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Pittstown Historical Society Receives Grant For National Register Farmstead Documentation

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by Bea Peterson
On Monday afternoon, November 8, Erin Tobin, the Preservation League Regional Director of Technical and Grant Programs in western New York presented the Pittstown Historical Society with a Grant for $7,500. This grant will support the preparation of a National Register Multiple Resource Documentation Form for historic Pittstown farmsteads and may get recognized buildings on the National Historic Register. A majority of the documented farmstead owners attended the meeting in the Historic Barns of Nipmoose in Buskirk.
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Good Bye Mister Chick

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by Kieron Kramer
A resolution commending Ron Cicchinelli upon his retirement from Troy High School was passed in October by the Rensselaer County Legislature, and the presentation was made before the regular meeting on Tuesday, November 9.
Ron Cicchinelli is retiring from Troy High School as an American History teacher. He was originally from Waterford and attended Siena College as well as Russell Sage College. Cicchinelli, known to most of his students as Mr. Chick, began his teaching and coaching career nearly four decades ago and retired with many fond memories throughout his career from Keveny, Catholic Central High School, Rensselaer, Hoosick Falls Central School, Bishop Gibbons and most recently Troy High School.
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Let Luminaries Light The Season

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As plans continue to take shape to make the Hoosic River Greenway along the Hoosic River a reality, funds are being raised to help light the greenway for night use. Members of the Greenway committee are selling luminary kits to create a festive atmosphere along our community’s sidewalks and driveways at nightfall this Christmas Eve. [Read more…] about Let Luminaries Light The Season

St. Mary’s Academy Holiday Cabaret

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On Friday, December 3, St. Mary’s Academy will host its Eighth Annual Holiday Cabaret; when the Fort Salem Theater presents The Singing Anchors. In alphabetical order, Channel 6’s Jerry Gretzinger, joins forces with News Channel 13’s Jessica Layton and Benita Zahn for an evening of song and banter. Although the anchors are sometimes direct competitors in their newscasts, this is a rare opportunity to see these three broadcasters joining together in perfect harmony. Fort Salem Theater presents The Singing Anchors was created and shaped by the performers in creative consultation with Fort Salem’s Artistic Director Jay Kerr, who arranged the music and accompanies the singers on keyboard.
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Berlin Community Family Photography Fund Raiser

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The Berlin Community Family Photography fund raiser will take place on Sunday, November 28, from 11 am to 7 pm at the Berlin Community Center, Seventh Day Baptist Church, North Main Street, Berlin.
This year the $20 session fee can be a donation to the Food Pantry, The Berlin Free Library or the local charity of your choice. [Read more…] about Berlin Community Family Photography Fund Raiser

Eighth Annual North Hoosick Fire Dept. Free Christmas Bazaar – Help Put A Smile On A Child’s Face This Christmas

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The North Hoosick Fire Department will sponsor its eighth annual free Christmas Bazaar which will be held on Saturday, December 18, from 9 am to 1 pm at the fire station on Rt. 22. This year the Fire Department is asking area businesses and individuals to donate new or like new items for this bazaar. [Read more…] about Eighth Annual North Hoosick Fire Dept. Free Christmas Bazaar – Help Put A Smile On A Child’s Face This Christmas