Road Rage
by Thaddeus Flint
An aggravating road, abandoned graves, the creek, and a leaky roof were the topics of discussion at the September meeting of the New Lebanon Town Board last Tuesday. [Read more…] about New Lebanon Town Board Action
Local News
Rensselaer County Legislature Report
by Tyler Sawyer
The September 8 regular meeting of the Rensselaer County Legislature began with a lengthy delay. A required public hearing originally scheduled for 5:30 pm that pertained to a Rensselaer County Small Cities Community Development Block Grant application, did not start until nearly 6:15 pm. [Read more…] about Rensselaer County Legislature Report
Patriot Ruckmarch
The Second Annual Patriot Ruckmarch will be held on Saturday, September 19, starting from the Poestenkill VFW and marching to Grafton.
There will be two routes, of 24.8 miles or 9.8 miles. Check-in for the long route is at 7:30 am, and check-in for the short route is at noon, both at the Poestenkill VFW. For regstration and more information, visit: www.heroesathomerensco.com. [Read more…] about Patriot Ruckmarch
David Grover And Linda Worster To Perform Together At New Lebanon Library
Local favorites David Grover and Linda Worster will be performing together at the New Lebanon Library on Sunday, September 20 from 2 to 4 pm. All are welcome and the event is free, although donations for the performers are welcome. [Read more…] about David Grover And Linda Worster To Perform Together At New Lebanon Library
Tony Winning Drama At SLCA
Join Sand Lake Center for the Arts and Circle Theatre Players for the opening weekend of the award-winning play Proof, written by David Auburn, directed by Sky Vogel, and produced by Joan Fuess. [Read more…] about Tony Winning Drama At SLCA
Water Polo At Stephentown Fire Department
The Annual Stephentown Firefighter Water Polo contest is Saturday September 19 at 35 Grange Hall Road. Kid’s event starts at 5:30 pm, followed by the Firefighter Water Polo at 7 pm. [Read more…] about Water Polo At Stephentown Fire Department
Battlefield Archaeological Research Meeting
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has been awarded an American Battlefield Protection Program grant from the National Park Service to perform historical and archaeological research on the Bennington Battlefield. [Read more…] about Battlefield Archaeological Research Meeting
Patrick Russo Wins Rensselaer County Republican Sheriff’s Primary
By Doug La Rocque
Rensselaer County Undersheriff Patrick Russo was the easy winner in the primary contest for the Republican line for County Sheriff. Russo turned back the challenge of former Sheriff’s Department employee Scott Ryan, garnering nearly 65 percent of the vote county wide. According to the Board of Elections, the breakdown per town was pretty much along the same line. [Read more…] about Patrick Russo Wins Rensselaer County Republican Sheriff’s Primary
Petersburg Rod And Gun Club Turkey Shoot
Win a turkey! The Club will be holding its annual event on September 27 and October 4 – both at noon at the clubhouse on Scriven Road. Families are encouraged. [Read more…] about Petersburg Rod And Gun Club Turkey Shoot
Grafton Library Potluck Supper
The Grafton Community Library invites you to a “Welcome Fall” potluck supper at the library Sunday, September 20, from 4 to 6 pm. [Read more…] about Grafton Library Potluck Supper