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Public Archaeology & Volunteering Day At Bennington Battlefield

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On Saturday, October 24 a Public Archaeology Day will be held at the Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site in Walloomsac, NY off Route 67. The event is open to the general public and free of charge. Consultants with Commonwealth Cultural Resources Group, Inc. and NYS Parks employees will be on hand to share the history of the battle, provide demonstrations of both metal detecting and ground penetrating radar equipment as well as to discuss the future of the site. Additionally, volunteer metal detectorists with experience are invited to directly assist the consultants. [Read more…] about Public Archaeology & Volunteering Day At Bennington Battlefield

Large Crowd Gathers in Nassau To Express Opposition to Pipeline And Compressor Station

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Nassau Supervisor David Fleming on October 2 hosted a large gathering of protesters on the steps of the Nassau Town Hall, asking State and Federal officials to take action to stop the construction of a high-pressure gas pipeline through Rensselaer County and  a large compressor station in a residential area of Nassau near the Sand Lake and Schodack borders. [Read more…] about Large Crowd Gathers in Nassau To Express Opposition to Pipeline And Compressor Station

Rensselaer Land Trust Opens Kinderhook Creek Nature Preserve In Nassau

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Over 100 people attended the Kinderhook Creek Nature Preserve evergreen garland cutting ceremony including Mike Moore from the Governors Office, David Fleming, Jr. Supervisor for the Town of Nassau, and Mitch Levinn Mayor for the Village of East Nassau.  The 73 acre nature preserve was created from land donations from four neighbors:  David and Lucy Gaskell, Bob and Jennifer Newton, the late Kenneth York, and the Edward W. Golden Foundation.  [Read more…] about Rensselaer Land Trust Opens Kinderhook Creek Nature Preserve In Nassau

Brown’s Wallomsac Brewery And Taproom Celebrates First Year In HF Half Of Each Ticket To Benefit Local Cop Nick Colaneri

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The Brown’s Brewing Company’s Walloomsac Taproom, situated in a beautifully renovated 19th century mill along the Walloomsac River in Hoosick Falls, will celebrate its first anniversary on Saturday, October 10 from 3 to 9 pm. This special evening will benefit Hoosick Falls Police Officer Nick Colaneri who is battling cancer. [Read more…] about Brown’s Wallomsac Brewery And Taproom Celebrates First Year In HF Half Of Each Ticket To Benefit Local Cop Nick Colaneri

Exhibitors And Visitors Enjoy Walter A. Wood Tractor And Agriculture Show

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Despite hurricane warnings and suddenly cold temperatures, at least ten exhibitors turned out to see both historic and new tractors and agricultural implements at the Walter A. Wood Tractor and Agriculture Show in Wood Memorial Park on Saturday, October 3. [Read more…] about Exhibitors And Visitors Enjoy Walter A. Wood Tractor And Agriculture Show

Berkshire Bank Foundation Awards $1000 To New Lebanon Library

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The New Lebanon Library is pleased to announce receipt of a grant in the amount of $1000 from Berkshire Bank Foundation to support the Library’s programs for the area’s children and young adults, including a Home School Resource Center, educational materials, and an enhanced schedule of activities for all young people in the community. [Read more…] about Berkshire Bank Foundation Awards $1000 To New Lebanon Library

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