On Friday, May 8, from 5 to 7 pm, the Berlin Volunteer Rescue Squad will be honoring all the mothers in the area. [Read more…] about Berlin Rescue Squad Cafe
Local News
Kimberly Phillips On MCLA Dean’s List
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA), has announced that Kimberly Phillips of Petersburgh was placed on the Dean’s List for the fall 2008 semester. [Read more…] about Kimberly Phillips On MCLA Dean’s List
Hansel and Gretel In Raymertown
The Highlight Acting Troupe will be presenting Hansel and Gretel written by Lillian and Robert Masters. [Read more…] about Hansel and Gretel In Raymertown
Birding At Dyken Pond Center And Brunch
The Second Atlas of Breeding Birds in New York State, published in December, reports the results of fieldwork conducted by 1,200 volunteers from 2000 to 2005. Kim Corwin, Breeding Bird Atlas Coordinator and co-editor of the book, will be our guest at brunch at the Grafton Inn. Route 2, on Sunday, May 17. [Read more…] about Birding At Dyken Pond Center And Brunch
Rensselaer Land Trust Outing In Berlin
Saturday, May 16, 9 am – New Trail in the Capital District Wildlife Management Area – The Escarpment Trail is a new trail created by NYS DEC off of Schaefer Road at its Capital District Wildlife Management Area, in Cherry Plain (Town of Berlin). This trail is easy to rate as not difficult, as it is 2 miles long and all downhill! This trail offers a good introduction to the forests and landscapes of the Rensselaer Plateau.
This is a joint hike of the Taconic Hiking Club and the Rensselaer Land Trust. Leader is Doree Cox. Call Doree (658-2643) for meeting time and place.
Bridget Pierce Is HACA Volunteer Of The Year
by Bea Peterson
At its annual Appreciation Brunch on Saturday, April 25, Hoosick Area Church Association (HACA) Volunteer Coordinator Dianne Hosterman presented Bridget Pierce with the Volunteer of the Year award. [Read more…] about Bridget Pierce Is HACA Volunteer Of The Year
Beverly E. Jones
Hoosick – Beverly E. Travis Jones, 73, of Spicer Road, Hoosick, NY, died on Wednesday morning, April 29, 2009, at her residence under the care of Community Hospice of Rensselaer County surrounded by her loving family.
Eight Armed Girl Seen In Petersburgh
It was a good day for hangin’ out and havin’ fun. The warm sun brought out these friends walking along Green Road near Route 346 in Petersburgh. The four friends are Lauren Giumarra and Audrey Smith of Stephentown and Brittany Dickhaus and Brittany Sass of Petersburgh. (Bea Peterson photo)
Petersburgh Government In Disarray
Lack Of Action Leads To A Confrontation
by Alex Brooks
The government of the Town of Petersburgh found itself in disarray this week. Supervisor Mason Hubbard, who had major heart surgery last winter, is intending to resume his position at the head of Town government but is not yet well enough to resume his duties. In the meantime former Supervisor Peter Schaaphok is serving as Acting Supervisor. [Read more…] about Petersburgh Government In Disarray
Stephentown Accepts Union
by David Flint
The Stephentown Town Board has agreed to recognize the new Highway Department employees’ union. [Read more…] about Stephentown Accepts Union