The Agricultural Stewardship Association (ASA) is accepting pre-applications from farmers in Washington and Rensselaer counties that wish to apply to the state farmland protection program. Pre-applications are due by Friday, May 13 to ASA’s office. [Read more…] about ASA Seeks Pre-Applications For Farmland Protection Grants
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Earth Day Cleanup
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Another Possible Deal For The Former Grafton Elementary School Falls Through
By Doug La Rocque
In the several years since the Berlin School District closed the former Grafton Elementary School, citing declining enrollment and increased operating costs, a parade of potential buyers have come forward with proposals for the property, and none has been able to follow through. [Read more…] about Another Possible Deal For The Former Grafton Elementary School Falls Through
A Great Day For a Great Cause
by Steve Bradley
The day was off to a perfect start before the first competitor arrived at the Wood Park. It was a spectacular spring day for the Lace Up and Race For the Cure. Competitors began arriving an hour before start time and didn’t stop until there were 262 of them, a new race record that surpassed the hopes of the organizers. [Read more…] about A Great Day For a Great Cause
Monroe Crossing Partners With Battenkill Chorale In “Bluegrass Mass”
Internationally famous bluegrass band Monroe Crossing performs “The World Beloved: A Bluegrass Mass” with the Battenkill Chorale on Saturday, May 7 at 7 pm and Sunday, May 8 at 4 pm, at Immaculate Conception Church, 73 Main Street, Hoosick Falls, NY.
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Good Turnout For Berlin Rabies Clinic
Berlin Dog Control Officer Doug Goodermote was all smiles this past Thursday night, as the semiannual rabies clinic in at the Berlin Municipal Complex again had a good turnout. [Read more…] about Good Turnout For Berlin Rabies Clinic
Derby Community Club To Celebrate 81st Anniversary
submitted by Joan James
The Derby Community Club was started back in 1935 when a few men pooled their money at the American House for the Kentucky Derby and won on a horse named “Omaha.” [Read more…] about Derby Community Club To Celebrate 81st Anniversary
Basket Weaving Workshop At Grafton Library
The Grafton Community Library presents Intermediate Basket Weaving – Spring Basket Workshop as part of the Grafton Community Arts Program that has been awarded grant funding from The Arts Center of the Capital Region.
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HAYC3, Saint-Gobain Partner For Annual “Love Your Village” Day
Join the 300-plus community members on May 7 from 9 am to noon and volunteer to help do some spring-cleaning in Hoosick Falls with HAYC3. Go get your cleaning team together! Or come on your own. Everyone is encouraged to help. [Read more…] about HAYC3, Saint-Gobain Partner For Annual “Love Your Village” Day
Bradley Named ‘Girl of Excellence’
submitted by Brian Bushner
Every year the Albany Times Union (and companion publication Women@Work Magazine) recognizes talented and successful regional women. This year they also recognize young women who are about to embark on their careers. [Read more…] about Bradley Named ‘Girl of Excellence’