Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
By Doug La Rocque
Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Deputies believe excessive speed was the cause of a one car accident Memorial Day afternoon on Babcock Lake Rd. The female driver was northbound just past Kautz Hollow Road when she lost control on a curve, hit the soft shoulder and then crossed the road and overturned. [Read more…] about Woman Sent To Hospital After Rollover Accident In Grafton
submitted by Town of Petersburgh
Working in collaboration with Taconic, the Town of Petersburgh has developed a new water distribution process for town residents that will supplement the current distribution that takes place at Town Hall. [Read more…] about Home Delivery Of Water Planned In Petersburgh
The Grafton Peace Pagoda Flower Festival, celebrating the Birth of the Buddha, will be held on Sunday June 12 at 11 am. Join us in celebrating Buddha’s Birth in this world and in reawakening our belief in humanity’s noble, spiritual purpose on this earth. [Read more…] about Na Mu Myo Ho Ren Ge Kyo…
Chris Coon will talk about the history of steam automobiles at the Stephentown Historical Society on Monday, June 6. He will also display his 1912 Stanley Steamer, weather permitting. The gathering begins at 7:30 pm, at the Stephentown Heritage Center, 4 Staples Road (at the corner of Garfield Road), in Stephentown, New York. [Read more…] about Learn About Steam Automobiles At The Stephentown Historical Society
By Doug La Rocque
The true meaning of Memorial Day is often not lost across the small towns of rural America, and Berlin once again has shown loudly and proudly, you can count them among those numbers. [Read more…] about Berlin Memorial Day Parade Showcases Small Town Americana
Crinkleroot Toothwort (Cardamine diphylla) is one of many native wildflowers that bloom in our area forests in the Spring. [Read more…] about Spring Beauty
Living Museum of Contemporary Rural American Life
Receives Awards for Economic Revival, Innovative Programming
BEHOLD! New Lebanon, the nation’s first living museum of contemporary rural American life, today announced the details of its 2016 season, which kicks off on Saturday, June 4. BEHOLD! New Lebanon [BNL] is a museum-without-walls, unlike any other, offering a variety of guided tours by Rural Guides, locals who introduce visitors to today’s rural America. [Read more…] about Behold! New Lebanon Museum Announces 2016 Season, Comprising 100+ Programs From June 4 Through Mid-October
By Doug La Rocque
Area seniors, Rensselaer County Department of Aging personnel and County Executive Kathy Jimino all gathered at the Everett Wagar Senior Center on the afternoon of Wednesday May 25 to celebrate the 10th year of the Center’s establishment. [Read more…] about Tenth Anniversary Gala At The Grafton Senior Center Is A Sold-Out Affair
Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth raised over $37,000 at its 18th annual Plant Sale on the organization’s residential campus in Canaan, NY, all proceeds going directly to support students in its Workforce Development Program. [Read more…] about Berkshire Students Celebrate Successful 18Th Annual Plant Sale
by Deb Alter
At Eastwick Physical Therapy, it’s not just physical therapy. Mary Bradley, who owns the practice, is also a Lymphedema Certified Therapist. There are not too many of them in this area, so Bradley is a real asset to the Eastern Rensselaer region. [Read more…] about Physical Therapy For Lymph System Health
