by Bea Peterson
At the regular meeting of the Grafton Town Board on Thursday, September 9, Highway Superintendent Herb Hasbrouck reported that ditching was completed on Babcock Lake Road and Kautz Hollow Road. He reported that 75 percent of the sand needed for winter has been hauled in. Hasbrouck is putting out a bid to rent a large chipper for a day or two to use on Dunham Road. Supervisor Allison Kirchner thanked Hasbrouck for all the work he has done.
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Local News
The New Year Opens At St. Mary’s Academy
Laurenne Teachout Honored
Free Gladioli This Saturday In Berlin
by Sandi Slattery
The Berlin Beautification Committee will be pulling the gladioli bulbs from the beds along Rt. 22 on Saturday, September 18. Interested Berlin residents can pick up the bulbs for free, after 1 pm, from piles left along the roadsides where the beds were planted.
The Committee encourages interested residents to plant the bulbs next spring at their own homes in an effort to extend the gorgeous displays to even more venues next year.
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Stephentown Library News
Pinwheels For Peace
The Stephentown Memorial Library will participate with groups and individuals around the world, celebrating International Peace Day on September 21. The Library will host dozens of pinwheels spinning on the lawn in the name of tolerance, unity and cooperation. [Read more…] about Stephentown Library News
Petersburgh Square Dancing
The Petersburgh Sunshine Seniors are pleased to announce that they will be bringing square dancing back to Petersburgh. Square dancing had been a tradition in the Memorial Hall for many years. Now, thanks to Floyd Smith and his friends, the opportunity to revive this American tradition in Petersburgh has returned. The dance will be held Saturday, October 16, at 7 pm.
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Popcorn At The Muster
The Stephentown Food Pantry will be selling popcorn at the Stephentown Fire Department Muster on Sunday. They also will provide information on the pantry’s services and hours. Donations of money or nonperishable food items are welcomed. Food should be within the use-by date.
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The First Irish Open Crazy Pin Golf Scramble
The Hoosick Falls Country Club will play host on Saturday, October 2, to the First Annual Irish Open Crazy Pin Golf Scramble with a shotgun start at 10 am. The entry fee is $50.
Come join the fun with the crazy pin locations, prizes and food. The event is a benefit for the Hoosick Falls St. Patrick’s Parade and Irish Festival.
Sign up at the Hoosick Falls Country Club or call 518-686-4210.
For more information on the event contact Kevin O’Malley at 518-686-9460.
The Annual Republican Golf Tournament
The Town of Hoosick Republican Party will host its annual golf tournament on Sunday, September 26, at the Hoosick Falls Country Club with an 8:30 am shotgun start. The tournament will be a four man scramble format with 18 holes. Lunch will be served and several prizes will be awarded. You can win $20,000 with a hole-in-one.
There are not many days left to golf before the leaves change color and the snow falls. So call Dave McCabe now at 518-686-4889 to sign up your team and join in on the fun.
Gordon At Library
Assemblyman Tim Gordon will make a stop on his Hometown Tour at the New Lebanon Library on Thursday, September 23, from 11 am to 1 pm. This is an opportunity for members of the community to share their views and concerns with him.