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Candidates Selected For Grafton Town Elections

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By Doug La Rocque

Both the Democratic and Republican parties in Grafton have made their selections for the November 3 town wide races.  The Democrats met in caucus last week to name those they wish to represent their party ticket while the Republicans circulated and filed nominating petitions to fill out their slate.  [Read more…] about Candidates Selected For Grafton Town Elections

Stan Brownell Elevated To Chairman Of Rensselaer County Legislature

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By Doug La Rocque

Rensselaer County legislator Stan Brownell of Hoosick Falls has assumed the duties of Chairman of the County Legislature, following the arrest and arraignment of Chairman Martin Reid of Sand Lake.  Reid resigned the post and Brownell, as Vice Chairman, automatically took over. [Read more…] about Stan Brownell Elevated To Chairman Of Rensselaer County Legislature

Hubbard Hall Opera Presents World-Class Production Of Rigoletto

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Review by Alex Brooks

The Hubbard Hall Opera Theatre has chosen the Verdi classic Rigoletto as its major production this year, which brings a world-class production of one of the greatest works of opera to the small town of Cambridge, NY. Benjamin Bloomfield who plays Rigoletto, and Meghan Picerno who plays his daughter Gilda, are clearly up and coming stars of the New York opera world, and their performances here are riveting. [Read more…] about Hubbard Hall Opera Presents World-Class Production Of Rigoletto

Berlin Town Board Action

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Response To NYS Comptroller’s Audit: 

Water District #2 Revises Practices

By Doug La Rocque

At the regular monthly meeting of the Berlin Town Board, Berlin Supervisor Rob Jaeger submitted to the Board a package of new policies and procedures for the Berlin Water District in response to a recent audit of the District by the NYS Comptroller’s Office.  [Read more…] about Berlin Town Board Action

Stephentown Town Board Action

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Fractal Fest Better Than Most, But Eckhardt Wants Mass Gatherings Law To Regulate Such Events

by David Flint

Organizers of Fractalfest 2015, an art and music event held at Gardner’s farm July 31 to August 2, attended the Stephentown Town Board meeting Monday evening to thank the community for having them. The event was sponsored by Fractaltribe, which calls itself “a community of artists, musicians, and craftsmen dedicated to creating meaningful experiences and immersive atmospheres; celebrations which foster creative expression in a healthy and supportive environment.” The event featured music, local and regional art projects, different food experiences and workshops focusing on topics such as permaculture, yoga and herbal medicine. [Read more…] about Stephentown Town Board Action

New Lebanon Town Board Action

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Concern About “Industrial Creep” In New Lebanon

by Thaddeus Flint

The public largely chose to skip the August 11 public hearing on a zoning law amendment preceding New Lebanon’s monthly Town Board meeting and now there is new zoning law amendment.

The matter had come up before.  At a June public hearing on the amendment, the Town Hall was filled and it wasn’t because the Townspeople had taken the night off to laud small changes to the zoning law.  The section of the amendment on allowing Small Business Operations to manufacture goods in the Commercial Zones and not just the Industrial Zone of the Town had some residents worried.  Without the correct wording the Town might be exposed to future industrial creep.  The Board, at that meeting, more or less agreed with the objections of the public and sent Chairman Ted Salem and the rest of the Zoning Re-Write Committee back to re-write the re-write.  [Read more…] about New Lebanon Town Board Action

Hoosick Falls Village Board Action

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Praise For Vietnam Vets Events

by Deb Alter

The Village Board of Trustees meeting on Tuesday, August 11, opened with praise and thanks to the people who organized the Viet Nam Veterans Welcome Home Celebration. Mayor David Borge lauded the many groups that had worked together to make the day happen. “It was quite the celebration,” he said, “It was the biggest crowd I’ve ever seen in the [Wood Memorial] Park.” He thanked Gail Smith, Tom McMartin and Joyce Brewer of Voice of a Vet, The Patriot Guard Riders (who were made Hoosick Falls citizens for the day), Heroes at Home, the American Legion, and all the people from the churches that made “miles of sandwiches.” “It was all about working together with organizations that help our veterans,” said Smith.

McMartin and Smith  added thanks to the Highway Department, Police Chief Bob Ashe and his department, Charlie Filkins for filming the event, and Phil Leonard, the Town Historian. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Village Board Action

Shaker Museum / Mount Lebanon To Hold Peace Weekend

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Shaker Museum / Mount Lebanon 

To Hold Peace Weekend

The Shaker Museum|Mount Lebanon will host a weekend of events and programs to commemorate over 200 years of Shaker pacifism, Saturday, August 29 through Monday, August 31. The Mount Lebanon Peace Weekend will consist of readings, a brunch and facilitated discussion about Shaker pacifist history, a panel of speakers currently active in the peace movement, and a special walking tour. [Read more…] about Shaker Museum / Mount Lebanon To Hold Peace Weekend