submitted by Sharon Hodges
The Petersburgh Public Library Board of Trustees announced the appointment of Melissa Lockett as the next Library Director, effective April 3. [Read more…] about Petersburgh Library Names New Director
Local News
SVFD Corned Beef Dinner
The Stephentown Volunteer Fire Department sold out of corned beef in the last few minutes of their 19th annual Corned Beef Dinner fundraiser this past Saturday. [Read more…] about SVFD Corned Beef Dinner
Grafton Town Board Confronts Decaying Infrastructure
By Doug La Rocque
It’s been a subject brought up at various Town Board meetings for many years, but Councilman Eric Buckley told The Eastwick Press “we are seeing the results of at least 10 years of no planning and no action. [Read more…] about Grafton Town Board Confronts Decaying Infrastructure
Very Small State Aid Increase Creates Budget Dilemma For Hoosick Falls School District
by Alex Brooks
Hoosick Falls School district released the first draft of its budget for the 2017-2018 school year at its February 16 meeting. The budget proposes an increase in spending of 2.5% or $595,829, which brings total annual spending to $24,148,744. [Read more…] about Very Small State Aid Increase Creates Budget Dilemma For Hoosick Falls School District
High Winds Down Trees In Area
Thursday, March 2, a tree fell across the road about 250 yards north of the Hoosick Falls village line. The department was out one hour prior to this removing a smaller tree just north of this. [Read more…] about High Winds Down Trees In Area
St. Patrick’s Day Parade And IrishFest This Weekend
The Hoosick Falls St. Patrick’s Day Parade (celebrating its 26th anniversary this year) will step off at 1 pm on Saturday March 11 from Wood Park in Downtown Hoosick Falls. Near the front in the place of honor will be Grand Marshal Bob Ryan. [Read more…] about St. Patrick’s Day Parade And IrishFest This Weekend
Berlin School Board Action
Mourning The Passing Of Tricia Carlton
by Thaddeus Flint
There was a somber note to last Tuesday’s Berlin School Board meeting with the announcement of the death of Tricia Carlton, who had previously been the District’s Elementary School Principal. [Read more…] about Berlin School Board Action
Panthers Fall To #1 Glens Falls, 57 – 34
by Steve Bradley
Heading into the semifinals Wednesday the Panthers Ladies knew they were going to have their hands full with the number one seeded Glens Falls Indians. [Read more…] about Panthers Fall To #1 Glens Falls, 57 – 34
Grafton Sister And Brother Hear The Calling Of Service To Their Country
By Doug La Rocque
Eastern Rensselaer County is replete with stories of military families over many generations – each stands out in its own way. [Read more…] about Grafton Sister And Brother Hear The Calling Of Service To Their Country
Hoosick Falls Jr/Sr High School Honor Roll
For the Second Marking Period
Seniors – Grade 12
Principals List (95+) [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Jr/Sr High School Honor Roll