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Stephentown Town Board Action

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Disc Jam Festival Works Out Well

by David Flint
“After all the angst…,” as Town Supervisor Larry Eckhardt put it, a music festival was finally held in Stephentown that caused almost no complaints and received high praise from the Town Board. After years of being deluged with gripes and protests about loud noise from festivals such as Bella Terra, Fractal Fest and Disc Jam that extended into the wee hours over four-day periods, the Board drafted a local law in March this year to control it. [Read more…] about Stephentown Town Board Action

Village Of Hoosick Falls Board Action

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Borge And Hickey Shake Hands, Pledge To Move
Forward Together On Water Issue

by Deb Alter
Emotions were running high at the June 15 Village Board meeting, as the water issue is still at the forefront.
Michael Hickey, the Hoosick Falls resident who had originally discovered the PFOA in the Village water, spoke during the public comments section of the meeting. He said that after much thought, he realized that he had been unfair to the Board. [Read more…] about Village Of Hoosick Falls Board Action

Grafton Planning Board Action

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A Proposal To Build A Banquet Hall Capable Of Seating Up To 225 People Goes Up For Public Comment In Grafton

By Doug La Rocque
The first of two public hearings held Monday night by the Grafton Planning Board saw questions about the proposal and several statements of support.  Jane McDermott was asked by Mike Salway about the hours of the proposed business, parking and traffic concerns, alcohol on site, noise levels and whether it would be a not-for-profit operation.  Salway lives on land that abuts the McDermott property. [Read more…] about Grafton Planning Board Action

Petersburgh Applies For Megabucks For Water System Improvements

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by Alex Brooks
The Petersburgh Town Board held a workshop meeting on Thursday June 16 to discuss making an application for a grant to do work on the Water District. The Town’s consultants. Rich Straut and Don Fletcher from Barton & Loguidice were there to present their recommendations, along with Water District Superintendent Ben Krahforst. [Read more…] about Petersburgh Applies For Megabucks For Water System Improvements

Stardusters Open Bandstand Music Season In Wood Park

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Hoosick Falls own “Big Band”, known as The Stardusters will present their annual concert in the Wood Memorial Park Bandstand on Wednesday, June 29, at 7:30 pm. This eighteen-member band performs big band style music from all periods. The Stardusters offer the music to anyone doing wedding receptions, anniversaries and other functions. Information about the band for such events can be obtained by calling Bill Cottrell at 518-686-5026. [Read more…] about Stardusters Open Bandstand Music Season In Wood Park