Join the Grafton Community Library on June 25 at noon for a friendly cook off competition featuring the all American classic comfort food, Mac n’ Cheese. [Read more…] about Grafton Community Library Hosting A Macaroni And Cheese Cook Off
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Stephentown Memorial Library Upcoming Events
Web School at SML – Computer Classes – Mondays at 5:30 pm. RSVP to reserve a space – 518-733-5750. Taught by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County. June 20: Make Word Work for You – Learn some tips and tricks for avoiding pesky problems, and leave with some new ideas about how Word can work for you. Get started on a new project, or add this valuable skill to your resume! [Read more…] about Stephentown Memorial Library Upcoming Events
Cheney Library Chair Lift Installed
The Wreath Auction held in November 2015 raised enough money for the Friends of Cheney Library to purchase a stair chair to go from the main floor of the library to the basement level. [Read more…] about Cheney Library Chair Lift Installed
Upcoming Cheney Library Events
On June 11, 2016 at 10 am Cheney Library will host Kimalie Wassick. Kimalie graduated from Endicott College and has been working as a professional artist since then. She is well known for her colorful paintings, sculptures, murals, and whimsical interiors. [Read more…] about Upcoming Cheney Library Events
Hoosick Grange News
submitted by Corinne Philpott
It was the week of Memorial Day and Master David Cornell presided over the meeting on May 25. Donations for the three prizes at the Hoosick Falls Central School, and donations to NY State Grange were taken care of. Other business and delegates to State Grange were brought up. [Read more…] about Hoosick Grange News
Bennington Battlefield “Path Through History Weekend”
The Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site will host two “History on the Hill” sessions on Saturday, June 18 at 10 am and 3 pm as part of New York State’s “Path Through History weekend.” Musicians, speakers, and reenactors will be on hand to share the history of the battle. [Read more…] about Bennington Battlefield “Path Through History Weekend”
Petersburgh Supervisor Peter Schaaphok Resigns
by Alex Brooks
Petersburgh Town Supervisor Peter Schaaphok submitted his resignation letter to the Town Clerk on Friday May 27, effective June 1. [Read more…] about Petersburgh Supervisor Peter Schaaphok Resigns
Big Turnout For Hoosick Falls Memorial Day Parade
It Was A Gorgeous, Unexpectedly Sunny Day, Perfect For A Parade!
After the traditional rites and festivities that included several flag raisings and laying of wreaths, the parade began. Led by the Legion Colors and Grand Marshall Steve Marcoux, participants marched the traditional route starting north on Main Street and ending back at Wood Park. [Read more…] about Big Turnout For Hoosick Falls Memorial Day Parade
Major Project Planned For Berlin
Over $100 Million To Be Invested, More than 150 Jobs To Be Created
By Doug La Rocque
Thursday May 26 at the workshop meeting of the Berlin Town Board, CEO of the SAFE Holding Company Michael Pasternak laid out his company’s plans to collaborate with Green Renewable and two other firms on a major production facility that will produce fuel oil from wood and generate electricity. The four companies will remain their own separate entities, each making their own product, but there are important synergies to having them all work closely together on the same campus. [Read more…] about Major Project Planned For Berlin
Congressman Gibson Announces Passage Of Legislation Updating EPA Toxic Chemical Regulations
Congressman Chris Gibson (NY-19) announced the passage in the House yesterday of HR 2576, the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, which modernizes the Toxic Substances Control Act to institute more rigorous oversight of thousands of chemicals that are used commercially. [Read more…] about Congressman Gibson Announces Passage Of Legislation Updating EPA Toxic Chemical Regulations