Answers Citizens’ Questions
by Alex Brooks
Congressman Scott Murphy held a Town Hall meeting on Labor Day, Monday, September 7, in Petersburgh. It was supposed to start at 11:30 am, but the Congressman had a larger than expected turnout at his first event of the day in Clifton Park, so he arrived at 11:55 and stayed until about 1:30. [Read more…] about Congressman Murphy Comes To Petersburgh
Local News
HFCS Football Field To Be Renamed
by Bea Peterson
9/11/2001 will be remembered and the HFCS football field will be renamed during brief ceremonies before Friday night’s first home football game of the season against Hoosic Valley that begins at 7 pm.
Three months ago the School Board voted to change Panther Field to the Ken Baker Field. Coach Baker was loved and respected by his players, his students and his community. He died in early January 2008 at age 70 while playing basketball.
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Mike Ryan Honored At Karen McGovern Volleyball Tournament
by Bea Peterson
Carol Ryan choked back tears as she described her son Mike’s courageous battle with thyroid cancer. “He has never said ‘why me’ and he has never complained,” she said. [Read more…] about Mike Ryan Honored At Karen McGovern Volleyball Tournament
County Legislature Honors Eastern Rensselaer County
by Kieron Kramer
On Tuesday evening the Rensselaer County Legislature passed resolutions recognizing the milestones, honoring the achievements and commending the services of a town, a team, an individual and the agencies of eastern Rensselaer County from south to north and in between.
Stephentown’s 225th Anniversary Commended
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Petersburgh Has New Ambulance
by Alex Brooks
The Petersburgh Ambulance Squad picked up its new ambulance from Cromwell Emergency Vehicles in Clifton Park on Friday, September 4, and drove it to Petersburgh. The lettering was put on it on Friday afternoon, and Adam Griswold was putting decals on it when we stopped by to take a picture.
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Democratic Candidates For Re-election In Hoosick
Town of Hoosick Democratic Chairman Robert Ryan proudly announced the following candidates for Town of Hoosick Offices for the November 3 election: [Read more…] about Democratic Candidates For Re-election In Hoosick
Community Support Keeps Growing For “A Taste Of Hoosick”
The Hoosick Falls Country Club will play host to “A Taste of Hoosick” on Sunday, September 20, from 4 to 7 pm. The Country Club provides the ideal venue for the event with its scenic views of the rolling hills of Hoosick.
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Hoosick Falls Daughter Receives 40 Year Award
Eleanor Krogh Calhoun of Hoosick Falls was recognized for 40 years of membership in the National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) at a ceremony held on September 4 at the Cambridge Hotel.
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The New Lebanon Farmland Conservation Project Needs To Raise $171,000
In late 2007 the Town of New Lebanon was awarded $513,150 for the permanent protection of Shaker View Farm, one of the Town’s most important farm properties, through a New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets grant. [Read more…] about The New Lebanon Farmland Conservation Project Needs To Raise $171,000
Robert Melesky
Last week Robert “Alfred” Melesky announced his intention to be a Democratic candidate for the Rensselaer County Legislature in the November elections. We inadvertently left out his picture from the announcement. Here he is.
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