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Southern Vermont College Introduces The Good Neighbor Scholarship for Students in Area Communities

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Southern Vermont College (SVC) is excited to announce a new scholarship opportunity available to qualified students from neighboring communities, a savings that will bring tuition for the small, private, career-launching liberal arts college closer in line with state institutions. [Read more…] about Southern Vermont College Introduces The Good Neighbor Scholarship for Students in Area Communities

New Lebanon Election

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Many Positions Contested

compiled by Thaddeus Flint

Election day is this coming Tuesday and New Lebanon’s races are shaping up for a showdown with the current Town Clerk seeking to upset the Town Supervisor, two political new-comers vying for the Town Clerk’s position, and a long-time judge faces a new, much younger, opponent.

The entire ballot for Town positions is as follows: [Read more…] about New Lebanon Election

New Lebanon Town Board Action

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The Board Learns That New Tennis Courts Are Expensive

by Thaddeus Flint

New Lebanon’s “beaten to death” tennis courts will get beaten a little more to death before they are brought back to life, it was more or less decided at last Tuesday’s monthly Board meeting.

Obviously if this is the highlight of a Town meeting, things in Town aren’t all that bad. However for those hoping to perfect their fluffy yellow ball chasing on a brand new court before the year ends, it’s not going to happen. [Read more…] about New Lebanon Town Board Action

Farm To Canvas Event Features Unique Art Lottery

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Submitted by Sarah Hoffman

On Saturday, October 24 Brown’s Brewing and CiviCure are excited to present Farm to Canvas, an event combining the profound pleasure of collecting art with the excitement of a lottery where every ticket holder is a winner. The goal of Farm to Canvas is to grow the audience for original artwork while supporting the restoration of Hoosick Falls’ Wood Block Opera House. Since 1880, Wood Block has housed two extraordinary exhibition and performance spaces. CiviCure is leading the effort to restore these facilities to ensure the future of the arts in the community.  [Read more…] about Farm To Canvas Event Features Unique Art Lottery

Berkshire Union Free School District Receives Grant To Model Workforce Development Program

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Berkshire Union Free School District (BUFSD) has applied for and received a $900,000 Career Development and Occupational Studies (CDOS) grant from the NYS Education Department. This grant will allow the Tri-County Consortium of Berkshire, Taconic Hills, New Lebanon, Cairo-Durham, and Rensselaer City to provide students with disabilities access to curriculum and work-based learning opportunities with the purpose of attaining the CDOS Commencement Credential. [Read more…] about Berkshire Union Free School District Receives Grant To Model Workforce Development Program

Legislature Continues Fight Against High-Pressure Gas Pipeline And Compressor Station

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submitted by Rich Crist

The Rensselaer County Legislature continued its fight against a high-pressure gas pipeline and compressor station proposed to be located in three county towns at the October 13 legislative meeting. [Read more…] about Legislature Continues Fight Against High-Pressure Gas Pipeline And Compressor Station

Pioneer Fish and Game Club Meets To Elect Officers, Review Year’s Many And Varied Activities

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submitted by Ed Sukuskas

Pioneer Fish and Game Club, Inc. held its 69th yearly election on September 23 at the Club’s grounds in Potter Hill. Ed Sukuskas was re-elected  as president, as were the rest of the nominees: Rodd Post, vice-president; Gary Sargood, secretary; and Dick Ogden, treasurer. [Read more…] about Pioneer Fish and Game Club Meets To Elect Officers, Review Year’s Many And Varied Activities