Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
by Thaddeus Flint
The Town Board of New Lebanon adopted a 2014 budget of $2,060,515 at its monthly meeting Tuesday. This budget has a .3% increase from the 2013 year. The budget, which passed with all in favor, provides for a 3% salary increase for Town employees.
[Read more…] about New Lebanon Town Board Action – Town Lowers Property Tax
by Bea Peterson
At its regular meeting on Tuesday, November 12, the Hoosick Falls Village Board approved the appointment of Mickey, an 18 month old black lab, to the Hoosick Falls Police Department. Mickey’s handler is Village resident and Police Officer Crystalee Quell. [Read more…] about Village of Hoosick Falls Board Action – Village P.D. Gets A K9 Officer
by Kieron Kramer
There will be a public hearing on December 10 at 5:30 pm before the next regular meeting of the Legislature on a Small Cities Grant application. In an interview after Tuesday’s Legislative meeting, District 5 Legislators Stan Brownell and Lester Goodermote, who represent the towns of Stephentown, Berlin, Petersburgh, Grafton, Hoosick and the Village of Hoosick Falls, pointed out that the Small Cities grant will provide first time homebuyers with a grant of up to $20,000 for closing and acquisition costs. [Read more…] about Rensselaer County Legislature Action – First Time Homebuyers Grants Available
by David Flint
The Korean War, often referred to as “the forgotten war,” was a bitter three year hard fought struggle that came to a precarious end 60 years ago. Fittingly, the Veterans of the Stephentown Area decided to focus on the veterans of the Korean War era in their Veterans Day ceremonies this year. The event was held in Veterans Park on Saturday morning, November 9.
[Read more…] about Korean War Vets Are Focus Of Stephentown Vet Ceremony
submitted by Andy Zlotnick
On A beautiful Saturday morning in November members of Boy Scout Troop 222 and community members hosted a breakfast to honor our local Veterans and their families. The PVMCC asked the Troop to help out with a breakfast, and the boys in the troop said yes.
by Phil Leonard
The Hoosick Township Historical Society is releasing a fourth book in the Hoosick Tales series. [Read more…] about Hoosick Tales: Book Four
by Bea Peterson
While most Veterans Day ceremonies honor veterans from World War I on, the ceremony in front of the Cartakers House at the Bennington Battlefield addressed an earlier era. “You are standing on hallowed ground,” Walloomsac Sons of the American Revolution told the gathering. “It was right here on this spot the Battle of Bennington was fought.” Sheaff led the Pledge of Allegiance. Phyllis Chapman, dressed in Civil War era clothing, introduced the program and read the ever meaningful Gettysburg Address.
[Read more…] about A Blast From The Past – Veterans Day At The Bennington Battlefield
submitted by Sandi Slattery, Chair, Berlin Board of Fire Commissioners
Just a friendly reminder that the Berlin Rescue Squad still needs individuals interested in becoming members of our volunteer ambulance service. Training materials are provided and mileage will be reimbursed. We also offer LOSAP (Length of Service Award Program) to members who meet training and response requirements. Our continued viability depends on recruiting and retaining new members. Please contact Captain Tammy Osterhaut at 658-2924 for a membership application.
There are also two Berlin Board of Fire Commissioner seats to be filled in the upcoming election. Maybe you are unable to be a member of the Fire Company but still you want to participate in serving your community…being a Commissioner just might be for you. Meetings are held monthly, and the Commissioners are responsible for the fiduciary affairs, as well as setting up policies and procedures, of the Fire District.
Again, training is provided and paid for by the District.
Remember: Volunteerism is the Spirit of America!
submitted by Andy Zlotnick
On Friday October 25, PVMCC members and volunteers from the community put on a wonderful lasagna dinner in support of the Veterans Memorial Wall in front of the PVMCC. The dinner was a rousing success. [Read more…] about PVMCC Fundraiser for the Veterans Memorial Wall
The New Lebanon Jr./Sr. High School’s Appetites Anonymous/Food Club will be sponsoring a Thanksgiving Dinner for the community on Saturday, November 23. The dinner will be held in the school cafeteria from 4:30 to 6 pm. It is free.
To help the Club plan for the appropriate amount of food to serve, community members who plan to attend are asked to RSVP by November 20. The number at the Jr./Sr. High School is 794-7600.
“We hope that people who may not be able to enjoy a turkey dinner otherwise will take advantage of it,” said Michelle Daus, Club Advisor.
The New Lebanon Jr./Sr. High School’s Appetites Anonymous/Food Club is focused on helping students who are interested in learning more about advanced cooking techniques and exploring careers in the food industry.
