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Letter To The Editor – A Conflict of Interest In New Lebanon

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To the Editor;
I am writing to address the extreme Conflict of Interest surrounding  appointments made at the Town Board Meeting of the Town of New Lebanon on 3-14-2012.  The Ethics Board has had two vacancies for some years now and one member is absent for five months of every year, and should also step down. In January of 2012, there were only two present and available members of the Ethics Board, but there was also an applicant that was highly qualified and had served for the final six weeks of 2011 to complete a newly vacated seat. [Read more…] about Letter To The Editor – A Conflict of Interest In New Lebanon

The Burial Place Of The New Lebanon Library’s Founder

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Commemorating the centennial of the New Lebanon Library’s charter as the Joseph Hooper Free Library, the Library and the Lebanon Valley Historical Society will co-sponsor a program on Saturday, April 21, at 11 am at the Library.
Art Robinson will deliver a presentation on the discovery of the burial place of Jesse Torrey, in Montezuma, NY. [Read more…] about The Burial Place Of The New Lebanon Library’s Founder

Tsatsawassa Fire Company Monthly Breakfast

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The Tsatsawassa Protective Fire Company will hold its monthly breakfast on Sunday, April 15, with servings from 8 to 11 am at a cost of $6 per person. Breakfast consists of your choice of French toast or pancakes, as well as bacon or sausage, toast, orange juice, applesauce, beverages and eggs prepared to your specifications.
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Letter To The Editor – Some Hard Feelings

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To the Editor:
I would like to thank New Lebanon Fire Chief Bud Godfroy and the LVPA for assisting with the tragic accident that occurred at my home on March 24th. Oh wait…you didn’t. Had you responded, your snide comments to the injured parties about the accident being “interesting” or your comrades’ questioning my family if there was under-age drinking, would have been put to rest.
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Community Work Day At Shatford Park

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submitted by Colleen Teal, New Lebanon Town Clerk
Please come join us on Saturday, April 21, starting at 9 am at Shatford Park for a community work day. The Town is seeking the help of all residents willing to assist with a variety of spring clean-up and other work items.
To sign up, or for more information, please call the Town Clerk’s Office at 794-8888.