Members of the Rensselaer County Legislature approved a request at the April 14 legislative meeting urging state leaders to adopt new and stronger laws to deter individuals from falsely portraying veterans and military personnel for a financial benefit or gain. [Read more…] about Legislature Asks State To Enact State Stolen Valor Law To Protect Veterans
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Hoosick Rising Group Gaining Momentum
by Deb Alter
The most recent Hoosick Rising meeting took place in the Hoosac School Auditorium on Tuesday, March 31, featuring presentations and discussions on various initiatives undertaken by the Hoosick Rising group. [Read more…] about Hoosick Rising Group Gaining Momentum
Hoosick Town Clerk’s Office Renovated
Hoosick Town Clerk Sue Stradinger has a new office arrangement. [Read more…] about Hoosick Town Clerk’s Office Renovated
Stephentown Historical Society Hears About The Erie Canal
by David Flint
“Low bridge, everybody down!” Not just a song, those bridges on the Erie Canal really were that low, built low to save on cost. The canal boats just barely squeaked through underneath, and if you were sitting on deck, it was worth your life to heed the call of the Steersman. [Read more…] about Stephentown Historical Society Hears About The Erie Canal
Lions Club Penny Hunt Delights The Kids Again
by Bea Peterson
It was 34 degrees on Saturday, April 4, for the Town of Hoosick Lions Club 55th Annual Penny Hunt that was delayed a week because of bad weather the previous Saturday. At 12:30 pm in Wood Park it was raining and sleeting. Fortunately at 1 the sun came out and there was only a spitting of snow. It was still, however, 34 degrees. [Read more…] about Lions Club Penny Hunt Delights The Kids Again
Basketball Teams Garner Awards
by Steve Bradley
HFCS basketball players from both the boys and girls basketball teams were honored with individual awards over the past couple of weeks. Both teams were undefeated in regular season Wasaren League play, each only lost once in the regular season, and each team won a sectional title.
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Notice To Berlin And Petersburgh Residents
Transfer Station Permits Must Be Renewed By May 1
Everyone using the transfer station for waste disposal or recycling must have a currently valid permit, Permits are available from the Berlin Town Clerk or the Petersburgh Town Clerk, in person or by mail. [Read more…] about Notice To Berlin And Petersburgh Residents
Legislators File Resolutions Opposing Pipeline Project
Members of the Rensselaer County Legislature today announced opposition to a pipeline proposed to be routed through areas of southern Rensselaer County, saying the planned project as now introduced has the potential to damage quality of life, the environment and fiscal well-being of residents and property owners. [Read more…] about Legislators File Resolutions Opposing Pipeline Project
Phyllis Chapman Portrays Lillian Gish at Poestenkill Historical Society
The Poestenkill Historical Society welcomes back Phyllis Chapman as she portrays Lillian Gish. You may remember Phyllis from her last visit here, appearing as the Unsinkable Molly Brown. Lillian Diana Gish was an American stage, screen and television actress, director and writer whose film acting career spanned 75 years, from 1912 to 1987. [Read more…] about Phyllis Chapman Portrays Lillian Gish at Poestenkill Historical Society
Lip Sync and Dance Show
The Petersburgh Veteran’s Memorial Community Center is pleased to host a fun and family friendly community event. A Lip Sync and Dance Show will be held on Friday, April 17 from 7 to 9 pm. All proceeds for this event will benefit the Petersburgh Summer Youth and Swim Program! [Read more…] about Lip Sync and Dance Show