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Stephentown Town Board Action

June 23, 2016 By eastwickpress

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

Filed Under: Front Page, Local News, Stephentown

Village Of Hoosick Falls Board Action

June 23, 2016 By eastwickpress

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

Filed Under: Front Page, Hoosick, Hoosick Falls, Local News

True or False?

June 23, 2016 By eastwickpress

False Solomon’s Seal (Smilacina racemosa) shown in this photo, and Solomon’s Seal (Polygonatum biflorum) are native wildflowers blooming now in our area woods. [Read more…] about True or False?

Filed Under: Front Page, Local News, Sports Outdoors

Grafton Planning Board Action

June 23, 2016 By eastwickpress

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

Filed Under: Front Page, Grafton, Local News

New Lebanon Town Board Action

June 23, 2016 By eastwickpress

“Saint Cynthia” Helps Keep New Lebanon Green

by Thaddeus Flint
Broadband, signs, speeders, solar, life insurance, copy machines and a Saint were some of the topics of conversation at the June New Lebanon Board meeting last Tuesday. [Read more…] about New Lebanon Town Board Action

Filed Under: Front Page, Local News, New Lebanon

BCSD Bus Driver Honored With AAA Safety Award

June 23, 2016 By eastwickpress

Berlin Central School District bus driver Mark Primeau was honored by the Hudson Valley chapter of the American Automobile Association (AAA) with their 2016 Safe School Bus Driver Award. [Read more…] about BCSD Bus Driver Honored With AAA Safety Award

Filed Under: Berlin, Berlin School Dist., Front Page, Local News, School News

Car Strikes Grafton’s Town Store No Injuries Reported

June 23, 2016 By eastwickpress

By Doug La Rocque
Significant damage to an interior wall and some shelving was apparently the worst of the outcome of a vehicle striking Grafton’s Town Store Saturday morning, June 18.  [Read more…] about Car Strikes Grafton’s Town Store No Injuries Reported

Filed Under: Front Page, Grafton, Local News

Hoosick Residents To ‘Rock The Block’ Planning Starts June 30 For August Event

June 23, 2016 By eastwickpress

A planning meeting for the “Rock the Block” party will be held on Thursday, June 30 at 7 pm at the Cheney Library. Join with other Hoosick residents to plan this big community event scheduled for Wednesday, August 3. [Read more…] about Hoosick Residents To ‘Rock The Block’ Planning Starts June 30 For August Event

Filed Under: Front Page, Hoosick, Hoosick Falls, Local News

Petersburgh Applies For Megabucks For Water System Improvements

June 23, 2016 By eastwickpress

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

Filed Under: Front Page, Local News, Petersburgh

Stardusters Open Bandstand Music Season In Wood Park

June 23, 2016 By eastwickpress

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

Filed Under: Front Page, Hoosick, Hoosick Falls, Local News

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February 3, 2023 Edition

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38th Annual Ice Fishing Contest Rescheduled

Submitted by GLSP Due to warmer than usual temperatures, the 38th annual ice fishing contest at Grafton Lakes State Park has been rescheduled for Saturday, Feb. 11, from 5:30 am to 2 pm. Join in on the fun as several-hundred anglers brave the cold temperatures for their chance to make a winning catch on several […]

Celebrating Retiring Board President Deborah Tudor

On Tuesday, January 25, Cheney Library honored Ms. Deborah Tudor for her 12 years of service on the Cheney Library Board of Trustees. During her tenure as a trustee, Ms. Tudor made immense contributions to physical improvements of the library’s property. Some of these projects include the installation of a propane fireplace, creation of the […]

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February 3, 2023 Edition

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Powers Claims Runner-Up

At Inaugural NYSPHSAA Girls Wrestling Invitational Submitted by BNL Varsity Wrestling Coach Wade Prather Tallulah Powers was runner-up at 165 pounds in the inaugural NYSPHSAA Girls Wrestling Invitational held at Onondaga Community College. She was one of only three finalists from Section 2, and the only Runner Up. The meeting of 204 of the State’s top female […]

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