PVMCC will host its Annual Holiday Fair on Saturday November 28 from 9 am to 1 pm. [Read more…] about PVMCC Holiday Fair
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Ladies Auxiliary Ukulele Orchestra To Perform at New Lebanon Library
The Ladies Auxiliary Ukulele Orchestra will perform at the New Lebanon Library on Friday, November 27, at 6:30 pm. [Read more…] about Ladies Auxiliary Ukulele Orchestra To Perform at New Lebanon Library
Saint Gobain Agrees To Clean Up PFOAs In Hoosick Falls Water
by Deb Alter
Philip Guy, Business Manager of the Saint Gobain facility in Hoosick Falls, told the Village Board and the community Tuesday, November 10 that the Company will provide the funds necessary for a permanent carbon filtration system for the Village water plant as outlined by the Village. [Read more…] about Saint Gobain Agrees To Clean Up PFOAs In Hoosick Falls Water
Ingrid Gundrum Is Grafton Supervisor-Elect
Absentee Ballots Counted
By Doug La Rocque
Absentee and affidavit ballots in the Grafton Town elections were counted last Friday afternoon at the Rensselaer County Board of Election, with the Eastwick Press and several candidates in attendance. [Read more…] about Ingrid Gundrum Is Grafton Supervisor-Elect
Rockland County Legislature Introduces New Version Of Drinking Water Bill
submitted by Rich Crist
A new and strengthened version of a County Drinking Water Protection Law was introduced in the Rensselaer County Legislature at its November 10 regular monthly meeting. [Read more…] about Rockland County Legislature Introduces New Version Of Drinking Water Bill
Northern Pitcher Plants
These Northern Pitcher Plants (Sarracenia purpurea) live in a peat bog in Grafton. The carnivorous plants have leaves (pictured) with stiff, downward hairs making it difficult for bugs to crawl out so they drown and are digested. [Read more…] about Northern Pitcher Plants
HACA Food Pantry Annual Holiday Fund Drive
Help make someone’s holidays brighter this year. All donations to the Pantry, small or large are welcome and definitely make a big difference. [Read more…] about HACA Food Pantry Annual Holiday Fund Drive
Berlin High School Soccer Stars Named CHVL MVPs
By Doug La Rocque
Berlin soccer’s all time scoring leader Jewel Pietrzak and Boys team starting goalkeeper Jackson Burhans have been honored as the Most Valuable Players in the Central Hudson Valley League’s 2015 season. [Read more…] about Berlin High School Soccer Stars Named CHVL MVPs
Boy Scout Troop 222 Goes Mining In Herkimer
by Andy Zlotnick
Troop 222 spent the weekend of October 24 camping and mining for diamonds at the Herkimer Diamond Mine and KOA campground. Twelve scouts and their families set off for Herkimer NY to learn about geology and try to find some diamonds. [Read more…] about Boy Scout Troop 222 Goes Mining In Herkimer
Big Halloween Party In Stephentown
Big Halloween Party In Stephentown
by David Flint
“This is the best Halloween ever!” A comment overheard from one of the many youngsters having fun at the Halloween event sponsored Saturday, October 31 by the Stephentown Memorial Library and the Town Youth Commission. [Read more…] about Big Halloween Party In Stephentown