To the Editor: I have recently retired after 37 years of teaching. This was a wonderful vocation and where I retired from is truly noteworthy. [Read more…] about Retiring Teacher Praises St. Mary’s Academy
Local News
Gundrum Lumber Sells 927 Acres Of Land To The Rensselaer Plateau Alliance
By Doug La Rocque
The environmental conservation organization completed the acquisition of the large tract of land off Stuffle St. in Grafton extending into Pittstown on December 22 2016 for the purchase price of $650,000. [Read more…] about Gundrum Lumber Sells 927 Acres Of Land To The Rensselaer Plateau Alliance
Hoosick Falls Central School Tries To Engage The Public In Capital Project Planning
by Alex Brooks
At the December 15 meeting of the Hoosick Falls School Board, John Helft said two public meetings were held in December to present information about the Capital Project that is now in development and to solicit public comments on the project and what the priorities should be. He said only two people showed up for these meetings. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Central School Tries To Engage The Public In Capital Project Planning
Stephentown Elementary Building Will Become A Cheese Factory
by Thaddeus Flint
The Stephentown Elementary School property has been sold to Stephentown cheese making company Four Fat Fowl, it was announced at the December 20 Berlin School Board meeting. [Read more…] about Stephentown Elementary Building Will Become A Cheese Factory
Luke Rewarded For Exceeding Goal
by Steve Bradley
In 2015, Luke Hoag set a goal of 25,000 letters in his drive to get funds for the Macy’s Make-A-Wish fundraiser. Luke made that goal last year. [Read more…] about Luke Rewarded For Exceeding Goal
Berlin Town Board Action
Berlin Town Board Closes The 2016 Books And Appoints A New Town Justice
By Doug La Rocque
Like all towns around New York State, Berlin’s Board gathered Thursday December 29 to pay all the remaining bills so the 2016 financial records can be finalized and filed with the state. [Read more…] about Berlin Town Board Action
Panthers Suffer First Loss
HF 43 – Glens Falls 77
December 31 at Glens Falls High School. HF 6-1, L 5-0; GF O 8-0. An overall poor shooting day and a four point second quarter put the Panthers in a hole they were never able to dig themselves out of. [Read more…] about Panthers Suffer First Loss
Grafton Town Board Action
Grafton Pays Its Bills And Unveils A New Website
By Doug La Rocque
On Wednesday December 28 the Grafton Town Board gathered to pay all remaining invoices to close the books on 2016, an expense that totaled about $49,000. [Read more…] about Grafton Town Board Action
Laughing Earth Farm In Brunswick Protected From Development
submitted by Teri Ptacek
The Agricultural Stewardship Association (ASA) and Scenic Hudson are pleased to announce the permanent protection of the 175-acre Laughing Earth Farm in the Town of Brunswick. [Read more…] about Laughing Earth Farm In Brunswick Protected From Development
Girls Win Two In HFCS Holiday Tournament
HF 47 – Mt. Anthony 50
January 3 at HFCS. HF O 7-2, L 5-1. After a back and forth game, it came down to the last few minutes when each team had their chances to come away with a win. [Read more…] about Girls Win Two In HFCS Holiday Tournament