Members of the San Damiano Franciscan Community Pantry & Family Support Services benefitted from the Mail Carrier Food Drive in Petersburgh this fall.
Local News
Betty Ann Olson
Stephentown – Betty Ann Olson, 77, formerly of Stephentown, NY, passed away Tuesday morning, November 25, 2008, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Troy, NY.
Alice H. Carpenter
Stephentown – Alice Hazel Carpenter, 83, formerly of Troy, NY, and Stephentown, NY, died peacefully in her sleep at her residence in Delmar, NY, on Friday, November 28, 2008.
Richard S. Hemendinger
Grafton – Richard Stoddard Hemendinger, 71, of Grafton, NY, passed away November 28, 2008, at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany, NY, after a brief illness.
Stephentown’s Keith Geerholt Receives Commendation Medal
30 Soldiers Recognized For Achievement And Service In Operation Enduring Freedom
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State’s Land Purchase Will Impact Grafton Taxes
from the Legislative Majority
Rensselaer County Legislator Lester Goodermote, who represents the towns of Stephentown, Berlin, Petersburgh, Grafton, Hoosick and the Village of Hoosick Falls, said he is concerned about the amount of revenue lost to local governments from the State’s purchase of acreage in the Town of Grafton. [Read more…] about State’s Land Purchase Will Impact Grafton Taxes
Another One Bites The Dust
Third Lamppost Falls
by Bea Peterson
One of the final touches to the Route 22 project that tore up downtown Hoosick Falls for two years was the installation of attractive period style lampposts. The lampposts and the replacement trees lining the Historic section of the Village give it a unique charm. In a couple of instances they seem to attract cars as well. [Read more…] about Another One Bites The Dust
Construction In Hoosick
Lynne Mango Takes Over Upsy Daisy
by Bea Peterson
Lynne Mango has worked at Upsy Daisy on John St. in Hoosick Falls for 12 years. Mariea Rousseau has had the business for sale for some time. Lynne looked around at other job opportunities and decided she loved working with flowers and she didn’t want a career change. “It was an amazing opportunity,” she said. “I like the spot and the customers. I just couldn’t see it close.” [Read more…] about Lynne Mango Takes Over Upsy Daisy
Letter To The Editor – From Berlin, NH
To the Editor,
Our class is doing a project. We live in Berlin, NH, and are wondering about other cities in the United States that are also called Berlin. [Read more…] about Letter To The Editor – From Berlin, NH