exception of one small wall. [Read more…] about Mitsui Building Continues To Disappear
Board Discusses Proposed Capital Project; Hires New Teachers
by Alex Brooks
The Hoosick Falls School Board held a workshop session on July 27 to discuss the Capital Project which will be put to a vote in October, seeking the approval of the residents of the District. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls School Board
