submitted by Tim Colaneri
The Cornerstone Fellowship Radio Club located in Hoosick Falls, NY participated in Radio Field Day exercises on June 24 at the North Hoosick Firehouse. [Read more…] about Radio Field Day Held At North Hoosick Firehouse
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Grafton Community Library Art Programs
The Grafton Community Library presents the following workshops as part of the 2017 Grafton Community Arts Program. [Read more…] about Grafton Community Library Art Programs
Rensselaer County Legislature Authorizes The County To Commence Litigation Against Manufacturers And Distributors Of Prescription Opioids
submitted by Matthew Masterson
As evidence continues to mount that the opioid epidemic is a direct result of the purposeful action of the pharmaceutical industry, including its manufacturers and distributors, the Rensselaer County Legislature voted unanimously at its July 11, 2017 meeting to authorize the County to retain a law firm and begin litigation against manufacturers and distributors of prescription opioids. [Read more…] about Rensselaer County Legislature Authorizes The County To Commence Litigation Against Manufacturers And Distributors Of Prescription Opioids
Eastwick Press May Continue
Since I announced publicly my plans to cease publication, there has been an overwhelming outpouring of support for the paper and many have asked if there is anything that can be done to save it. [Read more…] about Eastwick Press May Continue
Hoosick Falls PFOA Meeting
Two More Superfund Sites Coming, New Sites Being Investigated
by Alex Brooks
A meeting was held on June 19 to report on the progress of various ongoing investigations in Hoosick Falls. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls PFOA Meeting
DEC Will Require Leachate Collection System At Petersburgh/Berlin Landfill
by Alex Brooks
Quite a number of senior officials from NYSDEC and NYSDOH showed up for a meeting on PFOA in Petersburgh on June 20. There were six DEC staff and four from the NYS Dept. of Health and four from the Rensselaer County Dept. of Health. [Read more…] about DEC Will Require Leachate Collection System At Petersburgh/Berlin Landfill
Rensselaer Land Trust Hires New Executive Director To Usher In Fourth Decade Of Countywide Land Protection
Rensselaer Land Trust, one of the Capital Region’s leading land conservation organizations, announced on Monday, June 19, that Troy resident John Winter has been hired as its Executive Director. [Read more…] about Rensselaer Land Trust Hires New Executive Director To Usher In Fourth Decade Of Countywide Land Protection
Swift Progress On Dollar General Store In Berlin
The building for the new Dollar General Store is going up quickly. On Tuesday June 20, workmen were putting on the roof decking. [Read more…] about Swift Progress On Dollar General Store In Berlin
Hoosick Falls School Board Action
HFCS PTA Recognized For Its Huge Contribution To The School
by Alex Brooks
The Hoosick Falls School Board began its June 15 meeting by giving Appreciation Plaques to the officers of the PTA. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls School Board Action
Stephentown Town Board Action
Dog Law Still Being Revised After Input From Public
by David Flint
The Stephentown Town Board’s June 12 public hearing on revisions to the Town’s 1993 Dog Control Law generated a lot of discussion but no consensus, according to Town Supervisor Larry Eckhardt. [Read more…] about Stephentown Town Board Action