The Lego Club at Cheney Library will meet January 8 and 22, February 5 and 19, and March 4 and 18. This club is great for fifth and sixth graders. It meets from 4 until 5 pm with snacks. Take a bus from Hoosick Falls Central School and get dropped off at the library. Then have a parent pick you up at 5 pm. Come and have lots of Lego fun.
Local News
Business Workshop For Farmers
Room is still available to be part of a workshop for beginning farmers aimed at developing business and marketing skills. The workshop is designed for beginning farmers who have been managing (whether you own your own business or work for someone) a farm business for four to seven years. Extension Educators, guest speakers and participants will share and learn during the workshop. [Read more…] about Business Workshop For Farmers
Grafton Fire Department Auxiliary To Hold New Year’s Eve Party
A night of music, refreshments and celebrating the year just past as well as hope and aspirations for the New Year to come are planned for the Grafton VFW Hall on New Year’s Eve. [Read more…] about Grafton Fire Department Auxiliary To Hold New Year’s Eve Party
Stephentown Memorial Library News
Holiday Closings – The Stephentown Memorial Library will be closed Thursday, December 24 and Friday, December 25 for Christmas. We will also be closed Thursday, December 31 and Friday, January 1 for New Year’s. We wish you all a joyous and safe holiday season. [Read more…] about Stephentown Memorial Library News
Citizens Demand Health Impact Study On Proposed Pipelines
by Thaddeus Flint
The Million Dollar Staircase at the Capitol Building in Albany echoed with protest last Wednesday as citizens and politicians met as one to demand Governor Cuomo conduct a comprehensive health impact study of natural gas pipelines that are proposed to crisscross the State. [Read more…] about Citizens Demand Health Impact Study On Proposed Pipelines
Hoosick Falls Meeting Attendees Upset About The Water
By Deb Alter and Alex Brooks
The Village meeting room was packed with dozens of residents for the Village Board meeting on Tuesday December 8. Although there was much regular Village business to attend to, most of the people were there because they are upset at the idea that the Hoosick Falls municipal water may not be safe to drink or to cook with. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Meeting Attendees Upset About The Water
Berlin Town Board Action
Berlin Buys A New Truck
By Doug La Rocque
Two sealed bids were opened for the purchase of a 2016 heavy duty pickup to replace the older model now driven by Highway Superintendent Jim Winn. Stephens Chrysler Dodge of Greenwich submitted the winning bid for a Ram 3500 of $19,996.50 after trade-in and rebates. [Read more…] about Berlin Town Board Action
Grafton Town Board Action
Town Accruing Charges To House Animals
Removed From A Grafton Home
By Doug La Rocque
Charges being incurred by the Town of Grafton to house a rabbit, cat, dog and 10 chickens at the Hudson Mohawk Animal Shelter in Menands, was the first topic of business at the Grafton Town Board meeting December 14. [Read more…] about Grafton Town Board Action
New Lebanon Town Board Action
Debate Over Whether Or Not To Accept Playground Equipment
by Thaddeus Flint
New old playground equipment for Shatford Park, and what some people think other people who want to preserve the beauty of their own land forever should really do were the only major topics of discussion at the New Lebanon Town Board meeting last Tuesday, December 8. [Read more…] about New Lebanon Town Board Action
The Ribbon Is Cut On The New Sign
By Doug La Rocque
Members of the Scouting community joined residents of Petersburgh for the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new town sign on Saturday, December 12. [Read more…] about The Ribbon Is Cut On The New Sign