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Taconic Signs Consent Order With DEC, Holding It Responsible For PFOA Contamination In Petersburgh

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NYSDEC Press release
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced November 12 that the State has executed a Consent Order that holds Tonoga Inc., (otherwise known as “Taconic”) legally responsible for addressing the perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) contamination in the Petersburgh area. [Read more…] about Taconic Signs Consent Order With DEC, Holding It Responsible For PFOA Contamination In Petersburgh

Berlin Middle School Dramateers Present Willy Wonka, Jr.

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Friday and Saturday November 18 and 19 the Berlin MS Dramateers will present their production of Willy Wonka, Jr.
The students in grades 6 through 8, led by teachers Karen Day and Leslie Eliashuk, have spent countless hours preparing dance numbers, building and painting sets, learning their lines and their songs, and so much more. [Read more…] about Berlin Middle School Dramateers Present Willy Wonka, Jr.

Residents Again Urge The Board To Reduce The Proposed Tax Hike To Keep It Under The Tax Cap

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By Doug La Rocque
The regular November meeting of the Grafton Town Board on November 14 was preceded by two public hearings, the first on the proposed 2017 town budget.
In response to a question resident Jim Prazak of Pond View Road asked last week about why the Town’s total taxable value had gone down [Read more…] about Residents Again Urge The Board To Reduce The Proposed Tax Hike To Keep It Under The Tax Cap

Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner

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submitted by Gail Heinsohn
On Saturday, November 19, the New Lebanon Jr./Sr. High School Food Club invites everyone to its annual free community Thanksgiving dinner. The dinner is free to attend. It runs from 4:30 to 6 pm. in the cafeteria of the high school, at 14665 Route 22 in New Lebanon. Take-outs are also available for those who cannot attend. The meal includes turkey with stuffing, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, squash, rolls, beverages and pie.
Reservations are preferred to allow for sufficient food for those attending. They may be made by calling 794-7600.

A Year-End Miscellany Of Business For The Board

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by Thaddeus Flint
With the exception of a new spirit of cooperation between the New Lebanon Town Board and its fire department, and the resignation of the Town’s representative to the Columbia County Office for the Aging, it was a quick and relatively uneventful Town Board meeting on Tuesday, November 8. [Read more…] about A Year-End Miscellany Of Business For The Board

Adopt A Serviceman Memorial Crosses At Maple Grove

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By Gail Smith
If you have driven by Maple Grove Cemetery on Hill Road in Hoosick Falls recently, you have probably noticed an American Flag and some crosses that are being displayed fairly close to the road.
In May of this year, Voice of a Vet kicked-off our Adopt a Serviceman program, the second phase of our Town of Hoosick Tribute Flag Program which honors the 99 servicemen from our community who died in service. [Read more…] about Adopt A Serviceman Memorial Crosses At Maple Grove

Petersburgh Chef Recognized

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submitted by Mary Lou Walters
William Sheridan, an eighth generation, lifetime resident of Petersburgh, is recognized as an exceptional chef in the October/November edition of the prestigious “The Country and Abroad Magazine.” Some of his Great Game Dishes that he prepares at the Gala restaurant at the Orchards Hotel in Williamstown, MA are featured. [Read more…] about Petersburgh Chef Recognized

St. Mary’s Academy Students Visits the Homeless

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submitted by Donna Cuddihy
Sixth grade students at St. Mary’s Academy in Hoosick Falls traveled to the Sheridan Hollow neighborhood in Albany to visit guests staying in the emergency shelter at Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless (IPH). [Read more…] about St. Mary’s Academy Students Visits the Homeless