by Kieron Kramer
When Town Supervisor Robert Jaeger announced at the Berlin Town Board meeting on Thursday evening, September 10, that the purchase of the Berlin Lumber site for a municipal center was no longer viable because three Board members were opposed to it, there was an immediate, quite vocal ground swell of support expressed for the project. [Read more…] about Berlin Town Board Action – Berlin At The Crossroads
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Village of Hoosick Falls Board Meeting – VFW Project Approved
by Bea Peterson
At the Hoosick Falls Village meeting on Tuesday, September 15, the Board approved its first project under the recently created Urban Development Law. [Read more…] about Village of Hoosick Falls Board Meeting – VFW Project Approved
President Obama To Visit Hudson Valley Community College
On Wednesday, Congressmen Scott Murphy (NY-20), who represents the Eastwick area among others, and Paul Tonko (NY-21) announced that President Obama will visit Hudson Valley Community College at 11 am on Monday, September 21. [Read more…] about President Obama To Visit Hudson Valley Community College
New Lebanon Town Board Action – Grappling With The Town Hall Dilemma
by Alex Brooks
The Town of New Lebanon seems to be poised to take action on the knotty problem of what to do about a new Town Hall. [Read more…] about New Lebanon Town Board Action – Grappling With The Town Hall Dilemma
Grafton Town Board Action – Lake Elizabeth Finally Clean?
by Erin Hogan
According to Code Enforcement Officer Tom Withcuskey, Mr. Draiss has “cleaned up considerably” what is left of the mess on his property at Lake Elizabeth. [Read more…] about Grafton Town Board Action – Lake Elizabeth Finally Clean?
Assemblyman Gordon To Visit New Lebanon
Assemblyman Tim Gordon will bring his Mobile District Office Tour to the New Lebanon Library on Monday, September 21, between the hours of 11 am and 1 pm. This is an effort to allow folks in the community to bring their concerns to their Assemblyman right in their own hometown. The Mobile District Office Tour will visit various locations throughout the 108th Assembly District.
For more information, call 518-794-8844. The Library, at 550 State Route 20, is located mile north of the yellow blinking light at the intersection of Routes 20 and 22.
Berlin Fire Department To Host NIMS Training
The Berlin Fire Department will host FEMA/NIMS Training for local Town Board and School Board Members, Administrative Educators, Fire Commissioners and First Responders.
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Hoosick Grange News
Hoosick Grange had an open meeting on September 9. The Lecturer presented to the Master, David Cornell, the first place Blue Ribbon from the Schaghticoke Fair. She thanked everyone who helped.
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Giffy’s Chicken Barbecue Republican Fund Raiser
The Committee to Re-Elect Stan Brownell and Lester Goodermote will sponsor a Giffy’s Chicken Barbecue on Thursday, September 24, from 4 to 6 pm at the Grand Union Parking lot in Hoosick Falls. [Read more…] about Giffy’s Chicken Barbecue Republican Fund Raiser
Teen Basketball Tournament
All teenagers (ages 13-19) are invited to the Petersburgh Baptist Church for a basketball tournament on Saturday, September 26, at 3 pm. There will be a $50 prize for the winning team, a hot dog roast for all participants and a short program. Please register your team (five players) by September 22 by sending an email with players’ names, ages and phone numbers to Basketball_Tourney@yahoo.com. Questions can also be sent to this email address. Alternatively, call 518-577-2035. Participation is free.