Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
by David Flint
It’s budget time again and Town Supervisor Larry Eckhardt at the Stephentown Town Board meeting Monday, September 19 laid out the schedule for getting it done. Requests from departments and town organizations are due this week. [Read more…] about Starting On Next Year’s Budget
by Thaddeus Flint
New Lebanon’s “sidewalk to nowhere” is going just there, nowhere, after a four to one vote at last Tuesday’s Town Board meeting in favor of shelving the project and telling NYSDOT that they won’t be getting their money back. [Read more…] about Sidewalks Nixed Once Again
By Doug La Rocque
“The PFOA issue has disrupted the lives of many residents in Hoosick Falls and Petersburgh, and these residents need some measure of relief and attention.” It was with these words that Rensselaer County Legislative Chairman Stan Brownell introduced three resolutions at last Wednesday night’s legislative meeting. [Read more…] about Rensselaer County Legislature Approves Three Resolutions About The PFOA Crisis
by Steve Bradley
Hoosick Falls (1-2) got the first win of the season in the books last Friday, September 16 when they defeated Granville (0-3) on the HFCS field. [Read more…] about Panthers Defeat Granville, 28-13
By Doug La Rocque
Jane McDermott first proposed the Post and Beam structure on Dunham Road to the Grafton Planning Board back in May. Since then the project has run into several delays, mostly dealing with environmental issues such as storm water runoff, septic plans, layout of the parking lot and other design concerns. [Read more…] about Greywacke Meadows Banquet House Gets Grafton Planning Board Approval
by Pat Hayes
The 17th annual Karen McGovern Volleyball Tournament was held on Saturday, September 10, at the Sandbar in Hoosick Falls. [Read more…] about McGovern Tournament Once More A Big Success
The HFCS boys soccer team was defeated by Mechanicville that day by a 3-0 score.
By Doug La Rocque
Earlier in the season the Doane Stuart Thunder Chickens (yes, Thunder Chickens) were identified by Berlin Coach Art Schmich as one of the teams he thought might provide their toughest league competition. [Read more…] about Berlin Boys’ Soccer Becoming An Offensive Juggernaut While Their Keepers Post A Pair Of Shutouts
by Steve Bradley
On Wednesday, September 28, the Warrensburg Burghers come to play the Lady Panther field hockey team. Always a good game, the Panthers battled to a 1-0 double overtime win earlier in the season, and this one looks to be another battle. The Ladies will need all the support the Panther fans can give them. [Read more…] about Huge Field Hockey Game On September 28
