Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
by Deb Alter
At the Monday, April 4 Town of Hoosick Zoning Board meeting, attorney Edward Gorman presented some early plans for his client, Mace Security International, Inc., a world-renowned, publicly-held company, to lease the old Haynes Ford property on Route 7 in Hoosick (near Sunoco and Dunkin Donuts) that is owned by John Carmody. [Read more…] about Mace Tactical Solutions May Lease Haynes Ford Property
A local man escaped serious injury after losing control of his four-wheel ATV on South Rd. in Grafton Sunday afternoon, flipping the vehicle hard into a ditch. [Read more…] about Driver Not Seriously Injured In Grafton ATV Accident
Town Agrees to Purchase Backhoe
by Alex Brooks
At a Special Meeting of the New Lebanon Town Board held on April 4, The Board opened bids for a backhoe that the Town wishes to purchase. [Read more…] about New Lebanon Town Board Action
submitted by Brian Bushner
The Hoosick Falls Central School District is hosting ‘Empty Bowls’, an event that connects art to hunger awareness. The event is a partnership with Hoosac School and St. Mary’s Academy that brings all three schools in the Hoosick community together for a great cause. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Hoosick Area Church Association (HACA) Food Pantry. Additionally, the event will recognize all of the dedicated HACA volunteers by awarding the first ever Community Spirit Award to each of them. [Read more…] about Schools Will Host ‘Empty Bowls’ Event To Benefit HACA Food Pantry, Recognize Community Volunteers
By Doug La Rocque
As you drive into the Town of Grafton’s Recycling Center and look off to the right, you’ll see a pair of tires on the roof over Supervisor Ingrid Gundrum’s office. The tires are there to help hold down a section of the town hall roof that is coming up and in need of repair. [Read more…] about The Rain Isn’t Getting Into The Town Supervisor’s Office Yet, But It’s Time To Consider Repairs
By Doug La Rocque
While it may not keep city, town and village leaders up at night, any of them that have municipal water delivery systems, are very concerned about the age of these pipelines and the potential for a serious water main break. This concern was perhaps heightened by the numerous incidents due to last year’s very cold winter, and the recent major break in the Lansingburgh section of Troy that also impacted two other towns. The dollar amounts associated with these repairs can be staggering. [Read more…] about Berlin’s Water District May Be The Beneficiary Of New Legislation Be Pushed By Assemblyman Steve McLaughlin
Petersburgh Veterans Memorial Community Center and The Not Too Far From Home Comedy Tour will present an evening of professional stand up comedy on Saturday, May 7 at 7:30 pm, to benefit the PVMCC. Help support your community center by laughing with MC Aaron David Ward, feature Deric Harrington, and headliner Steve Van Zandt. [Read more…] about Comedy Show Coming To Petersburgh May 7
submitted by Meredith Rhindress
The Stephentown Historical Society is showcasing the talents of Stephentown men who are artists and craftspeople this weekend. A sampling of their work will be held at the Stephentown Heritage Center on Saturday, April 9, from 10 am to 4 pm. On Sunday, April 10, from 1 to 4 pm, there will be a reception for these talented men. Light refreshments will be served. [Read more…] about Arts And Artisan Showcase
The library is participating in a grant which gives us an opportunity to have a 3D printer at the library. There will be demonstrations on Monday April 25 from 2 to 5 pm, Wednesday April 27 from 3 to 6 pm and on Saturday April 30 from 9:30 am to noon. [Read more…] about Petersburgh Library News
The Berlin Rod & Gun Club will be holding their Annual Spring Turkey and Trap Shoot on Sunday, April 24 at the Club on Plank Road in Berlin. [Read more…] about Berlin Rod & Gun Club Turkey And Trap Shoot
