This coral-colored female wood frog sits in a shallow vernal pool in Petersburgh. [Read more…] about Signs Of Spring
Local News
News Is All Good At Berlin Schools Budget Meeting
by Alex Brooks
Dr. Stephen Young, Superintendent of the Berlin Central School District presented his “Superintendent’s Budget” at a “Round Table” meeting of the Berlin School Board. The projected spending in his budget is $19,403,315, which is an increase over last year’s budget of 1.59%, or $303,324. [Read more…] about News Is All Good At Berlin Schools Budget Meeting
Stephentown’s Talented Men Draw A Crowd
by Thaddeus Flint
Driving through Stephentown, with its closed stores and the empty school, one might get the feeling that not all that much is happening there. But like many small towns in upstate NY, there is actually quite a bit of talent hidden away, it’s just a matter of finding it.
The Stephentown Historical Society has been doing just that. [Read more…] about Stephentown’s Talented Men Draw A Crowd
A Big Win For Local Towns In The Annual Battle For CHIPs Money From The State
By Doug La Rocque
Last month The Eastwick Press reported on the annual March on the Capital by Highway Superintendents around the state, with this year’s theme being “local roads matter.” At the time Grafton’s Herb Hasbrouck said the highway chiefs had abandoned their typical upstate versus downstate battle for the dollars and were taking a more united approach. [Read more…] about A Big Win For Local Towns In The Annual Battle For CHIPs Money From The State
Folk Singer Alexis Haluska At The New Lebanon Library
Folk singer and guitarist Alexis Haluska will perform her solo act at the New Lebanon Library on Friday, April 22 at 6:30 pm. This concert is free and open to the public, although donations for the performer are appreciated. [Read more…] about Folk Singer Alexis Haluska At The New Lebanon Library
“I ‘Heart’ Hoosick” Grand Opening Event And Open House
The “I ‘Heart’ Hoosick” event on Monday, April 18, is sponsored by the Hoosick Local Development Corporation (HLDC) and will officially open and celebrate the new businesses in Hoosick. It will be an occasion not to miss. The festivities will conveniently be located at numbers 35, 39, and 41 Church Street from 6 until 8 pm. [Read more…] about “I ‘Heart’ Hoosick” Grand Opening Event And Open House
Local Eagle Scouts Honored By Rensselaer County
By Doug La Rocque
Boy Scout Troop 222 Eagle Scouts Trevor Hall and Michael Zlotnick were honored this past week by Rensselaer County Executive Kathy Jimino, Legislative Chairman Stan Brownell and the full legislature. Both scouts recently attained the rank of Eagle Scout, which requires each youth to complete a project that benefits his community. [Read more…] about Local Eagle Scouts Honored By Rensselaer County
Hoosick Town Board Action
A Possible Buyer For Former WCW Building
by Deb Alter
Supervisor Mark Surdam told the Hoosick Town Board at their April 11 session about a meeting he attended in Troy with Village Mayor David Borge to support prospective buyers of 1 Mechanic Street (the old WCW building). [Read more…] about Hoosick Town Board Action
New Folk Fusion CD Release Celebration At PVMCC
Petersburgh Veterans Memorial Community Center Music and Art Cafe presents Shevy and The Pulse on Saturday, April 23 at 7 pm. [Read more…] about New Folk Fusion CD Release Celebration At PVMCC
Aubrey Atwater To Teach The Irish Tinwhistle
Folk musician Aubrey Atwater will teach a workshop on the Irish tinwhistle at the New Lebanon Library on Sunday, April 24 at 6 pm. Aubrey will teach a few simple Irish dance tunes and give tips on ornamentation and expression that she learned from her tinwhistle mentor, Phil Edmonds. [Read more…] about Aubrey Atwater To Teach The Irish Tinwhistle






