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Letter To The Editor – Opposed To A Sole Assessor For Grafton

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Dear Editor:
Recently, the Grafton Town Board introduced Local Law # 1, which would replace the Town’s three elected assessors with a single elected assessor appointed by the Town Board. They scheduled a Public Hearing on the issue just one week after this introduction. Seven people showed up to speak strongly against this proposed law. No one spoke in favor of it. The Board then voted to hold the public comment period for this proposed law open until June 18, by written correspondence to the Town Board.
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Jennifer Gundrum Recognized As An Outstanding Business Student

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Berlin High School Business Teacher Karen Deiana chose Jennifer Gundrum as this year’s 2010 Outstanding Business Education student. This honor is awarded to a student for academic achievement, outstanding citizenship and positive attitude.
Jennifer was recognized at the 17th Annual Outstanding Business Education Student Awards dinner on May 6, at the Holiday Turf Inn, in Colonie, NY, along with 39 other outstanding students from area schools. [Read more…] about Jennifer Gundrum Recognized As An Outstanding Business Student

Hoosick Grange News

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Hoosick Grange met on May 26, with Master David Cornell. David Schmidt, our Grange Legislative Chairman, gave a report on the Legislative Conference, he attended. The conference was held in Albany County at Ravenna Grange. They met with New York State Grange Legislative Director Roger Halbert. He also had three or four politicians to answer questions and give their opinions on what’s going on in Albany. David gave a very good report.
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Beacon Power And NYSERDA Sign $2 Million Contract

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(Business Wire)
Beacon Power Corporation (Nasdaq: BCON) announced that it has signed a $2 million contract with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA).
NYSERDA will provide partial funding for critical grid infrastructure elements at Beacon’s 20 MW frequency regulation plant in Stephentown including interconnection components to allow the plant to interface with the New York power grid. NYSERDA will also fund certain other project aspects, including a visitor information center to be built at the Stephentown site.
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American Legion Flag Day Ceremony

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The American Legion Post #40 in Hoosick Falls will hold a Flag Day Ceremony at the Post at 150 Main St. in Hoosick Falls. It will be at 6 pm on June 14. Please join us as we celebrate the adoption of our flag. There will be music and speakers as well as refreshments following the ceremony. Everyone is welcome.

Grafton Historical Society Annual Picnic

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The June 16 meeting of the Grafton Historical Society will be held at the Grafton Town Green for its annual picnic. In case of rain, it will be held at the Grafton United Methodist Church. The meeting begins at 6 pm. A short business meeting will precede festivities. Contact Dorothy at 641-9660 for more information.

Community Awareness Forum On Suicide Prevention

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Suicide is a serious public health problem that every community needs to be aware of in order to prevent. On June 7 from     6 to 8 pm there will be a suicide awareness forum at Hoosick Falls Community Youth Center on Church Street in Hoosick Falls. Topics will include how to talk to kids about suicide, peer intervention, bullying and survivor support within the community. Interested parents, teens, school staff and community members should attend.

Petersburgh Library’s Annual Fund Raiser

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Everyone is invited to support the Petersburgh Public Library’s annual fund raiser on Saturday, June 5.  We are looking for donations of baked goods and plants. Items donated should be brought to the Library between 2 and 5 pm on Friday, June 4, or between 8 and 9 am on Saturday, June 5.  Everyone is encouraged to come to purchase items between the hours of 9 am and 1 pm on June 5.  You can check out our website at www.petersburghpubliclibrary.org for further details.

St. Mary’s Academy Funtastic Fair

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St. Mary’s Academy’s Annual Funtastic Fair is next weekend, June 11 and 12. This year marks the Fair’s 35th anniversary, and, along with the traditional games and attractions, there will be rides for young and old from Amyland Amusements, our own version of the popular game show “Minute to Win It” and inside spaces for vendors. The fee for vendor spaces is just $20 for both days of the Fair.
The Fair runs on Friday from 5 to 10 pm and on Saturday from noon until 10 pm. Call the school at 686-4314 ext. 202 for more information on vendor spaces or if you would like to sponsor a booth in memory of a loved one or your SMA graduating class.