Troop 222 took part in the National celebration for Scouting on Scout Sunday. Troop 222 traveled to Eagle Mills and celebrated the faith of two of their members at the Hope United Methodist Church. [Read more…] about Boy Scout Troop 222 Helps Out At Eagle Mills Church
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Youth Commission Planning Easter Event
An Easter event is being planned for Grafton youth for Saturday March 19 from 2 to 4 pm. Individuals and groups are invited to sponsor a table at the Easter Celebration. [Read more…] about Youth Commission Planning Easter Event
Fundraiser For Sharon Sigot
submitted by Stephanie Sigot
Hoosick resident Sharon Sigot was first diagnosed with stage three breast cancer nine years ago. After a year of fighting, she proudly won her battle. Nearly five years later, her cancer returned, this time in her pancreas and liver. [Read more…] about Fundraiser For Sharon Sigot
Eagle Eyes
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What’s for supper? A local Bald Eagle scans the landscape for prey earlier this week. Photo by Christopher Wright[/private]
PVMCC Transformed For Sweet 16 Party
A sweet 16 party for Cora Salvo of Berlin at the PVMCC showed what can be done with the space. A lounge area lit with colorful neon lights formed the centerpiece, with large neon colored paper flowers and neon colored feathers around the room. [Read more…] about PVMCC Transformed For Sweet 16 Party
March Events At The New Lebanon Library
The New Lebanon Library has scheduled these events in March. All of these events are free and will take place at the library, located at 550 State Route 20. For more information, call (518) 794-8844. [Read more…] about March Events At The New Lebanon Library
Youth Movie Night In Grafton
Grafton Youth Commission Chair Noelle Goyer sits with children from Grafton who gathered Friday night at the VFW Hall for a movie, popcorn and ice cream. [Read more…] about Youth Movie Night In Grafton
Hoosick Grange News
submitted by Corinne Philpott
Hoosick Grange had an open meeting on February 10. Master David Cornell discussed the business that the Grange needed to act on. The lecturer presented the program. Grangers were to bring papers, clippings, pictures or some subject they were interested in for show and tell. Just about everyone had something. [Read more…] about Hoosick Grange News
Concerns About PFOA In Water Near Taconic Plant Bring Media Spotlight
by Alex Brooks
The Petersburgh Town Board began their meeting on Monday February 15 with TV crews crowding the room, after word got out that Taconic is testing groundwater and wells in the vicinity of its property for PFOA contamination. Petersburgh Supervisor Peter Schaaphok said he contacted the environmental compliance officer at Taconic the previous week to ask if they had done any testing and found that she was about to call him about the PFOA issue. [Read more…] about Concerns About PFOA In Water Near Taconic Plant Bring Media Spotlight
Pipe Bursts At The Danforth
Thanks To Community Effort, Residents Displaced For Only A Short Time
by Deb Alter
A pipe burst in the Danforth Adult Care Center on Sunday, February 14 late in the afternoon. “No one was injured, and for that we are thankful,” said Mayor David Borge. However, there was extensive water damage to the building, mostly in the reception and kitchen areas. [Read more…] about Pipe Bursts At The Danforth