Scrabble enthusiasts are invited to support Literacy Volunteers by joining the Scrabble Challenge on Sunday, February 7, from 2 – 5 pm at St. Michael’s Church, 175 Williams Road, Troy. [Read more…] about Scrabble Challenge To Benefit Literacy Volunteers Of Rensselaer County
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Students Named To President’s List At Hudson Valley Community College
More than 1,900 students were named to the Fall 2015 President’s List at Hudson Valley Community College.
Those honored include: [Read more…] about Students Named To President’s List At Hudson Valley Community College
Students Named To Dean’s List At Hudson Valley Community College
More than 1,000 students were named to the Fall 2015 Dean’s List at Hudson Valley Community College.
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SUNY Oneonta Dean’s List
The following area students were named to the fall 2015 dean’s list at SUNY Oneonta: [Read more…] about SUNY Oneonta Dean’s List
Grafton Lake State Park’s 31st Annual Winter Festival
Grafton Lakes State Park and the Friends of Grafton Lakes State Park will host the 31st Annual Winter Festival and Ice Fishing Contest on Saturday, January 23. The Winter Fest will feature outdoor events along with indoor exhibits, food vendors, and family-friendly and recreational activities. The event is on snow or no snow, and is free of charge. Main events run from 10 am to 4 pm. [Read more…] about Grafton Lake State Park’s 31st Annual Winter Festival
Upcoming Rensselaer Land Trust Events
Five-mile Snowshoe to Geiser Preserve for Animal Tracking will be held January 16 from 10 am to 1 pm. See who is living in the Land Trust’s Geiser Preserve. Winter gives hikers a special opportunity to see the signs of unseen animals in the snow. [Read more…] about Upcoming Rensselaer Land Trust Events
Angels and Silver Linings: Caring Volunteers Step Up To Deliver Water To The Home Bound
Hoosick Falls’ Strong Sense Of Community Shines Through At Difficult Times
by Deb Alter
The Hoosick Falls Water Distribution Volunteers is an independent group of individual volunteers who have organized with the goal of making sure that people who cannot get to Tops can get bottled drinking water. [Read more…] about Angels and Silver Linings: Caring Volunteers Step Up To Deliver Water To The Home Bound
Grafton Town Supervisor Outlines Her Priorities, Goals And Concerns, As Town Officials Are Sworn In
By Doug La Rocque
As the newly elected Grafton Town Officials gathered New Year’s Day to take their oathes of office, new Town Supervisor Ingrid Gundrum told The Eastwick Press about some of the priorities of her new admininistration. [Read more…] about Grafton Town Supervisor Outlines Her Priorities, Goals And Concerns, As Town Officials Are Sworn In
Presentation On Handling Of Gas At Aqua Farm In Berlin
by Alex Brooks
A presentation was offered to the public on January 4 about the gas that will be used to heat the new aqua farm operation at the former Seagroatt facility in Berlin. It was held at the Berlin Firehouse, and was attended by a couple dozen citizens. [Read more…] about Presentation On Handling Of Gas At Aqua Farm In Berlin
Holiday Ice
Much of the ice that fell over the holidays remains in the woods, but you can occasionally find some green. [Read more…] about Holiday Ice